Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists

Feather Picking can be one of the most frustrating and concerning issues that face pet birds, their owners and their vets.

This talk covers some of the ways feather picking can present, some of the underlying causes and predisposing factors, and a systematic way to go about diagnosing, treating and managing this behavioural challenge.

This talk is aimed at veterinarians who work in avian, exotic and zoo medicine, veterinary behavioural medicine and general practitioners with an interest in birds.

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This webinar presentation takes a dive into current knowledge about the connection between the microbiome and its potential effect on the body, brain and behaviour of dogs and cats.

This is a rapidly evolving area, with our knowledge of the gut microbiota in many species increasing rapidly, with 10,000 papers published in recent years. What do we currently know, and what are the potential clinical implications for companion animals? Nutritional management affects not only the body, but the brain and behaviour.

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Much has been learnt recently in the fields of epigenetics, maternal health and neuroscience on how young brains develop and function in the world during the first few months.

Jacqui discusses influential factors and their effects both in the young pup and on the adult dog, and provide insight as to how to apply this learning to the veterinary patients in your care. Join us for a thought-provoking and engaging presentation on contemporary literature and thinking.

This webinar is aimed at Veterinary Specialists and Residents (both in Veterinary Behaviour and other specialties), Members of the Veterinary Behaviour Chapter and General Practitioner Veterinarians wishing to deepen their knowledge and grow their skills in managing their veterinary patients.

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Presented by triple-boarded Veterinary Behaviourist and registered Veterinary Specialist in Animal Behaviour, Dr Kersti Seksel, this seminar is aimed at veterinarians with a keen interest in veterinary behavioural medicine, residents in veterinary behaviour, as well as veterinarians (both Specialists and Residents) working in other fields that would like to improve the care of their patients.

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Dr Gabrielle Carter, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviourist and registered Veterinary Specialist in Animal Behaviour, presents a webinar to veterinarians on how to optimise patient recovery post-surgery by addressing their physical, emotional and behavioural needs.

This seminar is aimed at veterinarians with a keen interest in behaviour, residents in the Veterinary Behaviour field, and veterinarians working in other fields that would like to improve the care of their patients.

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If you don’t have much experience in scientific writing, the prospect of writing an academic article or case report can be daunting. Anne covers the critical points of where to start, how to keep going and how to improve your confidence in submitting your article to a scientific journal.

This webinar is aimed at veterinarians interested in growing their skills, including residents in all fields who need to write that ‘first article’ and those more experienced writers who would like an insider’s perspective.

To get access to this webinar, you can enrol here.