Surgery on the Wild Side: Surgical Management of Exotic Pets, Zoo, and Wildlife Patients

Seminar Chair(s)

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  Christoph Mans, Dr. med. vet., MBA, Dipl. ACZM

  Clinical Professor of Zoological Medicine
  University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Madison, Wisconsin

This seminar provides current information on a variety of surgical topics relating to exotic companion animals, rehabilitated wildlife patients, and zoo animal species. Approaches to these patients and some of their unique anatomy and physiology are discussed before focusing on surgical treatments for common disorders. In addition, the seminar will overview how to approach of these unique species and discuss limitation in surgical and medical management due to anatomy, husbandry, and behavior of these species. The seminar provides surgeons with approaches on how to get involved with these species and how to effectively collaborate with zoological and wildlife facilities in order to elevate the care for these animals.

Presentations:

• 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM  

  Twist and Shout: Managing Liver Lobe Torsion in Rabbits
  

  Guest Speaker: Christoph Mans, Dr. med. vet., MBA, Dipl. ACZM – University of Wisconsin-Madison
• 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM  

  Peekaboo: Surgical Management of Ear Diseases in Rabbits
  

  Speaker: Robert Hardie, DVM, DECVS, DACVS – University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Guest Speaker: Christoph Mans, Dr. med. vet., MBA, Dipl. ACZM – University of Wisconsin-Madison
• 10:15 AM – 11:10 AM  

  Surgical Considerations for Avian Patients
  

  Guest Speaker: Stephanie K. Lamb, DVM, DABVP-Avian (she/her/hers) – Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
• 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM  

  Upscale or Downscale? Surgery in Reptiles: Location, Location, Location!
  

  Guest Speaker: Christoph Mans, Dr. med. vet., MBA, Dipl. ACZM – University of Wisconsin-Madison
• 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM  

  Working with Zoos, Zoo Vets, and Zoo Animals: An Introduction
  

  Guest Speaker: Alexandra Goe, DVM, DACZM (she/her/hers) – Midwestern University

  Speaker: Jeffrey A. Steurer, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal) – Southwest Veterinary Surgical Services
• 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM  

  A Large Animal Surgeon’s Approach to Zoo Cases: If You Can Do it On a Horse, You Can Do It On a Giraffe or Camel!
  

  Speaker: Paul Merkatoris, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal) – University of Wisconsin
• 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM  

  From Antelope to Zebra — General Zoo Laparoscopy
  

  Guest Speaker: Matthew E. Kinney, DVM, DACZM (he/him/his) – San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
• 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM  

  A Seal Out of Water: Management of Common Surgical Conditions in Pinnipeds
  

  Guest Speaker: Sarah Churgin, DVM, DACZM (she/her/hers) – Arizona State University
• 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM  

  Megavertebrate Anesthesia and Surgery Case Studies  
  

  Guest Speaker: Matthew E. Kinney, DVM, DACZM (he/him/his) – San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance