CVMA Conventions
2004 Québec, Québec July 7–10
2005 Victoria, British Columbia July 13–16
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
Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AICF) — 2nd national conference: From the Farm Gate to the Dinner Plate. November 2–4, 2003 at the Westin Edmonton in Edmonton, Alberta. This forum will bring together experts in bio technology, on-farm food safety, HACCP systems, food safety enhancement programs, and food labelling, to name a few of the relevant topics and issues. The deadline for abstracts is July 25, 2003. Contact: Elizabeth Muckle-Jeffs, Conference Administrator, 1027 Pembroke Street East, Suite 200, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3M4; tel.: 1-800-868-8776 or (613) 732-7068; fax: (613) 732-3386; e-mail: profedge@renc.igs.net; Web site: http://www.aic.ca/aicf/conference
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: 1-800-375-7994; 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 3 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: 1-800-375-7994; 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. Conference Lecture Series. November 13, 2003 — Acupuncture and Alternative Therapies in Companion Animals with Dr. Helaine Haltrecht; November 14, 2003 — Clinical Pathology with Dr. Judy Taylor; November 15, 2003 — Surgery of the Urinary Tract with Dr. Anne Sylvestre. 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.
Association des Techniciens en Santé Animale du Québec (ATSAQ) — Annual General Meeting and Conference. November 13–15, 2003 at the Hôtel Radisson in Québec City, Québec. Contact: ATSAQ; tel.: (514) 355-9512; e-mail: atsaq@spg.qc.ca; Web site: www.spg.qc.ca/atsaq
American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) 54th Annual Meeting and the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Veter inary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP). November 15–19, 2003 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta. Contact: ACVP office; tel.: (608) 833-8725, ext. 145; fax: (608) 831-5485; e-mail: meetings@acvp.org; Web site: http://www.acvp.org/meeting/
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: 1-800-375-7994; 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
JANUARY 2004
The North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) and National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) Annual General Meeting. January 17–21, 2004 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida. Contact: NAVC, 5003 SW 41st Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida 32608, USA; tel.: 1-800-817-9928 or (352) 375-5672; fax: (352) 336-6827; e-mail: info@tnavc.org; Web site: navconline.com
FEBRUARY 2004
Ontario Veterinary Medical Associa tion — Annual Conference and Trade Show. February 5–7, 2004 at the Ottawa Congress Centre/Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. The conference program will feature concurrent sessions on bovine, equine, small animals and public health, practice management, and hospital personnel. Special registration fees for out-of-province delegates. Contact: Christine Neziol, Delegate Coordinator, Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, 245 Commercial Street, Milton, Ontario L9T 2J3; toll free tel.: 1-800- 670-1702; toll free fax: 1-800-482-5941; e-mail: cneziol@ovma.org
Ottawa Academy of Veterinary Medicine (OAVM) Continuing Education — Cardiology Panel Discussion — Occult Heart Disease — To treat, or not to treat? February 24, 2004 at the Embassy West Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. Contact: OAVM, c/o Dr. Susan Kilborn, 125 Owl Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 9J5; tel.: (613) 736-7674; fax: (613) 736-9502; e-mail: vims@sympatico.ca
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 3 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: 1-800-375-7994; fax: (519) 767-1101; Web site: www.lifelearn.com
American Animal Hospital Associa tion — 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
Ottawa Academy of Veterinary Medicine (OAVM) Continuing Education — Critical Care. March 23, 2004 at the Embassy West Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. Contact: OAVM, c/o Dr. Susan Kilborn, 125 Owl Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 9J5; tel.: (613) 736-7674; fax: (613) 736-9502; e-mail: vims@sympatico.ca
APRIL 2004
Ottawa Academy of Veterinary Medicine (OAVM) Continuing Education — Update on Vaccination Protocols and Use of DNA Testing in Infectious Diseases. April 27, 2004 at the Embassy West Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. Contact: OAVM, c/o Dr. Susan Kilborn, 125 Owl Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 9J5; tel.: (613) 736-7674; fax: (613) 736-9502; e-mail: vims@sympatico.ca
JUNE 2004
International Course on Laboratory Animal Science. June 1–11, 2004 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. A 2-week intensive course. Contact: Professor LFM van Zutphen, PhD, or Mr. Stephan van Meulebrouck, MA, Department of Laboratory Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, PO Box 80.166, 3508 TD Utrecht, The Netherlands; tel.: 31 30 253 2033; fax: 31 30 253 7997; e-mail: pdk@las.vet.uu.nl; Web site: http://las.vet.uu.nl
Second International Conference on Antimicrobial Agents in Veterinary Medicine (AAVM). June 13–17, 2004 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Deadline for submission of abstracts is February 1, 2004. Contact: AAVM, PO Box 29041, Tel Aviv 61290, Israel; tel.: 972 3 5175150; fax: 972 3 5175155; e-mail: aavm04@targetconf.com; Web site: www.aavm2004.com
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) — 2004 Annual Convention. June 20–22, 2004 at the Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Contact: Stacey Wagner, Public Relations Coordinator, 14750 Sweitzer Lane, Suite 100, Laurel, Maryland 20707-5906, USA; tel.: (301) 498-4100; fax: (301) 498-4450; e-mail: swagner@aium.org; Web site: www.aium.org
JULY 2004
The 56th Annual Canadian Veteri nary Medical Association (CVMA) Convention. July 7–10, 2004 at the Québec City Convention Centre in Québec City, Québec. Contact: Ms. Angie Herzog, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, 339 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7K1; tel.: 1-800-567-2862, ext. 12 or (613) 236-1162, ext. 12; e-mail: aherzog@cvma-acmv.org; Web site: http://canadianveterinarians.net
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
Kermodei Veterinary Hospital Conference. July 23–25, 2004. Combine the best salmon river fishing in the world, with sea kayaking, hiking, spectacular scenery and fabulous continuing education. Contact: Dr. David Farkvam or Carmen Seltenrich; tel.: (250) 635-2726; fax: (250) 635-1466; e-mail: Kermodei@monarch.net
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.