From: IN%"simon@gadbois.org" "Simon Gadbois" 10-NOV-2006 16:57:49.32
To: IN%"applied-ethology@usask.ca" "ethology"
CC:
Subj: International Ethological Conference 2007 (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada): First announcement and call for symposia
Dear Fellow Ethologist,
We would like to invite you to the XXXth International Ethological =20
Conference to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from 15-23 =20
August 2007. We are using a number of different mailing lists, so =20
please excuse us if we send you more than once copy of this letter.
Halifax is a vibrant Canadian research centre with four universities =20
and a magnificent maritime environment. We have an exciting line-up =20
of plenary speakers. You can find the list of agreed speakers at the =20
end of this email.
We are also pleased to announce that our web site (http://=20
iec2007.psychology.dal.ca) is up with preliminary information on the =20
conference, including important dates, plenary speakers and =20
information on Halifax, Nova Scotia. Information regarding fees, =20
registration, transportation and accommodations will follow in the =20
next month.
Call for symposia:
At this time, the Local Organizing Committee would like to invite =20
submission of proposals for symposia. Symposium proposals will be =20
accepted until December 31, 2006. Note that this deadline needs to be =20=
respected. Proposals will be evaluated based on their scientific =20
soundness, general appeal, and broadness of topics. We encourage =20
symposia with participation from multiple organizations and =20
institutions as well as countries. We suggest the following format: =20
symposium chair, four speakers and a two hour limit. Proposal =20
submissions should include an abstract that describes the rationale =20
and goal of the symposium with a tentative outline of the session =20
including the list of speakers and a brief description of the topics =20
they will be presenting (oral presentations will be limited to one =20
per person). The length of the proposal shall not exceed 500 words. =20
Please confirm that all speakers have agreed to participate. All =20
speakers and participants must register for the meeting and pay the =20
registration fee. The symposium organizer will be the chair of the =20
symposium unless you tell us otherwise. Send symposia proposals to =20
Richard Brown (rebrown@dal.ca). For any other correspondence, please =20
email iec2007@dal.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you and to seeing you in Halifax this =20=
summer,
The organizing committee
CURRENT LIST OF PLENARY SPEAKERS:
Opening Public lecture
Hal Whitehead, Dalhousie University, Canada.
"Adventures of a marine mammalogist in the study of whale language =20
and culture"
Plenary lectures (tentative titles)
1. Patrick Bateson, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, =20
England
"Developmental Plasticity and Epigenetics".
2. Pat Monaghan, University of Glasgow, Scotland.
"Growth, lifespan and life history trade-offs"
3. Elisabetta Visalberghi, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie della =20
Cognizione, Rome, Italy
"Behavioral, cognitive and ecological factors affecting tool use in =20
wild capuchin monkeys"
4. Atsushi Iriki, RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan.
"Brain mechanism for development and evolution of monkey tool-use as =20
a latent precursor of human intelligence"
5. Roger T. Hanlon, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, USA
"Masters of optical illusion: the neuroethology of rapid adaptive =20
camouflage and communication in cephalopods"
6. Horst Bleckmann, Institut f=FCr Zoologie der Universit=E4t Bonn, =
Germany.
"Neuroethology of Sensory Systems"
7. Rui Oliveira, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, Lisboa, =20
Portugal
"=46rom hormones to behaviour and back: androgens, social context and =20=
competition".
8. Hanna Kokko, University of Helsinki, Finland
"Love and hatred in a world of feedback"
9. Sara J. Shettleworth, University of Toronto, Canada
"How do animals know what they know?"
10. Marian Stamp Dawkins, Department of Zoology, University of =20
Oxford, England
"The scientific basis for assessing suffering in animals"
11. Robert L. Trivers, Department of Anthropology, Rutgers =20
University,USA
"Human Ethology / Genes in conflict: The Biology of Selfish Genetic =20
Elements"
From: IN%"olsson@ibmc.up.pt" "Anna Olsson" 28-NOV-2006 13:24:31.37
To: IN%"applied-ethology@usask.ca"
CC:
Subj: European Academy for Animal Welfare
Dear all,
I recently saw European Academy for Animal Welfare being represented at a European Parliament meeting. Does anybody know more about this academy? A google search does not return any reference.
Best regards,
Anna
Dr Anna Olsson
Researcher
Laboratory Animal Science group
http://www.ibmc.up.pt/group.php?area=4&grupo=18
Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology - IBMC
Rua Campo Alegre 823
4150-180 Porto, Portugal
Phone +351 22 607 4900
Fax +351 22 6099157
From: IN%"wrstrick@umd.edu" "Ray Stricklin" 29-NOV-2006 20:25:02.02
To: IN%"applied-ethology@usask.ca"
CC:
Subj: Cow Bells
I would like to know if the use of cow bells has arisen as an animal welfare
issue within an Animal Care/Ethical Committee meeting or any other format
having to do with animal care oversight.
And if so, I would like to know the outcome of the discussion.
W. Ray Stricklin
University of Maryland
From: IN%"GGolab@avma.org" "Dr. Gail Golab" 30-NOV-2006 09:35:57.14
To: IN%"applied-ethology@usask.ca"
CC:
Subj: Two Additional Animal Welfare Division Staff Positions Now Available at the AVMA
Hello, everyone:
I'm VERY pleased to announce the TWO additional staff positions that
appear below the ****s are now available within the American Veterinary
Medical Association's Animal Welfare Division. Please distribute these
announcements to colleagues who you believe will be well suited to apply
for these positions. Applications should be directed as described in
these announcements.
We want some great, well-qualified people on board and we genuinely
appreciate your help with getting the word out to appropriate
candidates!
