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Lectures from this weeks seminar on Pathology of Aquatic and Zoo Animals available for viewing until 1200PM EDT Saturday 13 June
by Bruce Williams June 11, 2020

June 11, 2020

All four lectures from this past Tuesday’s virtual seminar on Pathology of Aquatic and Zoo animals are now available until 1200PM Saturday EDT for viewing. You may view them on the Foundation’s YouTube channel at: and on the Foundation Facebook page at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaJ3HP7FNKo1reeWsaTF_iSLXij7rXcOc <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaJ3HP7FNKo1reeWsaTF_iSLXij7rXcOc> and on the Foundation’s FB page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLDavisFoundation/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLDavisFoundation/> NOTE: THE VIDEOS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING UNTIL 1200PM SATURDAY 13 JUNE!!!

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How about some great July Free Friday Seminars
by Bruce Williams June 10, 2020

June 10, 2020

Here’s a PDF with our Friday lineup for July, and you can CLICK on the links to register today! Bruce

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A very excited welcome to our new editor for the Diagnostic Exercises!
by Bruce Williams June 4, 2020

June 4, 2020

The Davis-Thompson Foundation is delighted to announce that Dr Claudio Barros, a legend in the field of veterinary pathology, will be the new Editor In Chief of the Diagnostic Exercises of the Davis Thompson Foundation and the Latin Comparative Pathology Group. (http://www.cldavis.org/diag_exercise.html) Dr. Barros will take over for Dr Vinicius (Vini) Carreira who served in this role brilliantly for 10+ years and who, together with the Editorial Board, took the DE to the high level and reputation they enjoy today all over the world. Thank you Vini!! Dr. Barros graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, in 1969. He then received his PhD in Veterinary Pathology at Colorado State University in 1980, and did a Post-Doctorate at the Veterinary Pathology Institute of Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Germany, in 1984. He was a Professor of Pathology at the Federal University of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (1971-2014), and Visiting Professor at Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (2014-2020). Amongst his many accolades, Claudio was a Member of the Consulting Scientific Committee for Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies to the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply and a member of the Brazilian College of Animal Pathology. He is an Emeritus Member of the Brazilian Association of Veterinary Pathology and Honorary Member of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. He was the Editor in Chief of “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” (Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research) for many years. He was the recipient of the Paulo Dacorso Filho award, 2016 edition, conferred by the Federal Council of Veterinary Medicine of Brazil. Claudio has been a teacher and mentor of many generations of Brazilian pathologists and he is one of the greatest pathologists in Latin America and the world. Welcome Claudio!!! Within the next few weeks we will provide instructions on submission of DEs under the new Editor in Chief. In the meantime, please continue sending your DE to Dr Carreira as usual. Kind regards, Paola Barato, President-elect LCPG Paco Uzal, President LCPG Bruce Williams, CEO, Davis-Thompson Foundation The Diagnostic Exercises are an initiative of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG), the Latin American subdivision of The Davis-Thompson Foundation. These exercises are contributed by members and non-members from any country of residence. Consider submitting an exercise! A final document containing this material with answers and a brief discussion will be posted on the CL Davis website http://www.cldavis.org/diagnostic_exercises.html Editorial Committee.

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Jun 19th Are Friday Seminar - Pathology of Camelids!
by Bruce Williams June 4, 2020

June 4, 2020

The Foundation invites you to our Jun 19th "Free Friday Seminar" from 12:00-1:30PM EDT and it's going to be fabulous, and it going to be on "Pathology of Camelids". This lecture, presented by Dr. med. vet. Christiane V. Löhr, PhD., Diplomate ACVP, Fachtierarzt Pathologie, and professor of Pathology at Oregon State University will provide a general review of the main diseases of South American camelids, with special emphasis on those occurring in North America. Gross and microscopic features of these diseases, with special emphasis on diagnostic aspects will be provided, as well as information on species-specific anatomic and physiologic "peculiarities" This seminar will provide useful information for clinicians, trainees and practicing pathologists working with South American camelids. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ed8msVx2TZufzjHFUtgJBg <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ed8msVx2TZufzjHFUtgJBg?fbclid=I…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Zo and aquatic animals diseases - June 9th - 8 hours of CE!
by Bruce Williams June 4, 2020

