CE Events and Workshops

• January 20, 2019 - VMX Industry Luncheon Lecture: Oxytocin, Vasopressin, and Social Behavior in Dogs
• January 25, 2019 - Forensic Radiology and Imaging in Veterinary Medicine
• February 9, 2019 - Horseman's Forum
• March 24, 2019 - Veterinary Nursing Symposium
• April 7-14, 2019 - Wildlife Medicine in Belize and Guatemala
• May 15-16, 2019 - Building Capacity to Ensure Innovative Solutions to Emerging Animal Welfare Challenges
• September 17-21, 2019 - 2019 Purdue Veterinary Conference

VMX Industry Luncheon Lecture: Oxytocin, Vasopressin, and Social Behavior in Dogs

January 20, 2019 - 12:00-1:30 pm

Oxytocin and vasopressin are hormones that play important roles in emotions and social behavior.  Studies in the last decade have begun investigating the roles of these hormones in dog behavior, and in relationships between dogs and humans.  Dr. Evan MacLean, Assistant Professor in the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona and Director of the Arizona Canine Cognition Center, will present studies investigating the roles of oxytocin and vasopressin in dog behavior, and dog interaction with humans.  Dr. MacLean will discuss how and why these hormones may contribute to the health effects of human-animal interaction, and highlight exciting new directions for research on these questions.

The lecture, sponsored by Purdue Veterinary Medicine and Elanco Animal Health, will be held during the Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) on January 20, 2019 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando South.  Attendees must be registered for the VMX conference in order to attend. 

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Forensic Radiology and Imaging in Veterinary Medicine

Forensic Radiology and Imaging in Veterinary Medicine

January 25, 2019 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Lynn 1136

Presented by: Dr. Garrett Oetelaar, 2^nd Year Resident, Diagnostic Imaging

Advanced imaging of human cadavers has become an important complement to traditional autopsy in many places in the world due to the benefits such imaging imparts for forensic investigation. Postmortem imaging is gradually spilling into veterinary medicine and it is the goal of this presentation to provide an overview of the applications of forensic radiology and imaging as well as introduce novel research related to the identification of forensic vital reactions. One (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit is offered for this seminar.

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Horseman's Forum

The Horseman's Forum on February 9th, 2019

The purpose of the Horseman's Forum is to educate horse owners and equine industry professionals about current horse health issues, ranging from basic preventive health care and husbandry topics to state-of-the-art medical advancements. The Horseman's Forum will be presented as a one-day seminar where questions and open discussions will be encouraged. Presenters will include Purdue faculty and staff as well as invited speakers. Come and share your passion for horses with Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine!

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Veterinary Nursing Symposium

The Veterinary Nursing Symposium on March 24th, 2019

Save the date! Purdue Veterinary Medicine hosts an annual Veterinary Nursing Symposium to provide an opportunity for veterinary assistants, veterinary nurses, veterinary technology students, and veterinary technicians to obtain approved continuing education credits.

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Wildlife Medicine in Belize and Guatemala

April 7-14, 2019

Join the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine for an eight-day continuing education course (approx. 30 hours of continuing education) in Belize and Guatemala with the Belize Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic/Wildlife Institute, focusing on multiple aspects of wildlife medicine and rehabilitation. This course will expand veterinary professionals’ knowledge on best practices for wildlife medicine, conservation, and rescue techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experiences with a variety of wildlife species throughout Latin America and learn from some of the top wildlife veterinary and conservation professionals in the region.

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Building Capacity to Ensure Innovative Solutions to Emerging Animal Welfare Challenges

May 15-16, 2019

A recent Council for Agricultural Science and Technology taskforce report on farm animal welfare identified multiple emerging challenges for U.S. animal agriculture. These include the need for improved understanding of the role of animal welfare in sustainability, antimicrobial resistance, global developments, urban agriculture and assessing animal mental states. This symposium will explore the ways in which diverse people and perspectives can enhance the quality of science and the impact of research and engagement programs required to address these key areas of need. Experts in animal welfare science will explore these and related topics along with participants from land grant, private and Minority Serving Institutions of higher education as well as different sectors of the agricultural sciences and industries, and their partners in veterinary medicine. In addition to information-sharing, participants will have the opportunity to participate in working break-out sessions where they will network and identify needs and collaborative partnerships aimed at building capacity to more effectively diversify and grow the discipline to develop innovative solutions. Because student and stakeholder engagement is critical to build capacity and develop novel approaches in animal welfare science, these audiences are particularly encouraged to attend.

This program is presented by the Purdue University Center for Animal Welfare Science in collaboration with Tuskegee University, North Carolina A&T State University, and the University of North Carolina.

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2019 Purdue Veterinary Conference