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2nd Announcement & Invitation to Register

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welcome!COME FOR THE CONGRESS, STAY FOR THE ADVENTURE

The World Veterinary Congress is one of the premier events of the veterinaryprofession worldwide. Planning is well under way for the 29th World

Veterinary Congress 2008 in Vancouver, Canada. The veterinary profession is asexciting and varied as are the multitude of individuals who compose itsmembership. In recognition of this fact, we have chosen the theme“CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSITY” for the 2008 Congress. This theme gives usthe opportunity to deliver a suitable, world-class, scientific program that will beof interest to all veterinarians, as well as para-veterinarians, veterinarytechnicians and others who partner in animal care. The Scientific ProgramCommittee is currently putting the finishing touches on an exciting multi-track,multi-discipline program.

1. The Clinical Practice/Private Practice track includes: small animalpractice, food animal practice, equine practice, aquaculture, laboratoryanimal and exotic practice as well as specialty practice.

2. The Public Practice/Public Health track will meet the needs of veterinariansengaged in government agencies, educational institutions, pharmaceuticalcompanies and other organizations. More details about the program areposted on the Congress website as they are finalized.

Vancouver, Canada is a beautiful and inviting city. Situated on our West Coast ithas the Pacific Ocean at its foot and the grand Coastal Mountains at its back.The city itself offers unlimited opportunities for visitors to relax, dine, shop orparticipate in a host of adventure activities, such as: whale watching, salmonfishing, ocean kayaking, mountain climbing, sight seeing and much more.Vancouver is also one of the major entry points to Canada. This means thatyour access to the Congress from anywhere in the world will be easy and inmost cases direct. Vancouver is also your gateway to Canada. From the city youcan arrange to explore more of our remarkable country by air, rail or automobile.

The Congress will be hosting a number of social events to ensure that you experiencethe flavor and culture of Vancouver and Canada. Additionally, pre and post Congresstours will be available for you to experience as much of Canada as time allows.

Make your plans now to attend the 29th WORLD VETERINARY CONGRESS

2008, VANCOUVER, CANADA, JULY 27 – 31, 2008. The OrganizingCommittee and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association will do everythingthey can to ensure that you not only participate in an outstanding Congress, butthat you experience a Canadian adventure that will last you a lifetime!

Dr. Duane Landals, B.Sc.Ag., DVM Chair, World Veterinary Congress 2008

BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS

WVAC Inc. Executive Board

Dr. Rob Ashburner, DVMDr. Paul Boutet, DVMDr. Keith Campbell, DVMDr. John Drake, DVMDr. Conrad L‘Écuyer, DVMDr. Duane Landals, B.Sc.Ag., DVM

CONGRESS ORGANIZINGCOMMITTEE

Congress Chair

Dr. Duane Landals, B.Sc.Ag., DVM

Scientific Co-Chairs

Dr. Duane Landals, B.Sc.Ag., DVMDr. Jeanne Lofstedt, BVSc., MS, DACVIM

Advertising & Sponsorship

Laima J. Laffitte, M. Ag.

Finance / Treasurer

Dr. Conrad L‘Écuyer, DVM

Manager, Conventions & Special Programs

Linda B. Huskins, CMP

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TABLE OF CONTENTSInvited Speakers.....................4

Program at a Glance..............5

Scientific Program..................6

Registration Information ....14

Hotel..............................16 & 21Accommodations

Registration Form................17

Congress Information .........22

General Information ............23

Social Program and Tours..25

Events & Meetings ..............29

Exhibitors ..............................33

Sponsors ..........................34

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INVITED SPEAKERS

Public Practice/ Public Health

Bonnie Buntain, CanadaAssistant Dean of Gov’t & International Relations, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary

Margaret M. Bowman, USAKeystone Foods

Patrick Dehaumont, FranceAFSSA, French Agency for Veterinary Medicines

Jim Edwards, New ZealandPast President, World Veterinary Association

Brian Evans, CanadaChief Veterinary Officer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

David Fraser, CanadaProfessor and Industrial Research Chair inAnimal Welfare, University of British Columbia

Temple Grandin, USAGrandin Livestock Handling Systems/Colorado StateUniversity, Department of Animal Sciences

Gilly Griffin, CanadaGuidelines Program DirectorCanadian Council on Animal Care

Peter Jones, BelgiumInternational Federation of Animal Health

Sarah Kahn, FranceOIE (World Organization for Animal Health)

Lonnie King, USAAmerican Center for Disease Control

Hugh Lewis, USASenior Vice President, Banfield, The Pet Hospital

Roger K. Mahr, USAPast President, American Veterinary Medical Association

Jeff Mariner, KenyaAnimal Health and International Trade Team LeaderInternational Livestock Research Institutey

Barry O'Neil, New ZealandAssistant Director-General, Ministry of Agriculture andForestry, MAF Biosecurity

Marguerite Pappaioanou, USAExecutive Director, Association of American VeterinaryMedical Colleges

Apostolos T. Rantsios, GreecePast President, World Veterinary Association

Leon Russell, USAPresident, World Veterinary Association

Herbert Schneider, NamibiaPast President, World Veterinary Association

Alex Thiermann, FranceOIE (World Organisation for Animal Health)

Larry J. Thompson, USANestle Purina PetCare

Bernard Vallat, FranceDirector General, OIE (World Organization for Animal Health)

Jackie Wepruk, CanadaNational Farm Animal Care Committee (NFACC)

David B. Wilkins, UKWorld Society for the Protection of Animals

Walter Winding, AustriaPresident, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe

Clinical Practice/Private Practice

David E. Anderson, USAProfessor of Agricultural Practices, College of VeterinaryMedicine, Kansas State University

Michael Apley, USAAssociate Professor of ProductionMedicine/Clinical Pharmacology, College ofVeterinary Medicine, Kansas State University

Clarke Atkins, USAProfessor of Medicine and Cardiology, Collegeof Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University

Philip J. Bergman, USAHead Donaldson-Atwood Cancer Clinic & FlahertyComparative Oncology Laboratory, Adjunct Professor,Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Eva-Maria Bernoth, AustraliaCheif Veterinary Officer, Australian GovernmentDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Jim Brackett, CanadaAquatic Life Sciences Inc./ Syndel Laboratories Ltd.

Didier-Noël Carlotti, FranceAquivet Clinique Vétérinaire

Etienne Côté, CanadaAssistant Professor, Department of CompanionAnimals, Atlantic Veterinary College, Universityof Prince Edward Island

Jennifer Devey, CanadaDoctor of Emergency and ICU ServiceCalgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

Robin Downing, USAHospital Director, The Downing Center for AnimalPain Management, Windsor Veterinary Clinic

Michael Dryden, USAE.J. Frick Professor of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University

Sandra Edwards, UKProfessor of Agriculture, University of Newcastle

P. Gary Egrie, USAVeterinary Medical Officer, Aquaculture SpecialistUSDA/APHIS/VS

Edward Feldman, USAProfessor, Department of Medicine andEpidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine,University of California

Paul Flecknell, UKProfessor/Director, Comparative Biology Centre,The Medical School, University of Newcastle

George Foxcroft, CanadaProfessor, Agricultural, Food and NutritionalScience, University of Alberta

Sonja Franz, AustriaAssociate Professor, Clinic for Ruminants,Department for Farm Animals and HerdManagement, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna

Danielle Gunn-Moore, UKSpecialist and Senior Lecturer in FelineMedicine, Head of Feline Clinic, Easter BushVeterinary Centre, University of Edinburgh

Jens Häggström, SwedenProfessor of Internal Medicine, Faculty ofVeterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences,Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Larry Hammell, CanadaAssociate Professor, Director, Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences

John Harding, CanadaAssociate Professor, Swine ProductionMedicine, Western College of VeterinaryMedicine, University of Saskatchewan

Dan Hurnik, CanadaAssociate Professor, Department of HealthManagement, Atlantic Swine ResearchPartnership Inc., Atlantic Veterinary College,University of Prince Edward Island

Danny Joffe, CanadaCanine/Feline SpecialtyLanding Animal Clinic

Mark Joffe, CanadaInfection Prevention and Hospital EpidemiologyDivision of Infectious Diseases, Royal AlexandraHospital

Grace A. Karreman, CanadaSection Manager, Disease Control and ContingencyPlanning, Aquatic Animal Health Division, CanadianFood Inspection Agency

Kerry L. Ketring, USAAll Animal Eye Clinic

Rebecca Kirby, USAAnimal Emergency Center, Glendale

Barbara E. Kitchell, USAProfessor, Director of the Center forComparative Oncology, Small Animal ClinicalSciences, Michigan State University

Bob L. Larsen, USAColeman Chair - Food Animal ProductionMedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine,Kansas State University

B Duncan X Lascelles, USADirector Comparative Pain Research Laboratory,Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery,North Carolina State University College ofVeterinary Medicine

Sheila Laverty, CanadaProfessor, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty ofVeterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal

Glenna Mauldin, CanadaWestern Veterinary Specialist Centre, Calgary

Confirmed Speakers at the 29th WVC at the time of printing, please visit website for additions.

