CVMA Convention
2004 Québec, Québec July/juillet 7–10
SEPTEMBER 2003
European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS) Continuing Education — Feline Medicine and Surgery III. September 8–12, 2003 in Zürich, Switzerland. Contact: ESAVS, Schadtengasse 2, D-55765 Birkenfeld, Germany; tel.: 49 6782 2329; fax: 49 6782 4314; e-mail: info@esavs.net; Web site: www.esavs.net
European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS) Continu ing Education — Ophthalmology II. September 8–19, 2003 in Toulouse, France. Contact: ESAVS, Schadtengasse 2, D-55765 Birkenfeld, Germany; tel.: 49 6782 2329; fax: 49 6782 4314; e-mail: info@esavs.net; Web site: www.esavs.net
Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP): 2003 Top Management Round Table — Winning in the Marketplace, Strategies for Business Leaders. September 10–12, 2003 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Contact: SSP, 10200 West 44th Avenue, Suite 304, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, USA; tel.: (303) 422-3914; fax: (303) 422-8894; e-mail: info@sspnet.org; Web site: sspnet.org
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Ultrasound. Module 1 — Fundamental Principles & Applications, September 12–13, 2003; Module 2 — Principles & Applica tions — Intermediate, October 24–25, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1. Certificate awarded from the Ontario Veterinary College for 28 hours of CE credit. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: 1-800-375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
New England Veterinary Medical Association — Annual Scientific Conference. September 14–16, 2003 at the Samoset Resort in Camden-Rockport, Maine, USA. Contact: New England Veterinary Medical Association, PO Box 152, Hallowell, Maine 04347, USA.
European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS) Continu ing Education — Neuropathology (Intensive course). September 20–24, 2003 in Bern, Switzerland. Contact: ESAVS, Schadtengasse 2, D-55765 Birkenfeld, Germany; tel.: 49 6782 2329; fax: 49 6782 4314; e-mail: info@esavs.net; Web site: www.esavs.net
Wildlife Capture Course for Veterinarians. September 20–28, 2003 in South Africa. For vets interested in wild life conservation: hands on experience learning professional and humane animal handling during capture, including chemical and mechanical game capture, drug delivery systems, immobilization drugs, and basic veterinary procedures. All animal work is done for legitimate management reasons. Cost: $2100 US. Contact: Parawild, PO Box 4101, Nelspruit 1200, South Africa; tel.: 27 82 468 7001; e-mail: safari@parawild.co.za; Web site: www.parawild.co.za
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Practice Management Series. September 21, October 5, November 2, November 23, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. This 4-day practice management session entitled Prescription for Change is designed to address the issues facing practice today — staff turnover and staff retention strategies; developing an effective delivery system for profit; communication skills; client retention strategies; effective fees; developing a hi-tech, hi-touch practice; and succession planning. We recommend that owners and managers attend all four sessions while technicians attend session 2 and receptionists attend session 3. Implementation discussions will help you to make this series work for you throughout the program and afterwards. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: (800) 375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com.
