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AVSAB ACTION ALERT: AVSAB SPEAKS OUT AGAINST MILLAN-MERIAL PARTNERSHIP!!! Upcoming Meetings/Events

ACVB/AVSAB Veterinary Behavior Symposium and AVMA ANNUAL MEETING Westin Hotel Seattle, Washington Scientific Session: Cascade Ballroom 1 Registration/Breakfast - 7:00 to 8:00 AM Scientific Sessions - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM AVSAB General Meeting - 5:00 to 6:30 PM Poster Session: Cascade Ballroom 2 Poster Session - 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday JULY 10, 2009 The joint scientific veterinary behavior meeting of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 in conjunction with the AVMA meeting in Seattle, WA. For general information on the AVMA meeting, visit avmaconvention.org ACVB/AVSAB Meeting Information Thanks to our sponsors for 2009. Without their support of this meeting would not be possible: Platinum Premier Pet Products Gold Virbac Silver Ceva Animal Health Bronze Hill's Pet Nutrition Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior Kong Company Veterinary Information Network (VIN)

AVSAB Alert!!!

Merial Announces Controversial Promotion with Cesar Millan and National Geographic Channel.

Word hit the streets early this week that Merial, a major supplier of animal health related projects, entered into an agreement with Cesar Millan. The arrangement is targeted towards veterinary clinics and is promoted on Millan's television program, The Dog Whisperer. In the campaign Merial will be placing materials in the veterinary hospital with images of Millan alongside logos for Heartgard and Frontline. The promotion also offers incentives for clients and practices for purchasing and selling these products. AVSAB is strongly opposed to this arrangement and the President and board of AVSAB has authored the following letter voicing this opposition. Please click on the following link to access the letter and feel free to share these views with collegues and local/state Veterinary Associations.

AVSAB Position on Merial's Program

American College of Veterinary Behaviorists' (ACVB) Letter on the Merial-Millan Issue

The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) promotes the
welfare of animals and the human-animal bond using positive,
evidence-based methods. Consistent with this philosophy, the ACVB strongly
opposes the action by the veterinary pharmaceutical firm Merial to enter
into a marketing agreement with a specific dog trainer/TV personality who
utilizes fear and intimidation to manage behavior.

ACVB Letter to Merial

Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (AVBT) and the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (SVBT) issue statement regarding the Merial-Millan partnership.

AVBT Web Site

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The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) is a group of veterinarians and research professionals who share an interest in understanding behavior in animals. Founded in 1976, AVSAB is committed to improving the quality of life of all animals and strengthening the bond between animals and their owners. AVSAB members enjoy access to quarterly electronic newsletters containing animal behavior case reports, listings of upcoming behavior continuing education opportunities, behavior book reviews, advertisements for positions in behavioral medicine and much more; exclusive listserv access providing the opportunity to network and exchange information with veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary behaviorists, and applied animal behaviorists in an open forum; and reduced cost of registration and proceedings for the annual AVSAB Scientific Meeting, which offers members a unique educational opportunity with cutting edge lectures and poster sessions as well as the chance to personally interact with a wide range of professionals within the field.