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

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12:00 - 14:00 > CVMA AGM

Joe Mayhew, New ZealandProfessor, Massey Equine, Institute ofVeterinary and Biomedical Sciences, College ofSciences, Massey University

Scott McClure, USAAssociate Professor, Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences, College of VeterinaryMedicine, Iowa State University

Shawn McVey, USAChief Executive Officer, Innovative VeterinaryManagement Solutions

Paula I. Menzies, CanadaAssociate Professor, Sheep Research Coordinator,Ruminant Health Management Group, Departmentof Population Medicine, Ontario VeterinaryCollege, University of Guelph

Melinda Merck, USAForensic Veterinarian, American Society for thePrevention of Cruelty to Animals

Paul S. Morley, USAAssociate Professor of Biosecurity/Epidemiology,Animal Population Health Institute, College ofVeterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,Colorado State University

Colin Palmer, CanadaAssistant Professor, Department of Large AnimalClinical Sciences, Western College of VeterinaryMedicine, University of Saskatchewan

Mary Rose Paradis, USAAssociate Professor, Department of ClinicalSciences, Tufts Cummings School of VeterinaryMedicine

Helen E. Roberts, USAAquatic Veterinary Services of WNY, PC

Judy Rochette, CanadaDiplomate AVDC, FAVD

Hamish Rodger, IrelandVet-Aqua International Rod A. W. Rosychuk, USAAssociate Professor of Dermatology,Department of Clinical Sciences, Department ofVeterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,Colorado State University Joan Dean Rowe, USAAssociate Professor, Department of PopulationHealth and Reproduction, School of VeterinaryMedicine, University of California Elke Rudloff, USAVECCS Program ChairDirector of Education, Animal Emergency Center Neil Sargison, UKSenior Lecturer, Large Animal Practice, Royal(Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Universityof Edinburgh Margie Scherk, CanadaCats Only Clinic, Vancouver Joaquim Segales, SpainAssociate Professor, Facultat De Veterinaria,Universitat Autonoma Barcelona Kersti Seksel, AustraliaRegistered Veterinary Specialist in AnimalBehavior, Sydney Animal Behavior Service Mike Sheridan, CanadaSheridan & Heuser, Steinbach

Tim Spotswood, CanadaAssociate Veterinary Clinics, Calgary Rohana P. Subasinghe, ItalySenior Fishery Resources Officer (FishHealth/Aquaculture) Fisheries DepartmentFood and Agriculture Organization of the UN

Patricia V. Turner, CanadaAssociate Professor, Department of Pathobiology,Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Chris I. Walster, UKIsland Veterinary Associates

Scott Weese, CanadaAssociate Professor, Department of ClinicalStudies, Ontario Veterinary College, Universityof Guelph

Colette Wheler, CanadaAssistant Director Animal Resources Centre,Associate Professor of Small Animal ClinicalSciences, University of Saskatchewan

David L. Williams, UKAssociate Lecturer, Veterinary Ophthalmology,Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine,University of Cambridge, St John's College

Alice M. Wolf, USAAdjunct/Emeritus Professor, VSCS - College ofVeterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University

Debra L. Zoran, USAAssociate Professor, Department of SmallAnimal Clinical Sciences, College of VeterinaryMedicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&MUniversity




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KEYNOTECoordination of

Veterinary & PublicHealth Infrastructure

DiseaseSurveillance,

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Preparedness

Diagnostic Imaging DentistrySenior Care/ComplexDisease Management

Feline Med

08:00 - 08:30 Opening Ceremony

08:30 - 10:00 ONE WORLD - ONEMEDICINE - ONEHEALTHBernard Vallat (France)& Brian Evans (Canada)Session Sponsors:

10:00 - 10:30 Break in Exhibit Hall

10:30 - 12:00 ONE WORLD - ONEMEDICINE - ONEHEALTHLonnie King (USA) &Hugh Lewis (USA)Session Sponsors:

12:00 - 13:3012:15 - 13:15

Break for LunchPoster Session 1 in Exhibit Hall

13:30 - 15:00 Chair:Bonnie Buntain(Canada)One World, One Health,One Medicine:Assuming ourCollaborativeResponsabilityRoger K. Mahr (USA)

Chair:Apostolos T. Ranstios(Greece)The Role of theVeterinary Profession inPreserving Food SafetyApostolos T. Ranstios(Greece)University of MinnesotaSpeakers TBASession Sponsor: SSAFE Inc. (Universityof Minnesota)

Extracting the Mostfrom the ThoracicRadiographTim Spotswood(Canada)

Does this Tooth NeedExtracting? - Criteria toMake this DecisionEasierJudy Rochette(Canada)

Management of Obesityin the Senior PatientDebra Zoran (USA)Session Sponsor:

Gingivitis, Stomand Other Oral Lin CatsAlice Wolf (USSession SponsorHill’s Pet NutritioCanada Inc.


15:30 - 17:00 Chair: Bonnie Buntain(Canada)

MargueritePappaioanou (USA)

Chair: Apostolos T. Ranstios(Greece)Lessons Learned fromMelamine in Pet Food:Strengthening theGlobal Feed and FoodSafety SystemLarry J. Thompsonand Margaret M.BowmanSession Sponsor: SSAFE Inc. (Universityof Minnesota)

Practical SpinalImaging: WhichModality Should IChoose?Tim Spotswood(Canada)

Canine Stomatitis/CUPSand Canine ResorptiveLesionsJudy Rochette(Canada)

Considerations forSelecting an NSAID inthe Senior Patient Duncan Lascelles(USA)Session Sponsor:

Unusual FelineEndocrinopathieStudiesAlice Wolf (USSession SponsoHill’s Pet NutritiCanada Inc.

K E Y N O T E PUBLIC PRACTICE/ PUBLIC HEALTH Small Animal

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Rational andResponsible DrugUse in Cattle - A

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Neurology Small Ruminants Small Mammal PetsAquatic Animal

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Multi-drug ResistantPathogens -AntimicrobialResistance, EmergingDisease, and ZoonoticDisease IssuesScott Weese (Canada)

Of Mice and Men (andDOGS!) - Vaccines forMalignant MelanomaPhilip Bergman (USA)

Selecting andUnderstandingAntimicrobial Regimensin CattleMichael Apley (USA)Session Sponsor:

Equine NeurologicExamination - What DoI Really Look For? &Wobblers - DiagnosticApproach Within andOutside the AmericasJoe Mayhew(New Zealand)

Milk Quality and UdderHealth of Dairy GoatsJoan Dean Rowe(USA)

Considerations forHospitalization andNursing Support ofRodents and RabbitsColette Wheler,(Canada)

1.National/InternationalStrategies I-Evolution ofthe OIE’s AquaticAnimal HealthApproaches (45 min)2. National/International StrategiesII-Evolution ofAustralia’s AQUAPLANand AQUAVETPLAN (45 min)Eva-Maria Bernoth(Australia)

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Infection ControlPractices in SmallAnimal Clinics &Diagnosis of BacterialEnteropathogens inDogs and CatsScott Weese (Canada)

Canine Mast CellTumors - How do youTell a Good Grade IIfrom a Bad Grade II? Philip Bergman (USA)

Ancillary Therapy forInfectious Disease inCattle - Is thereSomething Else WeShould (or Shouldn’t) beDoing?Michael Apley (USA)Session Sponsor:

Episodic Events -Frightening to the Ownerbut not Often Seen bythe Veterinarian &Emerging Syndromes –What Nature Taught usRecently aboutNeurophysiology andNeuroanatomyJoe Mayhew(New Zealand)

Strategies for Control ofChronic InfectiousDisease in Goat HerdsJoan Dean Rowe(USA)

Optimizing Success withCommon SmallMammal SurgeriesColette Wheler(Canada)

