Hot Topic Webinars
This webinar series is designed to bring you the latest veterinary information in a timely manner in partnership with those who are in the trenches! Each webinar is worth 1 interactive CE credit.
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MNOSHA 2024–2028 Strategic Plan Includes YOU! Recording from the April hot topic webinar can be found here.
Hot topic SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 18 from 12 pm-1 pm and open to all veterinary professionals
Current State of H5N1 in Companion Animals
Join the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health for an important update on H5N1 avian influenza in companion animals, with a focus on feline infections. This session will cover the current understanding of H5N1 transmission to cats, outline the state’s response protocols if a feline tests positive, and provide practical recommendations for veterinary professionals protecting themselves, their teams, and their animals from potential exposure.
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Presenters:
Ms. Leslie Kollman, CVT, BS, Zoonotic Disease Unit, Minnesota Department of Health
Leslie has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2004 and has been working in veterinary infection prevention for about 17 years. She currently works at the Minnesota Department of Health in the Zoonotic Disease Unit consulting with veterinary clinics, wildlife rehabs, zoos, animal sanctuaries, and shelters on infection prevention and control issues. Leslie obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical sciences at the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse and her associate degree in veterinary technology from Argosy University. In 2023 Leslie also passed the CIC exam to become board certified in infection prevention and control.
Stacy Holzbauer, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, State Public Health Veterinarian, and Zoonotic Diseases Unit, Minnesota Department of Health
Dr. Stacy Holzbauer currently serves as the State Public Health Veterinarian at the Minnesota Department of Health. She leads the scientific and surveillance activities of the Zoonotic Diseases Unit and is a public health liaison to animal health regulatory agencies, animal industries and others who work at the interface of human and animal health. She is a graduate from South Dakota State University and Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After a short stint as a large animal veterinarian, she received her MPH from the University of Iowa College of Public Health and completed the Association of Teachers of Preventative Medicine fellowship at the CDC. She is a graduate of CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine.
Steve Kivisto, DVM, Senior Veterinarian, Minnesota Board of Animal Health
Dr. Kivisto graduated from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. He’s a Minnesota native, growing up on the Iron Range who made his way slowly to the Twin Cities after a brief four year stop at the University of Minnesota, Duluth for his undergraduate work. Outside of a three-year stint in academia he has spent most of his career working as a practicing veterinarian in various small animal clinics in Minnesota. He currently oversees the companion animal branch of the Board.
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