Educational Opportunities

The Animal Facilities Inspection Program wants to provide all of their licensees consistent opportunities for continued education. Please see opportunities below. 

Small Animal Facilities Webinar Series

July Webinar
Controlling Common Dog Diseases in Animal Facilities.

Dr. Ron Orchard, Veterinary Technician at Kansas State University, discusses common diseases found in animal facilities and ways for prevention.
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June Webinar
Behavior and Enrichment in Animal Facilities.

The KDA Animal Facilities Inspection Program hosted a webinar on June 10 featuring Dr. Hayley Barkoviak from the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Past Recorded Educational Opportunities

The Animal Facilities Inspection Program wants to provide all of their licensees consistent opportunities for continued education. Training opportunities hosted by the Program that have been recorded are available below. 

June 1, 2021:  This session has ended - ** Note this webinar was not recorded **
Please join us for our kickoff session.  “YOU. In the Pilot’s Seat.” The keynote speaker is Elizabeth McCormick, an inspirational speaker, who will get attendees excited about the work they do. 

June 3, 2021:  This session has ended - VIEW THIS WEBINAR
Documentation, Resources and Finances – Adrienne Heard, MBA, CBA – dba Heard Management

June 8, 2021:  This session has ended - VIEW THIS WEBINAR

Importing Animals – Dr. Cara Williams, DVM – Zoonoses Team, U.S. CDC Control and Prevention
- Self Importation of Dogs and Cats Presentation w/links

June 10, 2021: 
This session has ended - VIEW THIS WEBINAR
Animal Cruelty/Abuse – Andrew Campbell, Founder/CEO Campbell Research & Consulting.  Mr. Campbell is an expert on family violence and the associated risks of harm for adults, children and animal companions residing in homes where this violence occurs.
- Andrew Campbell Slide Presentation
- Coronavirus and Family Violence
- Behind the Mask
- Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

June 15, 2021:
  This session has ended - VIEW THIS WEBINAR
Tax Information – Carl York – Kansas Department of Revenue

June 17, 2021:
  This session has ended - ** Note this webinar was not recorded **
Animal Hoarding – Dr. Christiana Bratiotis, PhD, MSW, Assoc. Professor, Chair, MSW Program, The University of British Columbia – School of Social Work  
- Hoarding Behavior: Myths and Resources

June 22, 2021:
  This session has ended - VIEW THIS WEBINAR
Pet Disaster Preparedness – Dr. Warren Hess, DVM, Asst. Director Div. of Animal and Public Health – Disaster Coordinator - American Veterinary Medical Association

June 24, 2021
This session has ended - VIEW THIS WEBINAR
AFI – Breaking Down Barriers – AFI Team, Tyler Kauer – Program Manager, Dr. Mark Olson – Inspector, Christopher Demel – Inspector, Ben Lancaster – Inspector, Michelle Florence – Admin. Asst.
- Animal Facilities Inspection Program Maintenance Booklet