1. National/ InternationalStrategies III-Evolution ofCanada’s NationalAquatic Animal HealthProgram (45 min)Grace Karreman(Canada)2. National/ InternationalStrategies IV-Evolution ofthe USA’s NationalAquatic Animal HealthProgram (45 min)Gary Egrie (USA)

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Dermatology Ophthalmology Feline Med

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Chair: David Fraser (Canada)OIE's involvement in thePromotion of AnimalWelfareSarah Kahn (France)Session Sponsor:

Chair: Leon Russell (USA)Modern Procedures onBiosecurity for AnimalHealth and Safe GlobalTradeAlex Thiermann (France)Session Sponsor:

Chair: Peter Jones (Belgium)Session Sponsor:

1. Time Managementand the Pickle Jar Theory 2. Practice Development- Learn the Rules of theRoad Shawn McVey (USA)Session Co-Sponsors:Hill’s Pet NutritionCanada Inc.; Pet PlanInsurance & Schering-Plough Animal Health

Canine Atopy - AnUpdate on Pathogenesis,Diagnosis and Treatment Didier Noel Carlotti(France)Session Sponsor:

1. The Top TenOphthalmic Mistakes2. Stromal Ulcers in Dogsand Cats

Kerry Ketring (USA)

1. Practical Manof Chronic Renain Cats2. Feline HyperteThe Hidden KilleDanielle Gunn(UK)Session Sponso


11:00 - 12:00 Abstract PresentationsSession Sponsor:

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Transition and ChangeManagementShawn McVey (USA)Session Co-Sponsors:Hill’s Pet NutritionCanada Inc.; Pet PlanInsurance & Schering-Plough Animal Health

Feline Atopy-CurrentThoughts onPathogenesis, Diagnosis,and TreatmentRod A. W. Rosychuk(USA)Session Sponsor:

Acute Blindness -Posterior SegmentKerry Ketring (USA)

FLUTD - Causes TreatmentDanielle Gunn(UK)Session Sponso

12:00 - 13:3012:00 - 14:0012:15 - 13:15

Break for LunchCVMA AGM LuncheonPoster Session 2 in Exhibit Hall

13:30 - 15:00 Chair: Temple Grandin (USA)Benefits and constraintsin the Implementationof OIE Standards onAnimal WelfareTemple Grandin (USA)Session Sponsor:

Chair: Jeff Mariner (Kenya)Participatory DiseaseSurveillance as anEssential Component ofVeterinary ServicesJeff Mariner (Kenya)Session Sponsor:

Chair: Patrick Dehaumont(France)Prudent Use of Antibioticsin Veterinary PracticePatrick Dehaumont(France)Session Sponsor:

Critical Aspects ofManagementDevelopmentShawn McVey (USA)Session Co-Sponsors:Hill’s Pet NutritionCanada Inc.; Pet PlanInsurance & Schering-Plough Animal Health

Canine Recurrent andResistant PyodermaDidier Noel Carlotti(France)Session Sponsor:

A Medley of FelineOphthalmic Diseases I Kerry Ketring (USA)

Top Tips for CariYour Feline PatieMargie Scherk(Canada)Session SponsoMedi-Cal/Royal




Abstract PresentationsWalter Winding(Austria)Session Sponsor:

Stages of Growth in anEntrepreneurial BusinessShawn McVey (USA)Session Co-Sponsors:Hill’s Pet NutritionCanada Inc.; Pet PlanInsurance & Schering-Plough Animal Health

Canine Allergic OtitisExterna from A to ZRod A. W. Rosychuk(USA)Session Sponsor:

A Medley of FelineOphthalmic Diseases II Kerry Ketring (USA)

Understanding FDiabetesMargie Scherk(Canada)Session SponsoMedi-Cal/Royal

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1. Flea Control Issues -Blood Feeding, Flea Bitesand FAD2. Flea ControlChallenges - Rumors andReality Michael Dryden (USA)Session Sponsor:

1. Unraveling theMysteries of HistiocyticDiseases2. AntiangiogenicTherapy - A WayForward for CancerTherapy? Barbara Kitchell (USA)

1. Chemical Restraint inthe Field-New Uses forOld Drugs 2. Surgical Restoration ofBreeding Bulls - What isState of Art and What isNot?David Anderson (USA)

1. Principles of InfectionControl for Equine Farmsand Veterinarians 2. Equine Herpesvirus -Clinical Disease,Prevention and Control Paul Morley (USA)Session Sponsor: WyethAnimal Health

1. Management ofEctoparasitic SkinDiseases of Sheep2. Management ofNematode Parasites ofSheep in the Face ofEmerging AnthelminticResistanceNeil Sargison (UK)

1. Emerging Zoonoses ofSmall Mammal Pets 2. Common Diseases ofSmall Mammal Pets I Patricia Turner(Canada)

1. National/ InternationalStrategies V-Evolution ofEuropean Aquatic AnimalHealth Programs (45 min)Chris Walster (UK)2. National/ InternationalStrategies VI-Evolution ofAsian Aquatic AnimalHealth Approaches (45 min)Rohana Subasinghe(Italy)3. Ornamental/Pet FinfishPractice I-Koi Herpesvirus:The InternationalPerspective (30 min)Chris Walster (UK)

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Tick Control - What YouDon't Know May HurtYour PracticeMichael Dryden (USA)Session Sponsor:

Hope forHemangiosarcomaBarbara Kitchell (USA)

Cesarean Section inCattle - New Ideas for anOld ProblemDavid Anderson (USA)

Methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus - AnEmerging Equine andZoonotic PathogenScott Weese (Canada)

Optimization of theLambing PercentageNeil Sargison (UK)

Common Diseases ofSmall Mammal Pets II Patricia Turner(Canada)

Ornamental/Pet FinfishPractice II-How toExpand Cat/Dog/ExoticAnimal Practice IntoAquaticsHelen Roberts (USA)

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Zoonotic Disease - BothSides of the Coin I Danny Joffe (Canada) &Mark Joffe (Canada)Session Sponsor:

Veterinary Oncology -What's New?Glenna Mauldin(Canada)

Bovine PainManagement - FromPhysiology to the Farm David Anderson (USA)

Clostridium difficileAssociated Disease &Non-antibiotic Optionsfor Treatment of BacterialDiseaseScott Weese (Canada)

Management of Abortionin Sheep and GoatsPaula Menzies(Canada)

Pain Management inSmall Mammal PetsPaul Flecknell (UK)

1. Ornamental/Pet FinfishPractice III-InfectiousOrnamental/ Pet FinFishDiseases (45 min)2. Ornamental/Pet FinfishPractice IV-Non-infectiousOrnamental/ Pet FinfishDiseases (45 min)Helen Roberts (USA)

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Zoonotic Disease - BothSides of the Coin IIDanny Joffe (Canada) &Mark Joffe (Canada)Session Sponsor:

Canine vs. FelineLymphoma - Contrasts inDiagnosis and TherapyGlenna Mauldin(Canada)

Bovine Lameness -Current Concerns andSurgical ManagementDavid Anderson (USA)

1. Antimicrobial Use inEquine Practice (30 min)Paul Morley (USA)Presentation Sponsor:Wyeth Animal Health2. A Case-basedApproach toAntimicrobial Therapy(60 min)Scott Weese (Canada)& Paul Morley (USA)

Flock Health Programsfor Sheep IncludingSpecific Disease ControlPrograms for MaediVisnaPaula Menzies(Canada)

Techniques for EnhancingAnesthesia of SmallMammal Pets - AnUpdatePaul Flecknell (UK)

1. Aquatic Biologics and Therapeutics I-Availability, Accessibilityand Advancements inEuropean AquaticTherapeutics andBiologics (45 min)Chris Walster (UK) 2. Aquatic Biologics and Therapeutics II-Availability, Accessibilityand Advancements in North American AquaticTherapeutics andBiologics (45 min)Jim Brackett (Canada)






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Animals, EcoHealthand Development: TheRole of Veterinarians – Veterinarians Without

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Quality of Life,Quality of Care-Compliance and

Success inVeterinary Medicine

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08:30 - 10:30 Chair: Jim Edwards (New Zealand)Session Sponsor:

Chair: Herbert Schneider(Namibia)Good VeterinaryGovernance for ONEHEALTHHerbert Schneider(Namibia)Session Sponsor:

