Upcoming Patagonia multi-sport adventure
Patagonia adventure
| February 27th - March 6th, 2026
IVS has teamed up with Bio Bio Expeditions to offer you a trip of a lifetime. Since 1993, Bio Bio has been a leader in delivering top quality travel experiences to guests from age 8 to 80 who share their love of the outdoors. Because of their extensive experience Bio Bio is responsible for the planning and implementation of the complete trip. To register for the seminar and for all questions relating to the trip, please call Bio Bio Expeditions at 1-800-246-7238 or visit www.bbxrafting.com.
This camp was voted one of the top 5 whitewater camps in the world!
This exciting multi-sport Veterinary CE Course takes place in the spectacular northern region of Patagonia. This area has some of the most fantastic mountain scenery in the world, including giant peaks with awe-inspiring glaciers, beautiful pristine forests, and resplendent whitewater rivers.
The Futaleufu is considered to be one of the most beautiful and exciting whitewater raft experiences in the world! We will stay most nights at the fabulous Bio Bio camp right on the banks of the almost surreal turquoise Futaleufu.
Each day of this CE course will be a new adventure! Several days will be filled spectacular, professionally guided whitewater rafting on the Rio Azul, the Rio Espolon, and the Futaleufu.
You will also have the option to participate in horseback riding and hiking in the Andes and also be able to do optional mountain biking and fly-fishing for feisty brown and rainbow trout.
The seminars typically take place each afternoon before dinner. Each night well enjoy gourmet meals and great camaraderie and stories from the day!
Lectures:
After the daily fun activities, Dr. Stan Marks will provide very practical presentations on common gastro-intestinal problems that you encounter in daily practice.
Seminar registration fee for 12 CE hrs: $895.00. (not included in the Bio Bio package pricing)
All are welcome including spouses and friends- only the veterinarian attending needs to register for the CE.
Seminar Topics:
Dr. Stan Marks from U.C. Davis will provide very practical presentations on managing common gastro-intestinal problems including:
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Rational approach to chronic diarrhea in dogs
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Differentiation of feline IBD from intestinal lymphoma – does it really matter?
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My top 10 pearls in managing esophageal disorders in dogs
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How I manage hemorrhagic gastroenteritis in dogs
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What’s the latest in the management of hepatic disorders in cats?
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Lessons learned in feline pancreatitis
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How I manage the chronically vomiting dog and cat
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Infectious disease diagnostic tests; facts and fallacies.
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Giardia infections in dogs and cats; fact or fiction?
Seminar Speakers
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Stan Marks B.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (internal medicine and oncology)
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Nutrition
Professor of Medicine
U.C. Davis
CE Hours
Seminar registration fee is $895.00 for 12 AAVSB RACE approved hours.