Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (PDT)
Statutorily Approved CE Credit: Up to 2 hrs
Location: Live Interactive Webinar
FREE for the first 50 participants!
Registration is $25 once free spots are filled.
Join our live, interactive webinar—register early to secure your free spot!
Join us for a 2-hour virtual Large Animal Mini Bootcamp – Beyond the Drench: Rethinking Coccidia Management in an Era of Resistance on Thursday, September 24, 2026. This timely webinar will examine the challenges of controlling Eimeria infections in an era of increasing concerns about anticoccidial resistance and provide practical, evidence-based strategies that can be applied in the field.
Be among the first 50 participants to register and attend for free! After that, registration is $25.
Coccidiosis remains a significant health concern for herds raising youngstock and can also impact older animals under certain conditions. With a complex life cycle, diverse species, and the ability to persist in a variety of environments, Eimeria can be challenging to diagnose, treat, and control. Effective management requires a comprehensive understanding of parasite biology, accurate diagnostics, targeted treatment strategies, and integrated prevention plans. This webinar will provide practical guidance for developing sustainable coccidiosis management programs while addressing the growing concern of anticoccidial resistance.
During this webinar, you'll learn how to:
- Describe Eimeria characteristics, including life cycle, biology, and epidemiology, that are important for effective coccidiosis management
- Identify appropriate diagnostic approaches for detecting and evaluating Eimeria infections in livestock
- Distinguish between animal populations at increased risk for clinical coccidiosis
- Develop treatment plans for herds experiencing coccidiosis outbreaks
- Create integrated prevention and management strategies to reduce disease risk and improve herd health
Through real-world case studies and practical discussions, participants will explore diagnostic decision-making, treatment considerations, and herd-level management strategies that can be applied in clinical and production settings.
Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary student, or livestock professional, this webinar will provide the tools and knowledge needed to confidently diagnose, manage, and prevent coccidiosis in today’s production systems.
SPEAKERS
- Heather Fritz DVM, PhD, DACVM
Dr. Heather Fritz is a clinical associate professor and section head for the bacteriology/parasitology diagnostic service at the UC Davis California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory She received her bachelor’s degrees in Veterinary Science and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona in 1999 and her DVM from UC Davis in 2005. After veterinary school she practiced in small animal general and emergency private practice before returning to UC Davis to complete a PhD in Comparative Pathology with a focus in molecular protozoal parasitology. Dr. Fritz is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology.
- Grace VanHoy DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA
Dr. Grace VanHoy is a clinical assistant professor in the Livestock Medicine and Surgery Service at UC Davis. She received her bachelor's degree in animal science from Cal Poly, SLO, then her DVM from Ohio State University. Following veterinary school, she completed an internship and residency in farm animal medicine and surgery while completing a master’s degree with an emphasis in veterinary parasitology. She is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
REGISTRATION
We’re excited to offer free registration for the first 500 participants in this 2-hour webinar on Exotics Ophthalmology Bootcamp – Common Ophthalmic Diseases in Exotic Species.
Once those spots are filled, registration will be $25. A paid registration button will be added to this website when the free spots have been filled.
Be sure to register by 5 pm (PDT) on June 17, 2026, to secure your spot for the 2-hour webinar!
| VIRTUAL REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION FEE First 50 Participants | REGISTRATION FEE After 50 participants |
| Veterinarian | Free | $25 |
| Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant | Free | $25 |
| Hospital Staff (No CE) | Free | $25 |
| Veterinary Student (No CE) | Free | $25 |
| General Public (No CE) | Free | $25 |
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- CE Certificates
WEBINAR
Attendance is recorded through the Zoom when you join a Zoom session.
Participants are responsible for determining if specific programs are accepted for CE credit by their State Licensing Board.You will receive your CE certificate after the conference via email approximately 2 weeks after the event.
- Webinar Information
- The webinar will be live (Pacific Time) and interactive; it will count for full CE credit. We will use Zoom to host the virtual symposium. If you have never attended a Zoom conference before, test your computer or mobile device here.
You can watch the virtual symposium on your computer. Ensure your web browser is up to date and that you enable your computer to allow Zoom to have access to your speakers/mic for sound. - Virtual Meeting Technical Issues
- We understand that technical issues can sometimes arise, and we are committed to providing the best experience possible for all our attendees.
While we take all necessary steps to ensure the virtual conference runs smoothly, we cannot be held responsible for external factors that may prevent your access, including internet connectivity issues, browser or device incompatibility, or other personal technical difficulties.
Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to hosting you at our event!
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