Post by valliesong on Jul 9, 2008 23:21:17 GMT -5
PetSmart Charities offers On Line Presentations on an assortment of Sheltering Heatlh Issues
Most are presented by the UC Davis staff from the Shelter Medicine Program.
These folk specialize in herd health which is what we all deal with if you are doing sheltering or rescue (mini shelters)
It would be good for everyone to listen to all the following presentations
It wold help clear up alot of misinformation and old wives tails swirling around the rescue community
All you need is a computer with a internet connection and 1-2 hours to learn per topic.
petsmartcharities.webex.com/mw0305l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=petsmartcharities
IT IS TIME WELL SPENT
Ringworm
Ringworm is easily spread, hard to kill, and infects many species - including that most difficult species to manage, human beings. Diagnosis and treatment can be confusing and costly. We will cover ringworm myths and facts; what infection looks like (and how it can fool you); and discuss screening and control plans, practical and economical recognition, and treatment strategies for outbreaks and individuals, as well as environmental clean up. Dr. Sandra Newbury, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine December 21, 2006 26.6 MB 2 hours 20 minutes
Heartworm
Heartworm Disease affects large numbers of dogs and cats in many parts of the country. Prevention is key to individual health as well as reducing the numbers of animals infected each year. In many cases, animals presenting to animal welfare organizations may have missed out on the benefits of good prevention. We will talk about prevention and how this disease is transmitted, what happens after transmission, diagnostic testing options, considerations for treatment and the latest information about clinically relevant co-factors. Dr. Sandra Newbury, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Saving Lives Through Sanitation
We spend a lot of time, money and energy on the process of cleaning and disinfection in shelters. A well designed disinfection program provides a significant barrier against disease spread and makes the shelter a safer and more pleasant environment for both animals and people. However, cleaning is not without risks – ineffective cleaning and disinfection at best wastes precious resources, and at worst allows or even encourages spread of disease. In this seminar we will learn which products work, and how they can be applied to get the most bang for your shelter-cleaning-buck. Dr. Kate Hurley, UC Davis February 6, 2007 39.09 MB 2 hours
Vaccinations
Vaccination can be the single most important tool to prevent some of the most devastating, life threatening diseases we see in the animals who come to us for care. Vaccine plans based on an understanding of how vaccines work and when vaccines are most effective will be the most beneficial for all. We will discuss animal susceptibility and protection, vaccine choices, how vaccines can be used to prevent outbreaks and how they can be tailored to maximize the benefits for the individual animal as well as the group. Dr. Sandra Newbury February 26, 2007 35.46 MB 2 hours 15 minutes
Feline Upper Respiratory Disease - Dr. Newbury
Understanding and managing the factors that contribute to this almost ever-present disease in shelter and rescue cats can be the difference between outbreak and prevention. Preventative planning is the key to reducing disease, improving welfare and conserving valuable resources. Dr. Sandra Newbury March 22, 2007 44.73 MB 2 hours
Panleukopenia
Panleukopenia is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease seen with increasing frequency over the past few years. Many cats enter shelters and rescues each year at risk of developing disease. While it is probably impossible to exclude the disease completely from any open population, we can get things well under control. Having a thought out preventative vaccination, monitoring and cleaning program in place before a problem occurs can minimize disease spread and frustration. Dr. Sandra Newbury, UC Davis April 26, 2007 25.56 MB 2 hours
“Kennel Cough” A.K.A. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease
What do we mean when we say “kennel cough”? Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex is an infectious disease complex brought on by stress, crowding and a host of pathogens. We will discuss the factors as well as prevention and management strategies to help you keep dogs breathing easy. Dr. Sandra Newbury June 20, 2007 39.22 MB 1 hour 30 minutes
Preventing Infectious Disease: Strategies for Saving Lives
Preventative practices save lives and money and even reduce staff stress. During this workshop, Dr. Newbury will cover the fundamentals of infectious disease control as they apply to any animal welfare organization. The practical tips and management strategies will help you keep your animals and organization healthy, with an eye to smart allocation of resources. This webinar is designed for administrators and board members as well as those who assist with medical and animal care. Dr. Sandra Newbury July 31, 2007 67.29 MB 2 hours
Lunch with the Fungus: Step-by-Step Ringworm Recognition and Diagnosis
