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State of the art lectures, international presentations and courses concerning the field of diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine (x-ray, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, szintigraphy, radiation oncology).

LOCAL ORGANIZER: Prof. Dr. M. Kramer Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Clinic for Small Animals Surgery Justus-Liebig-University Frankfurter Strasse 108 35392 Giessen / Germany Phone: +49 641 99 38 501 Fax: +49 641 99 38 509 E-mail: martin.kramer[at]vetmed.uni-giessen.de

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Dr. Robert Kushner, a human obesity expert and professor of medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, said that dogs make great workout partners in winning the battle of the bulge. Research has shown that it's easier to be physically active and stick with an exercise program when you team up with a workout buddy, Kushner said. But unlike human partners, who might make excuses for not wanting to go for a walk or run, a dog never will. They will generally be the first ones at the door, ready to go, rain or shine.

Finding the right walking speed to reap health benefits is easy, said Dr. Dawn Marcus, a professor in the anesthesiology department at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. If your dog tends to saunter down the street, she said, you can intensify the workout by taking a hillier route or by stepping on and off curbs. But enthusiasm for exercise is just one of the healthy behaviors humans can learn from dogs, said Marcus, who last year wrote Fit as Fido: Follow Your Dog to Better Health. Dogs instinctively get enough sleep and maintain good hydration -- traits that have, for instance, been linked with weight loss in people.

Currently, an estimated two out of three adults in the United States are overweight. And being overweight, Kushner stressed, has been associated with significant medical problems, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and stroke. Pets were fed a calorie-controlled diet. When their ideal body weight was reached, based on their breed and age, the animals were put on a maintenance diet. People participating in the study were given dietary counseling and encouraged to walk at least three times a week for 30 minutes. Kushner said that pets really do motivate people to stick with a diet and exercise plan until the pounds come off and stay off. People in the study reported that their dogs not only gave them incentive to work out but made the experience more enjoyable. [HealthDay]

Allied Search Partners has an opening for a Histology Department Manager within a high volume veterinary lab. The position is located in the Seattle, WA area. In order to be considered for this position please submit your resume to: Alyssa@alliedsearchpartners.com, and one of our recruiters will give you a call for an initial prescreen phone call, after reviewing your resume.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the general functions of the histology lab, including hiring, training, evaluating employees, equipment maintenance, assuring compliance with policies and procedures, and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Working closely with the Anatomic Pathologists to manage the day to day operations, as well as make recommendations for improving the histology lab.

Qualifications:

• HT certification
• 5 years experience in a histology lab
• Experience needs to include managing routine histology procedures such as grossing, slide prep, special stains, IHC processing

The WSAVA World Congress is held each year in a different continent and hosted by a member association of WSAVA.

The WSAVA 2009 Congress will be hosted by the Brazilian Association of Small Animals Veterinarians of Brazil (ANCLIVEPA Brazil) and organized by Nielsen Business Media Brazil.

Over 3000 veterinary delegates from around the world are expected to attend and will be able to choose lectures from a comprehensive program.

Promotion of the 34th WSAVA Congress will be extensive with campaigns targeted at Small Animal Veterinarians around the world.

Due to the popularity of the WSAVA Sao Paulo World Congress, all delegate spots are sold out and no further registrations can be accepted. If you wish to register in the waiting list you can send an e-mail to: congressos [at] nielsen.com with your full name and telephone

Three Associations from three Countries are united for a great event... The FECAVA (The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations) Congress 2009, organized by AFVAC (France), SAVAB (Belgium) and LAK (Luxembourg).

The scientific program will include presentations on many topics at comprehensive and advanced levels, given by renowned speakers from all parts of Europe.

An exciting and warm social program is planned, with a local touch... Wherever you live and work, you should consider going to the Lille FECAVA Congress 2009 !

The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations Congress 2009 is designed primarily for General Practitioners and final-year students, and should promote contacts between them and specialists. Two major themes (Feline Medicine and Exotic pets) will be incorporated into the scientific program for the State-of-the Art, the refresher lectures and the advanced lectures. Short communications and workshops will not have special themes.

