Presented by: Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Inc.

This webinar will contain information useful to all veterinary professionals, even those who do not practice on horses. Since horses are often transported to different locations, accidents can happen anywhere.  Practitioners will be introduced to easy ways to learn the Incident Command model for safe teamwork for daily use in the clinic, as well as response to field emergencies. Choosing the correct end points relevant to various dangerous scenarios, and the difficult decision-making processing for triage, treatment and euthanasia will be threaded throughout the presentation.

During this webinar attendees will learn:

• The importance of trained handlers.  Where to stand, where not to stand and the significance of watching other people’s position.
• Examples of soft and hard extensions of the arm and simple large animal rescue specialty tools
• Proven techniques for physical and chemical restraint.
• Manipulations for laterally recumbent animals, repositioning and recovery positions for large animals
• Procedures for de-escalation of stress in the animal patient while the veterinarian is responding to the location.

This webinar is FREE for all attendees.
1.5 hours of RACE CE credits for HumaneVMA members only.

WEBSITE LINK: https://humanevma.memberclicks.net/webinar-equine-emergencies

Presented by: Summa sponsored fundraising professionals

Take your fundraising to the next level by mastering the business side of success! This workshop dives into the essential tools and strategies you need, from savvy accounting practices and data-driven decision-making to crafting smart gift acceptance policies and creating a donor experience that leaves a lasting impression. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and maximize your impact!

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9OgHu1LfSJGZwFY2AP1BLQ#/registration

Presented by: Summa sponsored fundraising professionals

Think animal control agencies can’t fundraise? Think again! Join this eye-opening workshop to discover how government entities can successfully raise funds to support their vital work. From innovative strategies to practical tips, you’ll walk away with the tools and inspiration to boost your department’s impact. Don’t miss out—let’s redefine what’s possible!

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UmKUDiicSCCico34TWVLYQ#/registration

The use of social media platforms to advertise adoptable animals has increased throughout the years. The content of these posts (e.g., photos, videos, text) may increase post engagement (e.g., likes and shares) and ultimately animal adoptions. Few studies have examined which characteristics of post content successfully increases engagement. This talk will give background information regarding the online promotion of adoptable animals and will focus on the results of our recent study that analyzed the Facebook posts of several rural animal shelters to determine whether certain types of content (e.g., style/features of photos and videos, subject/tone of text, type/sex of animal, etc.) influenced engagement. We also had the opportunity to compare differences between posts in 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 2020 (post-pandemic). The results of this study suggest that the type of animal and the environment in which the animals were depicted can influence likes and shares of posts. It was also discovered that posts in 2019 received more likes, while posts in 2020 received more shares. Although the findings of this study support the use of social media to increase the engagement of posts depicting adoptable animals, more research is needed to determine how the content of posts directly influence adoption rates.

Attendees will learn about:

1. the online promotion of adoptable animals and the features that have previously been linked to increased adoptions.
2. using social media platforms to increase public engagement of adoptable animals. Specifically, what features of post content may have an influence.
3. questions that have yet to be answered. Topics of future exploration will be suggested.

Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit between 11/13/24 – 11/13/26 in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. Complete the quiz to earn continuing education credit.

WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

This course will cover common toxidromes encountered in veterinary medicine, including anticholinergic, cholinergic, sympathomimetic, opioid and hyperthermic toxidromes. Dr. Hopkins will provide an overview of mechanisms, clinical presentations, treatment, diagnostic testing and considerations for approaching decontamination and unknown toxic exposures.

Key Takeaways:

• An understanding of constellations of clinical signs and how they might direct treatment in a poisoning case
• An understanding of mechanisms of action in groups of similar toxins that can cause significant clinical signs
• An understanding of appropriate diagnostics to use for various conditions
• How to approach management of an unknown toxin

This webinar is suited for veterinarians and technicians; aimed at emergency management but is appropriate for all practitioners. This session is RACE-approved and is eligible for 1 hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-dont-sweat-it-overview-common-toxidromes-and-their-management

This roundtable discussion explores the realities of helping animal welfare organizations make progress toward their equity and inclusion goals, despite roadblocks and resistance. Learn from industry leaders as they share:

• Experiences creating long-term change at their organizations
• Challenges and successes they faced while addressing inequities in the workplace
• Lessons learned

Panelists:

• Todd Cramer, CAWA, Chief Operating Officer, Potter League for Animals
• Meredith Jones, Chief Community Initiatives Officer, Operation Kindness
• Jennifer Toussaint, Chief of Animal Control, Arlington County Animal Control / Animal Welfare League of Arlington
• Facilitator: Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

(Art by Hannah Moren)

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-22-2025