June 4, 2020

The Foundation's June 9 Virtual Day Seminar is a full day on Diseases of Zoo and Aquatic Animals, and we have a fantastic lineup for you! Plus(!) you can get 8 hours of RACE CE for only $50 if you sign up (and a beautiful certificate of attendance - if you print it on beautiful paper.) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RVBQirwVR1qGpUznUAAr7w <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RVBQirwVR1qGpUznUAAr7w?fbclid=I…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. PLEASE NOTE: These lectures will be rebroadcast for ONLY 48 hours following their completion. —

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Free Friday Seminar - 12 June - Tumors of the Peripheral Nervous System
by Bruce Williams June 3, 2020

June 3, 2020

We are excited to announce our Jun 12th "Free Friday Seminar" - "Tumors of the Peripheral Nervous System", presented by Dr. Kevin Woolard DVM, PhD, DACVP of the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of California at Davis. Dr Woolard will describe gross and microscopic features of common primary tumors of the peripheral nervous system in domestic animals. The origins of these tumors will be discussed, along with a special emphasis on distinguishing histologic and immunohistochemical features. This seminar will provide all the information that trainees and practicing pathologists and clinicians need in their daily routine to establish an adequate diagnosis when confronted with tumors of the peripheral nervous system. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/WN_VlkMKizPTXyq1Ax7fKY_Pg <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VlkMKizPTXyq1Ax7fKY_Pg?fbclid=I…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. And don’t forget about this Friday’s seminar - Professor Emeritus Paul Stromberg of The Ohio State University will present: "Cognitive errors in veterinary diagnostic pathology: why we make mistakes and how to mitigate the risk." Diagnostic errors in medicine are more common than we want to admit. This lecture discusses the common Errors we make as diagnostic pathologists. It presents gross and microscopic images the viewers can analyze to see if they make the correct interpretation as examples of the common mistakes, then discusses how to minimize your likelihood of error. Want to improve your accuracy? Sign in and see how to improve your skills. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/WN_a7bGjk2IT46nN76GrJOKmw <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a7bGjk2IT46nN76GrJOKmw?fbclid=I…>

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Passing of Dr. David Tyler, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
by Bruce Williams June 1, 2020

June 1, 2020

[image: 101642376_10158689158712873_8770691911309590528_n.jpg] It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Dr. David Tyler, Joshua Meigs Distinguished Professor of Pathology at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. In addition to a distinguished teaching career, and being one of the two founders (with Dr. Wayne Crowell) of Noah's Arkive, which has served countless veterinarians around the world for over thirty-five year, Dr. Tyler inspired countless young veterinary students to pursue a career in veterinary pathology, including one young CPT Bruce Williams, who knew after his first two tours in the Army, that a career in pathology was what he wanted to pursue.. Dave Tyler was one of the kindest professors I ever met, and he brought pathology "back to life" on a daily basis. I never had the chance to tell him how in four years of veterinary school with many outstanding teachers, he was the one who inspired me, but I hope that I have done him proud. His obituary: "David Earle Tyler went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2020. The third son of the late Guy Earl Tyler and Beatrice Virginia (Slack) Tyler, he was born in Hartford, Iowa. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1946. He served in the Army at the end of World War II as an MP in Alaska. Following his military service, he enrolled at Iowa State University (ISU). He earned both a B.S. in Animal Husbandry and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at ISU. During his studies at ISU, David met his sweetheart, LaVon Smith whom he married in 1952. They remained married for 66 years until LaVon's death. Following graduation from ISU, Dr. Tyler joined the faculty at Purdue University as an instructor in veterinary science. While at Purdue, he earned his M.S. degree. David then returned to his alma mater to join the faculty in the veterinary pathology department. During his time as a faculty member at ISU, he completed his Ph.D. degree and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathology. In 1966, he was recruited to become the head of the veterinary pathology department at the University of Georgia (UGA). He accepted the challenge and the whole family moved south to Athens, Georgia. He spent the remainder of his professional career at the UGA, College of Veterinary Medicine until his retirement in 1991. David was a highly respected scientist, veterinarian, and teacher. It was his role as a teacher that particularly brought joy to his professional life. His excellence as an educator was acknowledged on multiple instances by his students and his colleagues. He was named a Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor by the University of Georgia. This is the highest honor for excellence in instruction at UGA. He was also the inaugural winner of the national Zoeitis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award. David was a master woodcarver and enjoyed teaching carving to friends and his colleagues. He also enjoyed traveling abroad with LaVon, and gardening at their home on Sunnybrook Drive. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Athens, Georgia for 46 years where he served as an elder. He and LaVon became members of the Grace Community, United Methodist Church following their move to Fort Mill, South Carolina to be closer to family in 2012. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who supported and protected his family. He is survived by his sister Georgene Tyler Fawcett; son John Tyler; daughter Anne Tyler Sink; two grandchildren Christina Sink Smith and Laura Sink; great-grandson Ian Smith; sister-in-law Martha Tyler; son-in-law Merritt Sink and grandson-in-law Tyler Smith. For family members, there will be a service at Peterson's funeral home in Carlisle, Iowa on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 2 PM. Social distancing and cloth masks will be part of the service. Video streaming of the service will be available for those not able to attend. Graveside services will follow at the Hartford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to the Grace Community United Methodist church of Fort Mill, South Carolina or the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Athens Georgia.

