FIVE FREEDOMS TRACK SPONSORED BY ABAXIS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS #animalcareexpo �� 27 See more details on pages 14-17 Introduction to the five freedoms Wednesday, May 10, 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. At the San Francisco SPCA, we use the Five Freedoms to define our standards for welfare. Many shelters do an excellent job of addressing the first few freedoms, but often the last two are not adequately addressed. In this session, we will introduce the Five Freedoms and then focus on how to define enrichment and behavioral welfare, as well as how to quantify stress and minimize discomfort while animals are in the care of a non-permanent home. Presenters: Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, CAWA, Vice President for Rescue and Welfare, San Francisco SPCA; Frances Ho, Animal Transfer and Partnership Associate, San Francisco SPCA Freedom from hunger and thirst: Managing starvation cases Wednesday, May 10, 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Nothing stirs the emotions of animal welfare providers more than the sight of an emaciated animal (except, perhaps, the sight of multiple emaciated animals!). But how your team responds and the care they provide could mean life or death for that animal, and it could affect your ability to hold those responsible accountable. Learn the most current protocols for managing all phases of starvation cases, including initial intake and assessment, refeeding, support and a return to complete health. Presenter: Janette Reever, Manager, Animal Fighting Response, Animal Cruelty, Rescue and Response Team, The Humane Society of the United States Freedom from discomfort: Does a home always have to be a house? Wednesday, May 10, 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Many of us automatically equate pets living outdoors with a lack of care, but is that really the case? Can cats and dogs have proper living environments when their home isn’t necessarily a house? Using examples such as community cats, reservation dogs, barn cats and farm dogs, we will explore whether presumptions of neglect are always accurate, and we’ll discuss standards of care and even adoption policies for people who allow their dogs and cats to live outdoors. Presenters: Darci Adams, South Dakota State Director, The Humane Society of the United States; Danielle Bays, Community Cats Program Manager, The Humane Society of the United States Freedom from pain, injury and disease: Ensuring all pet owners have access to veterinary care Thursday, May 11, 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Shelters and other nonprofit organizations provide critical veterinary services to millions of pets nationwide. But some for-profit veterinary practitioners are actively working to limit the scope of services these groups can offer and even close their doors outright, citing claims of “unfair competition.” This session will explore this hot-button issue of access to veterinary care and offer insights and guidance for those looking to continue providing these lifesaving services without acrimony. Presenters: Kim Kelly, South Carolina Senior State Director, The Humane Society of the United States; Michael Moyer, VMD, President and Owner, Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital, Inc. and Bridgewater Consulting Freedom to express normal behaviors: Creating truly “livable” living spaces Thursday, May 11, 2:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Your shelter animals spend most of their time inside their cages and kennels. Are you sure that the spaces you’re providing are sufficient to ensure they are getting the best quality of life possible? This session will help you determine whether you’re providing the most humane housing options for your shelter pets, from individual cage sizes and configurations to community living spaces, and give you advice to help them live even better lives within your shelter walls. Presenter: Denae Wagner, DVM, MPVM, Staff Veterinarian, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Freedom from fear and distress: Pairing and co-housing for canines Friday, May 12, 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Understanding dog-to-dog interactions is crucial because it allows you to interpret dogs’ behavior during evaluations, co-house animals during their stay, support the development and management of a playgroup program and facilitate appropriate adoptions to multi-dog households. In this session, we will discuss proven techniques for teaching your staff to conduct dog introductions to reduce stress and enhance wellness in the shelter environment. Presenters: Marissa Martino, CTC, CPDT-KA, Behavior Manager, Dumb Friends League; Andrew Mathias, CBCC-KA, Canine Care Specialist, Multnomah County Animal Services Give ‘em a ride: Best practices for transporting companion animals Friday, May 12, 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators put together a comprehensive best practices document outlining the optimum ways to design and manage a transport program from the standpoint of both source organizations and destination shelters. In this session, you’ll learn best practice guidelines from two of the experts who helped shape them. You will be challenged to make changes to benefit your extremely precious “cargo” as the animals take their journey to a long, happy life. Presenters: Kristen Limbert, Senior Director, Animal Relocation, ASPCA; Brad Shear, President and CEO, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society LOOK FOR ROOM ASSIGNMENTS ON THE POCKET GUIDE FOUND IN YOUR NAME BADGE HOLDER - All workshops with a have been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credits, with the exception of the daylong workshop which has been approved for 6 hours, in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call HSVMA at (530) 759-8106 or email info@hsvma.org for further information. - All Expo courses have been approved for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit. - The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) is awarding CEU credits for all Animal Care Expo 2017 workshop sessions. 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