European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS) Continuing Education — Small Animal Reproduction II. September 22–27, 2003 in Hannover, Germany. Contact: ESAVS, Schadtengasse 2, D-55765 Birkenfeld, Germany; tel.: 49 6782 2329; fax: 49 6782 4314; e-mail: info@esavs.net; Web site: www.esavs.net
European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS) Continu ing Education — Cardiology III. September 22–27, 2003 in Parma, Italy. Contact: ESAVS, Schadtengasse 2, D-55765 Birkenfeld, Germany; tel.: 49 6782 2329; fax: 49 6782 4314; e-mail: info@esavs.net; Web site: www.esavs.net
British Veterinary Association Congress 2003. September 25–28, 2003 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland. The program will feature a series of debates on Contentious Issues — reflecting topics that are currently of concern to the profession. A varied Continuing Professional Development program assembled by the In Practice Editorial Board will run alongside the debates on Contentious Issues, tackling both large and companion animal topics. Congress will also include 2 specialist seminar days hosted by the British Cattle Veterinary Association and the British Veterinary Nursing Association. As always at Congress the scientific program will be complemented by a series of social events, with this year's highlights including a traditional Ceilidh evening and the formal Congress Banquet to be held at Edinburgh's famous Signet Library. Contact: Congress Office, British Veterinary Association, 7 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NQ, United Kingdom; tel.: 44 20 7636 6541; fax: 44 20 7436 2970; e-mail: congress@bva.co.uk; Web site: www.bva.co.uk
European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS) Continuing Education — Behavioural Medicine I. September 29 – October 3, 2003 in Luxembourg. Contact: ESAVS, Schadtengasse 2, D-55765 Birkenfeld, Germany; tel.: 49 6782 2329; fax: 49 6782 4314; e-mail: info@esavs.net; Web site: www.esavs.net
European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS) Continuing Education — Emergency Care (Intensive course). September 29 – October 3, 2003 in Leipzig, Germany. Contact: ESAVS, Schadtengasse 2, D-55765 Birkenfeld, Germany; tel.: 49 6782 2329; fax: 49 6782 4314; e-mail: info@esavs.net; Web site: www.esavs.net
OCTOBER 2003
2003 Annual Meeting and Conference for the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. October 2–5, 2003 at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, Illinois. Contact: Christine Quinn, VHMA; tel.: (518) 433-8911; fax: (518) 463-8656; e-mail: vhma@caphill.com; Web site: www.vhma.org
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Practice Management Series. September 21, October 5, November 2, November 23, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. This 4-day practice management session entitled Prescription for Change is designed to address the issues facing practice today — staff turnover and staff retention strategies; developing an effective delivery system for profit; communication skills; client retention strategies; effective fees; developing a hi-tech, hi-touch practice; and succession planning. We recommend that owners and managers attend all four sessions while technicians attend session 2 and receptionists attend session 3. Implementation discussions will help you to make this series work for you throughout the program and afterwards. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: (800) 375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
American Association of Zoo Veteri narians. October 5–9, 2003. Program sessions include Reptiles and Amphibians, Avian Medicine, Nutrition, Pharmacology (Nutriceuticals and Phytochemicals), Vaccinations, AZA Programs (SSP/TAG Veterinary Advisory Updates), Advances in Technology and Diagnostic Testing, Case Reports and Practice Tips, Aquatics and Marine Mammals, Hoofstock, Carnivores and Small Mammals, Hospital Administration and Leadership, Primates, Pathology, Conservation Medicine, and Emerging Diseases. There will also be a poster session, veterinary and graduate student paper competitions, and workshops/wet labs. Contact: Wilbur Amand, VMD, Executive Director/AAZV, 6 North Pennell Road, Media, Pennsylvania 19063, USA; tel.: (610) 892-4812; fax: (610) 892-4813; e-mail: AAZV@aol.com
Thirteenth Annual ACVS Veterinary Symposium. October 9–12, 2003 at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. Presenting canine, equine, feline and exotic animal seminars, including orthopedic and soft tissue diseases and techniques. Special sessions on critical care, anesthesia, emergency, dentistry, interactive panels, and practice management. Laboratories to include Arthroscopy, Laser Surgery, Ultrasound, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Joint Stabi lization, Ophthalmology, Interlocking Nail and Dental Surgery. Offering a large exhibit hall with equipment, services, pharmaceuticals and diagnostic tests. Contact: American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), 4401 East West Highway, Suite 205, Bethesda, Maryland 20914-4523, USA; tel.: (301) 913-9550; fax: (301) 913-2034; e-mail: acvs@aol.com; Web site: www@acvs.org
