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It's Worth Staying in Phoenix for LabsAuthor(s): Don HarrisSource: Journal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Vol. 4, No. 2 (Summer, 1990), p.122Published by: Association of Avian VeterinariansStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/30161781 .Accessed: 15/06/2014 17:19

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AAV Update

Association of Avian Veterinarians 1989-90 Board of Directors

President: Susan Wells Vice-Pres: Robert Irmiger Secretary: Kim Joyner Treasurer: Robert Altman Past Pres: Richard Nye Directors: Gerry Dorrestein, Jeffrey Jenkins, Cathy Johnson-Delaney Don Harris, Scott McDonald, Branson Ritchie

1989-90 Committee Chairpersons Education: Scott McDonald Editorial: David McCluggage Research: Terry Campbell Public Relations: Cathy Johnson Client Education: Amy Worell Membership: Richard Nye Biologics: Susan Clubb Conservation: Glenn Olsen Strategic Planning: Greg Harrison Organizing Com. for Avian College: Robert B. Altman Aviculture: Kim Joyner Student Chapters: Susan Orosz Vet School Liaison: Tom Tully Audio Visual: J. Peter Hill Speakers' Bureau: Roger Harlin

Kathy Lyon Ways & Means: Corina Lupu Social Issues: Robert Groskin Ethics: Jeff Jenkins Scholarship: Robert Altman Nonresearch Fund: Don Harris Legislative: Robert Irmiger Constitution: Bran Ritchie European Com.: Gerry Dorrestein Australian Corn.: Garry M. Cross AVMA Delegate: Susan Clubb AVMA Alt. Del.: Dave McCluggage AHT Liaison: Victoria Joseph AFA Liaison: Amy Worell APHIS Liaison: Cathy Johnson Morris A.F. Liaison: Dave McCluggage Nominating: Richard Nye 1990 Conference: Robert Irmiger 1990 Local Arr.: Ray Marsh Conf. Finan. Rev.: Dean Axelson

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It's Worth

Staying In Phoenix For Labs

In just a very short time, the 1990 Annual Conference will commence in Phoenix, Arizona. This year, as every year, the week will begin with much excitement and enthusiasm. The initial lectures will be character- ized by a high rate of attendance, and everyone will be eager to parti- cipate in all activities. Toward the end of the week, however, exhaus- tion will start to set in and people will begin drifting away. It is ironic that at this point one of the greatest educational opportunities of the conference occurs.

On the Saturday following the meetings, AAV is pleased to spon- sor veterinary wet labs. While the lectures allow the sharing of know- ledge by fellow practitioners from a distance, the wet labs bring partici-

pants into a one-on-one learning ex- perience with instructors.

Over the years, the individuals who organize the conference have listened carefully to evaluation com- ments regarding the labs. A sincere attempt has been made to arrange for subjects of interest to the majori- ty of conference participants. In- structors are encouraged to provide information which has direct appli- cation to an average avian practice.

Adding to the effectiveness is the degree to which the labs are outfit- ted with the appropriate equip- ment. Participants are not simply allowed to view a demonstration of current techniques - they are pro- vided with advanced state-of-the- art equipment that enables them to perform actual procedures from start to finish.

The ultimate goal of the wet lab program is to provide an experience that directly improves practical sur- gical and diagnostic skills. In fact, the term "wet lab" is being replaced by the term "practical lab." This is truly one of the most useful pro- grams of the entire conference, and well worth sticking around for. - Don Harris, DVM, Conference Lab Coordinator

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Article Contentsp. 122

Issue Table of ContentsJournal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Vol. 4, No. 2 (Summer, 1990), pp. 77-134Front MatterUp Front: Avian Medicine More than Parrots [p. 77-77]In My ExperienceClinical Conditions in a Pet Canary Practice [pp. 80-82]Sudden High Mortality in Canaries [p. 82-82]Short-Term Reaction to Salmonella Vaccine [p. 83-83]Finches with Disturbance of the Digestive Tract [p. 83-83]Quality of Litter and Feed [p. 83-83]Untoward Reaction in Wild Birds [p. 83-83]Pesticide Poisoning in Birds of Prey [pp. 84-85]Developing a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center [pp. 86-87]Backyard Mynahs: Starlings as Pets [pp. 88-89]Restraint and Anesthesia of Ratites [p. 90-90]Bacteriology: Another Viewpoint [p. 90-90]Comments on ELISA Update [p. 90-90]Avian TechniciansRaptor Restraint [pp. 91-92]Blood Film Observations [p. 92-92]Raptor Foot Care [pp. 93-95]

From the Literature [pp. 97, 102, 107]ReviewedVentilation through an Air Sac Cannula during Tracheal Obstruction in Ducks [pp. 98-102]Methacrylate Beak Prosthesis in a Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) [pp. 103-107]Use of a Leg Prosthesis in a Bald Eagle (Haliaetus leucocephalus) [pp. 109-112]Tracheitis Due to Enterococcus faecalis Infection in Canaries [pp. 113-116]

Translations of Summaries of Reviewed Articles [pp. 116-118]AAV Update [pp. 119-122]It's Worth Staying in Phoenix for Labs [p. 122-122]Student Chapter Report [pp. 125-126]Self Assessment Test [p. 127-127]Continuing Education [p. 128-128]European Committee [pp. 130-131]Back Matter