MVMA Winter CE - What's New in Parasitology
2026 MVMA Winter CE Event
What's new in parasitology: emphasis on heartworm, ticks, parasite emergence and resistance
Lindsay A. Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology)
3 CE credits
MVMA/New England VMA Member Rate: $90
Non-Member Rate: $150
Virtual Event via Zoom
This session will cover updates to the American Heartworm Society's guidelines for dogs and cats (2024 versions) including the latest information related to diagnosis and managing heartworm, as well as spotting and handling potential ML-resistant cases of HW in dogs. Further discussion will include coverage of ticks/tick-borne pathogens & management strategies. Lastly, we'll discuss other parasites in small animal practice that are either emerging or developing drug-resistance and how to prepare for and resolve those cases.
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Session is approved for INTERACTIVE credit towards MA veterinary licensure.
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14 days prior to conference 50% refund
No refunds within 14 days of conference (including if you don't log into the meeting!)
Lindsay A. Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology)
Dr. Starkey earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Arkansas and her DVM and PhD degrees at Oklahoma State University, where her graduate research focused on vector-borne infections. She completed her residency training through the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Starkey recently rejoined Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine as an associate professor after several years at Auburn University. She is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology with a subspecialty in parasitology. She is involved in various research projects involving vectors, vector-borne pathogens, and diagnostic parasitology. She also teaches parasitology to veterinary students and has received 2 teaching awards, most recently the Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award. She currently serves as a board member for the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology and the American Heartworm Society.
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