Wildlife Capture Course for Veteri narians. October 11–19, 2003 in South Africa. For vets interested in wildlife conservation: learn professional and humane animal handling during capture, including chemical and mechanical game capture, drug delivery systems, immobilization drugs, and basic veterinary procedures. Hands-on experience will include darting practice and wildlife captures in free-ranging situations. All animal work is done for legitimate management reasons. Academic credit at the undergraduate or graduate levels, as well as Continuing Education Units (CEUs), are available through Western Kentucky University for participation in this course. Cost: $2100 US. Contact: Parawild, PO Box 4101, Nelspruit 1200, South Africa; tel.: 27 82 468 7001; e-mail: safari@parawild.co.za; Web site: www.parawild.co.za
8th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association. October 15–17, 2003 at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Contact: Congresos Internacionales; tel.: 54 11 4382 5772; e-mail: weva2003@congresosint.com.ar; Web site: www.congresosint.com.ar/weva2003
8th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association. October 15–17, 2003 at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Contact: the World Equine Veterinary Association Web site: www.iaep.com/weva/, or the 2003 World Equine Veterinary Association Congress Web site: www.congresosint.com.ar/weva2003/
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP) for the Veterinarian and their Clients and Allied Industries. October 17–19, 2003 in Yosemite National Park, California. The course is designed for the food animal production and food safety veterinarians and their clients. 20 Continuing Education credits will be awarded by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Contact: Dr. Joseph Butterweck, tel.: (403) 747-3646; e-mail: drbutterweck@aemgroup.net; Web site: www.haccp-aemgroup.net
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Intermediate Echocardiography. October 18–19, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. Join your colleagues for the Intermediate Echocardiography course with John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM, Professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University. This program is aimed at the veterinarian with some experience in echocardiography who is looking to further develop imaging and diagnostic skills. A basic/intermediate ultrasound course is a prerequisite. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: (800) 375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
Canadian Professional Veterinary Homeopathy Course. (125 hours of training) over 5 sessions. 1st session October 22–25, 2003 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Contact: Dr. David Evans, RR#3, Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, B0J 1K0; tel.: (902) 275-3553; fax: (902) 275-2435; e-mail: nccfp@eastlink.ca; Web site: www.nccfp.ns.ca
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Ultrasound. Module 1 — Fundamental Principles & Applications, September 12–13, 2003; Module 2 — Principles & Applica tions — Intermediate, October 24–25, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1. Cer tificate awarded from the Ontario Veterinary College for 28 hours of CE credit. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: (800) 375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
28th Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. October 24–27, 2003 in Bangkok, Thailand. Contact: Web site: http://www.wsava2003.com/
Office International des Epizooties (OIE) — Symposium on Bluetongue. October 26–29, 2003 in Taormina, Sicily, Italy. Contact: OIE, 12, rue de Prony, 75017 Paris, France; tel.: 33 1 44 15 18 88; fax: 33 1 42 67 09 87; e-mail: oie@oie.int; Web site: www.oie.int
NOVEMBER 2003
2003 Atlantic Veterinary College Fall Conference. November 1–2, 2003 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Animal Welfare, Companion Animal, Food Animal, and Equine topics. 11–12 Continuing Education hours. Contact: Miss Susan Stensch; tel.: (902) 566-0780; e-mail: sstensch@upei.ca; Web site: http://www.upei.ca/~avc/conted.htm
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Practice Management Series. September 21, October 5, November 2, November 23, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. This 4-day practice management session entitled Prescription for Change is designed to address the issues facing practice today — staff turnover and staff retention strategies; developing an effective delivery system for profit; communication skills; client retention strategies; effective fees; developing a hi-tech, hi-touch practice; and succession planning. We recommend that owners and managers attend all four sessions while technicians attend session 2 and receptionists attend session 3. Implementation discussions will help you to make this series work for you throughout the program and afterwards. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: (800) 375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com.
