2nd Annual Paul Miller Equine Symposium

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2nd Annual Paul Miller Memorial Equine Symposium
January 7, 2012
1-5 pm
Redding, Ca
Community Emergency and Disaster Response Program
Attention: Veterinarians, Fire Departments, Animal Services, back country enthusiasts, and community volunteers
Presenters:
*Cheryl Ellis, DVM - veterinarian with UC Davis VERT program.
*John Madigan, DVM, DACVIM - VERT Director and PI for CAL-EMA Animals in Disaster Training Program
*Tracey Stevens - Project coordinator and UC Davis liaison for Animals in Disasters program

Program:
*Introduction to new program for State of California
*Effective veterinary and first responder coordinated response and rescue methods for animal emergencies- Horse trailer accidents on the roadway, horses off the trail in a ravine, horses in mud, or 20 other ways a horse can become in need of extraction or vertical lifting.
*How to create a community veterinary emergency response team- The UC Davis VERT example.
*Rescue case examples
*Training and demonstration segment: Three stations with three equine manikins: Use of the large animal skid, the UC Davis Large Animal Lift: horizontal drag, vertical lift, forward assist, rear assist.

Registration information: Preregistration required. You will be considered registered when your check is received. Your receipt will provide the location and details.
Cost: TBA
If you would like to make a separate contribution for the Paul Miller Memorial scholarship fund, please contact Becky at breimers@mwivet.com, and she will forward that information to you. Any proceeds, after covering the cost of this event, will also go to that fund. Thank you for your support! Questions? (800) 762-4800, ext 2261.