Neonatal Clinic Lab
University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus

Veterinary Continuing Education Credits Pending


(Registration includes conference notebook, snack, beverage and lunch)



Neonatology Lab

Presented by: Dr Patrick Long


This clinic will include lectures and a hands-on lab experience.  The topics that will be covered during this session include:
    -normal reproductive physiology,
    -pregnancy diagnosis – progesterone tests & ultrasound;
    -preparation for birthing, normal birthing, difficult births;
    -a delivery lab that will allow participants the opportunity to  practice
        delivering normal presentations and correcting dystocias with
        dead alpaca crias;
    -cria care and "at risk crias;”
    -IgG testing lab – colostrometer, sugar refractometer, serum solids,
        RID plates..  

Note: If you are pregnant, you should not sign up for this portion of the conference.