From: IN%"m.meredith@farmline.com" 2-FEB-2006 13:47:42.17 To: IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" "Ethology Posting" CC: Subj: Applied Ethology in Disease Epidemics This month is the 5th Anniversary of the start of world's worst foot-and-mouth disease epidemic - an epidemic in which between 7 and 9 million animals were slaughtered, mostly in the United Kingdom, but some other EU countries were also involved. As is usual when veterinary "stamping out" policies are applied, the vast majority of the slaughtered animals were healthy. One of the significant features of this terrible epidemic - and of others in recent years - was the lack of training and experience in applied ethology on the part of some of the people working to control spread of the formidable FMD virus, i.e. animal health officers, veterinarians and slaughtermen. For example, there were occasions when animals were either under-restrained for euthanasia, or over-restrained for euthanasia, in either case, prejudicing animal welfare or disease spread (some animals escaped during procedures, or recovered after supposedly being euthanized) or both. Some graphic examples of unskilful handling which occurred are catalogued in a book which comes out later this month, to mark the 5th Anniversary, which is called "Following Orders" - a dramatised account of the FMD epidemic (and including an earlier epidemic of swine fever). The book gives a real insight into what it is like in the "front-line" of a disease epidemic, and what it is like to be involved in on-farm destruction of large numbers of pigs and ruminants - including pet and zoological animals. The book also highlights the importance of staff selection when it comes to people who will work with animals. The book is also a revealing insight into the ethical and moral dilemmas that all those involved in an epidemic can face, be they farm owners, farm staff or disease control specialists. It is also cautionary tale about the practical limitations of field-collected data and computer modelling. More info about the book can be found at: www.pighealth.com FREE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ------------------------------------------------------ Manchester UK 14-16 March 2006, entitled "The Cultural Documents of the 2001 Foot and Mouth Epidemic - A review of the social, health, veterinary, cultural and scientific research work and documentary records relating to the 2001 FMD outbreak in Britain". The conference focuses on: a) A non-partisan, informed and constructive public debate about what happened, why and the lessons are that we can now learn from all this five years on. It will involve a wider general public and urban community leaders in the debate about FMD for the first time. b) Framing a new cultural understanding and response to FMD and animal epidemics in general in the light of present concerns about "Bird Flu". For details of this conference see: www.littoral.org.uk/HTML01/conferences/index.html www.warmwell.com/06jan6fmdconf.html FMD ARCHIVE OPENED ---------------------------------- To mark this 5th anniversary and contribute to the "mature reflection" debate at this time, I have made freely available on-line my own archive of the 2001 EU epidemic of FMD. www.sunflower-health.com/fmd220803/fmdoutbreaks.htm Best wishes to all Michael Meredith From: IN%"heath@vetethol.demon.co.uk" "Sarah Heath" 6-FEB-2006 19:10:26.59 To: IN%"cabtsgforum@cabtsg.org", IN%"apbc4_um@apbc.org.uk", IN%"esvceforum@esvce.org", IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca", IN%"avsab@yahoogroups.com" CC: Subj: FW: Call for papers for ESVCE meeting September 2006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congress information on www.behaviour2006gent.be --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ESVCE ANNUAL CONGRESS Ghent Belgium September 22nd 2006 CALL FOR PAPERS THEME: "Welfare - the science behind the art" A one day behaviour medicine meeting will be held on September 22nd 2006 in Ghent (Belgium). The theme for the day will be "Welfare - the science behind the art" and the morning will consist of 45 minute presentations by invited speakers. The afternoon will be divided into two sessions. The first will be devoted to 20 minute (15+5) presentations on the specific theme of "Welfare - the science behind the art" and it is hoped that papers will be submitted by those involved in both research and practice. The second session will consist of 20 minute (15+5) free communications relating to any aspect of companion animal behaviour practice or research. The AGM of ESVCE will be held at the end of the meeting. If you wish to submit an abstract for consideration for a paper