Thanks very much in advance,
Gail
Gail C. Golab, PhD, DVM
Associate Director, Animal Welfare
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 North Meacham Rd, Suite 100
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
(847) 285-6618 (direct)
(847) 925-1329 (fax)
ggolab@avma.org
ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENTIST
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
The American Veterinary Medical Association, the national professional
association established in 1863 and representing over 74,000
veterinarians, is seeking an Animal Welfare Scientist for our Animal
Welfare Division, located at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.
Reporting to the Director of the Animal Welfare Division, this newly
created position will provide scientific support for the Association in
the areas of animal welfare and the human-animal bond. This individual
will work collaboratively with volunteer leadership and other staff to
identify and research related issues of importance to the profession.
The Animal Welfare Scientist will also assist in developing and
maintaining informational and educational materials and programs
addressing animal welfare and the human-animal bond for use by
veterinarians, governmental agencies, other nongovernmental
organizations, and the public. Materials and programs may include, but
are not limited to, written materials, databases, electronic
communications, teleconferences, meetings, and presentations.
The qualified candidate must hold a minimum of an MS in a related
science; PhD strongly preferred, DVM/VMD a plus; with demonstrable
technical and research competence; and experience in the areas of animal
welfare and the human-animal bond strongly preferred. Must be able to
perform interdisciplinary literature searches (including electronic),
critically evaluate scientific studies, be able to synthesize
information, and write clearly, logically, and persuasively on complex
scientific subjects for scientific and non-scientific audiences. Must
have excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication
skills, as well as strong computer skills (Reference Manager a plus).
Some travel is required.
The AVMA offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits.
Submit applications with salary requirements to: Lori Keane, HR
Director, AVMA, 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL
60173-4360, Fax: 847-925-8634, E-mail: lkeane@avma.org
Visit our Web site at www.avma.org
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ANIMAL WELFARE DIVISION
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
The American Veterinary Medical Association, the national professional
association established in 1863 and representing over 74,000
veterinarians, is seeking an Assistant Director for our Animal Welfare
Division, located at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.
Reporting to the Director of the Animal Welfare Division, this newly
created position will assist the Director and other Division staff in
implementing AVMA policies and objectives relating to farmed animal
welfare (includes, but not limited to, cattle, equine, poultry, small
ruminants, swine, and farm-raised aquatic animals). The Assistant
Director provides scientific staff support to assigned committees that
develop and recommend proposed policy for the AVMA. Oversees approved
programs to achieve the Association's purpose, goals and communications
strategies related to farmed animal welfare issues. This individual will
work collaboratively with volunteer leadership and other staff to
identify and research related issues of importance to the profession.
The Assistant Director will work with other staff to develop and
maintain informational and educational materials and programs addressing
farmed animal welfare for use by veterinarians, governmental agencies,
other nongovernmental organizations, and the public.
The qualified candidate must hold a minimum of an MS in animal science
(PhD strongly preferred) or a DVM/VMD degree. Must be able to
synthesize information, and write clearly, logically, and persuasively
on complex scientific subjects for scientific and non-scientific
audiences. Must be able to organize, plan, and manage group meetings
and be skilled in facilitation of consensus among multiple perspectives.
Must have excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication
skills; with the ability to interact effectively with the scientific and
non-scientific communities. Strong computer skills and some travel
required.
The AVMA offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits.
Submit applications with salary requirements to: Lori Keane, HR
Director, AVMA, 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL
60173-4360, Fax: 847-925-8634, E-mail: lkeane@avma.org
Visit our Web site at www.avma.org
eoe/m/f/d/v
From: IN%"jwojo9@yahoo.com" "Janina Wojciechowska" 30-NOV-2006 11:05:45.95
To: IN%"applied-ethology@usask.ca"
CC:
Subj: Legislation about animals sold in pet stores
I am interested to know which countries in Europe
prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores? I
would also like to know where there are strict
regulations governing dog and cat breeding
establishments, whereby animal welfare (i.e. the Five
Freedoms) criteria are evaluated in addition to
typical building inspection requirements such as fire
and safety measures.
Thank you,
Nina Wojciechowska DVM, MSc
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From: IN%"randihelene@tillung.no" "Randi Helene Tillung" 30-NOV-2006 13:57:40.14
To: IN%"jwojo9@yahoo.com" "'Janina Wojciechowska'", IN%"applied-ethology@usask.ca" "'ethology'"
CC:
Subj: SV: Legislation about animals sold in pet stores
In Norway the sale of dogs and cats are not permitted from pet stores. There
is not any specific regulations as to whom sells dogs and cats had how they
are bred or held during the breeding period. Advice is given from the
organisations. Most breeding organisations have their own set of rules of
how members should treat the animals. I would think they differ a lot.
I can not recall that a person has been taken away the right to breed
animals. Some persons are not allowed to keep animals after court ruling,
but this is seldom and the conditions under which the animals have been held
are disastrous.
I Norway we have no kitten/puppy-mills, fortunately. There has been problems
lately with imported puppies (mostly miniatures) which have been taken away
too early from mothers, have diseases ++. Most dogs and cats are sold
between private persons, and the sale is regulated under the same
legislation as all other products (TVs, radios, services etc).
Yours,
Randi Helene Tillung
M.Sc in ethology
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Fra: Janina Wojciechowska [mailto:jwojo9@yahoo.com]
Sendt: 30. november 2006 18:06
Til: applied-ethology@usask.ca
Emne: Legislation about animals sold in pet stores
I am interested to know which countries in Europe
prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores? I
would also like to know where there are strict
regulations governing dog and cat breeding
establishments, whereby animal welfare (i.e. the Five
Freedoms) criteria are evaluated in addition to
typical building inspection requirements such as fire
and safety measures.
Thank you,
Nina Wojciechowska DVM, MSc
____________________________________________________________________________
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