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 Topic: Conferences, Seminars, Meetings
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WVA Information: Veterinary Congress to Draw 2,000+ World Experts to Vancouver
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 01:59 PM
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 The World Veterinary Congress is one of the premier events of the Veterinary Profession worldwide and is expected to draw 2,000+ International attendees to Vancouver. Focusing on the theme “CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSITY”, the 2008 program will offer opportunities for veterinarians and other veterinary health care providers in all fields. The program is divided into two major tracks: Clinical Practice/ Private Practice and Public Practice/ Public Health which will offer various keynote and simultaneous sessions, guaranteeing a program of interest to all veterinarians, veterinary technicians, para-veterinarians and others with a role in animal health. In addition, selected abstracts will be presented both orally and through poster presentation.
A full Congress Program can be found at www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com along with the list of speakers. Keynote Speakers include Bernard Vallat (France), Brian Evans (Canada) and Lonnie King (USA).
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News: Advanced Registration Closes Monday July 14
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 04:10 PM
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If you have not yet registered to attend the 29th World Veterinary Congress, don't miss your chance! Online registration is still open, however, will close on Monday, July 14th.
Register for the Congress on-line now!
You can register for the following items through the online form:
Congress Registration including Accompanying Guests
Social Events & Optional Tours
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM) Wetlab
Visit the Congress website for information on Registration Fees.
Visit the Congress website to view the Final Program.
WET LABS - limited seats still available
Two exciting Wet Labs are being offered in conjunction with the 29th World Veterinary Congress. Both have a limited capacity so don't miss your chance to participate and register today!
www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com
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News: SBPIS - Southern Brazil Pork Industry Symposium
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 04:07 PM
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Technological advances in reproduction, handling, nutrition and sanitation.
The first technical event in the sector will be held from August 13 to 15, 2008, in Chapeco (SC), a city with the largest number of federally inspected slaughterhouses in Brazil.
The main businesses in the cattle raising sector, suppliers and veterinarians are located in Chapeco – Southern Brazil, or in the Western Region of Santa Catarina, hence the demand for technical and qualified information that resulted in the first technical event on pork industry, geared towards the needs of professionals and businesses. Professionals from Brazil's main exporting businesses will participate in the event and in discussing international demands and sanitation advantages of Brazilian herds. Brazil now has the capacity to be the largest exporter of pork, as with other meats produced with an excellent standard and a guaranteed market.
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News: Brucellosis 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, July 07, 2008 - 04:44 PM
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You are cordially invited to attend the Brucellosis 2008 International Research Conference (including the 61st Brucellosis Research Conference) to be held at Royal Holloway College, University of London on 10 to 13 September 2008. We are particularly pleased that both the WHO and the CTA have agreed to co-sponsor the meeting along with VLA and Defra.
This will be the latest in a series of successful international meetings previously held in France, Spain and Mexico, and originating from the decision of the Brucellosis Society to broaden the spread of its meetings.
The conference is aimed at scientists, government and international regulators, veterinarians, and clinicians with an interest in brucellosis. We hope that the meeting will encourage the interface between these groups essential in the ongoing struggle against this global zoonosis.
The scientific programme will include a blend of fundamental and applied research as well providing a forum for discussion of tools and procedures relevant to the control of brucellosis. The programme will include reviews by eminent scientists within the brucellosis field covering current understanding, and future prospective developments, in their areas of interest.
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News: Vets in a changing environment - BVA Congress 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, July 04, 2008 - 02:43 PM
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25 - 27 September, Royal College of Physicians, London
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 With climate change having taken a central position on the world’s agenda and the arrival of bluetongue having all too vividly demonstrated how climate change can impact directly on Britain’s animal health, delegates at this year’s BVA Congress will have an opportunity to hear Professor Robert Watson, Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser, set out the challenges ahead for the profession. Bluetongue is seen by some as a harbinger of worse to come, and with Defra having listed work on new and emerging diseases as one of its priorities for research, Professor Watson’s Wooldridge Memorial Lecture ‘Climate change: the global challenge’ should prove thought-provoking.
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News: WET LABS - World Veterinary Congress - Limited space available
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 03:48 PM
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • July 27–31, 2008
WET LABS - limited seats still available
Two exciting Wet Labs are being offered in conjunction with the 29th World Veterinary Congress. Both have a limited capacity so don't miss your chance to participate and register today!
ADVANCED REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 14
If you have not yet registered to attend this exciting Congress, don't miss your chance! Online registration is still open, however, will close on July 14th.
Register for the Congress on-line now!
You can register for the following items through the online form:
Congress Registration including Accompanying Guests
Social Events & Optional Tours
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM) Wetlab
Visit the Congress website for information on Registration Fees.
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News: BVA Congress 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 09:47 PM
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The 10% early bird discount on this year's BVA Congress registration ends on 30 June and we recommend that you book your place soon to take advantage of it. This discount is in addition to the discount already offered to BVA members of between 27% and 52%.