Council of Science Editors Retreat: The Journal's Role in Scientific Misconduct. Co-sponsored by the Office of Research Integrity. November 7–9, 2003 at the Lansdowne Conference Center in Lansdowne, Virginia, USA (near Dulles Airport). Registration is limited. Contact: e-mail: CSE@councilscienceeditors.org; Web site: www.councilscienceeditors.org
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Endoscopy. November 7–9, 2003 and March 5–7, 2004 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. The most comprehensive hands-on endoscopy course in North America! Two three day courses (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) with Todd Tams, DVM Dip ACVIM. Each module includes case-based lecture sessions (21 hours) that lead into small group hands-on wet lab periods (21 hours). Day 1 — full day seminar; Day 2 — full day wet lab; Day 3 — seminar in a.m., wet lab in p.m. Note that laboratory time represents 50% of the course hours. Laboratory group size is 4 per station. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: (800) 375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
6th Office International des Epizooties (OIE) Seminar on Biotechnology and 11th International Symposium of the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (WAVLD). November 9–13, 2003 in Bangkok, Thailand. Contact: OIE, 12, rue de Prony, 75017 Paris, France; tel.: 33 1 44 15 18 88; fax: 33 1 42 67 09 87; e-mail: oie@oie.int; Web site: www.oie.int
Central Canada Veterinary Association (CCVA) — Annual Fall Conference. November 13–15, 2003 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. Contact: Dr. Andrew M. Sparling, CCVA President, c/o Osgoode Veterinary Services, Box 179, 5721 Main Street, Osgoode, Ontario K0A 2A0; tel.: (613) 826-3456; fax: (613) 826-3757.
DECEMBER 2003
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Laser Surgery. December 5–6, 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. Two day course includes lectures, demonstrations and wet lab with Dr. Peter Eeg, Executive Vice-President of Veterinary Surgical Laser Society Ltd. Day 1 — Introduction to Laser Surgery (lectures and demonstrations) for those who are considering offering laser surgical services, or just want to learn the basics to refer clients appropriately. Day 2 — Advanced Procedures — 7 hour wet lab with live animal surgeries in small groups. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: (800) 375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
Scientists Center for Animal Welfare — Annual Winter Meeting. December 8–9, 2003 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Contact: tel.: (301) 345-3500; e-mail: info@scaw.com; Web site: www.scaw.com
MARCH 2004
Lifelearn Inc. Continuing Education — Endoscopy. November 7–9, 2003 and March 5–7, 2004 at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. The most comprehensive hands-on endoscopy course in North America! Two three day courses (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) with Todd Tams, DVM Dip ACVIM. Each module includes case-based lecture sessions (21 hours) that lead into small group hands-on wet lab periods (21 hours). Day 1 — full day seminar; Day 2 — full day wet lab; Day 3 — seminar in a.m., wet lab in p.m. Note that laboratory time represents 50% of the course hours. Laboratory group size is 4 per station. Contact: Lifelearn Inc., MacNabb House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1; tel.: (519) 767-5043, toll free: (800) 375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
American Animal Hospital Association — 71st Annual Meeting. March 20–24, 2004 in Tampa, Florida, USA. Contact: American Animal Hospital Association, Box 150899, Denver, Colorado 80215-0899, USA; tel.: (303) 986-2800; fax: (303) 986-1700; Web site: www.aahanet.org
JULY 2004
23e Congrès mondial de buiatrie. Du 11 au 16 juillet 2004 à Québec (Québec), Canada. Les résumés seront acceptés jusqu'au 1er novembre 2003. Les soumissions pourront se faire via notre site Web. Coordonnées : 23e Congrès mondial de buiatrie, 210, rue Lee, bureau 275, Québec (Québec) G1K 2K6, Canada; tél. : (418) 523-3010; télécopieur : (418) 523-1371; courriel : info@wbc2004.ca; site Web : http://www.wbc2004.ca
23rd World Buiatrics Congress. July 11–16, 2004 in Québec City, Québec, Canada. Deadline to submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation: November 1, 2003. Submission is possible via the Web site. Contact: 23rd World Buiatrics Congress, 210 Lee, bureau 275, Québec City, Québec G1K 2K6, Canada; tel.: (418) 523-3010; fax: (418) 523-1371; e-mail: info@wbc2004.ca; Web site: http://www.wbc2004.ca
Footnotes
Coming Events are published in the CVJ and posted on the web site, www.canadianveterinarians.net, free of charge, on a space available basis. Send listings to:
Beverley Prieur, Editorial Assistant, Journals, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, 339 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7K1; tel.: (613) 236-1162; fax: (613) 236-9681; e-mail: bprieur@cvma-acmv.org. Submissions should be received at least 2 months prior to the event.