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Day Seminar on Zoo and Aquatic Animals - Tuesday 9 June
by Bruce Williams May 31, 2020

May 31, 2020

The Foundation's June 9 Virtual Day Seminar is a full day on Diseases of Zoo and Aquatic Animals, and we have a fantastic lineup for you! Plus(!) you can get 8 hours of RACE CE for only $50 if you sign up (and a beautiful certificate of attendance - if you print it on beautiful paper.) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RVBQirwVR1qGpUznUAAr7w After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. PLEASE NOTE: These lectures will be rebroadcast for ONLY 48 hours following the lecture completion.

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Rebroadcast for June 5 virtual seminar - Cognitive errors in veterinary diagnostic pathology
by Bruce Williams May 31, 2020

May 31, 2020

On 12PM EDT ON 5 June 2020, Professor Emeritus Paul Stromberg of The Ohio State University will present: "Cognitive errors in veterinary diagnostic pathology: why we make mistakes and how to mitigate the risk." Diagnostic errors in medicine are more common than we want to admit. This lecture discusses the common Errors we make as diagnostic pathologists. It presents gross and microscopic images the viewers can analyze to see if they make the correct interpretation as examples of the common mistakes, then discusses how to minimize your likelihood of error. Want to improve your accuracy? Sign in and see how to improve your skills. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/WN_a7bGjk2IT46nN76GrJOKmw <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a7bGjk2IT46nN76GrJOKmw?fbclid=I…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please note that this seminar will be rebroadcast on (and only on) Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7. No accommodations can or will be made.

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Free Friday Seminar - 28 May - Immune-mediated drug-induced liver injury
by Bruce Williams May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020

You are invited to a "Free Friday Seminar" on 29 May at 1200 hrs EDT sponsored by the Latin Comparative Pathology Group. This virtual seminar is entitled "Pathology of immune-mediated drug-induced liver injury in immuno-oncology checkpoint inhibitor combination", and is presented by Timothy Affolter, DVM, PhD, DACVP of Global Pathology, Pfizer Drug Safety Research and Development, La Jolla, CA. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) are the cornerstone drugs of immuno-oncology and generally act by promoting T cell activation with subsequent tumor cell killing. Current animal models under predict the incidence and severity of immune-related adverse events observed with CPI drug combinations in the clinic. We have developed a novel mouse model that closely recapitulates these immune-mediated adverse events in the setting of a combined checkpoint blockade. Co-administration of a CTLA4 blocking antibody and an IDO1 inhibitor to PD1 knockout mice drives inflammation and necrosis in the liver, and more sporadically in other tissues, with histopathologic phenotypes similar to what has been reported clinically. Immunophenotyping of the inflammation revealed an expanded oligoclonal population of CD8+ T cells, with elevated ICOS and CD44 expression. Several novel technologies including laser capture microscopy, digital image analysis, and single cell transcriptomic analysis were used to further characterize the expression of several activation and exhaustion markers in infiltrating CD8+ T cell population. Global depletion of CD8+ T cells attenuated CPI-induced liver injury. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hg77GG38T_2Jh5Kg7m6Hog?fbclid=I… <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hg77GG38T_2Jh5Kg7m6Hog?fbclid=I…>