Finding ringworm too late in animal welfare organizations can lead to disaster. Early recognition can be the difference between one case and an outbreak. This WebExpress webinar will walk though a step-by-step system for using diagnostic tools with an eye to early identification. Dr. Sandra Newbury August 20, 2007 29.96 MB 44 minutes
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Although Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a relatively rare infectious disease of cats it can cause significant heartbreak in shelters when it appears. This disease is particularly difficult to diagnose, doesn’t behave like other typical infectious diseases and is considered 100% fatal. Much is still unknown about FIP such as why some cats succumb to it while others don’t but there is research that can help us make informed decisions for populations of cats and kittens that are experiencing “outbreaks”. This webinar will discuss the known basics of the disease such as cause(s), symptoms, contagiousness etc. We will also focus on diagnostic tools, test interpretations and appropriate control methods in shelters and foster homes. Dr. Catherine Mullin September 25, 2007 49.09 MB 1 hour 30 minutes
Canine Distemper Virus
Canine Distemper Virus is one of the most vaccine preventable infectious diseases we face as animal welfare organizations, yet disease in individuals and groups continues to cause devastating problems in many communities. Many of the characteristics of the virus make management in animal welfare organizations challenging. It isn’t simple and we need help to solve the problem. Understanding how disease happens, and when it doesn’t, helps us get in the way of transmission. In this webinar, we will discuss how distemper spreads, risk factors, disease recognition and preventative practices, some of which can start before the animals even come to you in need of a home. We will also discuss what to do when prevention fails and outbreaks occur. Dr. Sandra Newbury December 11, 2007 64.67 MB 2 hours
Canine Influenza Virus
Canine infectious respiratory disease is common in shelters and facilities where populations of animals are housed. Canine influenza virus has recently emerged in the United States as a new cause of acute respiratory infection in dogs. Attendees will gain a practical and current understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of canine influenza virus in an animal shelter. Dr. Spindel & Dr. Landolt January 3, 2008 39.65 MB 1 hour 30 minutes
Feline calicivicrus: What's virulent, what's not, and how worried should we be?
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a versatile virus capable of causing anything from mild upper respiratory infection to fatal systemic disease, and a spectrum of signs in between. With the recent release of a new calici vaccine, awareness of this disease has increased. That’s mostly a good thing, but misunderstanding and misplaced fears can be as detrimental to the health of shelter cats as the disease itself in some cases. In this webinar we will review some important facts about the biology and behavior of FCV, how to distinguish between more or less virulent strains, the role of vaccination and other factors in preventing this troublesome disease, and special considerations for shelters and rescuers including assessing the risk to foster and adopter pets and how to identify and control a serious outbreak. Dr. Kate Hurley March 26, 2008 54.32 MB 2 hours
What Would You Like to Know About Respiratory Disease?
In April you get to ask the questions and help form the direction of the webinar. Dr. Sandra Newbury, National Shelter Extension Veterinarian with the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will be taking your questions on Respiratory Disease. When you register for this webinar, you will be asked to enter a question or two you'd like to ask Dr. Newbury regarding this topic. While we can't guarantee we will get to every question, she will review them and put together this webinar based on those questions. Dr. Sandra Newbury April 24, 2008 72.06 MB 2 hours
Parasites
It seems that Spring may finally be upon us, which for most means showers and flowers. For the sheltering world, this means kittens, puppies and worms! Due to the clever biology of many internal worms, these parasites become reactivated when their host is pregnant, traveling across the placenta and/or through the milk to infect kittens and puppies. For this seminar we will focus on internal GI parasites and the important biology behind them to understand how we can prevent and control these worms. We will also discuss other GI parasites including coccidia (Isospora), Giardia, Tritrichomonas and others - bring along your questions about you favorite GI pest! Dr. Christine Petersen May 23, 2008 58.53 MB 1 hour 30 minutes
Canine Parvo Virus: Target Prevention
Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that often sets its sights on the youngest, most desirable dogs who come to animal welfare organizations. Since Parvo may be always lurking, effective strategies to prevent and control spread of this deadly virus are essential to protect all the dogs in your care. Vaccinations and sanitation are our best tools but need to be used in conjunction with management strategies to reduce risk. Lucky for us, prevention programs for parvovirus also help to reduce many other common infectious diseases too. Dr. Sandra Newbury June 24, 2008 70.97 MB 2 hours
Most are presented by the UC Davis staff from the Shelter Medicine Program.