BVA Congress 2008 will incorporate a varied mix of political and CPD sessions with a number of sessions provided by our partner organisations.
This year's topical theme is "Vets in a changing environment."
A popular and lively social programme has also been organised to ensure that delegates can let their hair down and socialise in the evenings.
Book online now at www.bva.co.uk/congress
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News: XXV Jubilee World Buiatrics Congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 09:47 PM
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July 6-11, 2008 - Budapest, Hungary
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Registration Deadline: July 1, 2008
Do not wait until it is too late, register today!
Do not wait until it is too late to register for the 25th Jubilee World Buiatrics Congress.
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News: Brucellosis 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 03:13 PM
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Dear Colleagues
We are pleased to announce that the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), financed by the European Union, has agreed to provide a number of sponsorships to nationals from the ACP countries to attend this Conference.
Please go to the meeting website at http://www.brucellosis2008.com for further information and details of how to apply.
The closing date for applications is 4th July 2008.
A reminder that the closing date for general abstract submission is 27th June 2008.
With best regards
Brucellosis 2008 Organising Committee
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WVA Information: Final Chance To Book Hotel Accommodations - Friday June 20
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 06:09 PM
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This Friday (June 20) is the FINAL day to book your Hotel Accommodations at one of the official hotels for the 29th World Veterinary Congress! Don't miss out on these great room rates at some of Vancouver's finest hotel properties. Many of the official Congress hotels have already SOLD OUT!
If you have not yet booked your accommodations, don't miss your chance to stay at one of the remaining three options:
Westin Bayshore - from $255 CAD per night
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - from $285 CAD per night
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre - from $245 CAD per night
These hotel properties are all within walking distance to the Convention Centre. Space is limited act now to ensure availability!
HOW TO BOOK HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Via Telephone (preferred)
Direct: +1-604-639-3921
Toll Free (North America): +1-866-603-3919
Via E-mail: wvac2008-registration@meet-ics.com
Via the Online Booking Form on the Congress website.
Book Hotel Accommodations on-line now!
For more information please visit the Congress website at: www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com.
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News: Vets in a Changing Environment
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 02:37 PM
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Have you registered for this year’s BVA Congress yet?
Book by 30 June and receive 10% off – simply log onto www.bva.co.uk/congress or email congress@bva.co.uk for more information.
BVA Congress 2008: Vets in a changing environment is being held in London, 25 – 27 September 2008 and will include CPD sessions as well as political debate and a lively social programme.
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News: Last Chance to Pre-register for Convention!
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 03:47 PM
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Pre-registration deadline is June 20
Only a few days remain to pre-register for the AVMA Annual Convention. After the June 20 deadline, attendees can only register on-site. Register now!
Advanced Registration for the AVMA Annual Convention in New Orleans, July 19-22, 2008, ends Friday, June 20th. Don’t miss out on over 1,300 CE sessions; exciting entertainment; and your chance to network with thousands of colleagues and friends! Click here to Register now.
New Orleans is ready and waiting to host the AVMA in its refreshed and vibrant city. Come see for yourself and take part in the most diverse veterinary medical meeting in the world!
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News: International Congress on Animal Reproduction
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 05:20 PM
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July 13-17, 2008 - Budapest - Hungary
As of today, more than 900 international scientists and practitioners have registered for the congress, and 760 abstracts have been accepted for poster presentation.
The detailed scientific programme including the plenary lectures, the symposia and workshops is available on the Congress website.
The plenary and symposia lectures will be published in the proceedings book, the workshop presentations and the posters will be summarized in the abstract book as special issues of the journal "Reproduction in Domestic Animals".
An interesting and varied social programme has been organized for delegates to meet with old and new friends as well as to enjoy the Hungarian cultural heritage. Come join us for an exciting and memorable Congress.
Register today and take part in this unique Central European event on Animal Reproduction!
Looking forward to meeting you in Hungary in July!
Prof. Dr. L?szl? Solti President of the Local Organising Committee
Contact Information:
Altagra Business Services
H-2100 Godollo, Isaszegi ut Pf. 417, Hungary
Phone +36 28 432 985
Fax +36 28 419 647
Visit the ICAR website.
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News: World Veterinary Congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 04:16 PM
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Register for the Congress and book Hotel Accommodations on-line now!
You can register for the following items through the online form:
Congress Registration including Accompanying Guests
Hotel Accommodations (9 properties to choose from - 4 already SOLD OUT)
Social Events & Optional Tours
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM) Wetlab
Visit the Congress website for information on Registration Fees and available Hotels including student housing.
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News: XXV Jubilee World Buiatrics Congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 04:15 PM
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July 6-11, 2008 - Budapest, Hungary
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Registration Deadline: July 1, 2008
Do not wait until it is too late, register on-line today!
Register for the Congress and book Hotel Accommodations on-line.
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News: 76th Annual General Session
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 01:42 PM
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International Committee of the World Organisation for Animal Health
25 – 30 May 2008
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Approximately 600 participants representing the 172 OIE Member Countries and Territories, intergovernmental (FAO, WHO, World Bank, WTO etc.), regional and national organisations took part in the 76 th Annual General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
The Session was honoured by the presence of high-ranking authorities, including numerous Ministers of OIE Members.
