Rochester Elanco Reif | April 8, 2026

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

6:30 PM Arrivals | 7:00 PM Dinner & Presentation | 1-Hour RACE CE
When it comes to tick-borne disease, speed matters. Join Dr. Katie Reif as she explores why the speed of tick kill is one of the most important—yet often overlooked—factors in protecting dogs from infection.

We’ll examine the tick species veterinarians see most often, how quickly pathogens can be transmitted after attachment, and why rapid kill meaningfully reduces disease risk. You’ll also see comparative speed-of-kill data for monthly preventives and learn how effective tick control influences diagnostic test interpretation—equipping you with practical insights you can apply immediately in practice. Attendees will receive one hour of CE.

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Katie Reif, MSPH, PhD

Dr. Reif is an associate professor and the inaugural holder of the Bailey-Goodwin Endowed Professorship in Parasitology in the Department of Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University.

Her research interests broadly revolve around vectors and vector-borne diseases of veterinary, medical, and agricultural importance, primarily focusing on ticks and tick-borne pathogens of public health and veterinary concern. Dr. Reif speaks internationally about the importance of ticks, tick-borne pathogens, and disease prevalence.

Meeting Venue

Empire Event Center
Best Western Hotel
1517 16th Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902

This event is limited to two clinic support members per attending DVM, please
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