The MillenniumDevelopment Goals: Whereare the Veterinarians?Animals, People and theEnvironment (30min) -David Waltner-ToewsLivestock and HumanHealth (30min) - JakobZinstaggWildlife and Human Health(30min) - speaker TBACompanion Animals andHuman Health (30min) -speaker TBA

1. Introduction toCompliance - What doesit mean?2. Results of theCompliance Study -What Do We Do Now?Robin Downing (USA)Session Co-Sponsors:Hill’s Pet NutritionCanada Inc.; Pet PlanInsurance & Schering-Plough Animal Health

1. Management ofPseudomonas Otitis 2. Feline Otitis Externaand MediaRod A. W. Rosychuk(USA)

1. Abnormal Adnexa -Entropion, Ectropion, etc.2. Crisis in the Cornea -What to do with aCorneal UlcerDavid Williams (UK)

1. MyxomatousMitral/Tricuspid Heart Disease - Breeding Strateg2. DilatedCardiomyopathy- Diagnosis and Jens Häggströ(Sweden)Session Sponso



New Animal HealthStrategy for theEuropean Unionspeaker TBASession Sponsor:

VWB/VSFProject InitiativesAIDS, Pigs and Epilepsy:Integrated Development inWestern Kenya (30min) -Cate DeweyPost-Tsunami in Sri Lanka:Rebuilding for the LongTerm (30min) -Craig Stephen

Compliance and Creating aCompassionate CareCultureRobin Downing (USA)Session Co-Sponsors: Hill’sPet Nutrition Canada Inc.;Pet Plan Insurance &Schering-Plough AnimalHealth

Canine and FelineDemodexDidier Noel Carlotti(France)Session Sponsors:Virbae Canada

Red Eye at Night:Ophthalmologist'sDelight! - Conjunctivitisand UveitisDavid Williams (UK)

HypertrophicCardiomyopathyDiagnosis and BSchemesJens Häggströ(Sweden)Session Sponso

12:00 - 13:3012:15 - 13:15

Break for LunchPoster Session 3 in Exhibit Hall

13:30 - 15:00 Chair: David Wilkins (UK)Involvement of CivilSociety in Supporting theDesign andImplimentation of AnimalWelfare StandardsDavid Wilkins (UK)Session Sponsor:

Chair: Barry O'Neil(New Zealand)Responsibilities of theVeterinary Profession onSurveillanceBarry O'Neil(New Zealand)Session Sponsor:

The MillenniumDevelopment Goals:What ShouldVeterinarians be Doing?Workshop

Compliance and Qualityof CareRobin Downing (USA)Session Co-Sponsors:Hill’s Pet NutritionCanada Inc.; Pet PlanInsurance & Schering-Plough Animal Health

If the Alopecia is NotHormonal What Could itBe?Didier Noel Carlotti(France)

Red Eye in the Morning:Ophthalmologist'sWarning! – GlaucomaDavid Williams (UK)

Systemic HypertCats - Risks, Diaand ManagemeClarke AtkinsSession Sponso




Panel Discussion:Veterinarians and theMillennium DevelopmentGoals

Compliance and Creatinga Disney Experience forClientsRobin Downing (USA)Session Co-Sponsors:Hill’s Pet NutritionCanada Inc.; Pet PlanInsurance & Schering-Plough Animal Health

Canine and FelineAutoimmune andImmune MediatedDiseases - An UpdateRod A. W. Rosychuk(USA)

Ocular Problems in ExoticPets - Pocket Pets, Birds,ReptilesDavid Williams (UK)

Management ofFailure - AdvancCurrent ConceptClarke AtkinsSession Sponso

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Critical CareMedicine

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Shock ResuscitationRebecca Kirby (USA)

1. Managing ConcurrentPancreatitis and IBD (60 min)Debra Zoran (USA)2. Managing ConcurrentHeart Disease and RenalFailure (60 min)Etienne Côté (Canada)Session Sponsor: Medi-Cal/Royal Canin

1. Animal Cruelty -Recognition, Reporting,Testifying2. Veterinary Forensics -Animal CSI Part IMelinda Merck (USA)

1. BVDV in NorthAmerican Beef Cow CalfHerds 2. Assessing theEconomic Impact ofBVDV in North America Bob Larsen (USA)Session Sponsor: Wyeth Animal Health

1. Extracorporeal ShockWave Therapy - AnOverview2. Extracorporeal ShockWave Therapy - EquineApplications Scott McClure (USA)

1. Biosecurity (60 min)Dan Hurnik (Canada)& Mike Sheridan(Canada)2. Porcine Circovirus -An Overview andHistory of the NorthAmerican Experience(60 min)John Harding(Canada)

Moderator: Chris Walster (UK)1. Production Finfish Diseases I-International Approaches toEmerging Diseases (30 min)Eva-Maria Bernoth (Australia)2. Production Finfish Diseases II-Infectious Salmon Anemia: TheInternational Perspective (90 min)Larry Hammell (Canada) &Hamish Rodger (Ireland)

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Head TraumaRebecca Kirby (USA)

Current Concepts onDiagnosis and Treatmentof Feline HyperthyroidismEdward Feldman (USA)

Veterinary Forensics -Animal CSI Part IIMelinda Merck (USA)

BVDV Control Programsin North AmericaBob Larsen (USA)Session Sponsor: Wyeth Animal Health

Equine Joint InjectionTechniquesScott McClure (USA)

Porcine Circovirus -Expression of theDisease in the EUJoaquim Segales(Spain)

Moderator: Chris Walster(UK)Production Finfish Diseases II-Viral HemorrhagicSepticemia: The InternationalPerspectiveGrace Karreman (Canada)& Hamish Rodger (Ireland)

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Management of theMultitrauma Patient IJennifer Devey(Canada) & Elke Rudloff(USA)

Vomiting in SeniorPatientsspeaker TBASession Sponsor: Idexx Laboratories

Veterinary forensics -Examination of the LiveVictimMelinda Merck (USA)

Part I - Use ofSonography in Patientswith Abdominal DiseasesSonja Franz (Austria)

Equine Osteochondrosis- What's New?Sheila Laverty(Canada)

Prenatal Programmingof Piglet QualityGeorge Foxcroft(Canada)

1. Production Finfish DiseasesIII-Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia(cont): The InternationalPerspective (45 min)Grace Karreman (Canada)& Hamish Rodger (Ireland)2. Production Finfish DiseasesIV-Bacterial Kidney Disease:The International Perspective(45 min)Hamish Rodger (Ireland) &Larry Hammell (Canada)

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Management of theMultitrauma Patient IIJennifer Devey(Canada) & Elke Rudloff(USA)

Treating Senior Animalswith Concurrent LiverDiseasespeaker TBASession Sponsor: Idexx Laboratories

Veterinary Forensics -Examination of theDeceased VictimMelinda Merck (USA)

Part II - Use ofSonography in ThoracicDiseases and Diseasesof the UdderSonja Franz (Austria)

Equine Osteoarthritis -Are We MovingForward with OurDiagnosis and Therapy?Sheila Laverty(Canada)

Field NecropsyTechniques andSample Collection &Interactive PathologyCase DiscussionsJoaquim Segales(Spain)

1. Production Finfish DiseasesV-Bacterial Kidney Disease(cont.): The InternationalPerspective (45 min)Hamish Rodger (Ireland) &Larry Hammell (Canada)2. Production Finfish DiseasesVI-Disease Synopsis (15 min) Larry Hammell (Canada),Grace Karreman (Canada),Hamish Rodger (Ireland)3. Panel Discussion (30 min)Larry Hammell (Canada),Grace Karreman (Canada),Hamish Rodger (Ireland),Eva-Maria Bernoth(Australia), Garry Egrie(USA), Chris Walster (UK),Rohana Subasinghe (Italy)

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Production Animal Welfareand Animal Care

Pain Management Endocrinology Behaviour Cardiology

08:30 - 10:30 Implementation of Codes ofPractice for Farm AnimalWelfareGilly Griffin (Canada)

1. Pain - An Overview 2. Acute PainRobin Downing (USA)Session Sponsor: Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Inc.

1. Diagnosis of Cushing'sSyndrome in Dogs 2. Treatment Options forCushing's Syndrome in DogsEdward Feldman (USA)

1. Puppy Essentials - What AllOwners Need to Know and HowYou Can Help2. Dealing with Difficult Animalsin the Veterinary ClinicKersti Seksel (Australia)Session Sponsor: Medi-Cal/Royal Canin

1. Pulmonary Thromboembolism 2. Positive Inotropes -Pimobendan, Digoxin and Others Etienne Côté (Canada)Session Sponsor:


11:00 - 12:00 Renewing Canada’s SpeciesSpecific Codes of Practicefor Production AnimalsJackie Wepruk (Canada)

Chronic PainRobin Downing (USA)Session Sponsor: Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Inc.

