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Advanced Fish Medicine is an intensive six-day
course that will provide instruction in the most recent and advanced
procedures associated with clinical fish health management. The course
will emphasize a “hands-on” approach to many of the latest techniques
including anesthesia, hematology, nutritional therapy, imaging,
histopathology and surgery. The primary goal is to encourage
practitioners to increase their expertise in clinical fish medicine. The
course is intended for the advanced student who has prior education in
fish diagnostics and health management.
Acceptance into this course is by permission of the
faculty.
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 The
course will start and end in Orlando, Florida with behind-the-scenes
workshops at Walt Disney World® and SeaWorld® Orlando, respectively.
Lectures and laboratory exercises will be conducted at the University of
Florida in Gainesville, Florida. (Round-trip transportation between
Orlando and Gainesville will be provided from the preferred hotels.)
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Mike Allen
University of Florida, IFAS
Paul Anderson
University of Florida, IFAS
Shirley Baker
University of Florida,
IFAS
Ilze Berzins
The Florida
Aquarium
Tonya Claus
The Georgia Aquarium
Lara Croft
SeaWorld Orlando
Ruth Francis-Floyd
University
of Florida, IFAS &
College of Veterinary Medicine
Heather Hamlin
University of Florida, Zoology
Department
Kathleen Hartman
US Department
of Agriculture, APHIS
Ramiro Isaza
University of Florida,
College of Veterinary Medicine
Kathy Kilgore
University of Florida,
IFAS
James Kinsler
SeaWorld
Orlando
Iske Larkin
University
of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Jenny Meegan
University
of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine |
Debra Murie
University
of Florida, IFAS
Don Neiffer
Disney’s
Animal Programs
Beth Nolan
Disney's
Animal Programs
Hendrik Nollens
University of Florida,
College of Veterinary Medicine
and SeaWorld San Diego
Darryl Parkyn
University of Florida,
IFAS
Denise Petty
University of
Florida, IFAS &
College of Veterinary Medicine
Barbara Sheppard
University of
Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Andrew Stamper
Disney’s
Animal Programs
Mark Stetter
Disney’s
Animal Programs
Scott Terrell
Disney’s
Animal Programs
Michael Walsh
University of
Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Anita Wright
University of
Florida, IFAS
Roy Yanong
University of
Florida, IFAS |
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Continuing Education Units |
Up to 20 Continuing Education Units are
available for this course. If you are interested in receiving these
credits please request a Continuing Education form when you register.
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General Class Information |
Class Structure
In general,
the course will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch will vary from 45
minutes to an hour and 15 minutes depending on time constraints of
travel, etc.
One evening
(Wednesday November 14) is available for students to present their own
cases to the class and ask for feedback from faculty and classmates
about cases of concern.
Grading
Grading of this pass/fail class
will be based on timely attendance, class and hands-on lab
participation, and practical and clinical knowledge.
Facilities
Facility tours that provide a
working knowledge of husbandry are considered integral for any
individual working in aquatic animal medicine. Organizations that have
graciously agreed to allow access to their facilities for training and behind the
scenes tours include The Seas at Walt Disney World Epcot Center,
Disney’s Animal Kingdom and SeaWorld Orlando.
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Note:
Class will begin every day at 8:30am. Daily refreshment breaks and
lunches will be included for classes held in Gainesville.
