Care and Management of Captive Raptors Workshop
Click here for a pdf of the brochure. February 16-19, 2010 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, February 16, 2010 - The law: the necessary permits
- Enhance your organization's message through live animals
- Introduction to operant conditioning
- Should I accept this bird or not? Considerations when selecting a rehabilitated bird for education
- Basics of handling raptors for education programs
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - Advanced raptor anatomy and physiology (hands-on)
- Basic raptor medical care (hands-on)
- Emergency raptor medical care (hands-on)
- Rats and fish and quail, oh my: raptor diet selection, storage, and preparation
- Behavioral training techniques for education birds
Thursday, February 18, 2010 - Raptor handling 101 perching, crating, and transportation (hands-on)
- Basic exam procedures 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, February 19, 2010 - Emergency care skills: basic bandaging, hemostasis, and administering fluids (clinic hands-on)
- Raptor handling: techniques for handling education raptors in programs, bird escapes, and more
- Training demonstration
Cost
Early registration (on or before January 15, 2010): $635
Late registration (on or after January 16, 2010): $685 Continental breakfast and lunch for all four days is included in the registration fee. Please note any dietary restrictions. Lodging, transportation and evening meals are the responsibility of the participant. For lodging and restaurant information, visit http://www.visitroseville.com/
Registration
E-mail: vop@umn.edu
Fax: 612.625.5755
Online: www/cvm.umn.edu/outreach
Phone: 612.624.3434 or 1.800.380.8636
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. For more information about the workshop, contact Gail Buhl at 612-624-3261.
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