ARAV CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 11th-15th

LOS ANGELES, CAILFORNIA

HILTON LOS ANGELES AIRPORT

OUR 15 TH ANNIVERSARY CELIBRATION !

1:00 PM – 6:30 PM

ARAV Board Meeting

12 October

Wet Labs – Leigh Clayton, DVM, Coordinator

Reptile Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques Workshop

Instructor(s): Richard S. Funk, MA, DVM and Byron de la Navarre, DVM

Association(s): ARAV

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Description: This workshop will provide participants with practical basic and intermediate techniques used for handling, restraint, physical examinations, anesthesia, sexing, and obtaining common laboratory samples in reptile patients. It is hoped that by completing this lab attendees will be more comfortable and competent in using these techniques to successfully incorporate reptile patients into their practice.

Chelonian Endoscopy Workshop (including endoscope-assisted ovariectomy)

Instructor(s): Stephen Hernandez-Divers BVetMed DZooMed DACZM and Charles Innis VMD

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Description: This workshop is intended to serve as a practical introduction to chelonian endoscopy. The lecture will include a brief equipment overview, coelioscopy (laparoscopy), visceral biopsy, and endoscope-assisted ovariectomy, and will be followed with hands-on practical endoscopy using non-recovery sliders. Attendees will complete a pre-femoral coelioscopic examination, visceral biopsies, and in females, endoscope-assisted bilateral ovariectomy. Previous endoscopy experience is not essential, but registrants should review chelonian anatomy prior to the lab.

Application of Evidenced-Based Medicine in Herptile Practice

Instructor(s): Dr. Paul Gibbons and Dr. James F.X. Wellehan

Association(s): ARAV

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Description: We live in an Age of Information. Today's veterinarian has access to more information than anyone could ever hope to master, with more generated each day. These massive heaps of data do contain pearls of knowledge that will change the way we practice, but finding them can seem daunting. Participants in this wetlab will discover how to efficiently search for, appraise, and apply the best-available evidence in everyday herpetological practice.

MRI/CT Imaging Workshop

Instructor(s): Dr. Doug Mader and Dr. Jeanette Wyneken

Association(s): ARAV

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Description: This workshop will show attendees how to utilize MRI and CT imaging modalities in reptiles to provide enhance diagnostics for reptile patients. A lecture reviewing reptile anatomy and the basics of MRI and CT imaging will be followed by imaging of animals. Attendees will gain a better understanding of when and how to utilize advanced imaging diagnostics for their reptile patients.

Chelonian Necropsy Technique.

Instructor: Michael M. Garner, DVM, Dipl. ACVP

Association: ARAV/AAZV

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Description: This laboratory will demonstrate comprehensive technique for performing a chelonian necropsy and obtaining appropriate diagnostic samples.

13 October -- Monday

Jeff Baier, Program Chair

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

ARAV/AAZV Joint Session

Session Chairs – Brad Lock (ARAV), Ann Duncan (AAZV)

8:00 AM

A Retrospective Study of Disease in Monitor Lizards (Varanus Spp.)

Michael M. Garner. DVM, Dipl. ACVP

8:15 AM

Endoscopic Determination of Gender in Neonate and Juvenile Chelonians

Stephen J. Hernandez-Divers. BVetMed, DZooMed. MRCVS Dipl. ACZM

8:30 AM

An Overview of Erythrocytic Iridoviruses in Reptiles and the First Molecular Characterization of an Erythrocytic Iridovirus.

James F.X. Wellehan, Jr. DVM MS, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ACVM (Virology, Bacteriology/Mycology)

8:45 AM

Hypovitaminosis A in a Captive Collection of Amphibians

Gregory J. Fleming. DVM, Dipl. ACZM

9:00 AM

Reptile Training and Enrichment, a useful Tool for the Zoo Veterinarian.

Gregory J. Fleming, DVM, Dipl. ACZM

9:15 AM

Use of the Combination Emodepside-Praziquantel in Reptiles: A New Internal Parasite Management?

Lionel Schilliger. DVM

9:30 AM

Renal Disease in Captive Frogs: A Retrospective Study of Amphibian Histopathology.

