Association of Avian Veterinarians, Small Mammal & Reptile Program, August 31, This course will offer topics relat

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1 C o n f e r e n c e s Association of Avian Veterinarians, Small Mammal & Reptile Program, August 31, This course will offer topics relat ed to reptile clinical pathology, renal disease, metabolic disorders as well as topics in small mammal medicine. A roundtable discussion and case presentations will follow the lectures. This is a one day course offered the day before the main avian conference. Dr. Douglas Mader and Dr. Karen Rosenthal are the speakers. For more information, contact the AAV conference office at , Fax or avconfofc@aol.com The World Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, September 23-26, 1999, will hold joint meeting with the European Section of the Wildlife Disease Association and the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians at the World Veterinary Congress in Lyon, France. For further information please contact Dr. Marc Artois, CNEVA Nancy, Domaine de Pixercourt, BP 9, , Malzeville, France and Dr. Francis Scullion, Secretary WAWV, 16 Cranlome Road, Ballynahaye, Ballygawley, County Tyronne BT70 2 HS, UK. San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association Exotic Conference, San Diego, California. September 24-26, This three day conference will offer topics in avian, reptile and small mammal medicine and surgery. Drs. Scott Stahl, Heidi Hoefer, and Michael Murray are the speakers. For more information, contact the SDCVMA office at ; fax Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians, September 24-30, 1999, will be hosting their 19th annual conference at the Indianapolis Zoo. For conference information please contact Julie Hutt, RVT, Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN ; ; fax ; jhutt@mail.indyzoo.com. Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, October 5-9, 1999, Columbus, OH. Contact Wilbur Amand, VMD, PO Box 605, Chester Heights, PA 19017; , fax ; @compuserve.com. American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, October 9-14, 1999, Columbus, OH. Contact Wilbur Amand, VMD, PO Box 605, Chester Heights, PA 19017; , Fax ; @compuserve.com. Second Symposium on the Status and Conservation of Florida Turtles, October 8-11, 1999, St. Petersburg, FL. Co sponsored by Eckerd College, the Gopher Tortoise Council, and the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust, this symposium Volume 9, No. 3,1999 will address the problems faced by Florida turtle species, as well as conservation strategies and specific recovery solu tions. Paper session topics include populations, habitat, disease, commercial trade, and conservation measures. In addition to a poster session and field trips, workshops on the identification of Emydid turtles, field methods, and environmental educa tion are scheduled. A volume describing the conservation biology of Florida turtles at the end of the 20th century is planned. We anticipate that it will include 25, mostly multi authored, accounts. Anyone wishing to contribute to one or more species accounts is asked to contact Peter Meylan ( meylanpa@eckerd.edu). For more information please contact the Gopher Tortoise Council, c/o George L. Heinrich, 1223 Alhambra Way S., St. Petersburg, FL , ; highpine@gte.net. Mid-Western Exotic Animal Medicine Conference, October 23-24, Topics include surgery, medicine and captive management of birds, reptiles and small exotic mammals. 9.5 CE hours. For more information contact Dr. James W. Carpenter, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66502; ; fax ; carpentr@vet.ksu.edu. North American Veterinary Conference, January 15-19, 2000, Orlando, FL. Speakers include Drs. Stephen Divers, Charles Innis, Doug Mader, Scott Stahl, Kevin Wright. For more information contact the North American Veterinary Conference at ; fax ; TheNAVC@AOL.COM. Western Veterinary Conference, February 20-24, 2000, Las Vegas, NV. Speakers include Drs. Tom Boyer and Ross Prezant. For more information please contact Western Veterinary Conference at ; fax ; WVC@LVDI.NET. International Conference on Exotics, May 12-14, 2000 at the Lago Mar Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The focus will be The Next Level in Exotic Companion Animal Medicine. Topics include emerging diseases of reptiles, birds, small mammals and fish, interpreting laboratory data, advanced diagnostic procedures, innovative therapies and tips and tricks for exotic animal practitioners. For further information contact: Zoological Education Network, PO Box , Lake Worth, FL ; , ; fax ; ICE2000@ZEN-Inc.com; web site Bulletin of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians 61

