This month's meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd. The meeting will feature Dr. Richard Ford. He will present on "VACCINES & VACCINATION: PROTOCOLS, PRODUCTS, AND CONTROVERSIES." September's meeting is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Description:
This program will examine current recommendations for canine and feline vaccination, focusing on recent changes to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) guidelines. It will review intervals for the initial feline vaccination series and boosters in adults, the rationale behind updates to the initial canine vaccination series, and revised guidance on the administration of leptospirosis and Lyme Disease vaccines. It will also explore the indications and interpretation of antibody testing, including patient management recommendations based on test results. You’ll leave with a thorough understanding of current vaccine and vaccination recommendations.
Bio: Richard Ford, DVM, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon)
Following graduation from The Ohio State University, Dr. Richard Ford practiced small animal and equine medicine for 3 years. Subsequently, he completed an internal medicine residency at Michigan State University, then joined the faculty at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine before becoming a professor of medicine at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he is an emeritus professor. He also recently retired from the Air Force Reserve as a brigadier general, where he was assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General at the Pentagon.
Dr. Ford is a coauthor of both the American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Guidelines and the American Academy of Feline Practitioners Feline Vaccine Guidelines. For almost 15 years, he has provided continuing education seminars to veterinarians on infectious diseases and immunization. He has published more than 200 papers and textbook chapters pertaining to infectious disease in companion animals.
Cost:
$35 for non-members- DVM
$15 for staff
No additional fee for CCVMA annual members
No additional fee for Platinum members
In-Person: Please RSVP/Register at the link at bottom of the email by Friday, August 30th.
Virtual/Zoom Meeting:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdequrDgpHdO8NkEBUu-x79_4mx-KjhYM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. CE certificates will be emailed 1-2 days after the meeting to the email address listed on the zoom attendance report after attendance has been verified.
Location:
Collin Higher Education Center (CHEC)-Room 139
3452 Spur 399 (Northeast corner of Hwy 121 and 75 Central)
McKinney, TX 75069
https://www.collin.edu/chec/maps.html
***If using a mobile GPS device in your car or on your phone, please be aware that many of them will not be able to locate either "Spur 399" or the street address. You may want to try variations of the street name, such as "Texas Highway 399", or "Texas 399", or "Highway 399". If none of those work, try entering it as the intersection of "Medical Center Drive and Gateway Blvd.". Please note that many GPS units may direct you to "Spur Lane", which is nowhere near CHEC.***
The September meeting will be catered by Collin College. Vegetarian meals will be available.
7:00pm Meeting presentation
3.0 Hours of C.E.