Lisa M. Mangus

9:45 AM

Cryptosporidium in Reptiles: Diagnosis and Therapy

Kornelis Biron. Tierarzt

10:00 AM

An Epizootic in Sulawesi Tortoises (Indotestudo fortseni) Caused by a Novel Siadenovirus

Sam Rivera. DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP (Avian)

10:00 – 10:30

Break

10:30

Snake Session

Session Chairs – Dana Varble and Franciscus Scheelings

10:30 AM

Air Sac Tube Placement in a Ball Python (Python regius) to Treat Pneumonia

Debbie Myers. DVM

10:40 AM

Comparison of Chemical Composition of Reptiles

Petra Koelle. PD Dr. med. vet, Cert. Spec. for Reptiles, Cert. Spec. for Fish, Cert. Spec. for Nutrition Consultation (Pets)

10:50 AM

Osmotic Pump Deliver of Florfenicol or Amikacin in Mojave Rattlesnakes (Crotalus scutulatus) with Salmonella arizonae Osteomyelitis

John M. Sykes IV, DVM

11:00 AM

Comparison of Salmonella in Wild Reptiles in Victoria. Australia

Franciscus Scheelings. BVSc

11:10 AM

Salmonella Prevalence in a Captive Population of Reptiles (Infraorder Serpentes)

Brad Groupil, MS

11:20 AM

Questions for Speaker of the Snake Session

11:30 AM

Amphibian Session

Session Chairs – Joerg Mayer and Janet Martin

11:40 AM

So, A Frog Hops into your Office…A Systematic Approach to Examine Frog, and Other Amphibians.

Kenneth A. Harkewicz. VMD

11:50 AM

Dermatitis in Captive Wyoming Toads (Bufo basteri) Associated with Fusarium Sp.

David Perpinan, LV, MSc

12:00 – 1:30 (1.5 hr)

Lunch

1:30 – 3:30 (2.0 hr)

ARAV Master Class

Dr. Doug Mader and Jeanette Wyneken

The GI System of Reptiles

3:30 – 4:00

Break

4:00 – 5:00 (1.0 hr)

14 October

8:00 – 10:00

Amphibian Session (Continued)

Session Chairs – Joerg Mayer and Janet Martin

8:00 AM

Surgery in Amphibians – Some Practical Minor and Major Procedures

Norin Chai

8:10 AM

In-Vitro Vehicle Effects and Pharmacokinetics Involving the Transdermal Absorption of Sevoflurane in the Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)

Amanda Ardente

8:20 AM

Microsporidiosis in Mountain Yellow Legged Frog (Rana mucosa) Tadpoles from Southern California

Martha Delaney, DVM

8:30 AM

Clinical Techniques and Pathology in Amphibians

Norin Chai

8:40 AM

Dissecting Frog Mortalities: Filtering out the Role of the Kidneys

Kate Freeman, MEM

8:50 AM

FV3-Associated Histopathological Changes in American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) Tadpoles

Debra L. Miller, DVM, PhD

9:00 AM

Microbiological Findings in Anurans for Human Consumption in Peru; Risks in Public Health

Mirella Villena, DVM

Case Reports

Session Chairs – Tim Tristan and James Askew

9:10 AM

CT Guided Cerebrospinal Tap and Myelogram on a Galapagos Tortoise (Geochelone nigra).

Rolando Quesada, DVM

9:20 AM

Drill Bit Trauma in a Blood Python (Python curtus)

Paul Raiti, DVM

9:30 AM

Isolation of an Invertebrate Iridovirus from Scorpion (Pandinus imperator) and Transmission to Another Species of Scorpion (Heterometrus longimanus).

Rachel Marschang

9:40 AM

Chondrosarcoma in a Free-Ranging Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina).

Chris Griffin, DVM, ABVP (Avian)

9:50 AM

Modified Tape Bandaging of a Femoral Fracture in a Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)

Paul Raiti, DVM

10:00 – 10:30

Break

10:30 AM

Dramatic Symptoms Caused by Alimentary Problems in Reptiles

Regine Anour, MRCVS

10:40 AM

Chronic Renal Disease, Pseudogout and a Thyroid Adenoma in a Male Chaco Tortoise (Geochelone chilensis).

Paul Raiti, DVM

10:50 AM

Infection with Two Cryptosporidium spp. in Russian Tortoises (Agrionemys [Testudo] horsfieldii) and a Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri).