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Free Friday Seminar 5 June: Cognitive errors in veterinary Medicine
by Bruce Williams May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020

Here's a great "Free Friday Seminar" that EVERYONE needs to see. On 12PM EDT ON 5 June 2020, Professor Emeritus Paul Stromberg of The Ohio State University will present: "Cognitive errors in veterinary diagnostic pathology: why we make mistakes and how to mitigate the risk." Diagnostic errors in medicine are more common than we want to admit. This lecture discusses the common Errors we make as diagnostic pathologists. It presents gross and microscopic images the viewers can analyze to see if they make the correct interpretation as examples of the common mistakes, then discusses how to minimize your likelihood of error. Want to improve your accuracy? Sign in and see how to improve your skills. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/WN_a7bGjk2IT46nN76GrJOKmw <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fre…>After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Davis-Thompson Foundation June Newsletter
by Bruce Williams May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020

The June version of the Foundation’s newsletter marks a new first - all of the course recaps are of our new “Free Friday seminars” and full Day-seminars. Also included are flyers for upcoming teleconferences, including this year’s versions of the annual Descriptive Course and Pathology of Lab Animals, and others. Some flyers for later this year are advertising coursesfor which final decisions have not yet been made (traditional, teleconference, or postponement) as we wait for more information on venues or meetings that they are attached to. With very best wishes for the continued health of you and yours, Bruce Williams, DVM CEO, Davis-Thompson Foundation

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RE: Upcoming DTF/ACVP Virtual Day Seminar: Clinical pathology review.
by Francisco Uzal May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020

Yes. They are legit. Best Paco Uzal Francisco A. Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology Branch Chief California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis 105 W Central Ave San Bernardino California 92408- USA Ph 909 383 4287 Fax 909 884 5980 E-mail fuzal(a)cahfs.ucdavis.edu<mailto:fuzal@cahfs.ucdavis.edu> From: Godard, Danielle - DNR <Danielle.Godard(a)wisconsin.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 6:55 AM To: Francisco Uzal <fauzal(a)UCDAVIS.EDU>; davis_members(a)list.cldavis.org Cc: Dorothee Bienzle <dbienzle(a)uoguelph.ca>; Barnhart Kirstin <Kirstin.Barnhart(a)envigo.com>; Robert Darren Wood <woodr(a)uoguelph.ca>; Julie L Webb <jlw444(a)cornell.edu>; Melinda Sue Camus <mscamus(a)uga.edu> Subject: RE: Upcoming DTF/ACVP Virtual Day Seminar: Clinical pathology review. Are you getting these? I don't know if they are legit or not. The emails form UCDaving and UOGuelph seem above board. We are committed to service excellence. Visit our survey at http://dnr.wi.gov/customersurvey to evaluate how I did. Dr. Danielle R. Godard DVM MSc Senior Aquatic Veterinarian-Fisheries Management/Fish Wildlife and Parks Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Science Operations Center, 2801 Progress Rd., Madison WI 53716 Phone: (608) 381-1049 Danielle.Godard(a)wisconsin.gov<mailto:Danielle.Godard@wisconsin.gov> [cid:image001.png@01D6332A.EB7C6750]<http://dnr.wi.gov/> dnr.wi.gov [cid:image002.png@01D6332A.EB7C6750]<http://facebook.com/WIDNR> [cid:image003.png@01D6332A.EB7C6750] <https://twitter.com/WDNR> [cid:image004.png@01D6332A.EB7C6750] <http://www.youtube.com/user/WIDNRTV> [cid:image005.png@01D6332A.EB7C6750] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDNR/subscriber/new> [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]<https://dnr.wi.gov/news/Weekly/Article/?id=4741> From: Francisco Uzal <fauzal(a)UCDAVIS.EDU<mailto:fauzal@UCDAVIS.EDU>> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 12:53 PM To: davis_members(a)list.cldavis.org<mailto:davis_members@list.cldavis.org> Cc: Dorothee Bienzle <dbienzle(a)uoguelph.ca<mailto:dbienzle@uoguelph.ca>>; Barnhart Kirstin <Kirstin.Barnhart(a)envigo.com<mailto:Kirstin.Barnhart@envigo.com>>; Robert Darren Wood <woodr(a)uoguelph.ca<mailto:woodr@uoguelph.ca>>; Julie L Webb <jlw444(a)cornell.edu<mailto:jlw444@cornell.edu>>; Melinda Sue Camus <mscamus(a)uga.edu<mailto:mscamus@uga.edu>> Subject: Upcoming DTF/ACVP Virtual Day Seminar: Clinical pathology review. Dear all Please join us for a full day of clinical pathology with this great seminar sponsored by the DTF and ACVP, on Tuesday June 11. The talks by four outstanding speakers will be mostly tailored for anatomic pathologists, but there will be something of interest for everybody. Pre-registration is required (follow the link in the attached flyer). Looking forward to meeting everybody. Paco Uzal

