Conference Booklet - New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council

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14 PROGRAM ABSTRACTS/DESCRIPTION Presented in the order in which they appear in the program. Note: Some workshops are limited in attendance and required pre-registration. Limited workshops are denoted by an * before the title Maximizing Education Programs Through Improved Management of Non-Releasable and Captive-Bred Birds Jacklynn Kozlowski The use of live birds to enhance education programs is a powerful tool that can leave a lasting impression on our audience. The key to a success program is healthy, comfortable, and confident birds. This presentation will look at the philosophy behind training and how to apply these concepts to the daily interactions with our animals, as well as addressing problem behaviors. The overall objective should be working with birds utilizing safe handling procedures and positive training programs that minimize stress and maximize success. Rehabbing Songbirds for the Seriously Insane Barbara Cole This Class is designed for the rehabilitator starting songbird rehabilitation. This beginners level class will discuss basics, from telephone tips to release criteria. Identification, housing, diets,and some basic medical issues will be covered. If time allows, species specific information will be offered. Swifts, corvids, woodpeckers, game birds, and fish eating species are possible topics, if time allows. Wildlife Caging Solutions for the Backyard and Beyond Ben Montgomery Reviewing the latest Raptor Trust caging project, this presentation shows the ins and outs of one method of constructing quality wildlife enclosures. Emphasizing lessons on carpentry for non-carpenters, we will examine basic building principles that allow for versatile purposing and easy customization to meet the needs of the diversity of species in your care. And with a mindfulness of the budgetary limitations facing smaller and/or start-up operations, this step-by-step process makes high-end caging an accessible reality for any rehabilitator. Barn Owl Propagation Matt Zymanek The Barn Owl is one of the most beautiful and interesting birds found worldwide. In New York State it is on the Special concern list and is very rare in Western New York. This program will focus on the natural history and folklore of this flying mouse trap. It will also celebrate the internationally awarded Barn Owl Propagation Program at Hawk Creek Wildlife Center. It will show the important role of education for protecting the Barn owl. Raccoon and Skunk Rehabilitation Barbara Hollands These two classes will be a continuum from the NYS Rabies Vector Species Certification Course, with more in depth information on the specific species. It will focus on other diseases and parasites of the raccoon/skunk, critical care, nuisance handling or removal, cage enrichment before release and behavior. *************** NYS DEC Wildlife Rehabilitation Exam Congratulations for deciding to join the ranks of a licensed rehabilitator. *************** Field trip to follow the end of the NYSWRC Conference from 1:00 to 3:00 to Hawk Creek Wildlife Center. Start out going east on Whitehaven Rd toward E River Rd. Turn right onto E. River Rd. Turn slight right onto Staley Rd. Enter next roundabout and take the 3rd exit. Merge onto I-190S, New York State Thruway via the ramp on the left toward Buffalo. Merge onto I-90 West, New York State Thruway West via Exit 54-61 toward Erie. Merge onto RT 400 South via Exit 54 toward RT 16, West Seneca/East Aurora. Merge onto Transit Rd, US 20W, Turn left onto Transit Road, Route 187. Turn left onto Quaker Road, US-20A, Turn right onto Grover Road, 655 Luther Road is on the right. It is at the corner of Grover and Luther Road. The driveway is at the fork in the road. It is 33.5 miles - about 45 minutes
PROGRAM ABSTRACTS/DESCRIPTION SPECIAL SESSION FOR VETERINARIANS ONLY SUNDAY 15 New York Wildlife Health Program - Dr. Elizabeth Bunting/Patrick Martin DEC's New York State Wildlife Health Program is a partnership with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC). The goal of the program is to identify and monitor both infectious and non-infectious diseases in wildlife populations, to put that information to use in making sound management decisions, and to intervene when necessary to ensure that New York has sustainable, robust and diverse wildlife populations for the future. This session will include a discussion of interesting cases, new and emerging diseases in New York, disease surveillance strategies, program initiatives, and research projects. There’s a WHAT in the Waiting Room!? Practical Guidance for Safely Stabilizing and Holding the Wildlife That May Wander Into Your Office With Your Clients - Dr. Karen Dashfield As a veterinarian you never know what you are going to find in your waiting room, and the frequency of requests to assist with wildlife is on the rise. We will quickly review the legal issues involved with handling wildlife, accurate identification, triage and stabilization techniques that will allow you to provide an invaluable public service while being sure to “do no harm.” Antibiotic and Analgesic Therapy in Small Mammals - Dr. James Carpenter Pharmacokinetic studies in wild small mammals are lacking and, therefore, most of the dosages used in these species are based on extrapolation from domestic mammals (and, rarely, from exotic small mammals), empirical data, observations, and experience. Because drug uptake depends on factors such as age, sex, physiology, disease state, diet, etc., it is important for us as wildlife veterinarians to know some of the pharmacobiologic, physiologic, and anatomic characteristics of these species. It should also be noted that almost all of the drugs used in wild small mammals are extralabel. This review outlines drug administration sites, compounding, and some of the issues involved in selecting an antibiotic and analgesic agent (including nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs; NSAIDs) for use in wild small mammals. It should be especially noted that in recent years wildlife veterinarians have become very proactive in providing pain management for their wildlife patients because we have learned that analgesics (including NSAIDs) reduce post-trauma/ postsurgical/chronic pain, reduce stress and promote healing, and result in smoother postsurgical recoveries and a more rapid return to normal behavior. How to Maximize Your Clinic for the Care of Wildlife - Dr. Laura Wade So you really want to help that injured rabbit that your client drops off, but don't know how you can find the time in your busy day? Or maybe you enjoyed handfeeding baby robins in vet school but you don't know how you can keep your hospital from turning into a nestling nursery during the spring? Dr. Wade will share some of her experiences with working with wildlife successfully in a busy hospital and give you some tips on how you can do it too! Lead Toxicity in Raptors - Dr. Jeff Baier Lead toxicity is an increasingly recognized problem in raptors.This lecture will cover the approach utilized to diagnose and treat this problem at the Birds of Prey Foundation in Broomfield, CO. This discussion will cover the species affected, methods of diagnosis and methods of treatment utilized in the treatment of lead toxicity. Triaging Head Trauma - Dr. Renee Schott Head and spinal trauma are a common finding in injured wildlife. Many cases can be triaged on admission and the prognosis decided quickly. In a case-based format, the lecture will cover how to quickly and effectively triage the head and spinal trauma patient so that a prognosis can be determined on admission. Case Study: Surgical Repair of a Degloved Scalp in a Red-Tailed Hawk - Dr. Laura Wade/Dr. Evan Reed A red tailed hawk was presented with a degloving injury over the entire dorsal surface of the head. Initial attempts to allow for granulation and healing by second intention were unsuccessful. Therefore, a skin flap transposition surgery was performed to cover the defect. This lecture will discuss the treatment, surgical procedure and aftercare of the red-tailed hawk prior to full healing and release. Common Diseases and Injuries of North American Songbirds - Dr. Erica Miller This presentation addresses illnesses and injuries for which North American passerines are commonly presented to a wildlife rehabilitation facility. The information provides a quick reference for information regarding the cause, transmission, diagnosis and treatment of these more commonly encountered diseases (and parasites), including those that are zoonotic. Sample cases are also presented in this overview, and references for additional information are provided.
Page 1 and 2: Welcome to NYSWRC’s 33 rd Annual
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