The presentation will provide an overview of
saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) farming in Australia, an introduction to the diseases encountered, and the gross pathology that these diseases cause. The presentation will emphasize rearing large reptiles in captivity and be of interest to aquatic veterinarians, reptile disease experts and pathologists.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will become familiar with:
1. how crocodiles are farmed in Australia;
2. disease faced in farming crocodiles; and,
3. how a veterinarian can assist crocodile farmers manage these diseases.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Cathy Shilton started her career as a mixed practice veterinarian before going on to complete a residency specialising in zoo and wildlife medicine, and pathology at the University of Guelph in Canada. For the past 13 years, she has worked as a veterinary pathologist for the Northern Territory Government in Australia, during which time she has seen hundreds of laboratory diagnostic submissions from the regional crocodile farms, as well having collaborated on numerous crocodile-related research projects. Dr. Shilton is currently the co-chair of the veterinary section of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Crocodile Specialist Group.
This webinar is suitable for veterinarians, vet techs/nurses, vet students and veterinary practice staff. Feel free to forward this announcement to colleagues.
Interested but can join the live webinar? If you register for the live webinar and are unable to attend, you will be e-mailed a link to view the webinar at a later time.
Want CEPD credit? (Registration is required) Information on how to access the recorded webinar (at no cost), and a short knowledge & skills assessment (KSA or quiz) covering the webinar’s principle learning objectives, in order to earn veterinary Continuing Educational & Professional Development (CEPD) credit will be e-mailed to all registrants in 1-2 weeks after the webinar.
As CEPD credit can be used towards re-licensing or registration requirements to practice veterinary medicine, and requirements for becoming a WAVMA Certified Aquatic Veterinarian. We provide WAVMA Members a discount off the US$25.00 fee for earning CEPD credit ($5 for student members, $15 for all others).
Register now for this free live WAVMA WebCEPD webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4779370705622642689. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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