Day 1:
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (Orlando, FL)
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6:00pm-8:00pm |
Welcome reception at the Homewood Suites
International Drive |
Day 2:
Monday, November 12, 2007 (Orlando, FL)
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8:30AM |
Vans
depart Homewood Suites for Walt Disney World |
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9:00AM-11:30AM |
Epcot Center (Andy Stamper,
Beth Nolan and staff)
Overview of Research and Clinical
Programs
Tour of
Quarantine and Life Support Facilities |
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11:30AM |
Vans
depart for Animal Kingdom |
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12:00PM-1:00PM |
Lunch
Provided |
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1:00PM-2:30PM |
Veterinary Services Facility Tours (Mark Stetter
and staff) |
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2:30PM-3:00PM |
Overview of Demonstration, includes Induction of Fish (Mark
Stetter) |
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3:00PM-4:30PM |
Imaging
Demonstration: Radiology, Ultrasound, Laparoscopy (3 stations,
30 minutes each) |
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6:00PM |
Vans
depart Animal Kingdom for Homewood Suites International Drive
(Hotel has a free evening reception Mon-Fri for two hours) |
Day 3:
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 (Gainesville, FL)
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8:00AM
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Vans
depart Homewood Suites for Gainesville
(Drop luggage at Cabot Lodge on the way by) |
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11:00AM |
Vans
arrive at the UF/IFAS, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic
Sciences (FAS) Conference Room |
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11:00AM-12:30PM |
Fish
Handling and Transport (Jim Kinsler) |
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12:15PM-12:30PM |
Use of
Metomidate during Transport of Koi and Gourami (Tina
Crosby) |
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12:30PM-1:15PM |
Lunch
Provided |
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1:30PM-5:30PM |
Lab (Split into two groups and rotate
stations after 2 hours) |
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Group A: Field Techniques at Lake Alice on UF
Campus (Mike Allen and staff) |
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Group B: Tagging and Marking at FAS
(Deb Murie and Darryl Parkyn) |
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6:00PM |
Vans
arrive at Cabot Lodge for Check-in
(Hotel has a daily free cocktail reception 5:30pm-7:30pm)
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Day 4:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 (Gainesville, FL)
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8:00AM |
Vans
depart from Cabot Lodge for the UF College of Veterinary
Medicine (CVM) |
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8:30AM |
Welcome
(Lecture Hall B) |
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8:45AM-9:15AM |
Collection Practices for Marine Fish (Jim Kinsler) |
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9:15AM-10:00AM |
Principles of Biosecurity (Denise Petty) |
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10:00AM-10:15AM |
Break |
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10:15AM-11:15AM |
Anesthetic Agents and Techniques (Don Neiffer) |
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11:15AM-12:15PM |
Imaging
(Mark Stetter) |
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12:15PM-1:00PM |
Lunch
Provided |
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1:00PM-1:15PM |
Nitrate
Toxicity in Sturgeon (Heather Hamilton) |
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1:15PM-2:00PM |
Overview of Advanced Clinical Techniques
(Tonya Clauss and Roy Yanong) |
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2:00PM-4:30PM
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Advanced
Clinical Techniques Lab (6 Stations, 30 min each) |
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Venipuncture/Injection Techniques/Gavage (Tonya Clauss) |
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Biopsy (Denise Petty) |
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Clinical Pathology (Ruth Francis-Floyd and
Mike Walsh) |
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Imaging (Mark Stetter) |
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Anesthesia (Don Neiffer and
Ramiro Isaza) |
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Handling Techniques for Elasmobranches
(Jim Kinsler and Mike Walsh) |
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4:30PM-5:15PM |
Hospital Tour (Jenny Meegan, Adrienne Atkins,
Heather Daniel and Jennifer McGee) |
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5:30PM |
Vans
depart CVM for the Cabot Lodge
Dinner on Your Own |
Day 5:
Thursday, November 15, 2007 (Gainesville, FL)
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8:00AM |
Vans
depart from Cabot Lodge for the CVM
(Lecture Hall B) |
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8:15AM-9:15AM |
Quarantine Protocols (Tonya Clauss) |
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9:15AM-9:45AM |
Mycobacterium (Kathy Kilgore) |
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9:45AM-10:15AM |
Special
Considerations for Whale Sharks (Tonya Clauss) |
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10:15AM-10:30AM |
Break |
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10:30AM-12:15PM |
Introduction to Surgical Techniques
(Andy Stamper and Beth Nolan) |
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12:15PM-12:30PM |
Sound
as a Source of Stress in Sygnathids (Paul Anderson) |
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12:30PM-1:15PM |
Lunch
Provided |
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1:15PM-2:00PM |
Introduction to Surgical Techniques - Continued
