International Convention on Exotics



ICEはInternational Convention on Exoticsの略で、Zoological Education Networkが主催する国際的なエキゾチックアニマルの学会です。1999年からスタートし、毎年初夏に開催されています。
例年4日ほどのスケジュールで連日世界各国から集まったエキゾチックアニマル関連の獣医師が先端医療や症例を発表します。エキゾチックアニマルの最前線を学ぶ絶好の機会となるでしょう。
発表者はエキゾチック会で著名な獣医師が多く、大変レベルの高い内容となっています。

ICE2001スケジュール(参考)

5/31
7:00Registration
13:00Welcome, announcementsLinda Harrison
13:15Ergonomics in Avian and Exotic Animal MedicineMichael Murray
13:35Use of a Heated, Artificial Ventilator in Exotic Animal AnesthesiaJim Carpenter
13:45New Small Animal VentilatorStephen J Hernandez-Divers
13:55Use of Otoscope for Intubating RabbitsScott Stahl
14:10Current Approaches to Anesthesia and Analgesia in FishGreg Lewbart
14:40Examining the Avian Cloaca Using Saline Infusion CloacoscopyMichael Taylor
15:15Afternoon Break
15:45Recognizing Pain in Exotic AnimalsTeresa Bradley
16:10Special Considerations in Exotic Animal TherapeuticsDiane Deresienski
16:30Roundtable Discussion Sharon Redrobe,S.J.Hernandez-Divers, T.Bradley, M,Taylor, D.Deresienski
18:00-20:30Opening Cocktail Reception

6/1
7:30Breakfast Table Topics
8:40AnnouncementsLinda Harrison
8:45Update on Oxyglobin Use in FerretsConnie Orcutt
9:00New Ferret VaccineSusan Kelleher
9:15Treatment of Urogenital Disease in FerretsConnie Orcutt
10:00Morning Break
10:30Mazuri Animal Research Working for YouWilliam Sadler
10:45Oncologic Diagnostic Sampling for the General PractitionerNatalie Antinoff
11:10Pre- and Post-surgical Angiographies in Ferret Adrenalectomy PatientsSusan Kelleher
11:30Surgical Techniques in the Koi PatientGreg Lewbart
12:00Mid-day Break(Ferret Demonstration)
14:00Renal Disease in Captive Pet Bearded DragonsRoger Klingenberg
15:00Extraordinary Reptile Cases Diagnosed by RadiologySonia Hernandez-Divers
15:20Coccidia Control in Bearded DragonsRoger Klingenberg
15:35Endoscopic Evaluation of the Reptilian Respiratory SystemStephen J Hernandez-Divers
16:00Afternoon Break
16:30Special Surgical Considerations for Small RodentsSharon Redrobe
16:50Molar Disease and Abscesses in RabbitsStephen J Hernandez-Divers
17:10-18:00Roundtable DiscussionStephen J Hernandez-Divers, M.Taylor, S.Redrobe, T.Bradley, M.Murray, C.Orcutt

6/2
7:30Breakfast Table Topics
8:40Announcements
8:45The Use of Lasers in Exotic Animal SurgeryDoug Mader
9:15Endoscopic Diode Laser Surgery in BirdsStephen J Hernandez-Divers
9:30Ophtalmologic Applications of Laser TechnologyScott Stahl
9:45Yamanouchi Iguana Laboratory + VEINAkira Yamanouchi
10:00Morning Break
10:30Introducing an Ideal Enzyme for Pet BirdsGreg Harrison, HBD
10:45New Perspectives in Avicultural Medicine, including Testicular BiopsyLorenzo Crosta
11:45Special ZEN Session (Exotic DVM of the Year)
12:00Mid-day Break
14:00Special Event
14:30The Latest in Antimicrobials for Pet FishGreg Lewbart
15:00Understanding the FluroquinolonesDoug Mader
15:30Afternoon Break
16:00Introduction of Client Education folderTeresa Bradley
16:15A Birkenstock Shoe for a Paralyzed KeaLorenzo Crosta
16:30A Fast and Efficient Liver Biopsy Technique in SnakesRoger Klingenberg
16:45Alloplastic Beak Prosthesis in an AracariLorenzo Crosta
17:00Practice Tips for MammalsTeresa Bradley
17:15-18:00More Practice Tips
18:00Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians-Open Meeting

6/3
7:30Breakfast Table Topics
8:40Announcements
8:45Exotic Animal Medicine Myths Interactive ProgramDoug Mader
9:15Ferret Adrenal Disease - U.S. vs InternationalTeresa Lightfoot
10:00Morning Break
10:30Uncommon Differential Diagnosis Interactive ProgramTeresa Lightfoot
12:00Conference ends

YILではメンバーが2000年から参加し、2001年にはVEINの計画なども発表してきました。