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MSU: Animal Welfare Judging Contest
Nov 1-2, 2008 at Michigan State University
Michigan State University's Animal Behavior and AVMA's Animal Welfare Division would like to invite you to participate in their annual Animal Welfare Judging Contest.
Since 2002, the Animal Behavior and Welfare Group at Michigan State University has sponsored an annual Animal Welfare Intercollegiate Judging/Assessment Contest for undergraduate (primarily animal science) students. Veterinary students had their first opportunity to participate in March of 2008 and on November 1-2, 2008 veterinary students will have their second opportunity (we have moved the contest from spring to fall to better accommodate students' schedules).
The Animal Welfare Intercollegiate Judging/Assessment Contest is an educational tool for enhancing understanding and awareness of welfare issues affecting animals used for human purposes (e.g., research, agriculture, entertainment, companionship). During the contest, participants, in team and individual events, review live and/or computer-based presentations encompassing data, photographs, and videos of animals in comparable situations. Participants then use the information obtained to rank the welfare of the animals in those situations on the basis of physiologic and behavioral indicators, with attention to facilities and management, and present their analyses orally to expert judges. The contest teaches ethical reasoning, encourages objective assessment of animal welfare on the basis of scientific theory and data, promotes critical thinking, and improves your communication skills. In addition to the team and individual events, for which trophies are awarded, the organizing committee is seeking abstracts for posters and a limited number of verbal presentations on animal welfare-related topics of their choice.
As a way to help you participate in the November 2008 competition and to assist in removing related financial impediments, the AVMA is fortunate to be able to offer up to 20 travel grants (maximum of $500/student). Additional information about the contest, application forms, and contest rules are available on the AVMA Website at: http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/intercollegiate.asp Travel monies are available as a result of funds provided by GSK to the AVMA Animal Welfare Division.
ISVMA Annual Convention: Feline & Canine Behavior Seminars & Wet Labs
Nov 7-9, 2008 in Lombard, IL
June 13, 2008: From the ISVMA Newsletter,Volume V, No. 26: Dr. Rolan and Susan Tripp have become familiar faces at the ISVMA Annual Convention. The overwhelming popularity of their animal behavior lectures and wetlabs have resulted in them being invited back for a fourth consecutive year!
 The Tripps will expand their contributions this year by offering to ISVMA convention participants lectures and a wetlab on feline behavior. They will also offer their canine behavior classes and wetlab that have sold out to rave reviews each of the past three years.
The Tripps have followed their hearts into a career helping people develop better relationships with their pets. Their pioneering website focuses on this increasingly important aspect of veterinary practice. The Tripps write "On Good Behavior" for the Pet Connection syndicated newspaper feature.
Dr. Tripp has lectured and presented on animal behavior around the world, and he is an Affiliate Professor of Applied Animal Behavior at both Colorado State University and the University of Wisconsin. He is also the principal veterinary consultant to Petmate, one of the largest manufacturers of pet products in the world.
With a background in teaching, writing and speaking, Susan Tripp shares her husband's passion for developing create kinder, gentler experiences for pets in veterinary practices and at home. The Tripps owned the La Mirada ( Calif.) Animal Hospital for 10 years, during which she helped to transform the practice by offering community seminars, a volunteer program, puppy kindergarten classes, day care, deluxe boarding and gentle grooming.
The deadline for taking advantage of the Early-Bird registration discounts is October 6, 2008. A full schedule and program description are available in the Convention Prospectus.
Additional information (including hotel information) is also available on the ISVMA website. Remember to ask for the ISVMA room block discount when making your reservations!
Review the convention program with your staff and remember to register soon! The ISVMA has a convenient online registration form designed to make your registration quick and simple!
- Special Incentive For Attendees of Puppy Aggression & Socialization Wet Lab Offered by Dr. Rolan Tripp
There will be a special "value added" benefit for all participants in Dr. Tripp's Puppy Aggression Prevention and Socialization Wet Lab, held on Friday, November 7 from 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Dr. Tripp will give paid wet lab participants copyrighted materials necessary for them to put on puppy classes in their community. This includes the copyright license to use these materials. These materials are being provided for no extra charge; they will be part of the wet lab fee.
Space is limited to the first 40 attendees. Enrollment is open to all attendees (not just veterinarians and veterinary technicians) and is on a first come, first paid basis. Take advantage of this special offer and take home something special!
Dr. Tripp's puppy wet lab has sold out each of the last three years - so sign up now! Dr. Tripp has added a kitten socialization wet lab this year to give your practice staff specialized training for another frequent practice visitor.
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