(Andy Stamper and Beth Nolan) |
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2:00PM-5:00PM |
Surgery and Advanced Clinical Techniques Lab
(Andy Stamper, Beth Nolan,
Mike Walsh, Tonya Clauss,
Ruth Francis-Floyd, Denise Petty,
Roy Yanong and Kathy Kilgore) |
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5:00PM |
Vans
depart CVM to return students to Cabot Lodge |
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6:30PM-7:30PM |
Students bring case “conundrums” for discussion (Optional) |
Day 6:
Friday, November 16, 2007 (Gainesville, FL)
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7:30AM |
Vans
depart from Cabot Lodge for the CVM
(Lecture Hall B) |
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8:00AM-8:45AM |
Special
Considerations for Elasmobranchs (Mike Walsh) |
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8:45AM-9:15AM |
Special
Considerations for Shellfish (Barbara Sheppard) |
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9:15AM-9:30AM |
Break |
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9:30AM-
10:15AM |
Update
on Selected Drugs and Pesticides for Fish Medicine
(Roy Yanong) |
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10:15AM- 11:30AM |
Regulated Diseases (Kathleen Hartmann) |
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11:30AM-11:40AM |
Break |
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11:40AM-12:40PM |
Necropsy Protocol and Introduction to Pathology (Ilze
Berzins) |
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12:40PM-1:15PM |
Lunch Provided |
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1:15PM-2:15PM |
Fish Pathology and Interpretation (Scott
Terrell) |
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2:15PM-4:30PM |
Histopathology Lab (3 Stations, 40
minutes each) |
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Necropsy Protocol (Roy Yanong and Denise
Petty) |
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Shellfish (Shirley Baker, Anita Wright
and Barbi Sheppard) |
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Advanced Pathological Interpretation
(Scott Terrell and Ilze Berzins) |
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4:30PM |
Vans
depart CVM for Orlando.
Dinner “on your own” en route |
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7:30PM |
Vans
arrive at Homewood Suites for Check-in |
Day 7:
Saturday, November 17, 2007 (Orlando, FL)
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8:30AM
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Vans
depart Homewood Suites for SeaWorld |
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9:00AM |
Meet at Sea World, Security Gate 1
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9:00AM-1:00PM |
Tour of Veterinary and Laboratory Facilities
(Lara Croft)
Tour of Quarantine facilities (Jim
Kinsler)
Tour of
Life Support at Shark (Jim Kinsler)
Note: The class will end within the Sea World Park. You are
welcome to stay in the park until closing time but need to be
responsible for transportation back to the hotel, to the
airport, or elsewhere. Taxi and bus service is available |
Day 8:
Sunday, November 18, 2007
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Optional Visit to Florida Aquarium (“on
your own”) |
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 Acceptance
into Advanced Fish Medicine will be competitive and decisions will be
based on the applicant’s academic record and experience in fish medicine
or aquaculture. Participation is limited to 25 registrants. Two slots
are available, so applications will be accepted until the course fills.
Please follow these
steps to register:
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At least one of the two
training and experience boxes must be filled out in Step 1 of the
registration form to proceed.
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There are three payment
options listed on Step 3 of the form. Please enter your information.
NOTE: Credit card charges are not processed until you are accepted
into the course.
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Once you complete all 3
steps, a Registration Confirmation will appear on your screen. You
may print it via the printable view link (upper right). This
confirmation is also sent to your email address for your records.
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All completed
registration forms will be forwarded to the Course Organizer, Dr.
Ruth Francis-Floyd for approval.
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If you registered by
August 31, you should receive an email by Friday, September 7, 2007
regarding your status.
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Registrations received
after August 31 will receive notification within a week of applying.
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If your registration is
accepted, credit card payment will be promptly processed. Those who are not
accepted will be removed from the system.
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Check payment must be
received by Monday, October 8, 2007 to retain a seat in the course.
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After October 8, any
available seats will be given to prospective students that have been
placed on the waiting list.
Registration Fees
| Regular
Registration Fee |
$1,100.00 |
| University of
Florida (UF) Student Registration Fee* |
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*UF Graduate Students must also contact Ms. Sherry Giardina to register
for course credits.
*UF Veterinary Students must also contact Ms. Dot McCloskey to register
for course credits.
What does the Registration Fee include? The Advanced Fish
Medicine registration fee provides each participant the educational
program, admittance to all field trips, transportation to field trips
and to/from Gainesville, Welcome Social on Sunday, lunches and
refreshment breaks Monday-Friday, lab supplies, T-shirt, mug and ring
binder containing course handouts.
Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored
if written notice of cancellation is received by the Office of
Conferences and Institutes on or before Friday, October 5, 2007. A
$250.00 processing fee will be deducted from attendee refunds and $50
from UF student refunds. No refunds will be honored for cancellations
after October 5, 2007.
Special Needs: Participants with special needs can be reasonably
accommodated by contacting the Office of Conferences & Institutes at
least 10 working days prior to the short course. We can be reached by
phone at 1-352-392-5930, by FAX at 1-352-392-9734, or by calling
1-800-955-8771 (TDD). The TDD number can only be accessed from within the
State of Florida.
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Online Registration has
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom® and Epcot®
 On
Monday, November 12, 2007, there will be training and a behind-the-scenes tour of
Veterinary Hospitals and Aquaria at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® and The
Seas in Epcot® in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Animal Kingdom® is 500
acres of exotic landscapes containing over 4 million plants, trees and
grasses. In the lush landscape of the Oasis is a 3,500-gallon aquarium
displaying tropical fish species. The Seas is the largest inland ocean
facility in the world. It holds six million gallons of ocean water and
contains more than 3,500 fish representing 85 species.
SeaWorld® Orlando
 After
the lecture at SeaWorld® Orlando on Saturday, November 17, 2007 please
join us for training and a behind-the-scenes tour of fish facilities and aquarium systems. SeaWorld® Orlando is the world’s premiere marine adventure park with 200
acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal
encounters.
All tours are provided at no additional charge to participants.
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Orlando, Florida
Arrive Sunday, November 11, 2007 and depart
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Arrive Friday, November 16, 2007 and depart Saturday, November 17, 2007
 Homewood Suites by Hilton
8745 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
Tel: 1-407-248-2232 or 1-888-697-8745
Fax: 1-407-248-6552
Email:
info@homewoodsuitesorlando.com
Web:
www.homewoodsuitesorlando.com
Located in the heart of the exciting
International Drive entertainment district, the Homewood Suites is within
walking distance to over 100 restaurants and shops. The hotel offers daily
complimentary Suite Start® hot breakfast and a Welcome Home® reception
featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings.
Homewood Suites offers
modern
amenities, including a heated pool, hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness
center and valet service. Little extras like complimentary newspapers,
high-speed wireless Internet access, free parking and grocery delivery
service make the hotel feel like home.
Every suite has a kitchen with full size refrigerator, microwave, two-burner
stove top, coffee maker and cooking utensils. And there is separate living
room with sofa bed, lounge chair and coffee table.
 Homewood
Suites if offering participants a special rate of $101.00 per night plus
11.5% tax for one to four people per king suite. Check-in is available at
4:00pm and checkout time is 11:00am. To make reservations, contact the
Homewood Suites Hotel International Drive at 407-248-2232 or 888-697-8745
before October 9, 2007. Be sure to identify yourself as a participant of
Advanced Fish Medicine. All reservation requests require a guarantee of
first night’s deposit by credit card. If you change or cancel a reservation,
you must do so at least 7 days prior to arrival or forfeit the first night’s
room rate plus tax.
After the reservation deadline of October 9, guest
rooms for AFM participants may no longer be available. Any new
reservations or revisions to existing reservations, received after the
cutoff date will be accepted at the best available rate. Please Note: As
this is a discounted group rate, it is not commissionable to travel
agents.
At check-in, all guests will be required to initial rate and departure
date. Participants will have the opportunity to change their departure
date during check-in without penalty. Afterwards, an early departure fee
of $50.00 per guestroom will apply to all early departures.
Map & Directions:
www.homewoodsuitesorlando.com/maps_directions.htm
Gainesville, Florida
 Arrive
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 and
depart Friday, November 16, 2007
Cabot Lodge Hotel Gainesville
3726 SW 40th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32608
Tel: 1-352-375-2400 or 1-800-843-8735
Fax: 1-352-335-2321
Web:
www.cabotlodgegainesville.com
Cabot Lodge Hotel Gainesville is located
just 4.3 miles from the UF College of
Veterinary Medicine and 5 miles from downtown Gainesville. The Cabot
Lodge provides extensive amenities to make you feel at home. They include
complimentary deluxe breakfast buffet and nightly cocktails, both served in
the relaxing atrium. Additionally, there is an outdoor swimming pool,
on-site fitness center and business center with complimentary computer
usage, Internet access, color printer, copies and faxes. There are several
restaurants and shops within walking distance.