or poster in either of the short paper sessions please do so according to the following instructions: * All abstracts must be in English. * All abstracts must be no longer than 1 standard manuscript page (A-4 or 8.5 x 11 inches). * All abstracts must use font no smaller than 12 point. * All abstracts MUST include the following information on a separate cover page for the abstract: * All author's names * Full addresses of all authors * Full telephone numbers of all authors * Full fax numbers of all authors * Full e-mail addresses of all authors * Title presentation * Source of funding, if any, for study * Information on preferred session: * Themed session - " Welfare - the science behind the art " * Free communications * Information on preferred format: * Presented paper * Poster * Either * 3 hard copies must be faxed, mailed, or sent as an e-mail attached document no later than March 15th 2006. * No abstracts in other formats will be accepted. * No anonymous abstracts will be accepted. * Participants will be notified by May 1st 2006 of the selections. * Manuscripts will then be due no later than July 1st 2006. Details will be included with notification. Applicants whose abstracts are selected for talks or posters will receive complimentary registration to the 2006 Congress. Other registrants will be able to attend this meeting for a fee that covers the cost of attendance, coffee and tea breaks and lunch. Fees for the congress will be announced shortly. Send abstracts to: ESVCE Annual Congress 2006 Tiny De Keuster Oostveldkouter 222 B- 9920 Lovendegem Tel: 0032- 93725008 Fax: 0032- 93726638 e-mail tiny.dekeuster@telenet.be ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congress information on www.behaviour2006gent.be --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tiny De Keuster ESVCE secretary tiny.dekeuster@telenet.be www.esvce.org From: IN%"heath@vetethol.demon.co.uk" "Sarah Heath" 6-FEB-2006 19:16:08.85 To: IN%"cabtsgforum@cabtsg.org", IN%"apbc4_um@apbc.org.uk", IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca", IN%"avsab@yahoogroups.com" CC: Subj: CABTSG Study Day 2006 CABTSG STUDY DAY THE COUNCIL HOUSE, BIRMINGHAM UK Wednesday 19th April 2006. =20 CALL FOR PAPERS =20 THEME: " Natural Behaviour =96 Its Influence on behaviour problems" =20 A one-day behaviour meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th April at the Council House Birmingham. The theme for the day will be " Natural = Behaviour =96 its influence on behaviour problems=94. =20 There will be two sessions for submitted papers and each will consist of four 15-minute (10 min talk +5min question time) papers. The first = session will consist of papers on the meeting theme " Natural behaviours =96 = influence on behaviour problems " while the second session will consist of free communications relating to any aspect of companion animal behaviour = practice or research. =20 If you wish to submit an abstract for consideration for a paper or = poster in either of the short paper sessions please do so according to the = following instructions: =20 * All abstracts must be in English. * All abstracts must be no longer than 1 standard manuscript page (A-4 or 8.5 x 11 inches). * All abstracts must use font no smaller than 12 point. * All abstracts MUST include the following information on a = separate cover page for the abstract: * All author=92s names * Full addresses of all authors * Full telephone numbers of all authors * Full fax numbers of all authors=20 * Full e-mail addresses of all authors * Title presentation * Source of funding, if any, for study =20 * Information on preferred session: * Themed session - " Natural behaviours =96 its influence on = behaviour problems=94 * Free communications =20 * Information on preferred format: * Presented paper=20 * Poster=20 * Either =20 * 3 hard copies must be faxed, mailed, or sent as an e-mail = attached document no later than Wednesday 15th February * No abstracts in other formats will be accepted. * No anonymous abstracts will be accepted. * Participants will be notified as soon as possible of the selections. * Manuscripts will then be due no later than 22nd March 2006. = Details will be included with notification.=20 =20 Applicants whose abstracts are selected for talks or posters will = receive complimentary registration to the 2006 Study Day. Other registrants = will be able to attend this meeting for a fee that covers the cost of = attendance, coffee and tea breaks and lunch.