The American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners (AASRP) and American Dairy Goat Association will offer a veterinary continuing education program at the ADGA Annual Convention October 16-22, 2023 at the Marriot Tulsa Hills. This is a regular feature of each ADGA Annual Convention.
All ADGA Annual Convention attendees are welcome to attend the veterinary program. AASRP program attendees and their families will be able to take advantage of concurrent ADGA activities including the Youth program, ADGA Spotlight Sale, Judges Training and event banquets. 

The AASRP program is approved by OSBVME for 16 hours of CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians


AASRP-ADGA. Veterinary Continuing Education Program

Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills

1902 E 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74136


 Saturday October 21, 2023

8-9AM           Could James Herriot Practice in the 21st Century?

                       Dr. Signe G. Balch, Larkspur, CO 80118

 

9-10AM         Raw Milk in the United States, Updating the Discussion

                       Dr. Signe G. Balch, Larkspur, CO 80118

 

10-11AM       2023 Scrapie Update

                       Dr. Linda Detwiler, Sheep & Goat Health Team, Washington, DC 20250

 

11AM-noon   What’s New in Prion Research

                       Dr. Linda Detwiler, Sheep & Goat Health Team, Washington, DC 20250

 

Lunch on Your Own

 

1-2PM           Milking Hygiene, Milk Quality and Mastitis: Managing Dairy Animals & Udder Health

                       Dr. Fauna L. Smith, Assistant Professor, UC Davis, Davis, CA 95616

 

2-3PM           Use of Genetic Testing in Dairy Goat Management: Pedigree Integrity, Genetic Disease, Production Traits

                       Dr. Fauna L. Smith, Assistant Professor, UC Davis, Davis, CA 95616

 

3-5PM           Update from the Oklahoma State Veterinarian’s Office

                       Dr. Gary Stone, Field Veterinary Officer, Oklahoma

 

4-5PM           Question and Answer Session with Today’s Speakers


Sunday, October 22, 2023


8-9AM           Why Is It So Challenging to Get Rid of Johnes Disease?

                       Dr. Jennifer Rudd, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074

 

9-10AM         Johne’s Around the World

                       Dr. Jennifer Rudd, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074

 

10-11AM       Pathology Potpourri: Caprine Edition

                       Dr. Brianne Taylor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074

 

11AM-noon   The Dose Makes the Poison

                       Dr. Brianne Taylor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074

 

 

Lunch on Your Own

 

 

1-2PM           Trace Mineral Status in Small Ruminants: Fe, CU, Zn

                       Dr. Alexis Jennings, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074

 

    2-3PM           A Fresh Look at Parasite Control: Unusual Parasites Often Forgotten

                       Dr. Alexis Jennings, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074

 

3-4PM           An Overview of Fetal Loss and Abortion

                       Dr. Joan Dean Rowe, Professor Emeritus, Capay, CA 95607

 

4-5PM           Health Issues Related to Fairs and Shows

                       Dr. Joan Dean Rowe, Professor Emeritus, Capay, CA 95607