Chris Griffin, DVM, ABVP (Avian)

11:00 AM

Questions for the speakers of the Case Reports Session

Chelonian Session

Session Chairs – Sam Rivera and Cornelius Biron

11:00 AM

Preliminary Assessment of a Visual Scoring System for Identifying Anemia in Male Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina)

Michelle Mehalick

11:10 AM

Costal Georgia Herpetofauna Health and Disease Surveillance, Rehabilitation and Education.

Terry M. Norton, DVM, Dipl. ACZM

11:20 AM

Deep Shell Abscess in a Collection of Australian Turtles: Management and Treatment Outcomes.

Leigh A. Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian)

11:30 AM

Hematological and Biochemical Blood Values of Terrestrial Mediterranean Tortoises in Germany.

Karina A. Mathes, DVM

11:40 AM

Plasma Voriconazole Concentrations in Four Red-Eared Slider Turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) after a Single Subcutaneous Injection.

Charles J. Innis, VMD

11:50 AM

A Novel Herpes Virus of the Proposed Genus Chelonivirus from an Asymptomatic Bowsprit Tortoise (Chersina angulata).

Elizabeth J. Bicknese, MPVM, DVM

12:00 – 4:00

LA Zoo Visit

4:00 – 9:00

Auction/Happy Hour/Dinner

15 October

Chelonian Session (Continued)

Session Chairs – Sam Rivera and Cornelius Biron

8:00 AM

Detection of Antibodies to Ranavirus in Gopher Tortoises (Goperus polyphemus) in the Southeast United States.

April J. Johnson, DVM, MPH, PhD

8:10 AM

Er-Jin Decalculous Herb Extract for Cystic Calculi in Five Captive African Spurred Tortoises (Geochelone sulcata).

Sera Yen-Hsueh Lai, DVM

8:20 AM

Health Assessment of Leatherback Sea Turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) at Sea.

Charles J. Innis, VMD

8:30 AM

Management of Sea Turtle Mortality Events in Costal Georgia

Terry M. Norton, DVM, Dipl. ACZM

8:40 AM

Proliferative Dermatitis in a Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) and a Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Associated with Novel Papilloma Viruses.

Charles A. Manire

8:50 AM

A Retrospective Study of Initial Complaints and Diagnoses of Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) Presented to a Wildlife Clinic in Tennessee from 1995-2007

Gabby Schrader, BA

9:00 AM

Questions for Speakers of the Chelonian Session

Lizard Session

Session Chairs – Todd Gray and Petra Koelle

9:10 AM

Diagnosis and Characterization of Adenoviruses in Reptiles

Tibor Papp

9:20 AM

Successful Treatment of Fungal Osteomyelitis in a Parsons Chameleon (Calumma parsoni) Using Surgical and Anti-fungal Treatments

Elizabeth J. Bicknese, MPVM, DVM

9:30 AM

Comparative Antinociception of Various Opioids Versus Saline in the Bearded Dragon (Pagona vitticeps) using Electrostimulation

Cheryl B. Greenacre, DVM, DABVP (Avian)

9:40 AM

Suspected Vitamin E Metabolism Disorder in a Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus).

Gretchen A. Cole, DVM

9:50 AM

Xanthomatosis in Green Water Dragons (Physignathus cocincinus)

Maya Kummrow, Dr. med. vet.

10:00 – 10:30

Break

10:30 AM

An Overview of the Rhabdoviruses of Reptiles

James F.X. Wellehan, Jr. DVM, MS, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ACVM (Virology, Bacteriology/Mycology)

10:40 AM

Comparison of an Implantable Telemetry Device and an Oscillometric Monitor for Measurement of Blood Pressure in Anesthetized and Unrestrained Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana).

Sathya K. Chinnadurai, DVM, MS

10:50 AM

Malignant Granulosa Cell Tumor in a Spayed Female Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

Janice A. Cruz-Cardona, DVM

11:00 AM

Whole Body Analysis of Lizards

Petra Koelle, PD, Dr. med. vet., Cert. Spec. for Reptiles, Cert. Spec. for Fish, Cert. Spec. for Nutrition Consultation (Pets)

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Lunch/ARAV Business Meeting

1:30 – 3:00 (1.5 hr)

ARAV Master Class

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald

Toxicology of Reptile and Amphibians

3:00 – 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 – 4:30 (1.0 hr)

Dr. Drury Reavill and Co-speaker to be named later

Basic Procedures in Fish Medicine

6:00 – 9:00 PM

ARAV 15^{th Anniversary Celebration}

Happy Hour

Comedy by Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald