1st Annual
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine
Dog Breeder’s Symposium

March 4, 2000

Athens, Georgia

Presented by
The University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine
and
Georgia Center for Continuing Education

About the Course
Purpose
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to announce the 1st Annual Dog Breeder’s Symposium. Topics relevant to a modern and responsible approach to dog breeding from a veterinary standpoint will be introduced. The seminar will be presented by faculty and staff from the College of Veterinary Medicine and will provide a forum for the interaction between dog breeders and University of Georgia faculty.

Continuing Education Credits
This course will provide 6.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit. Full attendance is required to receive total CE credits.

Registration Fee
The fee for this course is $40.00 for Breeders and $60.00 for Veterinarians, which includes Continental Breakfast, Refreshment breaks AND Lunch. Registration is limited. Our policy of first come, first served makes preregistration essential.

Registrations received by February 25, 2000 will be confirmed. Additional details will be included with your registration materials.

Tentative AGENDA
Sessions to be held at the College of Veterinary Medicine

Continuing Education Programs – 2000 Tentative Calendar
College of Veterinary Medicine

Speakers
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine

• Karen Cornell, DVM, Ph.D.
  Diplomate ACVS

• Richard Fayrer-Hosken, BVSc, Ph.D., MRCVS
  Diplomate ACT

• Heidi McClain, DVM
  Diplomate ACVIM

• Jay McDonnell, DVM, MS
  Diplomate ACVIM-Neurology

• Coretta Patterson, DVM

• Simon Platt, BVM&S, MRCVS
  Diplomate ACVIM-Neurology

• Diane Roberts, DVM
  Diplomate ACVIM

• Sherry Sanderson, DVM, Ph.D.
  Diplomate ACVIM

• Michele Studer, DVM

General Information
The Georgia Center for Continuing Education is a full-service, residential adult-learning facility on the campus of The University of Georgia. The Georgia Center conveniently combines a modern 200-bedroom full-service hotel, dining services, conference rooms, auditoriums, a library, and computer labs in one facility. We offer a full-service Business Center, complete with computers and printers, Internet and e-mail access, photocopying and fax services, as well as instructional and office supplies--all for a nominal fee.

If you require special services, facilities, or dietary considerations to support your participation in a Georgia Center program, contact your coordinator, Sandi Kilgo at 706-542-1451 by February 25, 2000.

The Georgia Center is located on South Lumpkin Street adjacent to the South Campus Parking Deck. Also, the Georgia Center is a smoke-free environment. The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

Conference Registration: Registration is limited. To register, complete the enclosed registration form and mail it to the address as shown. You may also use fax or phone, or you may register at www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/gc/upcoming.html. Prepayment is required to guarantee your registration. Purchase orders will be accepted at the highest registration fee listed.

Lodging: We are a full-service hotel with hair dryers, coffeepots, irons and ironing boards in all of the rooms. Some suites and smoking rooms may be available.

A block of rooms is being held for your conference until 5 p.m. ET, February 11, 2000. Indicate your lodging preference in the appropriate spaces on the registration form. If your choice is unavailable, the best alternative will be confirmed. If lodging at the Georgia Center is unavailable, we will make every effort to arrange for your accommodations at a local hotel. Room rates at local hotels may vary. Hotel reservation guarantees are required at the Georgia Center and local hotels. Your credit card will be charged one night’s lodging if you do not cancel by 4:00 p.m. the day before your arrival date. Non-guaranteed reservations will be released at 4:00 p.m. the day before your arrival date.

Transportation: All flights into Athens connect through Charlotte, N.C. Regular ground transportation is available from Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport to the Georgia Center. A map, parking information, and further details will be provided with your conference confirmation. Directions to the Georgia Center may be found at www. georgiacenter.uga.edu/gc/directions.html.

Program Cancellation Policies: (1) The Georgia Center will gladly issue full refunds for cancellations made by 5 p.m. ET, February 25, 2000. No refunds will be issued thereafter. Substitutions are encouraged. (2) In the event a program is cancelled for any reason, the Georgia Center will not be responsible for any cancellation changes/charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

For More Information, Contact:
Dr. Bruce Hollett or Sandi Kilgo
706-542-1451