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News: Stem cell research
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 02:06 PM
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Benefits for companion animal therapies and livestock production
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Research in stem cell biology promises to provide long term benefits for animals and livestock production.
In a paper to be delivered at the annual national conference of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), Dr Jonathan Hill says that, with the boom in stem cell biology research for medical uses, will come opportunities for animal health and production applications.
“Stem cell research in animals operates outside human ethical frameworks and provides focus on technology development within the confines of ethical treatment of animals. This will facilitate advances in stem cell biology, applications for therapeutic drug design and safety, clinical trials and commercialisation of products or therapies,” said Dr Hill.
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News: Equine Influenza: critical lessons learnt
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 03:07 PM
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The outbreak of the Equine Influenza (EI) virus highlighted the need for increased investment in biosecurity and demonstrates the vital role veterinarians play in Australia’s biosecurity both now and in the future, Dr James Gilkerson says in a paper to be presented at the annual conference of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).
Dr James Gilkerson praised the industry, veterinarians (both private and government), owners, riders, racing bodies and the many other equine groups, for working hard to manage the outbreak and eradicate EI from Australia so quickly.
“Australia is one of the few countries in the world that has managed to eradicate EI following an outbreak, with the last reported infection premise reported just four months after the outbreak was declared.
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News: Winners of Complimentary Registration Announced!
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 07:02 PM
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A total of four (4) names were drawn (randomly) to receive complimentary registration to the Congress. These participants were registered with payment by the early deadline of April 4, 2008 in order to qualify.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
1. Dr. Beverly Basham, Oregon, USA
2. Dr. Allan House, Ontario, Canada
3. Dr. William Prybysh, Alberta, Canada
4. Dr. David Kopp, British Columbia, Canada
Winners have been notified by email and registration fees will be refunded upon Check-in at the Registration Desk at the Congress for the four (4) selected participants.
REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008
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News: Veterinarians, scientists and educators to play a key role in animal health debates
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 07:01 PM
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Veterinarians, scientists and educators should play a key role in animal health debates, says Dr Pauleen Bennett in a paper to be presented at the annual national conference of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).
Dr Bennett says that debates about animal welfare sometimes take place without logical thinking, relevant empirical data and the considered opinion of experts. Instead, Dr Bennett says, debates are driven by lobby groups and celebrities who are not always given adequate information about the issue.
“All veterinarians, scientists and educators must adopt more proactive attitudes and behaviours towards the promotion of animal welfare in our community. Decisions about animal welfare should not be made by well-meaning people who have empathy for animals but have no real background or understanding of all the issues.
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News: Call for a ‘one health’ approach to disease management
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 07:01 PM
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The Australian Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre for Emerging Infectious Disease calls for a ‘one health’ approach in responding to new emerging infectious diseases (EIDs).
Dr Hume Field and Dr Lisa Adams say nearly 75% of new diseases emerge from animals and call for a unified approach to disease management, in papers to be delivered at the annual national conference of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).
“The majority of zoonoses have spilled from wildlife reservoirs into humans either directly or indirectly. The emergence of many zoonoses can be attributed to predisposing factors such as global travel, trade, agricultural expansion, deforestation/habit fragmentation and urbanisation.
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News: International Meeting On Emerging Diseases And Surveillance
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 07:00 PM
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 Emerging infectious diseases are at the center of the world's attention. The threats of pandemic influenza and bioterrorism, and the realization that new infectious diseases may be recognized at any time, in any place, have dramatically raised our awareness. What are the most important emerging disease threats? How can we quickly detect their occurrences in order to respond in a timely and appropriate way?
ProMED-mail, the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases, is pleased to invite you to the International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance 2009. Along with our cosponsors, the European Centers for Disease Control, the World Organization for Animal Health, the European Commission, and the Wildlife Conservation Society, we are developing a conference that will bring together the public health community, scientists, health care workers, and other leaders in the field of emerging infectious diseases. The meeting will embrace the 'One Medicine, One Health' concept recognizing that, just as diseases reach across national boundaries, so do they transcend species barriers. We therefore welcome the full articipation of both the human and animal health communities.
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News: Brucellosis 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 07:00 PM
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10-13th September 2008, Royal Holloway College, University of London.
A reminder that registration and abstract submission for the above meeting are open. Details can be found at the meeting website at http://www.brucellosis2008.com
We invite submission of abstracts, for oral or poster presentation, relevant to understanding brucellosis of both animals and man. Abstracts should be submitted to b.c.abstracts@vla.defra.gsi.gov.uk following the instructions on the website.
Abstract submission will close on 27th June 2008.
Please contact the conference office (brucellosis2008@vla.defra.gsi.gov.uk) if you have any other queries.
We look forward to welcoming you in September.
