Hot Topic Webinars

This webinar series is designed to bring you the latest veterinary information in a timely manner in partnership with those who are in the trenches! WebEx Meeting software is used to conduct the online Hot Topics. Join a test meeting now to ensure your device is set up properly. 

This webinar is open to all veterinary professionals at no charge and is worth 1 interactive CE credit!

Hot topic SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 23 from 12 pm-1 pm

Tackling Tularemia with Teamwork: A One Health Approach for Minnesota Vets
In recent years, Minnesota has seen a concerning spike in animal tularemia cases, primarily in domestic cats and dogs, presenting a significant diagnostic and public health challenge for veterinary professionals. Join Dr. Steven Kivisto from the Board of Animal Health and Maria Bye, MPH from the Minnesota Department of Health for an update on the changing landscape of tularemia in the state.

This webinar will provide veterinarians and their staff with essential, up-to-date information, including:

• The epidemiology of the recent increase in animal and human tularemia cases in Minnesota
• Key clinical signs in companion animals
• Best practices for testing and reporting tularemia suspects
• Necessary biosafety and personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations
• Guidance on client education and public health communication to prevent zoonotic transmission to pet owners and veterinary staff

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Presenters

Maria Bye is an epidemiologist in the zoonotic diseases unit at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and coordinates the surveillance for zoonotic special pathogens such as brucellosis, Q fever, and tularemia. She also supports the rabies surveillance program and helps to investigate enteric outbreaks linked to animal contact. Mrs. Bye received her BS in Biology and Communications from the University of Minnesota and her MPH from Emory University. Prior to coming to MDH, Maria worked in zoonotic disease laboratories at the University of Minnesota. She bridged the gap between benchtop science and public health by doing epidemiological work with the Special Bacteriology Reference Laboratory at the CDC. Her research passions include zoonotic pathogens, bioterrorism preparedness, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Dr. Kivisto graduated from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. He’s a Minnesota native, growing up on the Iron Range who made his way slowly to the Twin Cities after a brief four year stop at the University of Minnesota, Duluth for his undergraduate work. Outside of a three-year stint in academia he has spent most of his career working as a practicing veterinarian in various small animal clinics in Minnesota. He currently oversees the companion animal branch of the Board.

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