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Avian pathology lecture by Dr. Leslie Woods
by Bruce Williams May 23, 2020

May 23, 2020

You asked for it - you got it! On May 22 at 12PM EDT, our "Free Friday Seminar" was on avian pathology. Our speaker was Professor Leslie Woods of the University of Califonia at Davis, who spoke on "My Favorite Avian Diseases. - (with a short introduction on virulent Newcastle disease by Paco Uzal) “My Favorite Avian Diseases” includes a potpourri of infectious, nutritional and toxic diseases of poultry and companion birds emphasizing gross and microscopic characteristics of the diseases. Diseases with similar gross pathological changes are compared, with distinguishing microscopic features discussed. Some may not even be distinguished microscopically and require ancillary testing for definitive diagnoses of the diseases and as a special added bonus, a brief description of the gross lesions of virulent Newcastle disease is presented by Foundation President Paco Uzal, with emphasis on those lesions that are pathognomonic for the disease and which are used as a screening to call a case compatible or not-compatible with vND. (You know we have had a low-grade outbreak in California for several years now, right?) This lecture is available on the Foundation Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/dr.bruce.williams/videos/10158657939327873/ <https://www.facebook.com/dr.bruce.williams/videos/10158657939327873/>, the Foundation YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/gL3CK2DEkFI <https://youtu.be/gL3CK2DEkFI?fbclid=IwAR2wMxol9k6AMdQO43-s9FmKsnCrq3IB2dGix…> and as a Zoom webinar on demand at: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/2vZZLYvwxlhIH7Pk723UWPF5NNSmeaa81yFK-vpfx… <https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/2vZZLYvwxlhIH7Pk723UWPF5NNSmeaa81yFK-vpfx…> ; Password: 5e=4qSMd

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Upcoming DTF/ACVP Virtual Day Seminar: Clinical pathology review.
by Francisco Uzal May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020

Dear all Please join us for a full day of clinical pathology with this great seminar sponsored by the DTF and ACVP, on Tuesday June 11. The talks by four outstanding speakers will be mostly tailored for anatomic pathologists, but there will be something of interest for everybody. Pre-registration is required (follow the link in the attached flyer). Looking forward to meeting everybody. Paco Uzal

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2020 Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Courses in Brazil and Argentina postponed
by Francisco Uzal May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020

Dear colleagues The Descriptive Veterinary Courses scheduled for December 2020 in Brazil and Argentina have been cancelled due COVID19. The Argentinean version of the course will be rescheduled for December 2021. For the time being there is no new date for the Brazilian version of the course. We will keep everybody updated. Stay safe Paco Uzal

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JPC WSC/VSPO server down this weekend!
by Bruce Williams May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020

A word to all of the VSPO and WSC users - the JPC server will be down for maintenance from Saturday 23 through Monday 25 May (a holiday here in the US!) Sorry for any inconvenience, but we are out of disk space! We are getting more this weekend, and need to migrate and test!