Adrian Whatmore
on behalf of Brucellosis 2008 Organising Committee
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News: Effect of climate change on livestock
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 03:37 PM
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Australian livestock industries are likely to be affected by broader-scale economic and trade issues associated with climate change.
In papers to be delivered at the annual national conference of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), Dr Mark Howden, Dr Bryson Bates and Dr Don McFarlane outline the drivers of climate change, the effects of climate change on natural resources and Australian livestock and the need for deliberate policy measures to prepare for climate change.
Dr Mark Howden says that climate change has both direct and indirect effects on livestock systems.
“Experience in livestock industries in Australia demonstrates significant sensitivity to climate factors in terms of feed production and its variation and hence grazing management, feed quality, exposure to heat and cold stress, pest and disease impacts, land use, degradation of the natural resource base and international trade. Consequently, if the climate changes, there are likely to be systemic changes in livestock systems.
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News: Biofuels production – implications for feed grain users
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 03:36 PM
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High Australian oil prices, increased reliance on imported oil, and environmental concerns have led to calls for mandating the blending of domestically produced ethanol with petrol.
In a paper to be delivered today at the annual national conference of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), Dr Matthew George talks about the implications of these measures for feed grain users.
“Fertiliser and other associated agricultural input costs have significantly increased, as unprecedented cropping acres are recruited. International agricultural economists are predicting a 5 - 6% increase in food inflation in 2009. Coupled with wheat shortages, feed grain prices are likely to increase substantially in the future, and global and Australian competition from biofuels industries will gain momentum.
“The production of ethanol from grains in Australia and globally is largely dependent on the prevailing government policy. Co-products derived from grain-based ethanol production do have value as a protein and energy source for cattle.
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WVA Information: Congress Registration Deadline 6 June 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 02:36 PM
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29th World Veterinary Congress 2008
July 27-31, 2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Local Organizing Committee reminds interested participants that the Regular Registration Deadline is on June 6, 2008. Don't miss your chance to take advantage of the discounted registration fees by submitting your registration by the deadline.
Register for the Congress and book Hotel Accommodations on-line now!
You can register for the following items through the online form:
Congress Registration including Accompanying Guests
Hotel Accommodations (9 properties to choose from - 2 are already SOLD OUT)
Social Events & Optional Tours
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM) Wetlab
Visit the Congress website for information on Registration Fees and available Hotels including student housing.
Scientific Program
The Scientific Committee has put together an exciting program for Congress participants. Please visit the website to view the Final Program (including abstract presentations) and Invited Speakers for WVC 2008.
Optional Tours & Social Events
Vancouver, Canada is a beautiful and inviting city. Situated on our West Coast it has the Pacific Ocean at its foot and the grand Coastal Mountains at its back. The city itself offers unlimited opportunities for visitors to relax, dine, shop or participate in a host of adventure activities, such as: whale watching, salmon fishing, ocean kayaking, mountain climbing, sight seeing and much more.
The Organizing Commitee has put together an exciting Social Program including the Welcome Reception*, Opening Ceremony* and Closing Ceremony Banquet.
*inclusive with Full Registration and Accompanying Person Registration
Click here to view the Optional Tours & Social Events available during the Congress.
Book your Optional Tours & Social Events through the online registration form.
For more information visit the Congress Website.
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News: The 15th Iranian Veterinary Congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 02:34 PM
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The 15th Iranian Veterinary Congress, a biennial convention, was held from 26 to 28 April 2008. The 3-day Congress was organized by Iranian Veterinary Association (IVA) in collaboration with Iranian Veterinary Council (IVC), Iranian Veterinary Organization (IVO) and some other governmental and non-governmental entities. The Congress motto was "Veterinary Medicine and the Diversity of the Profession".
Inauguration Ceremony of the 15th Iranian Veterinary Congress
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News: Nepal Veterinary Association National Conference
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 02:47 PM
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National conference of the Nepal Veterinary Assocation is scheduled to be held from May 8 to May 10, 2008 at the capital city of Kathmandu. More than 500 participating veterinarians from various fields will come together during the conference.
The three days schedule is made for inauguration ceremony, paper presentation & technical seminars and on the last day, the members will be electing the new board of directors for NAV. All the interested members are cordially invited to the ceremony.
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Animal Welfare: Course On Animal Welfare for Veterinary Surgeons and Others
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 03:57 PM
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University of Cambridge with contributions from other experts
14th-26th September 2008
This Course is structured to cover the curriculum for the RCVS Certificate in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law. The Modules will also be of interest to those who are not veterinary surgeons. These and other details can also be found at http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/default.html. It is expected that part of the RCVS will be examined in 2008 by the University of Cambridge. For details, contact Professor Broom – dmb16@cam.ac.uk.
A combination of lectures, videos and discussions will be used for instruction. Candidates for the Certificate will be expected to cover the required reading material. The Course will be taught by Professor D.M. Broom and others in the Centre for Animal Welfare and Anthrozoology in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Professor D.B. Morton and colleagues in the Department of Biomedical Science and Biomedical Ethics in the University of Birmingham and invited lecturers, in particular Mr. M. Radford from the Department of Law in the University of Aberdeen.