Hypercalcemia andHyperparathyroidism in DogsEdward Feldman (USA)

To Medicate or not to Medicate?- That is the Question! - What toUse, When and WhyKersti Seksel (Australia)

Asymptomatic Heart Disease -Current Approaches to ManagingMyxomatous Mitral ValveDisease & HypertrophicCardiomyophaty in Animals notShowing Clinical SignsEtienne Côté (Canada), Clarke Atkins (USA) & Jens Häggström (Sweden) Session Sponsor:

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1. Acute Abdomen - DiagnosticIssues2. Acute Abdomen - AnestheticConsiderationsJennifer Devey (Canada) &Elke Rudloff (USA)

1. Managing the Senior Patientwith Cachexia (60 min)Glenna Mauldin (Canada)2. Managing Feline Asthma Withand Without Concurrent Disease(60 min)Margie Scherk (Canada)

1. Postpartum Endometritis -Current Concepts in Diagnosisand Treatment 2. Addressing the WelfareAspects of Electroejaculation inBulls Colin Palmer (Canada)

1. Sepsis in the Equine Neonate 2. Manifestations of NeonatalSepsis Mary Rose Paradis (USA)

1. Improved Management ofthe Breeding Herd (60 min)George Foxcroft (Canada)2. Sow Housing (60 min)Sandra Edwards (UK)

1. Advanced Epidemiologyand Disease Surveillance I -Evidence-based AquacultureEpidemiology and Medicine(60 min)Larry Hammell (Canada)2. TBA

Acute Abdomen - SurgicalConsiderations and PostoperativeCareElke Rudloff (USA) & JenniferDevey (Canada)

Feline Cognitive DysfunctionSyndrome - Old Cats Can GoSenile TooDanielle Gunn-Moore (UK)

Reducing the Need for EstrusDetection Through the Use ofFixed-Time Artificial InseminationColin Palmer (Canada)

Gastrointestinal Problems in theEquine NeonateMary Rose Paradis (USA)

International Schemes forCertification of HumaneStandards/InternationalWelfare RecognitionSandra Edwards (UK)

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REGISTRATION INFORMATIONRegistration Fees (All fees in Canadian dollars)

Registration Type Early Registration Regular Registration Late Registration

On or before On or before After

4 April 2008 6 June 2008 6 June 2008

Members* of WVA $680.00 $780.00 $880.00

Non-Member $880.00 $980.00 $1,080.00

Veterinary Technicians $440.00 $510.00 $580.00

Other: Students, Officers

a) Students** - Members of WVA* $170.00 $195.00 $220.00

b) Students** - Non-Member $215.00 $245.00 $275.00

c) Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Past Presidents, $175.00 $200.00 $225.00Officers, Honourary Members of WVA

Single Day

a) Members of WVA* - Single Day $340.00 $390.00 $440.00

b) Non-Members - Single Day $420.00 $485.00 $550.00

c) Veterinary Technicians - Single Day $220.00 $255.00 $290.00

d) Students** - Members of WVA* - Single Day $ 80.00 $100.00 $120.00

e) Students** - Non-Member - Single Day $110.00 $130.00 $150.00

Accompanying Persons

a) Accompanying Person $260.00 $280.00 $300.00(incl. Welcome Reception, Opening Ceremony & Exhibit Hall Access)

*Members of WVA: Any veterinarian registered to practice in a member country is a member of the WVA. A list ofmembership countries is available at www.worldvet.org/manuals/memberslist.pdf.

**Students - MUST state the name of the Institution of where they are studying or working on their Registration Form. Aswell, students are required to submit an official letter on their Institution’s letterhead OR photocopy of their 2007/2008 StudentID from the Institution where they are studying indicating proof of their Student status. Please fax the Registration Form to +1-604-681-1049 along with proof of Student status or mail to the Congress Secretariat. Registration will not be processedwithout receipt of this documentation.

Participants registered by the Early Registration Deadline (April 4, 2008) will be automatically entered in a draw

for complimentary registration to the WVC 2008. A total of four (4) names will be drawn (randomly) and

announced on the Congress website in May 2008.

Winners will be notified by email and registration fees will be refunded at the conclusion of the Congress for the

four (4) selected participants.

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Included in Registration Fees

FULL REGISTRATION

(Members, Non-Members, Technicians & Other)

• Name Badge

• Congress Bag

• On-site Program

• Abstract CD-Rom

• Congress Handouts

• Welcome Reception

• Opening Ceremony

• Scientific Program Sessions

• Access to Exhibit Hall

• Coffee Breaks

SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION

• Name Badge

• Congress Bag

• On-site Program

• Abstract CD-Rom

• Congress Handouts

• Scientific Program Sessions

• Access to Exhibit Hall on selected day(s) of attendance

• Coffee Breaks on selected day(s) of attendance

ACCOMPANYING PERSONS

• Name Badge

• Welcome Reception

• Opening Ceremony

• Access to Exhibit Hall & Coffee Breaks

HOW TO REGISTER:• ON-LINE: Please visit 29th World Veterinary Congress

website in order to complete your Registration Formon-line at www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com.

• BY MAIL OR FAX: Please complete the RegistrationForm included with this 2nd Announcement and fax to+1-604-681-1049 or mail to:

29th World Veterinary Congress 2008

International Conference Services Ltd.

Suite 2101 – 1177 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3 Canada

Tel: +1-604-681-2153 • Fax: +1-604-681-1049 Email: [email protected]

Payment can be made by Cheque, Visa, MasterCard,

AMEX, Money Order, Bank Draft or Bank Transfer.

• Charges on your credit card statement will appear as“International Conference Services” and will beconverted to your currency.

• Please ensure that your name and the words “EVENT:WVAC 2008” appear clearly on money orders, bankdrafts, bank transfers or cheque payments.

• Make cheques payable to “International ConferenceServices c/o WVAC 2008”

• Bank Transfers to: Institution#001, Transit #00040,Account #1565104, SWIFT Code #BOFMCAM2, USACorrespondent Bank; PNBPUS3NNYC / ABA#026005092.

• Bank Address: Bank of Montreal, Main Branch, FirstTower, 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1L7.

• Bank drafts, money orders and cheques will only beaccepted in CAD dollars and must be drawn on aCanadian Bank or US Bank.

• It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure their nameappears on the bank transfer and all bank transfer feesare paid over and above the registration fees owed.Otherwise, participants will be asked to pay anyoutstanding balance at the onsite registration desk.

Please note all prices are in CAD dollars. Payments

made over the internet are via a secured site.

For registration inquiries please send an email to:[email protected]

Please keep a photocopy of the Registration Form for yourown reference and bring it with you to the Congress.

The Congress Secretariat,International Conference Services, isthe official housing bureau for the29th World Veterinary Congress andwill offer assistance with thecoordination of housingrequirements for the Congress.

The Congress has madearrangements to offer special roomrates with several hotels inVancouver. A selection of hotels andprices are posted on page 21 foryour convenience. It's important

that the participants support the

host hotels whenever possible.

Groups of 10 or more: Pleasecontact [email protected] for Group AccommodationInformation. Please note the listedroom rates apply to all groupbookings.

How to Book Accommodations

You have three easy ways to bookaccommodations (please DO NOT

contact the hotels directly):

• Option 1: Book youraccommodations through onlineregistration atwww.worldveterinarycongress2008.com

• Option 2: Complete theaccommodation section of theRegistration FormFax to: +1 604 681 1049 or mail to: 29th World Veterinary Congress2008

International ConferenceServices Ltd.

Suite 2101–1177 West HastingsStreet, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3Canada

• Option 3: By Fax, please providethe following information (Fax to:+1 604 681 1049):• First and Last Name• Phone Number and Email Address • Hotel of your Choice• Arrival Day/Date• Departure Day/Date• # of Nights• If sharing a room, please provide

name(s)• Credit Card Type• Credit Card Number & Expiry Date• Cardholder’s Name

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Registration Confirmation

An email address is mandatory as all correspondence,including registration confirmation, will be sent via email. All registrations will be acknowledged in writing withconfirmation of participant requirements according to thesubmitted Registration Form and upon receipt of full payment.The Registration Form attached acts as a Tax Invoice.

