Dr. Lauren England earned her DVM and MPH degrees from Kansas State University. While in veterinary school, Dr. England received the APHIS Saul T. Wilson Scholarship, which led to a job as a field Veterinary Medical Officer in Northern California.
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Module 9—Interstate and International Health Certificates for Category 1 Animals
After completion of this module, you will be able to: use the self-service “check my accreditation status” tool to check your accreditation status, accreditation renewal date, accreditation category, and the states where you are authorized to perform accredited duties; list the various agencies and steps involved in the health certification process for Category I animals; find current import/export information for Category I animals traveling interstate or internationally; apply proper principles when completing health certificates for Category I animals and avoid making common errors; and explain the roles and responsibilities of an accredited veterinarian (AV) as they relate to Category I animal health certificates. |
| 4:15 PM-5:15 PM | Module 35—Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle
This module provides the accredited veterinarian with background information on bovine tuberculosis, describes the process for diagnosing bovine tuberculosis, and details the process for performing the caudal fold test in cattle. Information to aid in the interpretation of caudal fold test responses in cattle is provided. The steps an accredited veterinarian must follow once the caudal fold test is completed are detailed. |