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WVA Information: “One World – One Medicine – One Health”
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 03:33 PM
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Vancouver, British Columbia July 27 to 31, 2008
On-line registration is now open at www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com so register now!
Please note that the hotel rooms are filling up quickly and you may not have the choice of room you want, so please make your hotel reservations early! Visit the website regarding all information on the Congress hotels.
The WVC 2008 Congress has solid scientific speakers and sessions in Public Practice / Public Health and Clinical Practice / Private Practice.
Senior Care / Complex Disease Management: Dr. Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM, (Canada) obtained his doctorate in veterinary medicine from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York in 1993. Dr. C?t? was staff cardiologist in Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston for three years. One of his presentations will be on “Managing Concurrent Heart Disease and Renal Failure”. In Cardiology he will speak on “Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Positive Inotropes – Pimobendan, Digoxin and Others.”
Dermatology: Dr. Rodney Rosychuk (Canada) received his DVM from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1974. From 1983 to present Dr. Rosychuk is a staff member at the University of Illinois until 1983. He is currently a staff member at Colorado State University. His presentations are on “Management of Pseudomanas Otitis”; “Feline Otitis Externa and Media” and “Canine and Feline Autoimmune and Immune Mediated Diseases – An Update” to name but a few.
Small Animal: Behaviour: Dr. Kersti Seksel (Australia), B.V.Sc. (Hons), M.R.C.V.S., graduated in Veterinary Science from Sydney University. In 1992 Dr. Seksel began developing the program Puppy Preschools® in veterinary hospitals around Australia. Dr. Seksel’s presentations will be “Puppy Essentials – What All Owners Need to Know and How You Can Help”; “Dealing with Difficult Animals in the Veterinary Clinic”; “To Medicate or not to Medicate? - That is the Question! – What to Use, When and Why”.
Aquatic Animal Veterinary Medicine: Dr. Rohana Subasinghe (Italy) is a Senior Aquaculture Officer at the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department of FAO. Dr. Subasinghe currently serves as the Technical Secretary to the Sub-Committee on Aquaculture of the Committee on Fisheries of the FAO, the only global inter-governmental forum on aquaculture. His presentation will be on the “National / International Strategies VI-Evolution of Asian Aquatic Animal Health Approaches”. Dr. Subasinghe will also participate in a Panel Discussion on the “Production Finfish Diseases V-Bacterial Kidney Disease: The International Perspective”.
We encourage you to continue visiting the WVC 2008 website at www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com for continued updates.
Come for the Congress! Stay for the Adventure!
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News: One Country, Two Continent
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 03:00 PM
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 The 57th of Annual IVSA Summer Congress will take place in Istanbul, Turkey.
Our goals during the congress are given below:
The students will have the chance to get to know the Turkish animal breeds, horse farming and the horse races, Turkish farms, the status of pet husbandary in Turkey and also will be given the main trainings about the veterinarian medicine.
As IVSA Turkey, we all started the preparations for the 57th of Annual IVSA Summer Congress ’08 to provide you the most beautiful atmosphere by progressing in nice company, nice memories, different cultures and of course, in the vocation. Our web site will be avaliable soon and you can follow the improvements from there.
Web site www.ivsaturkey.com
Click here for this document in pdf format.
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News: A Drive for Asian Synergy
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 03:00 PM
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The Federation of Asian Small Veterinary Association consists of association members from Asia Pacific countries.
Thailand will host the 2nd FASAVA 2009 in conjunction with the 35th Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Development Annual Conference 2009. The local host consists of TVMA (Thailand Veterinary Medical Association under the Royal Patronage) and PGF-VSMU (Post Graduate Foundation – Veterinary Science Mahidol University).
This big event is expecting at least 3,000 delegates from countries over the region. The sessions are to be lectured in English and to be translated in Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Visit the Congress website for more detailed information regarding the event.
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News: 15th International Symposium and 7th Conference on Ruminant Lameness
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 03:16 PM
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June 9 -13, 2008 - Kuopio, Finland
May 15, 2008 - Deadline for pre-registration
The program covers different aspects of ruminant motion. The theme is "Motion - eMotion".
The venue of the Conference is the Kuopio Music Centre, in close proximity of the Kuopio Market Place and the major hotels.
Come listen to the six Invited Speakers: Paul Greenough, Neil Chesterton, Nigel Cook, Jaakko Mononen, Yrjo Grohn and Jouni Niemi, 76 Scientific Presentations, and view the Great Poster Exhibition.
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News: Vets in a Changing Environment - BVA Congress 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, April 07, 2008 - 01:41 PM
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Date and location: 25 - 27 September, Royal College of Physicians, London
BVA Congress 2008 will again be an event for the whole profession, combining both political and CPD sessions under the theme ‘Vets in a changing environment’. Building on the high standard set at last year’s BVA Congress in Belfast, hailed by many delegates as ‘the best Congress for many years,’ Congress 2008 aims to provide excellent networking potential at a friendly, popular Congress where wide-ranging CPD and political sessions are all part of the attraction.