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FW: Invitation
by Francisco Uzal May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020

Dear all Below is the link for registration for this Friday's seminar by Dr Leslie Woods on Avian Diseases. Please notice that the previous link shared on Facebook had the incorrect time. The correct date/time is: May 22, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: My Favorite Avian Diseases - (with a short introduction on virulent Newcastle disease by Paco Uzal) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aMN88ZEnSnCR3sffPJrY9A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Looking forward to "virtually" seeing everybody on Friday Paco Uzal

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CE credit available online from the Joint Pathology Center
by Bruce Williams May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020

Scrambling for CE? - our friends at the Joint Pathology Center have provided 12.5 RACE accredited CEUS in association with the 2019-2020 WSC. Each set of results (25 in all) and accompanying 5 question self-assessment is worth 0.5 CEUS. There are a couple of ways to get your CEUs - You can download (or view) the full results (it’s 611 pages, so don’t print it!) and the tests are after each set of results here: - http://www.askjpc.org/wsco/wsc/wsc19/WSCProceedings2019-2020.pdf <http://www.askjpc.org/wsco/wsc/wsc19/WSCProceedings2019-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwA…> Or you can download all of the self-assessments here - http://www.askjpc.org/wsco/SelfAssessment.php <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.askjpc.org%2Fwsco%2FSelfAss…> and go through the individual cases here: http://www.askjpc.org/wsco/index.php <http://www.askjpc.org/wsco/index.php?fbclid=IwAR0JUIA8Nzlj9X2HL8jT4iN-YsIyz…> ..Whichever works better for you. Scan the set when you are done and send them to me at these two emails: bruce.h.williams.dvm(a)gmail.com (I’m working at home right now( and bruce.h.williams12.civ(a)mail.mil (my office email for record keeping) so I can grade and send you your RACE certificate!

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Important news about our Dermatopathology Day Seminar May 26th
by Bruce Williams May 9, 2020

May 9, 2020

We have just been granted the rights to rebroadcast lectures from the seminar for 48 hours following its conclusion - so our friends all over the world can participate! Announcing our SECOND full Day-Seminar (with 8 hours of RACE-accredited CE) on 26 May 2020. Subject: Dermatopathology Speakers: Drs. Charles Bradley, Elizabeth Mauldin, Verena Affolter, and Keith Linder Where: Your office, conference room, living room, man-cave, or she-shed! How much: $US50 if you need CE (and who doesn't this time of year?!!) Or maybe you just support the Foundation who is making all this CE available during this difficult time. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EfM7pu8aT5ORVMJvYjF18Q <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EfM7pu8aT5ORVMJvYjF18Q?fbclid=I…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. LECTURES WILL BE REBROADCAST FOR 48 FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THIS DAY SEMINAR. And here’s a .pdf with a clickable registration link to make it easier to join us! Bruce

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June 9th Virtual Day-Seminar on Zoo and Aquatic Animals
by Bruce Williams May 9, 2020

May 9, 2020

Did you like today's "Free Friday Seminar on "Stories from Zoos and Aquaria"? Well, you are going to LOVE this! The Foundation's June 9th Virtual Day-Seminar is a FULL day on Diseases of Zoo and Aquatic Animals, and we have a fantastic lineup for you! Plus(!) you can get 8 hours of RACE CE for only $50 if you sign up (and a beautiful certificate of attendance - if you print it on beautiful paper.) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/WN_RVBQirwVR1qGpUznUAAr7w <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RVBQirwVR1qGpUznUAAr7w?fbclid=I…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Attached is a flyer in JPG format (for easy viewing) and in .PDF (with a clickable registration link for easy registration) for your colleagues. (Want to know if you can watch all the lectures afterward on a rebroadcast for free? Well, at least one of the four lectures will be LIVE-ONLY this go-round and we are waiting to hear on the the other three! Bruce Williams, DVM CEO, Davis Foundation

