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Lifelearn Live Continuing Education courses hosted by Lifelearn Inc. Courses take place at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON or various off-site locations. For more information contact Anne at 1.800-375.7994 or email abehnan@lifelearn.com. Course information, as it becomes available, will be posted on our website at http://www.lifelearn.com/ – Live Courses. All courses qualify for CE credits from the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.

Jonkar Veterinary Systems Ltd. presents "PAIN HURTS, Pain: How to Understand Recognize Treat & Stop" by Karol Mathews w/multiple authors. This software program provides insight into all aspects of pain management, including physiology, pathophysiology, origin of pain, pain recognition & assessment in may species of CA (cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, reptiles) & laboratory animals (mice, rats), & available analgesic drugs & modalities for all situations, age groups & species. For more info and prices please visit http://www.jonkar.com/ or for network version contact jvsl@jonkar.com

Avian Health Online – The University of Melbourne: Avian Health Online is an interactive online course for veterinarians working in the global poultry industry. Presented by the University of Melbourne, two programs are available on a part-time basis: Postgraduate Certificate in Avian Health: 1 year part-time study Masters in Avian Health and Medicine: 3 years part-time study. Totally online, these interactive web-based programs offer convenience to working professionals with a learning environment that provides a convenient way to broaden your skills in the avian health arena. Programs commence year round, with the next programs beginning on 1st September 2008. For more information email us or visit our website: E-mail: smd@unimelb.edu.au, Web: http://www.avianhealthonline.vet.unimelb.edu.au

On-line Fluid Therapy Program: Speakers include: Dr. Bernie Hansen, North Carolina Statue University, Dr. Wayne Wingfiled from Colorado State University, Dr. Steve Haskins of UC Davis, Dr. Rebecca Kirby of Milwaukee and others. This comprehensive program consists of 10 modules and is designed to increase veterinarians' and technicians' knowledge and confidence administering IV fluids. Topics include: fluid therapy basics, intro to fluid types, crystalloids and colloids in depth, fluid administration guidelines, catheter placement and care, IV fluids during anesthesia and surgery and interactive case studies. For information or to register visit: http://www.AbbottAnimalHealthCE.com. Sponsored by: Abbott Animal Health.

Online Pod cast - Canine Heart Disease. Speaker: Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine). Topics: Diagnostic Cardiology in the Exam Room; Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure in 2009; Tilley's 2009 Cardiac Drug Formulary for Practice. This pod cast is ongoing and can be accessed at: http://www.canineheartdisease.ca/ or contact: Charlotte Harris, Novartis Animal Health: E-mail: charlotte:harris@novartis.com. Sponsor: Novartis.

The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph – “Small Animal Veterinary Rounds” A New Educational Resource for Canadian Veterinarians. A 6-page, concise review of some of the most contemporary and clinically relevant topics in veterinary medicine authored by OVC faculty members. The educational objective of this initiative is to assist veterinarians in updating their clinical knowledge and skills. Published 8 times per year, in separate English and French editions and mailed free of charge to approx 2,000 small animal veterinary clinics and 900 mixed animal clinics across the country. The current issue of rounds and all back issues will also be available online at the Canadian Veterinary Association website http://www.canadianveterinarian.net/savrounds. For more information contact Dana Allen, DVM at (519) 824-4120 x 54069 or Peter Snell at (514) 932-9464

University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus offering correspondence courses for Veterinary Technicians - Topics include Pharmacology, Advanced Anaesthesia & Pain Management Techniques, Introduction to Small Animal Dentistry, Introduction to Small Animal Behaviour and Medical Emergencies. For more info or to register please contact Carolyn Lucio at (519) 674-1500, ext#63524 or at clucio@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca.

Massey University is an AVMA accredited veterinary school in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Massey has over 50 years of experience in distance learning and offers post-graduate continuing education to veterinarians worldwide with a variety of qualifications available. The Master of Veterinary Medicine Programme offers high quality education with modular distance learning, flexibility to study single units of study in a topic of interest or do an entire MVM, in-depth cover of an aspect of veterinary medicine (eg. Canine and Feline Oncology). Enrollments are now open for the following papers starting February 2012: Canine and Feline Oncology; Avian Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging for Small Animal Veterinarians; Canine and Feline Soft Tissue Surgery, and Marketing Management for Veterinary Practice. For more information please see our website www.mvm.massey.ac.nz or contact us on mvm@massey.ac.nz.