For more info please visit http://www.fecavalille2009.com/

Since the first WCVA in Cambridge in 1981, the World Congress of Veterinary Anesthesiology has contributed considerably to the exchange of ideas and developments in this specialty between people from all backgrounds and with a wide range of interests and ideas. The organizers of the Xth WCVA believe that Scotland is an ideal place for the continued exchange of ideas in veterinary anesthesia and invite you all to participate.
To complement the Conference, an exciting social program is planned. As well as the Welcome Reception, the program is to include a Traditional Soup and Stovies Evening, Scottish Banquet with Ceilidh and an obligatory Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour.
The lectures will be held at the historic University of Glasgow (Bute Hall). The scientific program will include presentations on new ideas in oxygenation, pharmacogenetics, future developments in anesthesia, MAC and other controversies, ethics and veterinary anesthesia, reptile anesthesia and analgesia

Conference Secretariat:
Louise Holder
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Suites 3&4, 8 Kings Court
Willie Snaith Road
Newmarket, Suffolk
CB8 7SG, UK
Tel: +44 1638 667600
Fax: +44 1638 667229
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Website: http://www.wcva2009.com/

Journal of Animal Science
The Journal of Veterinary Science
JVMS : The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation
BMC Veterinary Research
Vet Indo Journal

Author Biography
Chris C. Pinney, D.V.M., has authored eight books and served as veterinary host and advisor for television news magazines and syndicated radio talk shows. Dr. Pinney is also author of the first edition of this book, titled The Illustrated Veterinary Guide for Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Exotic Pets. He practices veterinary medicine in Houston, Texas.

Summary:
Here is THE book for those enthusiasts who want to take intelligent, loving care of their pets -- whether that pet be a dog, cat, bird, fish, or some exotic species. This illustrated, A-Z quick-answer guide from popular veterinarian Chris Pinney covers it all: preventive health care, diet, grooming, training, diseases, traveling with pets, selection, first aid, anatomy, holistic pet care, and much more.

The new Third Edition has been updated to include a new directory of the most common drugs used in pet care; a glossary of veterinary terminology; the latest information on the pet vaccination controversy; advice for reducing stress and improving mental health in pets; the newest diagnostic and treatment methods for diabetes, arthritis, epilepsy, and other diseases; tips on caring for injured and orphaned wildlife; and a dollar-saving listing of Ten Steps For Reducing the Cost of Owning a Pet.

If you love your pet and want to be a truly informed pet owner -- this guide is just what the veterinarian ordered!
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The Scottish Performance Horse Clinic (SPHC) is the only one of its kind in the UK offering a unique service backed by a team of European specialists.

The clinic is the only dedicated performance clinic in Scotland, and is equipped with the most up to date diagnostic equipment in the world.

Based at the state of the art Weipers Centre Equine Hospital, University of Glasgow, the clinic is run by clinical specialists in equine medicine and surgery with extensive experience of diagnosing and treating performance disease.

The 2009 EVDS congress will be held from September 10 to 12 in Zurich/Switzerland. The preliminary program is as follows:

Thursday, September 10, 2009:
Wetlabs and mock exam at the Vetsuisse Faculty university of Zurich
Welcome apero at the Hotel Renaissance, Zurich (10 min from the airport)

Friday, September 11, 2009:
Scientific program at the Hotel Renaissance, Zurich
Gala dinner at the impressive Meissen Guild Hall, at the banks of the Limmat river, Zurich downtown

Saturday, September 12, 2009:
Scientific program at the Hotel Renaissance, Zurich
Parallel tracks in German and English

The scientific program provides state of the art lectures and research reports in small animal and equine dentistry.Lecturers will come from Europe and overseas. The course language is English. Both, vet specialists in veterinary dentistry as well as general practitioners all welcome to join the EVDS and EVDC in Zurich to share their knowledge and increase individual professional skill.

The scientific program will be available in spring 2009.