CALL FOR PAPERS

The XXXIII. International Conference on Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine. The conference will bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine
Disease surveillance, biosecurity and emergency preparedness
Emerging diseases, e.g. avian influenza, west nile virus, BSE
Surveillance standards and procedures required to protect international trade
Establishment of adequate and achievable biosecurity systems
Emergency preparedness considerations for natural disaster(s) and foreign animal disease(s)
Production animal welfare and animal care
Animal transportation
Humane slaughter
Mass destruction of animals for disease control
Establishment of codes of practice for responsible animal care
The humane handling of livestock throughout the food chain
Humane handling of livestock in animal production systems
Self regulation of farm animal welfare by industry
Judicious use of animal health products
International harmonization of new drug approval processes
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial use issues in companion animals
Emerging therapeutic products
Risks or benefits to agricultural practices that may result from restrictions being placed on antimicrobial use
Veterinary Medicine Issues and Applications