Registration Cancellation& Refund Policy

Registration cancellations received in writing at theWVAC Secretariat’s address by May 9, 2008 will beaccepted and all fees refunded, less a CAD $150administrative fee (as per Committee policy).Cancellations received after May 9, 2008 will not beaccepted or refunded. However, transfer of yourregistration to another person is acceptable. A completedRegistration Form for the new person must be faxed ormailed to the Congress Secretariat prior to the Congress,explaining who is being replaced. DO NOT USE THE ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM FOR THIS PROCEDURE. Norefunds will be made for non-attendance at the Congress.

In the unlikely event that WVAC 2008 is cancelled, traveland accommodation costs will not be refunded.

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The PREFERRED METHODof REGISTRATION

is via the WEB

www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

RETURN COMPLETED FORM & PAYMENT TO (send only once):



[email protected]

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Hotel Options

Pan Pacific Hotel �� (on-site)

Host Hotel

ROOM TYPE RATE SGL/DBL

Guestrooms $330 CAD

Premier Corner Executive Room $390 CAD

City Suite $448 CAD

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel�� (adjacent)

Host Hotel


Fairmont Rooms $309 CAD

Signature Room $399 CAD

Fairmont Gold City $409 CAD

Waterfront suite $444 CAD

Fairmont Gold Harbour $474 CAD

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver �� (10 min walk)


Fairmont Room $285 CAD

Fairmont Gold Room $385 CAD

Courtyard Suite $385 CAD

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre �� (15 min walk)


Standard $245 CAD

Deluxe Corner Room $275 CAD

Junior Suite $305 CAD

Club Floor $310 CAD

One Bedroom Suite $355 CAD

Two Bedroom Suite $555 CAD

Westin Bayshore �� (15 min walk)


Standard $255 CAD

One Bedroom Junior Suite $345 CAD

One Bedroom Lanai Suite $395 CAD

One Bedroom Executive Suite $435 CAD

One Bedroom Tower Suite $415 CAD

One Bedroom Deluxe Tower Suite $455 CAD

Ramada Limited Downtown �� (10 min walk)


Standard $153 CAD

Standard Triple $168 CAD

Carmana Plaza (10 min walk)


One Bedroom Standard Suite $220 CAD

One Bedroom Executive Suite $230 CAD

Two Bedroom Executive Suite $270 CAD

CANCELLATION AND RESERVATION CHANGES

Please note; up to Friday, June 20, 2008 cancellations orchanges to arrival and departure dates of existingbookings (based on availability) are to be performed bythe WVAC 2008 Secretariat (please do not contact thehotel directly). Cancellations or changes WILL NOT beaccepted by phone. All cancellations or changes must berequested in writing by mail, fax or email (preferred).Please note, participants are asked to contact the hoteldirectly for new reservations or changes startingSaturday, June 21, 2008.

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CONGRESS THEME

Celebrate Our Diversity

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Focusing on the theme“CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSITY”, theprogram will offer opportunities forveterinarians and other veterinaryhealth care providers in all fields.The program is divided into twomajor tracks: Clinical Practice/Private Practice and Public Practice/Public Health which will offer varioussimultaneous sessions, guaranteeinga program of interest to allveterinarians, veterinary technicians,para-veterinarians and others with arole in animal health.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The official language of the 29thWorld Veterinary Congress isEnglish.

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDIT

This course has been submitted (butnot yet approved) for 21 hours ofcontinuing education credit injurisdictions which recognize AAVSBRACE approval; however participantsshould be aware that some boardshave limitations on the number ofhours accepted in certain categoriesand/or restrictions on certainmethods of delivery of continuingeducation. More information will

be posted on the Congress

website as it becomes available.

CONGRESS VENUE

Vancouver Convention &

Exhibition Centre (VCEC)

999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC,Canada

The Congress will be hosted in theVancouver Convention & ExhibitionCentre, which has established itselfas one of North America's leadinginternational congress venues. It issituated just a few blocks away fromthe city centre and is within easywalking distance of Stanley Park andhistoric Gastown.

INTERNET CAFÉ

An Internet Café is available (at nocharge) to all participants during theCongress. The Internet Café will belocated in the Exhibition Hall.

ON-SITE SERVICES

The Registration & Information Deskwill be available to assist participantswith any questions regarding theCongress. The Registration &Information Desk will be located inthe Convention Lobby of the VCEC.

Tourism Vancouver will also have aninformation desk setup in theRegistration & Information areaduring the Congress. Participantswill be able to obtain informationabout local restaurants, sites and thecity of Vancouver.

SMOKING

Smoking is not permitted at theCongress facilities. The City ofVancouver has public healthregulations that prevent smoking inpublic buildings, on publictransportation and in ALL restaurants(including patios). Certain bars havedesignated smoking areas.

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OFFICIAL AIRLINES & CAR RENTALCOMPANY

OFFICIAL AIRLINE

See advertisement in this brochure orvisit the Congress website for informationon discount airfare for the WVC.

CAR RENTAL COMPANY

Budget Rent A Car

System, Inc. has beenappointed as the official

Car Rental Company for the WVC 2008. For reservations call toll free 1-800-772-3773 or you canmake reservations online atwww.budget.com/budgetWeb/reservation/bridge.ex?&BCD=U078887

When making your reservation, pleasequote the Congress Discount #: U078887

Vancouver

Vancouver is consistently ranked asone of the most beautiful cities inthe world. It is a city of stunningnatural beauty nestled between thesnow capped Coastal Mountains andthe blue waters of the Pacific Ocean,as well as being a cosmopolitan city,bustling with activity.

To enhance your stay, Vancouverpresents a dazzling array ofattractions to entertain, excite andinform visitors. Bring a camera tocapture the breathtaking panoramicviews while walking along the

Seawall, relaxing in Stanley Park, ortaking a boat ride to Granville Island.Imagine going sailing, playing around of golf on an internationallyrenowned golf course and a sunsetdinner with a view of the majesticmountains at Whistler/BlackcombResort - all in the same day!Families will find exceptionalfacilities that their children willthoroughly enjoy.

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CLIMATE

Vancouver enjoys warm,comfortable summers that are rarelyscorching. June to August hasdaytime temperatures that linger justabove 20º Celsius (70º Fahrenheit).Evenings, especially in thesurrounding mountains, can be cool,so it is recommended to pack a lightjacket and/or sweater. For up-to-dateweather information, please visitwww.theweathernetwork.com.

TRANSPORTATIONGetting to Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)accommodates over 22,000international flights each month. YVRoffers the shortest flying timebetween much of North Americaand Asia as well as being a gatewayfor Europe.

Getting to and from the

Vancouver International Airport

Public transportation, taxis, limos,shuttles, car rentals and drivingdirections — everything you need toknow to get to and from Vancouver,the Lower Mainland, Victoria andWhistler. Visitwww.yvr.ca/guide/toandfrom/ fordetailed information abouttransportation options from YVR.

BANKS & CURRENCY EXCHANGE

1 CAD $ = 100 cents

Banks are generally open from 10:00to 16:00, Monday through Friday.Visitors to Canada are encouraged toexchange funds for Canadian dollars atVancouver International Airport, at abank or at a foreign currency exchange

outlet where they will receive theprevailing rate. Automatic tellermachines (ATMs) are found throughoutVancouver. International credit cardsare accepted throughout the countryand traveler cheques can be changedat banks, hotels, resorts and the airport.

For up-to-date information, pleaserefer to the Universal CurrencyConverter at: www.xe.com/ucc/.

CURRENCY RATES

At the time of printing (December2007), the values of selectedcurrencies were:

1 Australian Dollar (AUD) $0.88 CAD

1 United Kingdom Pound (GBP) $1.97 CAD

1 China Yuan Renminbi (CNY) $0.13 CAD

1 Euro (EUR) $1.38 CAD

10 Japan Yen (JPY) $0.08 CAD

1 New Zealand Dollar (NZD) $0.73 CAD

1 Mexico Pesos (MXN) $0.09 CAD

1 U.S. Dollar (USD) $1.01 CAD

TAXES

A Provincial Tax (PST) of 7% is chargedon the majority of items purchased inBritish Columbia. An additional Goodsand Services Tax (GST) of 6% ischarged on most items and services,(10% on alcoholic beverages);accommodation tax is 8%.Visitors toCanada are eligible to participate in theCanada Tax Back Program whichallows you to claim the 6% GST (Goodand Services Tax). You may claim therebate on most of your purchases afteryour visit to Canada.