=20 =20 Fees for the Study day are as follows: =20 Cost:=20 Members of CABTSG or ESVCE =A375.00 VN (qualified) members of CABTSG or ESVCE =A360.00 Non-Members =A395.00 Full time students and VN students = =A325.00 - there are a limited number of student places =96 they are available on a = first come first served basis on production of evidence from the educational institution =20 Send abstracts to: =20 S. der Weduwen 32 Blackburn Road Rishton Blackburn BB1 4BS From: IN%"fmartin@vetmed.wsu.edu" "Martin, Francois" 7-FEB-2006 15:55:25.72 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: Position Annoucement Please see below. Feel free to distribute. =20 Francois Martin, M.A., Ph.D. Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Animal Well-being and Head of the People-Pet Partnership College of Veterinary Medicine Washington State University PO Box 647010 Pullman WA 99164-7010 509 335.4569 fmartin@vetmed.wsu.edu =20 NOTICE OF VACANCY Coordinator Search #4283 =20 DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Coordinator in the College of Veterinary = Medicine, People-Pet Partnership Program (PPP) is a half time, 12 month = administrative and professional position. The Coordinator is = responsible for coordinating and managing the daily activities of the = Palouse Area Therapeutic Horsemanship Program (PATH).This includes = coordination of volunteers, instructors and riders, class scheduling, = and maintaining NARHA accredited status. The position requires regular = exercise of independent judgment and discretion necessary to maintain = PATH in good working order. The Coordinator is also responsible for = successful grant writing and the promotion for PATH and other PPP = activities. =20 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or equivalent and three (3) years of = related experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience = may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year = basis. =20 =20 * Demonstrated competence in the preparation of written reports. * Computer and Internet proficiency * Fund raising experience * Ability to work directly with animals. * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Must be highly organized and able to work under pressure =20 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience in animal-assisted activities/therapy * Ability to conduct research related to People-Pet Partnership = activities. * Horsemanship skills * North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) = Certified Instructor * Understanding of human-animal relationships based on the scientific = literature * Previous supervisory experience =20 Position Requirements: The position may require night and weekend work depending on the PPP's = programs and special activities. =20 MISC: Salary is commensurate with experience. In the future the position may = become full-time if sufficient grant funding is secured. =20 APPLICATION PROCESS: Screening of applications will begin February 27, 2006. Send a letter = addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position, a = current, detailed r=E9sum=E9 and contact information for three = professional references (include name, address, telephone number and = email address) to: =20 Ms. Jeanne Burritt College of Veterinary Medicine Washington State University PO Box 647010 Pullman, WA 99164-7010 Phone: 509-335-3383 or jburritt@wsu.edu =20 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam-era disabled veterans, = persons of disability, and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. From: IN%"joseph.stookey@usask.ca" 28-FEB-2006 08:43:13.54 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: Test message Hi, I have received a couple of messages saying subscribers could not send messages to the list and were wondering if the list is having trouble. Could be; let's see. Joe -- Joseph M. Stookey Professor of Applied Ethology Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences Western College of Veterinary Medicine University of Saskatchewan 52 Campus Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7N 5B4 Tel 306-966-7154 Fax 306-966-7159 From: IN%"marcosgz@gmail.com" "=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Marcos_Gim=E9nez_Zapiola?=" 28-FEB-2006 12:11:53.54 To: IN%"joseph.stookey@usask.ca" CC: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" Subj: RE: Test message Joe, Yes, let's see. Marcos On 2/28/06, joseph stookey wrote: > > Hi, > > I have received a couple of messages saying subscribers could not send > messages to the list and were wondering if the list is having trouble. > Could be; let's see. > > Joe > > -- > Joseph M. Stookey > Professor of Applied Ethology > Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences > Western College of Veterinary Medicine > University of Saskatchewan > 52 Campus Drive > Saskatoon, Saskatchewan > Canada S7N 5B4 > > Tel 306-966-7154 > Fax 306-966-7159