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Day seminar on Equine Diseases 12 May - $50 for a great lineup of talks and 8 hours CE!
by Bruce Williams May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020

In case you missed it (and you DON'T want to miss it), next Tuesday, May 12th, the Foundation will hold its first in a series of biweekly Day-Seminars, which will provide 8 hours of RACE-accredited CE for veterinarians who need to meet license requirements (and some that don't, I suppose). Our first seminar will focus on various aspects of equine pathology, with great speakers. Tuition is $50 if you desire the eight hours of RACE-accredited CE (with certificate, of course!) In addition, this seminar is pre-approved for credit under Maintenance of certification by the ACVP for 2 credits per half day. Lectures will be available for registrants to view after the seminars have completed, so if you are working that day, don't fear - you can watch them later. We have plenty of seats still available and you won't find more easily obtainable (or less expensive CE anywhere! We expect that a number of vets in other disciplines will jump on this opportunity as well, so don't wait. To register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mvncxu-qR02ZqsGuyUqRzA And please feel free to circulate this registration invitation to clinician friends and colleagues!

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May 8 Webinar - "Stories from Zoos and Aquaria"
by Bruce Williams May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

Make sure you register for our upcoming "Free Friday Seminar" at noon, Friday, 8 May - "Stories and Cases from Zoos and Aquarias" This lecture is sponsored by the Davis-Thompson Foundation will be delivered by Dr. Carlos Rodriguez, DVM, DACVP of Disney Animal Kingdom of Florida. Pathology plays a crucial role within the animal care teams at many zoological institutions and aquaria. Much more than a comprehensive program for disease diagnosis, established zoological pathology programs can shape medical intervention, collection planning, exhibit design, quarantine and risk mitigation protocols, capacity building and can even be an influential driver in many conservation programs. This conference is by no means intended as a comprehensive review of zoo or aquatic pathology but a collection of interesting and unusual cases that highlight the diversity of infectious and non-infectious diseases accrued from over a decade in this incredible field. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/WN_c4B2HNbDQyC91W5TM3S1gg <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c4B2HNbDQyC91W5TM3S1gg?fbclid=I…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. This lecture is pre-approved for 1 credit toward ACVP Maintenance of Certification. Due to the large number of attendees, and the fact that this lecture has not accredited for continuing education by the Foundation, certificates of attendance will not be available. <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158566519632873&set=gm.1597901890…>

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Foundation May newsletter
by Bruce Williams April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Find out how the Foundation has adapted to the current global situation as well as how we are changing the face of education.and get a good book at look at courses to come in the coming weeks and months. Please stay safe and I know that you will enjoy our offerings at this time… Bruce Williams, DVM CEO, Davis-Thompson Foundation P.S. And as always, you can download the full, uncompressed file from the Foundation web site!

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2020 POLA is now a telecourse!
by Bruce Williams April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

The 65th Annual Pathology of Lab Animals Course is on, and this year, will be a telecourse! (Now there are no excuses for you NOT to participate). 5 days of lectures on the pathology and diseases of laboratory animals - rodents, non-human primates, laboratory fish, rabbits, minipigs, ferrets, and a mock exam! It's a great way to review classic diseases and get updated on the latest ones! The tuition is half of the in-person 2019 course - only $300 for Foundation individual, university, and corporate members, and $400 for non-members (this comes with a one-year membership in the Foundation). And handouts galore! (Some say this is the best part of the course - with great reference material you will use forever.) This course has been submitted for (but not yet approved) for 32 hours of continuing educations in juridisictions which recongnize RACE. This course has also been pre-approved for credit for ACVP Maintenance of Certification for 2 hours per half-day attended. These lectures will not be posted online following this course, so if you want this fantastic review, you had better clear August 3-7 on your calendar!

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