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Saturday, September 23 • 8:00am - 8:50am
Ratites: Tip and Tricks for Handling and Treating Big Birds

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Ratites can be challenging birds to handle. The three most common ratites are ostriches, emus and rheas. Safely handling these birds is paramount to examining, collecting diagnostic samples and treating them. This talk will discuss ways to do so in the safest manner.
Speakers
avatar for Alice Blue-McLendon, DVM

Alice Blue-McLendon, DVM

Clinical Associate Professor, Texas A&M University
Dr. Alice Blue-McLendon is a veterinarian in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. She is the director and veterinarian for the Texas A&M Winnie Carter Wildlife Center. She teaches animal... Read More →

Saturday September 23, 2023 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Room 208
  NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
  • CE Hours: 1
  • RACE Hours: 1