In This Course:

Understand the Veterinary Feed Directive, VCPR, legal and ethical responsibilities, and compliance for honeybee health. Learn how to support beekeepers with veterinary involvement and foster strong relationships.

  • Understand the VFD's role in honeybee health.

  • Learn to support beekeepers via VCPR and compliance.

  • Foster strong client relationships with education and advice.

Instructor

DVM Jörg Mayer

Dr. Joerg Mayer grew up in Germany, where he received his primary education. He went to Budapest, Hungary, to study veterinary medicine shortly after the “iron curtain” fell. During his studies, he was fortunate to work with veterinarians in South Africa and Namibia for 6 months. He always had a strong interest in exotic animal medicine. After receiving his doctoral degree from the University of Budapest, Hungary, he went to the USA for an internship in ‘Zoological Medicine and Surgery’ at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI. At the end of the internship, he was part of a research team studying wild tree kangaroos in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea for 3 months. After this exciting experience, he went to the Royal Veterinary College in London, England, to study for his Master of Science degree in wild animal health. The master's project, which focused on lead toxicity in the common loon, brought him to the Tufts Wildlife Clinic in the USA. There he was hired to serve as a clinical associate professor and as the head of the clinical service for exotic animals. After 10 years at Tufts University, he moved to Athens, Georgia, in 2010. He currently is a Full Professor in Zoological Medicine at UGA. He lectures regularly at large national and international conferences on all aspects of exotic animal medicine, including Honey Bee Medicine. Dr. Mayer qualified with the first batch of specialists in Exotic Companion Mammals as a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners; in addition, he is also a Diplomate of the American and European College of Zoological Medicine. He served as the president of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians from 2010-2012. Since 2012 he is also an International Fulbright Specialist in Zoological Medicine. Dr. Mayer has published many scientific articles and book chapters, some of which have been translated into French, Spanish, and Portuguese. His latest book, “Veterinary Clinical Advisor for Birds and Exotic Pets,” was published in early 2013 and contains over 750 pages.