Alongside a thought-provoking and topical contentious issues programme will run three parallel wide-ranging CPD programmes run by partner organisations including the Association of Government Vets, Association for Veterinary Teaching & Research Work, British Cattle Veterinary Association, British Equine Veterinary Association, British Small Animal Veterinary Association (Metropolitan Region), British Veterinary Zoological Society, BVA Overseas Group, Laboratory Animals Veterinary Association, the Royal Veterinary College, Sheep Veterinary Society and the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons.
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News: 1st International Congress & Exhibition of Veterinary Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 05:03 PM
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The first ICVPS will be held by the Veterinary Council, I. R. Iran, as Organizer, with collaboration of Contemporary Conference Organizers as co-organizer and with support of the Iran Veterinary Organization and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, during October 3-5, 2008, (National veterinary Day) in Tehran, Iran.
The main aim of this Congress is creating a dynamic scientific environment for presenting, transferring and exchanging the know-how and latest advanced research findings and scientific achievements in all disciplines of veterinary pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences through active participation of Iranian and foreign veterinarians, researchers, scientists and experts.
Topics of the congress are :
Pharmacodynamics - Pharmacokinetics - Drug Formulation
- Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology - Drug Resistance - Drug Residues
- Veterinary Drug Abuse - Veterinary Herbal Medicine - Veterinary Drug Development
- Veterinary Drug Regulations - Veterinary Drug Toxicology
- Veterinary Pharmaceutical Instruments: Facility, Equipment and Manufacturing New Technologies in Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
Based on this report, deadline for abstracts is June 2008. For any question, please contact: info@icvps.com and for more information, Please visit: http://icvps.com.
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News: One World, One Disease - effects of climate change on animal and human health
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 01:57 PM
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 A one-day seminar entitled ‘One World, One Disease,’ will take place at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), Wimpole Street, London, on 24 June 2008.
The event will examine some of the effects of climate change on patterns of animal health and the impact of this on humans.
The meeting will provide an understanding of the complexity of the global changes that we face, and will work towards the integrated approach needed to manage the serious problems that threaten animal and human health.
About two-thirds of new infectious diseases that threaten humans come from animals. With global climate change, this looks set to increase. Now more than ever, it is important that veterinary and medical colleagues come together to discuss disease control strategies.
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News: 2008 ACVS Veterinary Symposium – The Surgical Summit
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 03:55 PM
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 The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) is pleased to announce the 2008 ACVS Veterinary Symposium.
Meeting: 2008 ACVS Veterinary Symposium
Dates:
October 22: Pre-Symposium Laboratories
October 23-25: Symposium Seminars and Scientific Abstracts
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA
Phone: +1-301-916-0200 x300 for Symposium Information Requests
Symposium Information: www.surgicalsummit.org
Attendees at the ACVS Veterinary Symposium include the foremost general veterinarians and preeminent veterinary surgeons in private practice, academia and industry, as well as technicians, students and researchers. Record attendance of over 1,700 marked the 2007 ACVS Veterinary Symposium.
The ACVS Veterinary Symposium includes world renowned speakers involved in interactive case sessions, intensive hands-on laboratories, seminars, small group cutting edge panel discussions and scientific poster presentations.
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons is the only board certification organization for veterinary surgeons recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Established in 1965, the mission of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons is to advance the art and science of surgery and promote excellence in animal health care through research, education and service to the public.
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News: AVMA convention-goers can lend a hand to New Orleans animal shelters
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, March 16, 2008 - 11:51 PM
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 March 15, 2008
"Voluntourism" is a growing trend combining travel and volunteer work. Since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has been a hot spot for such altruistic trips. AVMA members and their families attending the Association's Annual Convention in New Orleans this July will help the city by refurbishing four area animal shelters.
Attendees of the AVMA Annual Convention in New Orleans this July will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves to help rehabilitate area animal shelters still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
On July 17-18, just before the first day of the convention on July 19, up to 100 volunteers will refurbish animal shelters in four city parishes identified by the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
"Knowing what kind of tragedy and hardship the people and the animals endured as a result of Katrina, we thought what better way to give back than leverage our convention to help repair some of the damage that was done," explained David Little, director of the AVMA Convention and Meeting Planning Division.
Adding a philanthropic project to the AVMA convention experience had been in the works for a couple years, added Malyssa Sopko, assistant director of the division. Given the ongoing recovery efforts in post-Katrina New Orleans, the site of the 2008 convention was the perfect place to begin the project. "What better place to roll this out?" Sopko said.
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News: XXV Jubilee World Buiatrics Congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 04:52 PM
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July 6-11, 2008 - Budapest, Hungary
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Do not Miss the Early Bird Registration Fee!
