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Executive Veterinary Program in Swine Health Management

October 18, 2007 - April 3, 2009 (Thu-Fri)
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
2001 S. Lincoln Ave.
Urbana, Ill.

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine's Executive Veterinary Program was developed in 1991 to enhance the business, communication, and planning skills of busy animal health professionals.

The Executive Veterinary Program in Swine Health Management covers essential aspects of swine production and health maintenance to enhance the management, consultation, and problem-solving skills of veterinarians.

Registration and questions: Dr. Larry Firkins University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine 2001 S. Lincoln Ave., 3505 VMBSB Urbana, IL 61802 Tel.: 217/333-2907 Fax: 217/333-4628 Email: firkins@uiuc.edu Web: http://www.evpillinois.org

2008 International PRRS Symposium

December 5 - 6, 2008 (Fri-Sat)
Downtown Marriott
Chicago, Illinois

PRRS Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP), National Pork Board and NC-229 Respiratory Diseases Committee.

"PRRS Reverse Genetics: From the Laboratory to the Field"
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is the most economically significant disease of swine in the U.S. This meeting brings together an international group involved in all aspects of PRRS research; researchers, students, swine health specialists, and pork producers interested in PRRS virus research are all invited to attend. A broad range of topics - from field studies to highly technical investigations - will be discussed.

There is no charge for attending the 2008 International PRRS Symposium, but registration is required. Register for the meeting and submit abstracts through the symposium website listed below. Abstract submission is open until Monday, August 25, 2008.

International PRRS Symposium Chair: Dr. Joan Lunney Email: Joan.Lunney@ars.usda.gov Web: http://www.prrssymposium.org

North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC)

January 17 - 21, 2009 (Sat-Wed)
Orlando, Florida USA

The swine portion of the program takes place on Monday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. Speakers include Drs. Marie Gramer, Bill Hollis, Joel DeRouchey, Ross Kiehne, and A. Wilbers.

Registration Headquarters and Lodging: Tel.: 352-375-5672 Fax: 352-375-4145 Email: info@tnavc.org Web: http://www.tnavc.org

Centralia Swine Research Update

January 28, 2009 (Wed)
Kirkton-Woodham Community Center
Kirkton, Ontario CANADA

The Centralia Swine Research Upate was initiated in 1981 by staff at Centralia College, to bring researchers and their work to participants in the pork industry. The event continues to be planned, organized and executed by a committee of industry partners, with support from OMAFRA (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affaris) and Ontario Pork (the Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing Board).

For more information: Centralia Swine Research Update Box 37 Exeter, Ontario, N0M 1S6 Email: csru@centraliaswineresearch.ca Web: http://www.CentraliaSwineResearch.ca

2009 Pig Group Ski Seminar

February 18 - 21, 2009 (Wed-Sat)
Copper Mountain, Colorado USA

Pigs may not fly, but swine vets ski! Attend CE sessions in the morning, and ski Copper Mountain in the afternoon.

For more information: Dr. Angela Baysinger Tel.: 402-353-4855 Email: angela.baysinger@boehringer-ingelheim.com Web: http://www.keepandshare.com/visit/visit_page.php?i=23169

or: Dr. Paul Yeske Tel.: 507-934-3970 Email: pyeske@swinevetcenter.com

American Association of Swine Veterinarians 40th Annual Meeting

March 7 - 10, 2009 (Sat-Tue)
Dallas, Texas USA

For more information: AASV 902 1st Ave Perry, Iowa 50220 Tel.: 515-465-5255 Fax: 515-465-3832 Email: aasv@aasv.org Web: http://www.aasv.org/annmtg

2009 Annual Meeting of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture

March 31 - April 2, 2009 (Tue-Thu)
Galt House Hotel and Suites
Louisville, Kentucky

National Institute for Animal Agriculture: 1910 Lyda Ave Bowling Green, KY 42104-5809 Tel.: 270-782-9798 Fax: 270-782-0188 Email: niaa@animalagriculture.org Web: http://www.animalagriculture.org

London Swine Conference

April 1 - 2, 2009 (Wed-Thu)
London Convention Centre
London, Ontario, CANADA

Coordinated by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the University of Guelph, and Ontario Pork.

Conference Objectives:
-To provide a platform to accelerate the implementation of new technologies in commercial pork production in Ontario
-To facilitate the exchange of ideas within the swine industry

For more information: Tel.: 519-482-3333 Email: info@londonswineconference.ca Web: http://www.londonswineconference.ca/

VIIIth International Conference on Pig Reproduction

May 31 - June 4, 2009 (Sun-Thu)
Banff, Alberta, Canada

University of Alberta

This conference is held every four years, featuring presentations from leaders in the field of Pig Reproduction. Topics will range from endocrinology of the sow, embryonic and unterine physiology and the effects of nutrition to controlled reproduction and the genetics of reproduction. The venue for the conference is the beautiful town of Banff which is situated in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains

George Foxcroft, PhD (Local Organizing Committee Chair): Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science University of Alberta 410 Ag/For Building Edmonton, AB CANADA T6G 2P5 Tel.: (780) 492 7661 Fax: (780) 492 4265 Email: george.foxcroft@ualberta.ca Web: http://www.icpr2009.com

Sue Charlton, M.Sc. (Local Committee Executive Secretary): F79 Edmonton Research Station Swine Research & Technology Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. T6H 2V8 Tel.: (780) 492 0063 Fax: (780) 492-6990 Email: susan.charlton@ualberta.ca

2009 World Pork Expo

June 3 - 5, 2009 (Wed-Fri)
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines, Iowa

New! The Expo will be held Wednesday-Thursday-Friday this year!

For more information: John Wrigley World Pork Expo General Manager National Pork Producers Council 320 Linwood Drive Neosho, MO 64850 Tel.: 417-451-6004 Fax: 417-451-5020 Email: wrigleyj@nppc.org Web: http://www.worldpork.org

21st International Pig Veterinary Society Congress

July 18 - 21, 2010 (Sun-Wed)
Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA

"Sharing Ideas - Advancing Pig Health"

For more information: IPVS 2010 Congress Secretariat c/o Advance Group Conference Management Inc. Suite 101 ? 1444 Alberni Street Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z4 Canada Tel.: 604-688-9655 ext. 2 Fax: 604-685-3521 Email: ipvs2010@advance-group.com Web: http://www.ipvs2010.com/

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