2 T he A ssociation of R eptilian and A m phibian Veterinarians What is the ARAV? The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) is a nonprofit international organization of veterinarians and herpetologists founded in Our goal is to improve reptilian and amphibian husbandry and veterinary care through education, exchange of ideas and research. The ARAV promotes conservation and humane treatment of all reptilian and amphibian species through education, captive breeding and reptilian and amphibian habitat preservation. Benefits of Membership Membership is open to anyone with an interest in veterinary care of reptiles and amphibians. Membership benefits include subscription to the quarterly Bulletin of the ARAV, reduced tuition for the annual conference, annual conference proceedings and membership directory, support of conservation and research funds, and pride in supporting the advancement of reptilian and amphibian medicine and surgery. The Bulletin of the ARAV is peer reviewed, referenced, indexed and features state-of-the-art approaches to quality veterinary care of diverse reptiles and amphibians. Sections within the Bulletin include: Message to Members In My Experience Case Reports Care-in-Captivity Original Articles Techniques Pathology Pages Nutrition Notes Literature and Book Reviews Announcements The Bulletin of the ARAV is primarily designed to benefit practicing veterinarians, from novice to advanced. The Annual C onference and Proceedings includes the most current information on nutrition, husbandry, infectious diseases, basic and advanced diagnostics, surgical and medical therapeutics and veterinary care, and tips you can incorporate immediately into practice. A variety of wetlabs and workshops are designed to keep you current with this ever changing field. The membership directory provides an alphabetical as well as geographical listing of members, addresses, phone and fax numbers. The ARAV needs your participation! We invite you to join forces with over a thousand other professionals by filling out the membership application and supporting the organization that is improving veterinary care for reptiles and amphibians. Membership Dues North America $55.00, Libraries North America $90.00, Veterinary Technicians $45.00, Veterinary Students $35.00, (add $15.00 to all previous categories if outside North America). Payments must be in US dollars drawn on a US bank, or by International/World Money Order, or by Visa or Mastercard. Dues payable on a calendar year basis to the Association of" Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), PO Box 1897, Lawrence, Kansas, , USA. ARAV Membership Application Please Print or Type Legibly (information supplied hereon will appear in the membership directory). Name Professional Establishment Mailing Address -. Zip - Degree/ Year of graduation/ School Interests Renewal New Member Telephone: Business Home (optional) - Fax Dues*: North America $55.00 Veterinary Technicians $45.00 *Add $15.00 to all categories if Libraries North America $90.00 Veterinary Students $35.00 outside North America. Amount Enclosed: Credit Card Payment Visa Mastercard. Amount_ Name (print) Card No. - Signature -. Exp.. For more information contact Wilbur Amand, VMD, ARAV Executive Director, , fax

3 ASSOCIATION AMP ATTENTION! Veterinarians and Herpetologists! For the SIXTH Annual ARAV Conference October 5-9,1999 Columbus, Ohio Program Chair Stephen J. Divers BSc(Hons); BVetMed; Cert Zoo Med; CBiol; MI Biol; MRCVS Certificate in Zoological Medicine Exotic Animal Centre 12 Fitzilian Avenue Harold Wood, Romford Essex, RM3 OQS, United Kingdom Tel (Oil from US) or (after 5 PM EST); Fax (Oil from US) ; SteveDVet@aol.com Authors are sought for active involvement and Scientific Papers are being solicited for presentation and printed proceedings. Reptile and Amphibian Husbandry - should focus on a single taxon Reptile Medicine and Surgery - diagnostics and therapeutics Nutrition - recommended diets, nutritional disorders, etc. Diagnostics/Therapeutics - imaging, serology, hematology, pharmacokinetics, surgical techniques, etc. Infectious Disease - advances in infectious disease research Amphibian Medicine and Surgery - diagnostics and therapeutics Case Reports - including complete work-ups Practice Building Strategies - share useful information with colleagues

4 Complete, concise papers preferred and instructional case reports MUST include product information, doses, references and pertinent information (see Guidelines for Authors page 2). Submit papers to: Lilia C. Boyer, Proceedings Assistant Editor ARAV, 3454 Chasewood Dr., San Diego, CA 92111, Fax ; For questions concerning content or appropriateness of submissions contact: Stephen J. Divers, BSc(Hons); BVetMed; Cert Zoo Med; CBiol; MI Biol; MRCVS Certificate in Zoological Medicine Program Chair: Tel (Oil from US) or (after 5 PM EST); Fax (Oil from US) ; SteveDVet@aol.com. Section Chairpersons Snakes - Dr. Roger Klingenberg Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital, 6297 W. 10th St., Greeley, CO ; fax ; reptilerog@aol.com. Lizards - Dr. Byron De La Navarre Misener-Holley Animal Hospital, 1545 W. Devon, Chicago, IL, ; fax Chelonia - Dr. Jay Johnson 406 E. Hermosa Dr., Tempe, AZ ; fax ; Herpdoc@aol.com. Anesthesia/Surgery - Dr. Mark Mitchell LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences South Stadium Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70803; ; fax ; Mitchell@vetmed.lsu.edu. Diagnostics/Therapeutics - Dr. Teresa Bradley Belton Animal Clinic, 511 Main St., Belton, MO ; fax ; belancl@aol.com and Dr. Natalie Antinoff, Gulf Coast Avian & Exotics, 111 West Loop South, Ste 110, Houston, TX ; fax ; xdmat@aol.com. MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED for CONSIDERATION DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 1999 Herpetoculturists, Professional Herpetologists, Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Students are invited to attend. Workshops on basic and advanced herptile medicine and surgery will also be included in the event. For registration or membership information contact: Wilbur Amand, VMD, ARAV Executive Director, PO Box 605, Chester Heights, PA 19017; ; Fax

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