The 25th Jubilee World Buiatrics Congress is pleased to announce that Online Registration is now open! Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Fee by submitting your registration before the Early Deadline. Hotel Reservation can also be made through the Online Registration Form.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 31 March 2008
Scientific Programme
We are very pleased to inform you that in the history of the World Buiatrics Congress, this is the first time that 1,275 abstracts have been submitted. Until now, the highest number of submitted abstracts (over 1,000), was for the Nice congress in 2006.
Optional Workshops, Social Events, Optional Tours
A very interesting scientific and social agenda has been prepared for Congress.
The Jubilee WBC is going to be a mega event dedicated to the promotion and development of bovine (ruminant) medicine and the celebration of the Jubilee Congress.
Prof. Ott? Szenci
President of the Organising Committee
Prof. Endre Brydl
President of the Scientific Committee
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News: 29th World Veterinary Congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 04:29 PM
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Vancouver, British Columbia : July 27 to 31, 2008
“One World – One Medicine – One Health”
In our continuing series of presenting featured speakers for the World Veterinary Congress 2008, this month we are covering the Public Practice / Public Health track:
Production Animal Welfare and Animal Care: Gilly Griffin, PhD, (Canada) trained as a physiologist in the UK and has a background in both biomedical and agricultural research, the common link being the study of insulin and related hormones. Dr. Griffin will be speaking on the ‘Implementation of Codes of Practice for Farm Animal Welfare’.
Temple Grandin, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (USA), is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Facilities she has designed are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and other countries. Her presentation will be on ‘Benefits and Constraints in the Implementation of OIE Standards on Animal Welfare’.
Disease, Surveillance, Biosecurity and Emergency Preparedness: Jeff Mariner, DVM, (Kenya) is a veterinary epidemiologist with 20 years of international experience working mainly in Africa and Asia. His presentation will also be on the ‘Benefits and Constraints in the Implementation of OIE Standards on Animal Welfare’.
Apostolos T. Rantsios, DVM, Dr VetMed, Dipl. EC/VPH (Greece), is Associate Professor from Veterinary School, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Dr. Rantsios’ presentations will be on ‘The Role of the Veterinary Profession in Preserving Food Safety’ and ‘Lessons Learned from Melamine in Pet Food: Strengthening the Global Feed and Food Safety System’.
Please continue to visit the website at www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com for updated information.
Come for the Congress, Stay for the Adventure!
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Association Council Meeting
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 04:29 PM
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The 16th WVA Council Meeting will be held on the 13th March 2008 at 9 am at the Hilton Athens, 46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens, Greece.
The agenda items include:
• Finances
• President’s Report – (Enclosure 3)
• Working Group Reports – WVA Road Map 2005 - 2008
• International Standards Group
• Accreditation of Vet Schools
• Animal Welfare
• Membership Services
• Communication
• Good Veterinary Practice
• Industry Participation
• Input Group
• WVA Regional Structure
• Collaboration between human and veterinary Medicine
• WVA 150th Anniversary History Project
• World Veterinary Day Award
• WVC 2008 Vancouver
• World Rabies Day 2008
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News: Brucellosis 2008 - Registration is now open and call for papers
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 04:28 PM
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Registration for Brucellosis 2008 to be held at Royal Holloway College, University of London on 10-13 September 2008 is now open. Further details of the meeting and how to register can be found at http://www.brucellosis2008.com. As there is a limit on the number of delegates we can accommodate we would recommend early booking to avoid any possible disappointment.
We are also pleased to invite the submission of abstracts for presentation in either oral or poster format at the meeting. Full instructions and details of submission procedures can also be found on the website.
Please address any queries regarding the meeting to brucellosis2008@vla.defra.gsi.gov.uk.
Key dates:
Abstract submission deadline, 27 June 2008.
Notification of abstract acceptance, week beginning 14 July 2008.
Closing date for authors of accepted abstracts to register/pay for conference, 31 July 2008.
Closing date for other delegates to register/pay for conference, 22 August 2008.
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News: The First International Veterinary Poultry Congress of Iran
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 01:02 PM
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February 19-20, 2008 : Tehran, Iran
 The First International Veterinary Poultry Congress of Iran was held at February 19-20, 2008 in Tehran, Iran. The congress was organized and hosted by Veterinary Council I.R. Iran and WVPA-Iran branch. The collaborative centers for this event were: University of Tehran, Iran Veterinary Organization, Iranian Veterinary Association, Razi Serum & Vaccine Research Institute, and Islamic Azad University-Karadj branch. More than 800 participants from 18 countries around the world were welcomed at the opening ceremony by Dr. S. M. Aghamiri, president of Veterinary Council I.R. Iran, Prof. H. M. Hafez, WVPA president, Dr. M. Noroozi, Head of Iran Veterinary Organization, and Dr. A. Motallebi, President of Iranian Veterinary Association.
 The Scientific Committee received 175 abstracts from 18 countries, from which 42 papers were accepted for oral presentation including two keynote lectures presented by Prof. H. M. Hafez (Free University Berlin, Germany) and Dr. A. Mazaheri (Lohmann, Germany). Oral presentations were scheduled in seven sessions covering a wide range of topics including viral diseases, bacterial diseases, immunology, toxins, pathology, clinical pathology, and nutrition. Around 90 posters were presented for viewing during two days of congress.