TIPPING

Some properties and resort hotelsinclude tips or gratuities with grouptours to simplify bookkeeping. Thiswill usually include gratuities forhousekeeping, bell service and foodservice. Otherwise, customarygratuity will be calculated at 15%,which is a base standard tip in mostrestaurants, bars and hotels.

ELECTRICITY

Canada operates on 110V, 60 cycleelectric power, which is the same asin the United States. Non-NorthAmerican visitors should bring a plugadaptor if they wish to use their ownsmall appliances from home (razors,hair dryers, etc). If you are visitingfrom countries, such as Australia,that use a higher voltage, you mayencounter problems charging yourre-chargeable batteries. Canadianelectrical goods come with either atwo-pronged plug, which is the sameas the US, or a three-pronged plug;most sockets accommodate both.

TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE

It is strongly recommended thatparticipants take out insurance tocover loss incurred in case ofcancellation, medical expenses anddamage to or loss of personaleffects. The organizers of the 29thWorld Veterinary Congress will notbe responsible for any medical costsincurred by participants.

The Organizing Committee will notaccept liability for personal injuries orfor loss or damage to propertybelonging to Congress participants,

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either during or as a result of theCongress or during any tours.

PASSPORT, VISA AND BORDER-CROSSING INFORMATION

At the time of writing, to enterCanada, a valid passport is requiredfor citizens of all countries exceptthe United States - although it isstrongly recommended to carry one.Visas are required for residents ofcertain countries; please contactyour local Canadian Embassy,Consulate or High CommissionOffice for the specific requirementsfor your country of origin.

For participants visiting the U.S.before or after attending theCongress they should ensure thatthey obtain the proper visa, ifrequired.

For more information, please referto: www.unitedstatesvisas.gov orwww.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas

LETTER OF INVITATION FOR VISAPOLICY

An official Letter of Invitation toobtain a Visa and authorization toattend the 29th World VeterinaryCongress will be issued ONLY afterthe Registration Form and fullpayment have been received.

INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE WITHDISABILITIES

Vancouver is one of the mostaccessible cities in the world forpeople with physical disabilities. Formore information on localtransportation, restaurants, hotelsand other issues related to your stayin Vancouver, please contact:

The British Columbia Coalition of

People with Disabilities

204 - 456 West Broadway,Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 1R3Tel: +1 604 875 0188Fax: +1 604 875 9227Website: http://www.bccpd.bc.ca/

Welcome Reception*

Sunday, July 27 (19:00 – 20:30)

All participants are invited to attendthe Welcome Reception to be heldin the Exhibit Hall. Don’t miss thisfirst opportunity to renew oldacquaintances and network withyour peers while enjoying cuisinefrom the various food stations.

Opening Ceremony*

Monday, July 28 (08:00 – 08:30)

The Opening Ceremony will set thetone for the Congress with officialremarks.

Closing Banquet

Wednesday, July 30 (19:30 – 21:30)

Please join us for an exclusive dinner featuring regional cuisine,award-wining B.C. wines andentertainment. In addition, special presentations including the World Veterinary Day Award will be highlighted at the Banquet.

Tickets: $150.00 CAD

*Included in Full Registration & Accompanying Persons Fees

SOCIAL PROGRAM AND TOURS




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VANCOUVER SNAPSHOT (3 hours)

Sunday, July 27, 14:00-17:00 or Monday, July 28, 13:30-16:30 $45.00 per person

This is the perfect way to see the highlights of one of the most beautiful cities in the world!Let our experienced guide point out items of interest and explain the history and diverse cultureof Vancouver as you travel through Stanley Park, English Bay, False Creek, Chinatown andGastown.

COASTAL RAINFOREST WALKING TOUR (4 hours)

Tuesday, July 29, 10:00-14:00$95.00 per person

Discover Vancouver’s spectacular backyard and the wonders of a Temperate Pacific Rainforest -just 30 minutes from downtown. See, smell and hear Canada’s west coast forest while anexperienced nature guide explains the workings of this unique ecosystem. A gourmet snackand drink in this exceptional natural setting culminates the experience. It’s a memory you willshare with friends for years to come.

SUNSET DINNER CRUISE (4 hours)

Tuesday, July 29, 18:30-22:30$165.00 per person

The evening starts with a short transfer to the dock to embark on a private yacht and sail off fora scenic cruise on Vancouver’s harbour and coastal waters. Relax and enjoy the sunset, theevergreen mountains and city skyline. A plentiful dinner buffet and live entertainment are theadded ingredients for a memorable experience.

VANCOUVER'S INSPIRING GARDENS (4.5 hours)

Wednesday, July 30 , 13:30-18:00$65.00 per person

No visit to Vancouver is complete without a chance to see some of its wonderful parks andgardens. See the sweeping vista of rolling lawns, dramatic rockwork and city skyline at theQueen Elizabeth Park. Stroll through the internationally renowned Van Dusen Garden featuringover 7,500 different species from 6 continents. Discover the most intriguing Dr. Sun Yat-SenClassical Chinese Garden in Chinatown - the first authentic classical Chinese garden ever builtoutside of China.

OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING TOURS

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WILDERNESS PADDLE ADVENTURE & BEACH BBQ (6 hours)

Thursday, July 31, 10:00-16:00$180.00 per person (lunch included)

This fully guided, all-inclusive excursion takes you to the Indian Arm, a 15km glacial fjordlocated 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. There, you will experience the natural beauty ofVancouver’s backyard while paddling its calm and hospitable waters. Enjoy a BBQ on a remotebeach amongst breathtaking scenery before returning to the city, exhilarated and renewed!

Note: Experience or fitness not necessary – suitable for children.

CANYON AND MOUNTAIN TOUR (5 hours)

Thursday, July 31, 13:30-18:30$110.00 per person

Make the short journey across the superb Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore. Explore theCapilano Suspension Bridge and Park and venture 450 feet across and 230 feet above theCapilano River! Then a five-minute transfer takes you to the base of Grouse Mountain for abreathtaking 3,700 ft ascent (gondola cable car) up the mountain. Once at the top, enjoy the“Theatre in the Sky”, visit the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife or just roam around taking in thebreathtaking scenery.

FIRST NATIONS HERITAGE TOUR (5 hours)

Thursday, July 31, 13:00-18:00$65.00 per person

The First Nations peoples inhabited the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years and theirhistory and continuing culture are in evidence throughout Vancouver. In Stanley Park, learn thehistory and significance of the totems poles. You are then transferred to the University ofBritish Columbia campus and the world-renowned Museum of Anthropology. Wander throughthe Great Hall, contemplate and marvel at dramatic views over the Haida houses. The tourends with a stop at Hill’s indian Crafts, the largest Northwest Coast Native Art Gallery in NorthAmerica.

A DAY IN THE MOUNTAIN - WHISTLER RESORT (9 hours)

Friday, August 1, 09:00-18:00$100.00 per person

From crisp mountain air to crystal clear lakes and lush emerald forests, Whistler Resort is anatural year-round playground. The day begins with a spectacular drive along the Sea to SkyHighway including a stop at the spectacular glacier-fed, 1,100 feet Shannon Falls. In Whistler,enjoy free time to take a gondola to the top of the mountain, stroll through the cobble stonewalkways and numerous boutiques or just relax taking into the unlimited bounty of natural beauty.




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ENCHANTING VICTORIA (12 hours)

Friday, August 1, 07:30-19:30$155.00 per person

Sail through the Gulf Islands on board a BC Ferry to Victoria, the province’s capital city and thelast stronghold of British refinement. Many of the brick and stone buildings from the lastcentury have been restored, adding to the scenic beauty of the city. British influence remainstoday in its red double-decker buses, turn-of-the-century buildings, and tweedy woolen shops.Your tour also includes the visit of the Butchart Gardens, world-famous for spectacular year-round floral displays.

PRE & POST TOURSROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAILTOUR (4 days/ 3 nights)

Board the famous Rocky Mountaineer and enjoy the vast ever-changing panorama of WesternCanada and the Canadian Rockies. Your exclusive package includes two days of daylight travel,onboard breakfast and lunch daily, overnight accommodation and dinner in Kamloops, 2 nightsaccommodation in Banff, all transfers to/from the stations as well as transfer between Banffand Calgary International Airport.

