SEPTEMBER
Livestock Biotech Summit
Sept. 28-30. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will hold the Livestock Biotech Summit, Sioux Falls, S.D. The conference will include workshops on the use and care of animals in research as well as the latest applications and benefits of genetically engineered animals. During three days of cross cutting discussions among industry, academic and government leaders, topics such as the regulatory process for genetically engineered (GE) animals and public and private funding opportunities will be covered. Expert panels will focus on the science and benefits of GE agricultural animals for both food and biomedical applications as well as the regulatory hurdles and other challenges to advancing the technology. The first day and a half of the conference includes a workshop by the International Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC 101) and an interactive program and presentation on the newly revised Ag Guide. The last half of the conference switches to lively sessions around such topics as real life case studies of products weaving their way through the regulatory process and funding opportunities for animal biotechnology research. More information.
OCTOBER
Fall 2010 ADVC Meeting
Oct. 15-16. The Academy of Dairy Veterinary Consultants fall meeting will take place at the Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown, Seattle. More information.
NOVEMBER
USAHA/AAVLD
Nov. 11-17. The USAHA/AAVLD annual meetings will be held at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel in Minneapolis The meeting features USAHA’s 32 committees, scientific presentations and networking with leaders in food animal health, regulatory medicine and veterinary diagnostics.