These folk specialize in herd health which is what we all deal with if you are doing sheltering or rescue (mini shelters)
It would be good for everyone to listen to all the following presentations
It wold help clear up alot of misinformation and old wives tails swirling around the rescue community
All you need is a computer with a internet connection and 1-2 hours to learn per topic.
petsmartcharities.webex.com/mw0305l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=petsmartcharities
IT IS TIME WELL SPENT
Ringworm
Ringworm is easily spread, hard to kill, and infects many species - including that most difficult species to manage, human beings. Diagnosis and treatment can be confusing and costly. We will cover ringworm myths and facts; what infection looks like (and how it can fool you); and discuss screening and control plans, practical and economical recognition, and treatment strategies for outbreaks and individuals, as well as environmental clean up. Dr. Sandra Newbury, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine December 21, 2006 26.6 MB 2 hours 20 minutes
Heartworm
Heartworm Disease affects large numbers of dogs and cats in many parts of the country. Prevention is key to individual health as well as reducing the numbers of animals infected each year. In many cases, animals presenting to animal welfare organizations may have missed out on the benefits of good prevention. We will talk about prevention and how this disease is transmitted, what happens after transmission, diagnostic testing options, considerations for treatment and the latest information about clinically relevant co-factors. Dr. Sandra Newbury, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Saving Lives Through Sanitation
We spend a lot of time, money and energy on the process of cleaning and disinfection in shelters. A well designed disinfection program provides a significant barrier against disease spread and makes the shelter a safer and more pleasant environment for both animals and people. However, cleaning is not without risks – ineffective cleaning and disinfection at best wastes precious resources, and at worst allows or even encourages spread of disease. In this seminar we will learn which products work, and how they can be applied to get the most bang for your shelter-cleaning-buck. Dr. Kate Hurley, UC Davis February 6, 2007 39.09 MB 2 hours
Vaccinations
Vaccination can be the single most important tool to prevent some of the most devastating, life threatening diseases we see in the animals who come to us for care. Vaccine plans based on an understanding of how vaccines work and when vaccines are most effective will be the most beneficial for all. We will discuss animal susceptibility and protection, vaccine choices, how vaccines can be used to prevent outbreaks and how they can be tailored to maximize the benefits for the individual animal as well as the group. Dr. Sandra Newbury February 26, 2007 35.46 MB 2 hours 15 minutes
Feline Upper Respiratory Disease - Dr. Newbury
Understanding and managing the factors that contribute to this almost ever-present disease in shelter and rescue cats can be the difference between outbreak and prevention. Preventative planning is the key to reducing disease, improving welfare and conserving valuable resources. Dr. Sandra Newbury March 22, 2007 44.73 MB 2 hours
Panleukopenia
Panleukopenia is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease seen with increasing frequency over the past few years. Many cats enter shelters and rescues each year at risk of developing disease. While it is probably impossible to exclude the disease completely from any open population, we can get things well under control. Having a thought out preventative vaccination, monitoring and cleaning program in place before a problem occurs can minimize disease spread and frustration. Dr. Sandra Newbury, UC Davis April 26, 2007 25.56 MB 2 hours
“Kennel Cough” A.K.A. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease
What do we mean when we say “kennel cough”? Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex is an infectious disease complex brought on by stress, crowding and a host of pathogens. We will discuss the factors as well as prevention and management strategies to help you keep dogs breathing easy. Dr. Sandra Newbury June 20, 2007 39.22 MB 1 hour 30 minutes
Preventing Infectious Disease: Strategies for Saving Lives
Preventative practices save lives and money and even reduce staff stress. During this workshop, Dr. Newbury will cover the fundamentals of infectious disease control as they apply to any animal welfare organization. The practical tips and management strategies will help you keep your animals and organization healthy, with an eye to smart allocation of resources. This webinar is designed for administrators and board members as well as those who assist with medical and animal care. Dr. Sandra Newbury July 31, 2007 67.29 MB 2 hours
Lunch with the Fungus: Step-by-Step Ringworm Recognition and Diagnosis
Finding ringworm too late in animal welfare organizations can lead to disaster. Early recognition can be the difference between one case and an outbreak. This WebExpress webinar will walk though a step-by-step system for using diagnostic tools with an eye to early identification. Dr. Sandra Newbury August 20, 2007 29.96 MB 44 minutes