From $1420.00 per person in double occupancy

ALASKA CRUISE (7 days/7 nights)

Board a luxury liner for a cruise Alaska via the Inside Passage - one of the world’s most scenicsea lanes and one of the few where large ships can sail close to the coastline. The scenery isspectacular with snowcapped mountains, picturesque lighthouses and the presence of killerwhales, sea lions and porpoises. This is a destination overflowing with nature’s gifts, America’slast and greatest wilderness.

From $ 1,275.00 per person in double occupancy

Booking & Cancellation Policies

All tours are sold on an optional basis and based on availability.Tours must be paid in full in order to be registered.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:[email protected]

ICS reserves the right to cancel any or all tours and excursionsat any time, if minimum number requirements are not met. Ifyou wish to cancel a pre-booked optional tour, you must do soin writing, no later than JULY 12, 2008. There will be a $25service fee per tour cancelled. No refunds will be issued afterJULY 12, 2008. Cancellation policy of pre/post tours will beconfirmed at time of booking.

Liability Conditions

The supplier companies providing transportation and other services are independentcontractors and are not the agents, employees or servants of, or joint ventures with ICSor its affiliates. By agreeing to utilize the services of ICS and its affiliates or theiremployees or agents, participants are aware that ICS and the companies providingtransportation (i.e. the bus companies, boat companies etc.) and other suppliers, shallnot be liable for any damage, loss, claim, cost or expense arising out of personal injury,accident or death, loss, damage or delay of baggage or other property resulting from:

a) The act of omission on the part of any person other than ICS or its employees;

b) Acts of God, sickness, theft, labour disputes, mechanical breakdown, governmentactions, weather or any other causes beyond ICS's direct control.

All terms and conditions, including fares, schedules, venues and rates may be subjectto change, due to circumstances beyond ICS’s control. In this case, ICS will provideparticipants adequate notice so that any alternate arrangements may be made.

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EVENTS & MEETINGS Please visit the website for information on this and other events & meetings during WVC 2008.

Sunday, July 27

08:00 - 12:00 (buses depart from the VCEC at 07:30)

Small Mammals - Basic Techniques

Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM) Wetlab

Course faculty: Drs. Patricia Turner (coordinator), Paul Flecknell, Ian Welch, Colette Wheler

The objective of this lab is to provide hands-on experience for veterinarians involved in the care and handling of smallmammal species. This basic hands-on workshop will review a variety of handling, restraint, sample collectiontechniques, anesthesia and intubation, focusing on rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. This is training for practitionerswanting to enhance their practice by adding small mammals or for those who need to update their skills with thesespecies. Techniques will be demonstrated by faculty and performed by participants. The lab will be held at the Universityof British Columbia. A bus will transport participants to and from the workshop site.

Registration Fee: $250 (enrollment limited to 20 participants)

Participants can register via the WVC registration form.

World Veterinary Congress 2011 Cape Town, South Africa | 10-14 October 2011 WVA 2011 will be hosted in Cape Town South Africa.Cape Town is perched between the ocean and TableMountain with a national park at its heart. It is a truelocation to renew and reconnect. Cape Town, the“Mother City”, is the oldest city in South Africa and hasa cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years. It alsohas the top five national attractions in South Africa thatshould appear on every visitors’ itinerary all year round.

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SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT INFORMATIONIn 2008, the 29th World Veterinary Congress offers a tremendous opportunity to showcase your company products, services andachievements in front of a world stage of key decision makers and industry leaders. Increase your visibility and company profile bybecoming a sponsor/ exhibitor at this exciting event.

To discuss sponsorship/ exhibition opportunities, please contact:

Laima Laffitte, Manager, Advertising and Sponsorship • c/o CVMA 339 Booth Street Ottawa, ON K1R 7K1 CanadaTel: +1-613-673-2659 | Fax: +1-613-673-2462 • Voicemail: 1-800-567-2862 ext 310 (Canada only) • Email: [email protected]

1 3M Canada

2 Abaxis

3 Addison Biologocal Laboratory Inc.

4 Aesculight Surgical Lasers

5 Angel Canada Enterprise Ltd.

6 Aventix

7 AVID Identification SystemsInc.

8 Benson Medical Industries

9 Bio Vision Technologies

10 Biomedica Labs Inc.

11 BioMedtrix, LLC

12 Bioniche Animal Health

13 Boderlink Veterinary Supplies

14 Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada)Ltd.

15 CAAHTT

16 Canadian Food InspectionAgency/ OIE WorldOrganization for AnimalHealth

17 CAN-med Healthcare

18 Cdn. Animal Rehab Services

19 CDMV, Inc.

20 Christian Veterinary Mission

21 Computer Aid ProfessionalServices Ltd.

22 Concord Veterinary Supplies

23 Crawford Industrial Group

24 DermaPet

25 Destron Fearing

26 Diagnostic Imaging Systems

27 Dispomed Ltd.

28 Eagle Pack Pet Products Inc.

29 Elsevier Canada

30 Ferno Canada

31 Focus and Flourish

32 GE Money Care Credit

33 Goldway US, Inc.

34 Habitat Haven Inc.

35 HED Insurance and RiskServices

36 Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada, Inc.

37 Idexx Canada

38 I-MED Pharma

39 Innovative Biosystems, Inc.

40 Lifelearn Inc.

41 MATVET (Hoptech) Inc.

42 MCAP Leasing

43 McCarthy & Sons

44 MEDCO Instruments Inc.

45 Mediaid Inc.

46 Medical IlluminationInternational

47 Medi-Cal/Royal Canin

48 Medicard Finance Inc.

49 MILA International Inc.

50 Nature's Variety

51 Nestle Purina

52 Novartis Global

53 Ontario Veterinary College

54 Pacific Veterinary Sales Ltd.

55 Peartree Studio

56 Peri Optix, Inc.

57 Pethealth Inc.

58 Pet Plan Insurance

59 Professional Business Solutions

60 Purr…fect Fence

61 Retail Advantage Inc.

62 Ross University School ofVeterinary Medicine

63 Rx Vitamins, Inc.

64 Schering-Plough AnimalHealth

65 Securos

66 Skulls Unlimited International,Inc.

67 Smiths Detection

68 Snyder MFG. Co.

69 Suburban Surgical Co. Inc.

70 Universal Ultrasound

71 University of Calgary Faculty ofVeterinary Medicine

72 University of Guelph

73 Vet Novations

74 Vet Surge Veterinary InstrumentSupplies Ltd.

75 Vetcheck Canada

76 Veterinary Sales & Service, Inc.

77 Veterinary Transplant Services

78 Vetoquinol N-A, Inc.

79 VIRBAC Canada

80 W.D.D.C.

81 Wiley-Blackwell

EXHIBITORSConfirmed Exhibitors at the 29th WVC at the time of printing • Level Sponsors shown in red • Event Sponsors shown in bold




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Bayer HealthCare

Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada Inc.

Idexx Laboratories

Medi-Cal/Royal Canin

Nestle Purina

Pet Plan Insurance

Schering-Plough Animal Health

SSAFE Inc.

Universal Ultrasound

Vetoquinol N-A Inc.

VIRBAC Canada

Wyeth Animal Health

GOLD LEVEL

SILVER LEVEL

EVENT SPONSORS

SponsorsConfirmed Sponsors at the 29th WVC at the time of printing.

The 29th World Veterinary Congress would like to thank the following financial contributors for their support:

29TH WORLD VETERINARY CONGRESS SECRETARIATInternational Conference Services Ltd.

Suite 2101 – 1177 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3 CanadaTel: +1-604-681-2153 | Fax: +1-604-681-1049

Email: [email protected] Web: www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com

Participating OrganizationsCanadian Veterinary Medical Association’s Annual General Meeting

& its 60th Anniversary CelebrationsCanWest Veterinary Conference

(in conjunction with the 29th World Veterinary Congress)World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)

Canadian Academy of Veterinary DermatologyThe CAVD is proud to be a participating organization of the WVA Congress. We haveprovided two outstanding dermatologists to the comprehensive program, Drs Didier

Noel Carlotti and Rod Rosychuk.Canadian Association of Veterinary Ophthalmology

Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal MedicineWorld Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association

Canadian Food Inspection AgencyCanadian Council for Animal Care

Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians

FOR CVMA MEMBERS ONLY

All CVMA Members are invited to attend the AGM Luncheon to be held on

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.

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