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News: First global forum on agro-industries
Posted by: JimEdwards on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 01:17 PM
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India will host FAO/UNIDO/IFAD conference in April
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 India will host the first global conference on agro-industries, to be held in New Delhi from 8-11 April 2008. The Global Agro-Industries Forum (GAIF) will promote the importance of agro-industries for economic development and poverty reduction.
Around 500 senior representatives from the agro-industry, governments, technical and financing institutions, civil society and UN agencies will discuss the potential of agro-industries and the challenges they are facing.
The conference is jointly organised by FAO, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in close collaboration with the government of India.
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News: 1st International veterinary poultry congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 06:05 PM
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First International veterinary poultry congress by veterinary council I.R. Iran and Iran branch of World veterinary poultry association in collaboration with Tehran university, Islamic Azad University, Razi vaccine and serum research institute and I.V.O. held Feb. 19-20 in Tehran, Iran.
 Prof Hafez, Head of WVPA
In this congress, Professor Hafez, head of WVPA and Dr. A. Mazaheri, from Lohman lab had participated and lectured.
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News: 13th ICID - Call for Abstracts
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 03:00 PM
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On behalf of the International Society for Infectious Diseases, I would like to invite you to submit abstracts for presentation at the 13th International Congress on Infectious Diseases.
The Congress will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 19–22, 2008. The scientific program for the Congress is nearly complete and we have an outstanding line up of speakers and topics that will be of interest to anyone active in the fields of infectious and emerging diseases.
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News: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 03:00 PM
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June 4 - June 7, 2008
"Blaze a Trail" to the ACVIM Forum in San Antonio, TX. Show your pioneering spirit at this event which showcases cutting-edge veterinary science in small and large animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, and oncology. Visit www.ACVIMForum.org for more details. More Info
Email to: acvim@acvim.org
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News: 29th World Veterinary Congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 05:21 PM
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Vancouver, British Columbia
July 27 to 31, 2008
“One World – One Medicine – One Health”
The World Veterinary Congress is one of the premier events of the veterinary profession worldwide. The veterinary profession is as exciting and varied as are the multitude of individuals who compose its membership.
This is why in the upcoming CVJ’s both for the Clinical Practice/Private Practice Tract and the Public Practice/Public Health Tract will be featuring as many speakers as possible in the various specialties until July 2008.
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News: Fifth International M.bovis conference in Wellington, New Zealand
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 05:36 PM
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New Zealand is proud to host the Fifth International M.bovis Conference, scheduled for 25-28 August 2009.
Conference topics will include:
- M.bovis - basic science
- Diagnostics - new and innovative techniques
- Vaccination - domestic and wild animal species
- Wildlife - its role in epidemiology
- Wildlife - preventing infection from wildlife sources
- Tb surveillance - herd testing, meat inspection and wildlife surveys
- Tb control strategies - New Zealand as a case study
- Progress in Tb control - international trends
- Issues for Tb control - international trade and regulations, importance as a zoonosis, attitudes of society and farmers
We wish to gain an idea of approximate attendance numbers, and ask you to pre-register if you are interested in attending. Please pre-register on-line at www.mbovisconference.org/registration.html by April 30, 2008.
M.bovis Conference
P O Box 3412
Wellington 6040
New Zealand
Tel 04-472 2858
Ddi 04-474 7833
Mob 027 460 0754
Email info@mbovisconference.org
Website www.mbovisconference.org
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News: OIE Conference on Veterinary Medicinal Products in Africa
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 02:43 PM
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Dakar (Senegal) 25-27 March 2008
"Towards the harmonisation and improvement of registration and quality control".
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Veterinary medicinal products have increasingly become a focus of attention and sometimes of strong warnings due to uncontrolled or illicit use, especially in some developing countries. There has been a significant increase in the demand for these products, particularly in the African continent where many of the OIE listed animal diseases are still prevalent. As a result, the liberalisation of the sector in Africa has led to veterinary medicinal products being increasingly traded and has also contributed to a diversification of internal and external sources of supply, with the risk of ending with profit driven supplying at the expense of the quality.
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Animal Welfare: 2008 AAWS International Animal Welfare Conference
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 11:20 PM
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The AAWS Conference Organising Committee is pleased to invite you to the Gold Coast, Queensland, for the first AAWS International Animal Welfare Conference. With the theme of 'Animal Welfare - it's everyone's business', the conference will bring together global leaders in animal welfare science and practice for 3 days of presentations, discussions, posters and networking.
The conference will be held at Conrad Jupiters, Broadbeach, from August 31 to September 3.
Plenary speakers include:
Ivan Caple, Professor, Australia
Peter Sandoe, Professor, Bioethics, Centre for Bioethics and Risk assessment, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Donald Broom, Professor, Animal Welfare, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Marian Dawkins, Professor of Animal Welfare, Animal Behaviour research Group, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
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