Webinars
| Date | Presenter(s) | Topic & Video Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15/26 | Bärbel Köhler |
Clinical Pathology Join Zoom Session |
UPCOMING Time: 7pm Jakarta Time. For a different time zone, click here. |
| 6/23/26 | Jacqueline Szilagyi |
Anesthesia & Pain Management Join Zoom Session |
UPCOMING Time: 8pm Jakarta Time. For a different time zone, click here. |
| 5/27/26 | Ida Masnur & Melody Bomon |
Melioidosis Join Zoom Session |
UPCOMING Time: 9am Jakarta Time. For a different time zone, click here. |
| 4/29/26 | Donna Shettko & Bruce Potenza | Best Surgical Practices | Drs. Donna Shettko and Bruce Potenza presented techniques focused on practical approaches to wound management and repair, with emphasis on laceration closure, tension-relieving methods, treatment of bite wounds, abscesses and seromas, tendon and ligament repair, management of penetrating trauma such as pellet or bullet wounds, exploratory laparotomy, digit amputation, and digit fracture repair. |
| 3/25/26 | Melody Bomon | Chromobacterium | Dr. Melody Bomon presented on Chromobacterium violaceum, a bacteria that has resulted in sepsis and death of multiple gibbons. Along with the background on the bacterium, Dr. Bomon presented three cases that led to a discussion of similar cases at other centers. Key takeaways included: 1) the need for quick intervention, 2) careful selection of antibiotics, and 3) possible ways to mitigate transmission. |
| 3/4/26 | Holly Thompson & Nene Haggar | Behavioral Solutions for Gibbons in Human Care | Holly Thompson and Nene Haggar addressed behavioral challenges for gibbons in human care using real-world case studies to provide actionable insights. The session concluded with a targeted Q&A offering direct clinical consultations. |
| 1/21/26 | Save the Gibbons | Introduction to Save the Gibbons | Discussion on opportunities for collaboration including community outreach, SOPs for confiscations, and repatriation of gibbons. |
| 12/19/25 | Keryln Carville | Wound Care in Gibbons | Presentation on the wound-healing process, consensus best practices for wound management, and current recommendations for topical products and dressings. |
| 11/6/25 | Joanna Webb | Radiology: Intro to ZARD | Overview of the Zoo and Aquarium Radiology Database Manager (ZARD) resource, including a Q&A with highly qualified radiology presenters. |
| 10/29/25 | Philipa Dobbs | ZIMS Medical Training | A 90-minute overview on utilizing the medical records section on the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS). |
| 10/15/25 | Karen Payne | Herpes Simplex Virus in Gibbons | Overview of research on HSV impact, prevalence, and IUCN guidelines for release and management in rehabilitation centers. |
| 9/9/25 | Florian Magne | Discussion on Gibbon Rescue Process | Discussion with rescue center health care professionals on the best ways to maintain the health and safety of gibbons during the rescue process. |
| 8/19/25 | Beth Richards, et al. | Panel on Human-Assisted Rearing | Expert panel discussing best practices for intake, nutrition, reintegration, and fostering while promoting natural development. |
| 7/29/25 | Melody Bomon & Barbora Červená | Parasitology in Gibbons | Identification session for the helminth egg, a common internal parasite in gibbons. |
| 5/5/25 | Kristin Tobin | Dermatology | Information on determining wild patient history and intake exams, including case examples on dermatophyte infections. |
| 3/20/25 | Karen Payne | Hepatitis B Virus in Gibbons | Detailed review of HBV research on infectivity, transmission, and recommendations for detection and prevention in centers. |
| 3/11/25 | Andreas Bandang Hardian | Pathology Best Practices | Presentation on postmortem change and tissue specimen preservation, covering necropsy preparation, specimen collection, and biobanking. |
| 2/10/25 | Boaz Azri | Primate Dentistry | Q&A session covering anatomy for local blocks, endodontic treatment, and dental radiology for range-country veterinarians. |
| 12/10/24 | Lilly Parkinson | Fluid Therapy Webinar | Best practices for emergency and maintenance fluids for gibbons, including alternatives in remote areas. |