 The
Cabot Lodge is offering participants of SeaVet II a special guest room rate
of $79.00 per night for a standard resort room night plus tax (currently
9.25%) with one to four people in a room. Check-in is available at 3:00pm
and checkout time is 11:00am.
To make reservations, contact the Cabot
Lodge Hotel Gainesville at 352-375-2400 or 800-843-8735 before October
26,
2007. Be sure to identify yourself as a participant of Advanced Fish
Medicine. All reservation requests require a guarantee of first night’s
deposit by credit card. If you change or cancel a reservation, you must do
so before 6:00pm on your scheduled check-in date. For those eligible for the
state tax exemption, you must present a copy of your Florida state tax
exemption certificate when you check-in.
After the reservation deadline of October 26, guest rooms for AFM
participants will no longer be on hold and the discounted group rate may be
no longer available.
Please Note: As this is a discounted group
rate, it is not commissionable to travel agents.
Map & Directions:
www.cabotlodgegainesville.com/locations.html
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Orlando,
Florida
An excellent location for families, Homewood Suites Hotel is located
just off International Drive in Orlando, FL. The Welcome Reception on
Sunday night will be held in the hotel lodge. Should you decide to
incorporate a family vacation, there is a multitude of nearby
attractions including Universal Studios®, Islands of Adventure®, Sea
World Orlando® and the four Disney World® theme parks: Epcot, Magic
Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and MGM Studios are just an 11-mile drive.
Gainesville,
Florida
University of Florida/IFAS,
Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
This Department is the State of Florida's premier center for innovation
and excellence in research, education, and extension activities related
to protection and management of marine and freshwater fisheries and the
habitat that supports them. All course sessions will be held here on
Tuesday, November 13.
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
The College of Veterinary Medicine at UF is part of both the Health
Science Center, which encompasses six colleges, and the University’s
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). It is Florida’s only
veterinary college, offering comprehensive service to the public through
a four-fold mission – teaching, research, extension and patient care.
Areas of strength at the college include: comparative medicine, food
animal medicine, laboratory animal medicine, aquatic medicine,
environmental medicine, large animal medicine and surgery and small
animal medicine and surgery. All classes on Wednesday-Friday will held
at the college.
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It is recommended that students traveling by air should fly into and
depart from Orlando International Airport.
Transportation will be provided to and from the preferred hotels to all course lectures, field
trips, and venue changes on Tuesday, June 12 and Friday, June 15. There
is no need to rent a car. However, you will need to take a shuttle or
cab service from the airport to the Homewood Suites on Sunday and from SeaWorld to the airport on Saturday.
The Homewood Suites' preferred transportation company is Sterling
Transportation. Please call them at 1-407-293-9616 no later than 24
hours prior to your arrival.
Taxi/bus rates and information can be found at
www.orlandoairports.net/ops/bus_taxi.htm.
Orlando, Florida
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Orlando
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Course Information:
Dr. Ruth Francis-Floyd, Director
Aquatic Animal Health Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida/IFAS
PO Box 100136
2015 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32610-0136
Phone: 352-392-2212 ext. 5638
Fax: 352-846-1171
Email: Francis-FloydR@vetmed.ufl.edu
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Dr. Iske Larkin, Education
Coordinator
Aquatic Animal Health Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida/IFAS
PO Box 100136
2015 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32610-0136
Phone: 352-392-2212 ext. 5168
Fax: 352-846-1171
Email: larkini@vetmed.ufl.edu |
Application
Information:
Shelby
Sowder
Conference Coordinator
University of Florida/IFAS
Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI)
PO Box 110750
Building 639, Mowry Road
Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
Telephone: 352-392-5930
Fax: 352-392-9734
Email: msowder@ufl.edu |
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