Dr. Ness has presented lectures at local, regional, and national meetings. He has spoken to a variety of organizations, ranging from bird and exotic pet clubs to national veterinary conferences.
Conference (NAVC) • 1996
- Neoplasia in Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
- Neoplasia in Small Rodents
- Prairie Dog Tips
- Sugar Gliders
- Sugar Glider Nutrition
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) • 1997
- Introduction to Sugar Gliders
Michigan State Veterinary Conference • 1999
- Chronic Disease in Rabbits
- Dental Disease in Rabbits
- Gastrointestinal Disease in Rabbits
- Gastrointestinal Disease in the Ferret
- Neoplasia in Ferrets
- Preventative Health Care for Ferrets
- Introduction to Atypical Mammalian Pets:
- Sugar Glider, Hedgehog, Prairie Dog, and Chinchilla
Midwest Exotic Pet Seminar (MEPS) • 1999
- Husbandry and Clinical Pathology of the Sugar Glider and Hedgehog
Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) • 2000
- Sugar Glider Medical Care & Husbandry
Midwest Exotic Pet Seminar (MEPS) • 2001
- Complementary and Alternative Therapy for
- Introduction to Atypical Mammalian Pets:
- Sugar Glider, Hedgehog, Prairie Dog, and Chinchilla
- Gastrointestinal Disease in Rabbits
- Preventative Health Care for Ferrets
- Handling and Diagnostic Techniques Lab
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) • 2002
- Chiropractic Care in Exotic Pet Medicine
AHVMA Annual Conference Oct. • 2005
- Holistic Approach to Hepatic & Renal Disease in Pet Birds
- Integrative Therapy for Ferret Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Rabbit and Rodent Urogenital Diseases
- Chiropractic and Acupuncture Therapy for Rabbit Neurologic Disorders
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) • Nov. 2010
- Chiropractic Care of Pet Rabbits
- Chiropractic Care in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine -Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations
Oxbow Exotic Companion Mammal Symposium • 2011
- Holistic Support for GI Disease in rabbits & Rodents
Wisconsin Exotic, Zoologic & Avian Medicine (WEZAM) Exotics Conference • 2013
- Sugar Glider Introduction & General Medicine
- Alternative Medicine for Common Conditions in Pet Rabbit Medicine
TASC Midwest Bird Expo • May 2015
- Laser Therapy in Pet Birds
American Federation of Aviculture (AFA) • July 2015
ExoticsCon (combined AAV, AEMV, ARAV conferences) • Aug 2015
- Laser Therapy in Avian Species (AAV session)
- Class IV Therapeutic Laser in Exotic Pets – roundtable (AEMV session)
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) • Nov 2015
- Chiropractic Indications in Common Diseases of Exotic Pets
- Chiropractic Care in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine: Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations
- Chiropractic Care of Pet Rabbits
- Rabbit Chiropractic Laboratory
AIMLA – Raising Standard of Veterinary Care with Laser Therapy • Feb 2016
- Photobiomodulation in Exotic Pet Practice
Avian Wellness Retreat – Phoenix Landing, Ashville, NC • April 2016
- Integrative Therapies in Avian Medicine
- Laser Therapy in Pet Birds
ExoticsCon (combined AAV, AEMV, ARAV conferences) • Aug 2016
- Practical Application of Photobiomodulation in Exotic Pet Practice (combined)
- Herbal & Natural Health Supplements in Avian Medicine (AAV session)
- Rabbit Chiropractic Care – lecture (AEMV session)
- Chiropractic Care for the Pet Rabbit Practitioner – roundtable (AEMV session)
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy in Exotic Pets – roundtable (AEMV session)
- Integrative Therapy in Gastrointestinal Disorders of Rabbits – roundtable (AEMV session)
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) scheduled • Nov 2016
- Chiropractic Care of Pet Rabbits (lecture)
- Rabbit Chiropractic Laboratory
- Chiropractic Care of Guinea Pigs (lecture)
- Guinea Pig Chiropractic Laboratory
AIMLA – Raising Standard of Veterinary Care with Laser Therap • Feb 2017
- Photobiomodulation & Digital Thermography in Exotic Pet Practice
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
Numerous lectures to local clubs and organizations • Past 18 years
- Local Bird & Exotic Pet Clubs, Holistic Pet Stores
- Local Humane Societies & Shelters
In the past few years, Dr. Ness has lectured in many local avian and exotic pet clubs and organizations, including the Northern Illinois Parrot Society (NIPS), the Greater Chicago Caged Bird Club (GCCBC), The Avicultural Society of Chicago (TASC), the Greater Chicago Ferret Association (GCFA). Lectures on various holstic pet care topics were also presented at the Natural Pet Market, Health Emporium and local humane societies.