Meeting Schedules 27-30. Equine Veterinary Dentistry International Seminar and Workshop Tijuana, Mexico, Mexican Association of Equine Veterinary Dentists Contact Jorge A. Murga, DVM, 319 Pearlwood St, Chula Vista, CA 91911-4527; phone: 619-426-6179; E-mail: jorgemurga@ sbcglobal.net.
April
23-26. Alltech 20th International Feed Industry Symposium Lexington, Kentucky The topic is “Re-imagining the feed industry.” Register online at www.alltech.com/ symposium, or contact either Brian Doty, Rebecca Adams, or Roel Coenders at 859887-3328.
May
9-12. ACVIM Forum Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota Register on-line at www.acvim.org.
June
July
2-4. European College of Veterinary Surgeons Meeting Top Hotel in Prague, Czech
Republic Information is available on the ECVS website: www.ecvs.org. Contact Traberpark “Den Heyberg” B-299, Im Auwelt 45, D-47624 Kevelaer, Germany; phone: +49 2832 952299; fax: +49 2832 952799; E-mail:
[email protected].
22-24. AAEP Focus/Practice Management Seminar Louisville, Kentucky Contact American Association of Equine Practitioners; phone: 1-859-233-0147; Web site: www.aaep.org. 24-28. 141st AVMA Annual Convention Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For more information, contact: American Veterinary Medical Association, 1931 North Meacham Rd, Ste 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360; phone: 1-800-248-2862; Web site: www.avma.org/convention.
September
24-26. Conference on Equine Sports Medicine and Science of the Race and Endurance Horse
Oslo, Norway For information, contact Arno Lindner, Laurahohe 14, D45289 Essen, Germany; phone: +49-201-571887-3; fax: -4; E-mail:
[email protected] or
[email protected]; Web site: www.agpferd.de. 6-9. 10th International Conference on HumanAnimal Interactions. “People and Animals: A Timeless Relationship” The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland For more information go to the web site: www.glasgow2004ad.com. Conference
October
Secretariat: Conference Point International, phone: 41 (0) 7000 627123; fax: 41 (0)141 587-7639; E-mail: organizer@glasgow2004ad. com. The emphasis is on the importance of humans and animals interacting for their mutual benefit. Among the subjects planned for discussion are: • Legislation and companion animals • The benefits of animals to human health and quality of life • Animals’ role in the education of our children • Training and qualifications in animalassisted therapy 20-23. Bluegrass Equine Reproduction Symposium Lexington, Kentucky Sponsored by Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates, PLLC. Contact Betsy Walker at Hagyard-DavidsonMcGee Associates, PLLC, Lexington, KY; phone: 859-255-8741; fax: 839-252-8961; E-mail:
[email protected]. A call for abstracts of research papers on these and other related subjects will be made in 2004. Note: Please send meeting notices to the Editor, JEVS, 2938 N. Madison Ave., Loveland, CO 80538. If possible, send notices 6 weeks to 2 months in advance.
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