About the Course
The Koi Health Magagement course is directed towards veternarians,
hobbyists, retailers, and producers involved with the maintenance of
ornamental fish. Course topics cover all aspects of fish husbandry. The
laboratories range from beginner to advanced levels. Staff will be
available for individual instruction nstruction. Each day concludes with
a question-and-answer session.
Agenda
| Friday, February 9, 2007 |
| 12:30-1:30pm |
Registration
(Georgia Center) |
| 1:30-3:15 |
Course Overview and
Laboratory Instructions |
| 3:15-3:30 |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:30-5:30 |
Water Quality & Impact
on Koi Health
Noninfectious Diseases & Treatment |
| 7:00-9:00 |
Standing Dinner
Reception
(Georgia Center) |
| Saturday, February 10, 2007 |
| 7:30-8:00 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00-10:30 |
Lecture Session:
Parasites, Bacteria & Fungi |
| 10:30-10:45 |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:45-12:00 |
Preparation for
Laboratory |
| 12:00-12:45 |
Lunch |
| 12:45-3:00 |
Lecture Session:
Triage Diagnostic Procedures, KHV Symptomatology |
| 3:00-3:15 |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:15-4:30 |
Laboratory Session:
Anesthesia, Wet Mount, Necropsy & Bacteria |
| 4:30-5:00 |
Roundtable Questions &
Answers |
| Sunday, February 11, 2007 |
| 7:30-8:00 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00-10:00 |
KHV & Viruses:
Managing Disease Outbreak |
| 10:00-10:15 |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:15-12:00 |
Fish Endoscopy |
| 12:00-12:45 |
Lunch |
| 12:45-3:00 |
Lecture Session:
Environmental Toxicity, What's new in the Industry, & Case
Interaction |
| 3:00-3:15 |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:15-4:30 |
Laboratory Session:
Endoscopy & Surgery |
| 4:30-5:00 |
Roundtable Questions &
Answers |
Speakers
Erik Johnson, DVM
Johnson Veterinary Services
Marietta, Georgia
Stephen Hernandez-Divers, BVetMed
The University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine
Thomas Nemetz, MS, DVM, PhD
South Athens Animal Clinic
Athens, Georgia
Helen Roberts, DVM
5 Corners Animal Hospital
Orchard Park, NY
Victoria Vaughan
The University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine
Joanne Malci, DVM, PhD
Merial Corp
Brian Palmiero, DVM
University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
Georgia Center Information
The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center &
Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of
Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides innovative lifelong learning
opportunities that develop intellectual and human potential. A
full-service living and learning environment, the Georgia Center
includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms,
auditoriums, a fitness center, and computer labs — all under one roof.
As a unit of UGA's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and
Outreach, the Center brings the University's teaching, research, and
service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond! For more
information, visit
www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.
Special Needs:
If you require special services, facilities, or dietary considerations,
contact your event coordinator, Holly Blanchard, at 706.542.3395 or
Holly.Blanchard@georgiacenter.uga.edu before February 2,
2007.
Lodging (Georgia Center Hotel):
A block of rooms is being held for your conference until 5:00
p.m. ET, January 17, 2007. Policies: (1) Tax Exemption — The
State of Georgia only allows tax-exempt charges for a payment by a
state-issued credit card or check or by a direct bill to a state agency
(with a Georgia State Tax Exemption Certificate). (2) Lodging
Cancellation — Cancel your reservation by 4:00 p.m. ET the day prior to
your scheduled arrival to avoid being charged one night's room and tax.
(3) At check-in, you must present your credit card or a completed credit
card authorization form (for a copy, call 800-884-1381, Mon.-Fri., 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET). Note: The Georgia Center is a smoke-free
building; all lodging rooms are nonsmoking.
Travel Information:
Athens, Georgia, is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. For
directions, see
www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/conferences/about/directions.phtml. A
parking deck is located adjacent to the Center (hourly rates, maximum $8
each 24-hour period; vehicle height limit, 7 feet). Athens is served by
two airports. Athens-Ben Epps Airport offers connecting flights to and
from Charlotte, NC. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is
located about 90 minutes southwest of Athens, with scheduled ground
shuttle service and rental car service available between the airport and
the Georgia Center.
Program Cancellation Policies:
(1) Full refunds are available for cancellations made by 5:00
p.m. ET, January 29, 2007. No refunds will be issued
thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) If a program is cancelled
for any reason, the Georgia Center will not be responsible for any
charges related to travel.
Registration
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