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Although Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a relatively rare infectious disease of cats it can cause significant heartbreak in shelters when it appears. This disease is particularly difficult to diagnose, doesn’t behave like other typical infectious diseases and is considered 100% fatal. Much is still unknown about FIP such as why some cats succumb to it while others don’t but there is research that can help us make informed decisions for populations of cats and kittens that are experiencing “outbreaks”. This webinar will discuss the known basics of the disease such as cause(s), symptoms, contagiousness etc. We will also focus on diagnostic tools, test interpretations and appropriate control methods in shelters and foster homes. Dr. Catherine Mullin September 25, 2007 49.09 MB 1 hour 30 minutes
Canine Distemper Virus
Canine Distemper Virus is one of the most vaccine preventable infectious diseases we face as animal welfare organizations, yet disease in individuals and groups continues to cause devastating problems in many communities. Many of the characteristics of the virus make management in animal welfare organizations challenging. It isn’t simple and we need help to solve the problem. Understanding how disease happens, and when it doesn’t, helps us get in the way of transmission. In this webinar, we will discuss how distemper spreads, risk factors, disease recognition and preventative practices, some of which can start before the animals even come to you in need of a home. We will also discuss what to do when prevention fails and outbreaks occur. Dr. Sandra Newbury December 11, 2007 64.67 MB 2 hours
Canine Influenza Virus
Canine infectious respiratory disease is common in shelters and facilities where populations of animals are housed. Canine influenza virus has recently emerged in the United States as a new cause of acute respiratory infection in dogs. Attendees will gain a practical and current understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of canine influenza virus in an animal shelter. Dr. Spindel & Dr. Landolt January 3, 2008 39.65 MB 1 hour 30 minutes
Feline calicivicrus: What's virulent, what's not, and how worried should we be?
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a versatile virus capable of causing anything from mild upper respiratory infection to fatal systemic disease, and a spectrum of signs in between. With the recent release of a new calici vaccine, awareness of this disease has increased. That’s mostly a good thing, but misunderstanding and misplaced fears can be as detrimental to the health of shelter cats as the disease itself in some cases. In this webinar we will review some important facts about the biology and behavior of FCV, how to distinguish between more or less virulent strains, the role of vaccination and other factors in preventing this troublesome disease, and special considerations for shelters and rescuers including assessing the risk to foster and adopter pets and how to identify and control a serious outbreak. Dr. Kate Hurley March 26, 2008 54.32 MB 2 hours
What Would You Like to Know About Respiratory Disease?
In April you get to ask the questions and help form the direction of the webinar. Dr. Sandra Newbury, National Shelter Extension Veterinarian with the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will be taking your questions on Respiratory Disease. When you register for this webinar, you will be asked to enter a question or two you'd like to ask Dr. Newbury regarding this topic. While we can't guarantee we will get to every question, she will review them and put together this webinar based on those questions. Dr. Sandra Newbury April 24, 2008 72.06 MB 2 hours
Parasites
It seems that Spring may finally be upon us, which for most means showers and flowers. For the sheltering world, this means kittens, puppies and worms! Due to the clever biology of many internal worms, these parasites become reactivated when their host is pregnant, traveling across the placenta and/or through the milk to infect kittens and puppies. For this seminar we will focus on internal GI parasites and the important biology behind them to understand how we can prevent and control these worms. We will also discuss other GI parasites including coccidia (Isospora), Giardia, Tritrichomonas and others - bring along your questions about you favorite GI pest! Dr. Christine Petersen May 23, 2008 58.53 MB 1 hour 30 minutes
Canine Parvo Virus: Target Prevention
Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that often sets its sights on the youngest, most desirable dogs who come to animal welfare organizations. Since Parvo may be always lurking, effective strategies to prevent and control spread of this deadly virus are essential to protect all the dogs in your care. Vaccinations and sanitation are our best tools but need to be used in conjunction with management strategies to reduce risk. Lucky for us, prevention programs for parvovirus also help to reduce many other common infectious diseases too. Dr. Sandra Newbury June 24, 2008 70.97 MB 2 hours
I look forward to learning much here