Attention all breeders: 2014 Goldendoodle Association of North America, Music City Breeder's Conference

[April Cliber]

                  

Conference rooms and block of rooms reserved at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
315 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219
[phone]
(please note that this hotel does NOT allow pets)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY - May 9, 2014 –
Early Check-In
6:00 – 7:30 pm Meet-n- MUSIC CITY GANA 2014 BREEDERS’ CONFERENCE
Greet Reception

SATURDAY - May 10, 2014
Full Conference day.  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY - May 11, 2014
Half Conference day:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.


                         SATURDAY morning session

Bob Page, DVM
(http://neotechvaccines.com/dr-bob-page-dvm/)

Dr. Page will speak about “The First 8 Weeks” - importance of keeping a parasite free environment for you pups; puppy health; etc.  Presentation followed by questions-and-
answers time.

Founder of Neotech, LLC. and inventor of NEOPAR anti-parvo vaccines.

Dr. Page continues to practice at his NW Tennessee Veterinary Services clinic in Dresden, TN and oversees NEOTECH, LLC his federally licensed laboratory that produces NEOPAR®.

Considered by Pet Professionals to be one of the nation’s leading authorities in canine pediatric health and kennel practices, Dr. Page maintains an active lecture schedule. He is
currently involved in conducting an educational lecture series to educate and to produce the
healthiest and the best dogs and puppies.

Ben Hatler, PhD
(http://neotechvaccines.com/dr-ben-hatler-phd/)

While in high school, Dr. Hatler raised and sold Chinese Shar-Pei puppies. As a result of frequent trips to the local veterinary clinic, he became interested in veterinary medicine.

Ben Hatler began working as NEOTECH’s Director of Operations in the fall of 2004. He serves as NEOTECH’s USDA liaison, is the head of the Animal Research Department, and oversees
Research and Development. Ben also provides technical support to users of NEOPAR® and
NEOVAC® DA2.


                             SATURDAY afternoon session

One of the opthalmologist specialists from
Veterinary Opthalmology Services of Tennessee (www.VOSTN.net)
     Louis J. Laratta
DVM, Diplomate ACVO
     Amity M. Huskey
DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO
     Meredith L. Voyles
DVM, MS
     (http://vostn.com/staff)

Topics covered will include eye health and CERF exams with a question-and-answer period to follow.


                               SATURDAY evening

Conference attendees Happy Hour

For GANA members: Dinner
For all other conference attendees:  See "Things To Do in Nashville" and have a great evening!


                              SUNDAY morning session

Jerry MacMillan, DVM  (final confirmation pending)
(http://mcmillanvetclinic.com/index.html)
Dr. MacMillan is certified to perform PENNhip, OFA, and Surgical Laser Procedures (including laser de-barking).  Dr. McMillan's medical interests include small animal medicine but his
emphasis is beyond yearly physicals to disease prevention, geriatric wellness, internal
medicine, surgery, and orthopedics.        

Dr. MacMillan will speak on PENNhip & OFA testing, with a question-and-answer period to follow.


April Cliber, Cliberdoodles of Michigan
    Photo editing

Alan Williamson, Pet Edge Dealer Services Presentation

 

Here is the link with all the info. :)

http://www.goldendoodleassociation.com/conference.aspx