Care and Management of Captive Raptors Workshop, The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota

October 21-24, 2008

This four-day intensive workshop will orient both the novice and expert bird manager to the finer points of caring for and maintaining captive raptors for educational purposes.

Highlights include:

• Hands-on learning with our expert staff in our internationally renowned clinic
• Work with live education raptors and the staff of our education department
• Meet clinic veterinarians, including Dr. Pat Redig
• Enjoy optional evening workshops and field trips guided by The Raptor Center staff

This workshop is four full days, with each day starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Please note special dietary restrictions when registering.

Workshop Topics
(subject to change)

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008

• The law: the necessary permits
• Introduction to operant conditioning
• Considerations when selecting a rehabilitated bird for education
• Basics of handling raptors for education programs

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008

• Advanced raptor anatomy and physiology (hands-on)
• Basic raptor medical care (hands-on)
• Emergency raptor medical care (hands-on)
• Raptor  diet selection, storage, and preparation
• Behavioral training techniques for education birds

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008

• Raptor handling 101­ perching,  crating, and transportation (hands-on)
• Utilizing medical skills­ restraining raptors, basic exam procedures,  and weight assessment (clinic hands-on)
• Raptor housing: a review of specific considerations in design
• Managing raptor health and well-being: coping/trimming/physical checks (hands-on)

Friday, Oct. 24, 2008

• Utilizing medical skills: basic bandaging, coping, and administering fluids (clinic hands-on)
• Raptor handling-techniques for handling education raptors in programs,  bird escapes, and more
• Free-flight demonstration

Optional evening programs
Topics include biofact preparation and equipment making and application.

Cost
Early registration (on or before Sept. 22, 2008): $620
Late registration (after Sept. 22, 2008): $670

Lodging and transportation are the responsibility of the participant. For lodging and restaurant information, visit http://www.visitroseville.com/

Registration
Contact the Veterinary Continuing Education Office:

• Call 612-624-3434
• E-mail vop@umn.edu
• Fax 612-625-5755

Cancellations
If you cancel earlier than 10 days before the workshop, you will receive a refund, minus a $55 cancellation fee. If you cancel within 10 days of the workshop, you will receive a 50-percent refund. No refunds for failure to attend without notification.

Download a PDF of the Care and Managment Workshop brochure

For more information about the workshop, contact Gail Buhl at 612-624-3261.