CENCAN 2021 – 2022
Due to the pandemic, the MVMA and MVTA have been unable to host the regular in-person CenCan conference. This has provided an opportunity to look for alternatives while still providing CE to members.
CenCan will no longer be a 3-day in-person event. The new look will include a virtual and in-person CE series, hosted in partnership with the MVMA, MVTA and other organizations within Manitoba, to provide education and engagement for members.
MISSION
To educate and engage with our members, the public and other stakeholders about animal health and the betterment and protection of animals and people in Manitoba.
PRINCIPLES
- Partnerships – Working with other organizations within our province. These organizations share our mission and provide other perspectives, knowledge bases and resources.
- Promoting our Members / Manitoba grown – Acknowledging that we have specialized and highly knowledgeable colleagues within our province. These colleagues also have the benefit of understanding Manitoba specific issues, the Manitoba market and have Manitoba contacts.
- Accessibility – Bridging the urban rural divide by offering participation online and events outside of Winnipeg.
The mission and principles will be accomplished through a number of events, including:
- Virtual and in-person CE series
- Public education events
- Tradeshow / exhibitor opportunities
CE SERIES
Hard Science
Honey Bees: Diseases & Biosecurity
Date: Thursday, September 9th
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Cost: $30.00 per person
CE credits: 2.5
Maximum capacity is 60 participants.
Following the event, an On-Demand version will be available for $20.00 (+ gst) per person.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Fever Information Session
Date: Tuesday, September 14th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
CE credits: 1
In response to cases of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Fever in British Columbia and Alberta, the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) to the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health is pleased to bring an information session with Dr. Aruna Ambagala!
The CLC’s mission is to provide a connection between the research being done at the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health and the community to provide relevant information, in this case to the veterinary community. This event is open to anyone who is interested in rabbit health, including:
- those who treat pet rabbits;
- those who treat or consult on the care of rabbits raised for meat;
- those who provide vet care in places where rabbits are sold or traded, such as auction marts; and
- anyone interested in rabbit health in Manitoba!
Household Feline Aggression – Who’s King of the Jungle in This House?
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $30.00 per person
CE credits: 2
As animals who know they are both predators and prey, cats are conflicted between hiding their anxiety and performing aggressive displays. We will discuss relationships between household cats and the approach to cases of intra-species aggression with a focus on optimizing natural behaviours and the home environment.
Following the event, an On-Demand version will be available for $20.00 (+ gst) per person.
Upcoming: CE Session with Veterinary Diagnostic Services
Date: Thursday, November 18th, 2021
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
CE credits: 1
More information to come
Small Flock Poultry Medicine Series
Introduction to Small Flock Poultry Management and Medicine in Manitoba
Date: Tuesday, October 5th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
CE credits: 1
This session will cover small flock poultry parameters in Manitoba and the basics of poultry management, including nutrition, housing, biosecurity and disease mitigation. It will also discuss the Poultry Flock Avian Influenza Program offered by the Veterinary Diagnostic Services Laboratory in Winnipeg, which assists with disease surveillance and management in the province’s small flocks.
Any questions can be directed to Deanne Wilkinson, Extension Veterinarian with MARD.
Deanne.Wilkinson@gov.mb.ca or 1-204-599-7784
Small Flock Poultry Vaccination
Date: Tuesday, October 19th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
CE credits: 1
This session will delve into the challenges of small flock vaccination and disease management, as well as covering the pathology associated with commonly encountered diseases.
Any questions can be directed to Deanne Wilkinson, Extension Veterinarian with MARD.
Deanne.Wilkinson@gov.mb.ca or 1-204-599-7784
Wellness
Homewood Health Member Orientation
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
CE credits: 1
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
Access on-demand webinars anytime anywhere.
Soft Skills
ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership
Access on-demand webinars anytime anywhere.
PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS
This is an opportunity to educate and engage the general public and industry groups on various aspects of veterinary medicine.
The intention is to:
- Promote the profession and the role of veterinary professionals
- Promote MVMA members
- Promote OneHealth
- Promote and encourage discussion on topics of interest to the general public and industry groups
TRADESHOWS & EXHIBITS
This is an opportunity to engage with the public to promote the role of veterinary professionals and discuss issues that veterinary professionals are facing.