Bayer HealthCare Online CE Module - Topics to include a historical review of heartworm and heartworm preventives, info on the development and use of microfilaria susceptibility assays and details of recent research using the MP3 strain of D. Immitis. This webinar includes a pre-recorded question and answer period with Dr. Byron L. Blagburn, MS, PhD. Register now for this FREE webinar at www.heartwormwebinar.ca Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health Care.

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February


February 26, 2012 CE AVAILABLE!- Feline Medicine. Margie Scherk, DVM, DipABVP (feline practice). Topics to include Feline Friendly Practice; Getting Calories in: Feeding the Inappetant or Anorectic Cat; Feline Geriatric Medicine Update, Feeding Prescription Diets in the Multi-Cat Household. Greenwood Inn & Suites, Edmonton. For more information or to register, contact EASAV by email: easav@edmontonvetinfo.com or phone(780)970-3728. You can also go to EASAV website: www.edmontonvetinfo.com to register and prepay online or download registration forms. Registration reminders will be sent by fax before each seminar. Sponsored by Nestle Purina.


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February 28, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! -"Metacam in the Emergency Room". Dr. Ingwersen an OVC graduate and specialist in the area of internal medicine. This seminar will be an interactive discussion on both the use and potential emergency scenarios involving NSAIDs, including Metacam, as well as issues related to effective and safe pain management in general. C.A.R.E Centre lecture theatre, from 7-9pm. A light meal and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Heidi Craig at Boehringer at heidi.craig@boehringer-ingelheim.com or by phone at (403)998-1227 no later than Friday February 17, 2012. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.


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March


March 3, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - AAAHT Large Animal CE Opportunity. Doug Myers, DVM. This seminar will provide an update on Equine Respiratory Virus Surveillance in Canada, New information on West Nile Virus and Bovine Pain Control and Animal Welfare in the 21st Century. Christ Church Anglican Hall, Fort MacLeod from 1:00pm-4:30pm. Light refreshments will be provided during the break. To register go to http://conferences.abvma.ca/ or call the ABVMA office at (780)489-5007. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.


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March 6-9, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - "30 Years of Advancing Dairy Knowledge". The latest information in dairy production and technology advances will be discussed. This seminar is designed for people who want to improve their knowledge and decision-making abilities in dairy production and management. A variety of topics will be presented ranging from nutrition and reproduction to dairy policy and challenges facing the dairy industry. Red Deer, AB. Please see www.wcds.ca for more information and to register. Sponsored by Western Canadian Dairy Seminar.


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March 6-9, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - "30 Years of Advancing Dairy Knowledge". The latest information in dairy production and technology advances will be discussed. This seminar is designed for people who want to improve their knowledge and decision-making abilities in dairy production and management. A variety of topics will be presented ranging from nutrition and reproduction to dairy policy and challenges facing the dairy industry. Red Deer, AB. Please contact Joanne Morrison at (780)492-3236 or go to www.wcds.ca for more information and to register. Sponsored by Western Canadian Dairy Seminar.


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March 14, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! -"Internal Medicine - Frequently Asked Questions". Sherri Clarkson, BSc, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM. This will be a case based discussion on topics from nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology and neurology. Theatre One, Health Sciences Building, U of C. Registration at 6:30pm. Light dinner provided. Seminar from 7:00-8:30pm. For more info or to register please contact Liz Sawatzky at (403)863-7160 or info@cavm.ab.ca. Please RSVP before March 9th. Sponsored by Vetoquinol.


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March 21 & 22, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - "2012 Livestock Care Conference - Defining The Future". AFAC's Annual Livestock Care Conference (LCC) provides an opportunity for producers, researchers, industry, students, government and the public to address animal welfare issues from all sectors of the livestock industry. The LCC promotes the exchange of experiences and knowledge and offers participants a platform over which to meet domestic and international colleagues who are currently dealing with similar or new issues. The conference is the perfect place for the exchange of ideas, and conversation is the inspiration for innovation. Holiday Inn, Red Deer. For more info or to view the program visit www.afac.ab.ca/lcc. For registration information contact the ABVMA office at: 780-489-5007, ext#233, or online at: http://conferences.abvma.ca/.


