International Ferret Symposium® 2011

June 3-5, 2011 in Phoenix AZ
Ferret Depot
Oxbow Ferrets Magazine
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Would you or your company like to sponsor this symposium? Contact Sharon Bearden.

Download a flyer to share with friends or colleagues. (PDF, 258 KB)
     
Symposium Schedule
Download a detailed schedule for the symposium.
 
Speakers include:

Dr. Matti Kiupel - ECE and Vaccine Research; Mycoplsmosis; Coccidiosis
Dr. Robert Wagner - Adrenal Disease and Vaccine Research
Dr. Jerry Murray - First Aid Kit Workshop; ADV Basics
Dr. Avery Bennett - The Most Common Ferret Surgeries
Dr. Natalie Antinoff - Cancer Treatments & New Findings on Cancers in Ferrets

Bev Lowton - English Art of Ferreting
Barb Carlson - Nursing Sick Ferrets Back to Health at Home
Ailigh Vanderbush - Ferret Behavioral Problems
Melanee Ellis - Fundraising Opportunities

Joel Vanderbush, the very entertaining dynamo, will be our MC this year.

Topics and speakers are subject to change.

Other Events:
Disaster Workshop presented by F.E.R.R.E.T. and sponsored by PetSmart Charities®
First Aid Kits presented by F.E.R.R.E.T. and sponsored by PetSmart Charities®

PetSmart Charities

"This course will be submitted (but not yet approved) for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call Danee DeVore (703) 780-6155 for further information."

To discuss the symposium, join the Yahoo group at:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferret_symposium/
     
Registration Fees
3 day pass $175
1 day pass (Friday OR Saturday) $80
Saturday dinner $40

Passes include access to all sessions, vendor tables, raffles, buffet lunch on Friday and Saturday. Registration and payment in full due May 11, 2011.

 
Registration Forms
Two registration are forms available:
Instructions for Registration form (PDF format 119KB)
General event information (PDF format 131KB)
     
Vendor Registration Form & Vendor Contract
Vendor registration form (PDF format, 140KB)
Vendor contract (PDF format, 180KB)
Any questions? Contact our Vendor Coordinator, Brenda Johnson.
     
Hotel Accommodations
The Symposium will be held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona. You must make your reservations directly with the hotel - call (480) 967-1441. Be sure to mention the International Ferret Congress for best rates . A limited number of rooms are available May 31 through June 8, 2011 at the special rate of $75 for single or double rooms, $89 for triple and $99 for quadruple occupancy. Room rate includes breakfast for two. You must book by May 11, 2011 to take advantage of this rate.
 
Pet Fee (waived)
A customary refundable pet fee of $25 will be waived for members of the group. Each individual guest is responsible for his own pet and all charges incurred as a result of having the pet with them. The guest should indicate when making their reservation, or no later than at the time of check-in, that they require a pet-friendly room.
 
Roommates
If you need a roommate, contact ferret_symposium@yahoogroups.com.
 
Cancellation Policies
All registration cancellations received by May 11, 2011 will be subject to a $20 processing fee, which will be deducted from any refund. Cancellations from May 12, 2011 will be subject to a 30% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after May 25th, 2011, as catering commitments must be finalized at that time.
 
Respect for Others
The purpose of this Symposium is to learn and engage in constructive discussions. We expect there may be disagreements on some issues, but we ask that people show respect for each other and for differing viewpoints. Anyone who cannot maintain civility will be asked to leave and no refund will be issued.
 
For more information:
Send email to symposium@ferretcongress.org