Meetings and Events

National Dairy Research Institute Organizes Cattle Fair

By: Dalip K. Gosain, Ph.D
Head Krishi Vigyan Kendra & Dairy Training Centre National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal

Dr. K.M.L. Pathak, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

Karnal (India): A three days National Cattle Fair (Dairy Mela) was organized here at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) from 24-26 February. Dr. K.M.L. Pathak, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi in the inaugural programme as a Chief Guest stressed that the dairy farmers should learn the new technologies evolved by the NDRI adopt them at their dairy farms and get benefits through enhanced milk production. He added that although India ranks first in the world in milk production but to meet the growing demand of milk newer technologies need be evolved for further increasing the milk production.

Ch. Ved Pal, Member, Board of Management, NDRI lauded the contributions made by the NDRI in increasing the milk production and said the dairy farmers should undergo different training programmes organized by this institute so that with the adoption of newer technologies they were benefited.

Dr. A.K. Srivastava, Director, NDRI spoke on the issues pertaining to Mastitis and the use of oxytocin in dairy animals. He said that there is shortage of green fodder, straws and concentrates used for feeding the dairy animals and in this context the farmers should use cost effective feeding technologies.

International Congress on External Fixation & Bone Reconstruction

Last days remain to submit your abstract for ICEF&BR 2010.

6th Meeting of the A.S.A.M.I International
3rd World Congress On External Fixation
Barcelona, Spain, October 20-22, 2010

All abstracts must be submitted by Thursday, April 1, 2010.

Submit your abstract

Preliminary Program

Official Congress Organizer: VIAJES VILLARREAL
Av. Federico García Lorca s/n. Edf. Club Municipal de Hielo
29630 Benalmádena. Málaga (Spain)
Tel: +34 952 445 586 Fax: +34 952 564 632
e-mail: info@externalfixation2010.com

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International Symposium on “Health and Reproduction of Asian Elephants”


“Asian Elephant Breeding and Health Management in South East Asia”, will be held by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

This symposium is the part of the the EU Asia-Link Project on “Managing the Health and Reproduction of Elephant Populations in Asia” which is the co-operation of 5 veterinary faculties from Asia and EU (Kasetsart University and Chiang Mai University, Thailand; University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; University of Utrecht, the Netherlands; and University of London. UK).

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Helping to improve the profession's soft skills

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Continuing efforts to improve working conditions and management practices in the profession the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is offering new management seminars on
•Getting the most out of your veterinary practice team – 22 April
•Getting the most out of your job – 23 April

Both courses include a mental wellbeing element and both offer advice on contracts of employment and employment law.

The practice team seminar also looks at management and communication techniques to help prevent stress, distress, anger and conflict. This course teaches managers skills which can help improve the mental health of the whole practice team.

The second seminar and workshop is aimed at giving junior vets a solid background in their legal rights. It also shows skills and techniques for taking control of their veterinary career and how to perform well under pressure to help achieve and maintain good mental health.

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FMD Symposium and Workshop

Integrating Science and Management

Early bird registration closes 12 Feb 2010, don't miss out!

The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) International Symposium and Workshop are taking place from 12 to 14 April 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

The symposium will feature:
a series of inspiring keynote speakers including:
- - Juan Lubroth - Animal Health Service, FAO
- - Jef Hammond - Institute of Animal Health, Pirbright
- - Luis Rodriguez - Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit, USDA / ARS
- - Bryan Charleston - Institute of Animal Health, Pirbright
- - Victor Saraiva - Vesicular Diseases Unit, PANAFTOSA / PAHO / WHO
- - Ronello C Abila - OIE South East Asia Foot and Mouth Disease Regional Representation

An interactive workshop will be based around a simulated outbreak of FMD in an Australian setting.

Topics for groups to explore include
- - vaccination
- - proof of freedom
- - diagnostic technologies
- - management of FMD in endemic situations

Networking at social functions including the Meat and Livestock Australia
(MLA) welcome reception at the Hilton South Wharf and symposium dinner at the renowned Melbourne Aquarium; both functions are included in the registration fee. Additional tickets to the social functions can be purchased when you register through the online or printable registration form.

For further information: http://www.FMD2010.com.au

PVMA to Host 16th FAVA Congress


The Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) has been approved to host the Federation of Asian Veterinary Association Council the 16th Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations Congress, representing PVMA during the 30th FAVA Council Meeting were Dr. Manuel Carlos, PVMA President, Dr. Alicia Layson PVMA Treasurer, and Dr. James Michael Cheng, Chairperson 16th FAVA Congress.

The 16th Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations Congress and 78th Philippine Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Conference will be held at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino on February 16 to 18, 2011. An estimated 1,200 local and 300 foreign delegates will attend the joint occasion.

International Society for Disease Surveillance – 2009 Eight Annual Conference

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Laura H. Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP Discusses One Health at ISDS 2009 Eight Annual Conference in Miami, Florida

http://www.syndromic.org/ and http://www.syndromic.org/conference/2009/agenda.pdf

The International Society for Disease Surveillance was launched in 2005. The mission of the International Society for Disease Surveillance is to improve population health by advancing the field of disease surveillance. In support of this mission, the Society provides an educational and scientific forum where epidemiologists, informaticists, public health practitioners, health care providers, statisticians, and others can work together to explore and address population health monitoring across institutional and professional boundaries.

First national congress on Veterinary Laboratory Sciences

The First national congress on Veterinary Laboratory Sciences held by Veterinary Council I. R. Iran as Organizer with collaboration of Contemporary Conference Organizers as co-organizer in Tehran.

In the congress, head of Iranian Veterinary Council honored Prof. Dr. Taj-baksh (Immunologist-Microbiologist and Medical and Veterinary medical historian) for too years great his researchs.

See some images of it at : http://www.hakimemehr.ir/news/show_detail.asp?id=924

Influenza conference 30 October Brussels

Within the framework of the ‘EU Veterinary week 2009’ an Influenza conference will take place on Friday 30 October 2009 in Brussels.

The conference is organised by the European Commission (DG Health and Consumers) and will touch the interface of human and animal health, promoting the "One Health" concept. The recent occurrence of influenza A (H1N1) has indeed highlighted this link and the importance of veterinary and medical sectors working in a coordinated manner.

Persons who would like to participate in the conference can contact the FVE office (info@fve.org) in order to receive the password for the registration form. For more information: DG Sanco website.

World Health Summit: Complete Program Online & Final Call for Registrations

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The complete program of the World Health Summit is now finally available online - download (9 MB) it now to get all details on sessions, speakers, and events.

Also note that standard online registration will close on October 5th. Register now to secure your participation. After this date, registration is only possible on a case-by-case decision of the executive committee.

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