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March 22, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - Ticks and Lyme Disease Update. Tamara Hofstede, BSc DVM & Daniel Fitzgerald, BSc. Topics to include an update on Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development's surveillance for Ticks on Companion Animals and Ticks, Canine Vector Borne Diseases, and Prevention Options. Shaw Theatre, South Learning Centre, NAIT Main Campus: Edmonton. For more information or to register, contact EASAV by email: easav@edmontonvetinfo.com or phone(780)970-3728. You can also go to EASAV website: www.edmontonvetinfo.com to register and prepay online or download registration forms. Registration reminders will be sent by fax before each seminar. Sponsored by Bayer.


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April


April 12, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - Financial Planning. Meyers Norris Penny Group. Topics to include Industry overview and current market conditions; Key Performance Indicators and Bench Marking; Tax issues related to Veterinarians: Dividends vs. Salary, Employee Profit Sharing Plans (EPSP), Individual Pension Plans, Tax Minimization Strategies; Safeguarding assets. NAIT Main Campus; Shaw Theatre, South Learning Centre, Edmonton. For more information or to register, contact EASAV by email: easav@edmontonvetinfo.com or phone(780)970-3728. You can also go to EASAV website: www.edmontonvetinfo.com to register and prepay online or download registration forms. Registration reminders will be sent by fax before each seminar. Sponsored by Meyers Norris Penny.


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April 29, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! -"Veterinary Ethics", Bernard Rollin, DVM. Topics include Euthanasia and Quality of Life; Emerging ethics for animals in society; Animal Pain; What it is and Why it Matters; An Overview of the Field of Veterinary Ethics. Greenwood Inn and Suites, Edmonton.For more information or to register, contact EASAV by email: easav@edmontonvetinfo.com or phone(780)970-3728. You can also go to EASAV website: www.edmontonvetinfo.com to register and prepay online or download registration forms. Registration reminders will be sent by fax before each seminar.


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April 29, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - "Behaviour" Debra Horwitz, DVM, DACVB. Update on Human Directed Aggression, Assessing Prognosis in Aggressive Dogs, Canine Aggression toward unfamiliar people on walks and at the door, Feline house soiling, and feline marking, Cat Wars; Aggression between household cats. 8:30am-4:30pm, Health Sciences Building, U of C. Registration/ Breakfast at 8am, Lunch and Breaks provided. Enter through the North doors of the Health Sciences Building and follow the blue signs. For more info contact Liz Sawatzky at CAVM (403)863-7160 or info@cavm.ab.ca. Sponsored by Merck.


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May


May 9, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - "Dermatology", Becky Valentine, DVM, BSc, recently completed a residency in Dermatology at OCV. Topics include Management of Allergic Disease, Feline Dermatosis, Bacterial Infections and Food Allergies. 7:00-8:30pm, Registration at 6:30pm. Theatre one, Health Sciences Building U of C. For more info contact Liz Sawatzky at (403)863-7160 or info@cavm.ab.ca. Sponsored by Novartis.


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May 12 & 13, 2012 CE AVAILABLE!-Intermediate Ultrasound Course. Laura Crews, DVM, MSc, DipL. ACVR. This two day presentation will cover the bladder, kidneys, spleen, liver, adrenals, pancreas, GI and lymphatics. Interventional ultrasound will be reviewed as well as many interesting case presentations. There will also be 6 hrs of scan time on dogs and cats. Edmonton Humane Society 8:00am-5:00pm. These courses fill up fast, so register early. Visit our education page at www.vetnovations.com. For more info contact Andrea Ronan at (705)726-9995. Sponsored by Vet Novations.


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May 12 & 13, 2012 CE AVAILABLE!- 2 Day Basic Ultrasound Course. Lisa Jones Bogie, Clinical Instructor of Ultrasound Department at Royal Victoria Hospital, with over 13 years of experience in the field of Ultrasonography. This course will allow you to spend two seperate days learning the basics of ultrasound both in the classroom and while scanning a variety of different animals. Each day offers 4 hrs of scanning, with interactive learning and take home lecture material. Edmonton Humane Society, 8:30am-5:00 pm. These courses fill up quickly so register early. Visit our education page at www.vetnovations.com. For more info contact Andrea Ronan at (705)726-9995. Sponsored by VetNovations.


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May 12, 2012 CE AVAILABLE!- TTA-Tibial Tuberosity Advancement. Lorne Carroll, DVM. This course will cover the background and history of the Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) surgery with a brief discussion on general surgical concepts of correction of the cranial cruciate ligament injuries. The merits of the TTA surgery for the animal, owner and veterinarian are then described followed by a detailed discussion of the biomechanics of the stifle joint before and after performing the TTA surgery. Delta Calgary South Hotel, 8:30am - 5:00pm. These courses fill quickly so register early. Please visit our education page at www.vetnovations.com. For more info contact Andrea Ronan at (705) 726-9995. Sponsored by VetNovations.


