Delaware Ag Week  January 7 - 12, 2008

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Small Ruminant Session

Tuesday, January 8, 2008     6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.     Exhibit Hall Board Room

 

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dr. Ray Matthew Kaplan

 

Dr. Ray Matthew Kaplan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia.  He has been in this current position since 1998 where he teaches and performs research in veterinary as well as human medical parasitology.  Dr. Kaplan is a leader in his field and his research program is focused on measuring, understanding, and solving the problem of drug-resistance in helminth parasites. 

 

1. Parasite/Worm biology

            I.  Important parasites affecting sheep and goats

            II. General Parasite Life Cycle

            III. Using Elements of the Life Cycle to avoid parasite infection

2. Dewormers/anthelmintics

            I. Classes of Anthelmintics/dewormers

3. Anthelmintic/Dewormer Resistance

            I. Where do resistant worms come from?

            II. Detection of drug resistance

            III. What causes resistance to dewormers?

            IV. What is Refugia?

4. Smart drenching

            I. What is “Smart Drenching”?

            II. Components of a Smart Drenching Program

 

 

Session Summary:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits:  0

MD Pesticide Certification  Credits:  0

DE Nutrient Management Credits:  0

Certified Crop Consultant Credits:  2.5