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                                    USDA IOWA WORKSHOP

  **  Iowa Pet Breeders Association would encourage everyone to attend

this event. CEU units will be awarded for this event for Iowa Pet Breeder

members.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine

Ames, Iowa

Directions:  Take I-35 toward Ames, IA. Take Hwy 30 west from I-35 to exit 146, University Blvd. Follow University Blvd to S. 16th St. and turn right, take S.16th St. to Christensen Drive and turn right. Parking lot #93 is adjacent to the College of Veterinary Medicine. Seminar is in Room 2226. Participants can park in lot #93 and enter at the end of the sidewalk (x)

THIS IS A FREE WORKSHOP

**RIGISTRATION INFORMATION: Pre-Register by Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Even though this is a free seminar pre-registration is required to assure everyone will get a seat and handout material.

  Walk-ups will be accepted but no guarantee on seating or handout material.

**QUESTIONS?  Contact Tracy Thompson, USDA  (240) 308-2371

**SEMINAR OBJECTIVE: This seminar is designed to assist and educate pet breeders in expanding their knowledge of raising, breeding and maintaining top quality pets. This course will offer information on exercise requirements for dogs, providing adequate veterinary care, business contingency planning, and other kennel topics.

**AGENDA:

8:30 Registration

9:00- 9:15   Welcome and Anouncements

Dr. Tracy Thompson- USDA, APHIS,  Animal Care (AC)

9:15- 10:00  Animal Care Update

Dr. Robert Gibbens, Regional Director,  USDA, APHIS, AC

10:00- 10:15  Break

10:15- 11:00  Iowa Update and Canine Brucellosis

Dr. David Schmitt, State Veterinarian, IDALS

11:00- 12:00  Adequate Veterinary Care

Dr. Tracy Thompson, VMO, USDA, APHIS, AC

12:00- 1:00 Lunch Break

1:00- 2:00  TBD

2:00-3:00  Business Contingency Planning Dr. Jeanie Lin, AC Emergency Programs Coordinator, Eastern Region,  USDA, APHIS, Animal Care

3:00- 3:15  Exercise for Dogs

Andrea D'Ambrosio, Animal Care Inspector, USDA, APHIS, AC

4:15- 5:00  Question and Answer Forum with Panel of Speakers

5:00 Conclusion

To Register:

Name                                                                   #Attending

Address                                                                                      

City                                                   State                                Zip             

Phone Number                                                         

Email Address                                                                                   

Please send this registration form by July 6, 2010 to:

USDA-APHIS-AC

PO BOX 6730

Longmont, CO  80501

or fax to:

303-485-4061 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

** For questions or information  please contact  USDA or Rob Hurd (515) 962-7552