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January 2026
27jan8:00 am5:00 pmAll Hazards Preparedness for Animals in Disaster (AWR-328)
This 8-hour, tuition-free, DHS/FEMA-certified course will provide livestock producers, emergency managers, veterinarians, extension agents, veterinary technicians, rural community leaders, public and human health personnel, fire
This 8-hour, tuition-free, DHS/FEMA-certified course will provide livestock producers, emergency managers, veterinarians, extension agents, veterinary technicians, rural community leaders, public and human health personnel, fire and law enforcement with tools to protect, respond to, and recover from the consequences of disasters e.g. fire, flood, heat, earthquake, tornadoes, hurricanes, hazardous materials and catastrophic disease exposure involving animals in rural communities.
The course will introduce participants to the unique issues that must be considered and addressed when animals are involved in an emergency such as safe animal handling, animal evacuation, animal sheltering, humane euthanasia and carcass disposal, inclusion of animal management into existing ICS structures, federal support available during recovery, and unique considerations for conducting jurisdictional assessments and mapping evacuation routes. All content will be presented at an in-person workshop that will include didactic presentations by expert instructors, and small-group, hands-on, problem-solving activities that will be completed by participants.
Location:
Salt Lake County ECC
Address:
3380 S 900 W South
Salt Lake, Utah 84119
Sponsoring Agency:
Salt Lake County emergency Management
Date:
January 27, 2026
Time:
8A – 5P
This DHS/FEMA-certified, 8 hour, tuition-free, management-level course will provide the background information needed to lead a multi-agency team of emergency planners in the development of
This DHS/FEMA-certified, 8 hour, tuition-free, management-level course will provide the background information needed to lead a multi-agency team of emergency planners in the development of an Emergency Support Functions (ESF) annex for food and/or animal-related disasters to supplement their community’s existing Emergency Operation Plans (EOP). The course will address topics such as agroterrorism, detection and diagnosis, unique challenges that rural communities face in planning for and responding to food and/or animal-related disasters, utilization of ESF, recovery and the importance of sustainable operations during a disaster event, and mapping a community to identify areas of vulnerability and resources. All content will be presented at an all-day instructor-led training that will include presentations and problem-solving activities that will be completed in small groups.
Location:
Salt Lake County ECC
Address:
3380 S 900 W South
Salt Lake, Utah 84119
Sponsoring Agency:
Salt Lake County emergency Management
Date:
January 28, 2026
Time:
8A – 5P
February 2026
03febAll Day2026 World Veterinary Dermatology Day Global Dermathon
The WAVD has an annual, virtual, veterinary dermatology day with free continuing education to anyone interested. This year we are hosting the largest event to
The WAVD has an annual, virtual, veterinary dermatology day with free continuing education to anyone interested. This year we are hosting the largest event to date with 24 hours of lectures from veterinary dermatologists around the world. There is an option to watch recorded sessions with their registration. I have attached a slide from our media folks if you could please send it out to VMA members. Here is a short description to forward along as well:
We are excited that many of you will be joining us for the 2026 World Veterinary Dermatology Day Global Dermathon on Tuesday February 3rd! This FREE event will contain 24 HOURS of continuous learning, featuring dermatology-centered presentation, interactive quizzes, prizes, and so much more! You can join in on the event at any time!
For more information visit: https://membership.elearning.vet/wvdd26-global-dermathon-reg
We hope to see YOU there!
27febAll Day01marMusic City Veterinary Conference
The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) will be holding its annual meeting, the Music City Veterinary Conference (MCVC) February 27-March 1, 2026, at the Embassy
The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) will be holding its annual meeting, the Music City Veterinary Conference (MCVC) February 27-March 1, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Murfreesboro, TN. Registration is now open and the link for more info is below.
March 2026
27febAll Day01marMusic City Veterinary Conference
The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) will be holding its annual meeting, the Music City Veterinary Conference (MCVC) February 27-March 1, 2026, at the Embassy
The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) will be holding its annual meeting, the Music City Veterinary Conference (MCVC) February 27-March 1, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Murfreesboro, TN. Registration is now open and the link for more info is below.