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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.

2011 Behavior Symposium Information

Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about submitting your scientific research at the ACVB/AVSAB Veterinary
Behavior Symposium on Friday, July 15, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. This is the day prior to the start of AVMA.


The deadline for abstract submission will be Tuesday, November 30th, 2010.

The official call for papers will be coming shortly.
 
Jacqui Neilson, DVM, DACVB
Animal Behavior Clinic, LLC
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www.animalbehaviorclinic.net

2010 Behavior Symposium Information

Friday, July 30th at the Omni Hotel at CNN in Atlanta, GA

The 2010 ACVB/AVSAB symposium was an unqualified success. In addition to the usual line-up of great speakers and topics, we had by far the largest turnout we have ever had for this meeting. Approximately 165 attendees got to hear the latest in animal behavior research and clinical applications.

For those of you who could not make it to Atlanta, here is a link to the proceedings from the meeting.

2010 ACVB-AVSAB Behavior Symposium Proceedings

Save the date for next year's meeting in St. Louis. The 2011 symposium will be on Friday July 15, 2011

Congratulations to the Colorado State University SCAVSAB in winning the 2010 AVSAB Student Chapter Award and received a cash prize of $500. Here is their winning entry. Something for the rest of the chapters to shoot for?

2010 Student Chapter Award Winning Entry from Colorado State U.

Congratulation to the 2010 Student Research Award Winner:

Alexandra Moore - University of California-Davis

"Evaluation of Behavioral Assessments of Newly=Relinquished Shelter Cats"

Who received a $1500 Award generously sponsored by Premier Pet Products

Thank You to Our Sponsors.

(Without them our meeting would never occur)

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Premier Pet Products

Elanco Animal Health

Gold

Virbac

Silver

CEVA Animal Health

VPL

Meridian Animal Health

Vetoquinol

American Humane Association ABRIONLINE.ORG

Bronze

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior

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AVSAB Speaker Bureau
Do you need a speaker at your next Continuing Education Seminar
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Position Statements
A group of articles which state AVSAB's position on a variety of behavior related issues.



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