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May 13, 2012 CE AVAILABLE!-Cardiac Ultrasound. Lorne Carroll, DVM. This course will cover the basic anatomy, standard views for a cardiac study, routine measurements, ECG and continuous wave along with an introduction to common pathologies. During the afternoon session two scan labs will be offered. Our Cardiac review day is great for the novice scanner up to the intermediate scanner, with a lot of practical tips to take home. Calgary Humane Society, 8:30am-5:00pm. Register early as these courses fill up fast, www.vetnovations.com. For more info contact Andrea Ronan at(705)726-9995. Sponsored by Vet Novations.


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May 13, 2012 CE AVAILABLE!-Cardiac Ultrasound. Lorne Carroll, DVM. This course will cover the basic anatomy, standard views for a cardiac study, routine measurements, ECG and continuous wave along with an introduction to common pathologies. During the afternoon session two scan labs will be offered. Our Cardiac review day is great for the novice scanner up to the intermediate scanner, with a lot of practical tips to take home. Calgary Humane Society, 8:30am-5:00pm. Register early as these courses fill up fast. Visit our education page at www.vetnovations.com. For more info contact Andrea Ronan at(705)726-9995. Sponsored by Vet Novations.


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June


June 4 - 29, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Alberta Veterinary Medical Association are pleased to offer four Clinical Proficiency Courses for General Veterinary Practice in June 2012, Calgary, Alberta. The courses are designed for veterinarians returning from an extended leave, changing practice fields, or preparing for the clinical proficiency exam. Courses offered this year are: Small Animal Anesthesia, Equine Medicine, Small Animal Surgery and Small Animal Medicine. Please see http://www.vet.ucalgary.ca/node/1488 for more details and registration form (deadline May 1st, 2012). Contact vetmed@ucalgary.ca for further information or call 403-210-3961.


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June 5-7, 2012 CE AVAILABLE!- "Third International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare". Whether you're a cattle producer, veterinarian, scientist, politician, global trading partner or consumer, you will benefit from attending this important symposium that focuses on beef cattle welfare and the future of the beef cattle industry.Location Saskatoon, SK. Please see www.beefwelfare2012.ca for complete conference details and to register. Questions please e-mail conference@beefwelfare2012.ca.


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June 24, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - Gastro Intestinal Disease/ Nutrition, Deb Zoran, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate, ACVIM. Associate Professor, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University. This talk will cover the basics of understanding probiotic use in dogs and cats with a special emphasis of the role of probiotic therapy in dermatologic diseases.8:30am-4:30pm, registration at 8:00am. Theatre One Health Sciences Building U of C. Breakfast at 8am, lunch and breaks provided. For more info contact Liz Sawatzky at (403)863-7160 or info@cavm.ab.ca. Sponsored by Purina and P&G Petcare.


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September


September 12, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - "Oncology", Glenna Mauldin, DVM, MSc, and Neal Mauldin, DVM, MVScM. This talk will discuss new tools and techniques in Veterinary Oncology. 7:00-8:30pm, Registration at 6:30pm. Theatre One, Health Sciences Building, U of C. For more info contact Liz Sawatzky at(403) 863-7160 or info@cavm.ab.ca. Sponsored by McCarthy & Sons.


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November


November 14, 2012 CE AVAILABLE! - "Surgery", Aylin Atilla, VMD, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Care Centre, Calgary and Amy Little, DVM, BSc, Diplomate ACVS, Care Centre, Calgary. This talk will discuss wound healing and care. 7:00-8:30pm, Registration at 6:30pm, Theatre One, Health Sciences Building, U of C. For more info contact Liz Sawatzky at (403)863-7160, or info@cavm.ab.ca.


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November 22, 2012 CE AVAILABLE!- "Pocket Pets: Basics Overview". Dennilyn Parker, DVM. Topics include basic exam, common problems and diseases, treatment of rabbits, ferrets and other pocket pets. Greenwood Inn & Suites, Edmonton. For more information or to register, contact EASAV by email: easav@edmontonvetinfo.com or phone(780)970-3728. You can also go to EASAV website www.edmontonvetinfo.com to register and prepay online or download registration forms. Registration reminders will be sent by fax before each seminar.


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