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AVMA Annual Convention Highlights Latest Advances in Veterinary Medicine
Thousands of veterinarians from around the globe will be spending a few of the dog days of summer at the Georgia World Congress Center to explore the latest in veterinary technology and products as well as breakthroughs in fighting human and animal diseases.
The AVMA Annual Convention, held July 31-August 3, will be packed with story ideas, interviews and photo opportunities. Hot topics such as animal welfare, stem cell therapy, public health, food safety, disaster response, complementary therapies, behavior modification, trends in pet ownership and health, and advances in veterinary medicine offer something for every audience.
The exhibit hall will host more than 250 companies and organizations of all sizes showcasing the latest in veterinary technology, educational materials and products for pets and their owners.
Here are just a few program highlights:
- Rabies in earthquake-ravaged Haiti: As Haitians continue to reel from a devastating earthquake, human rabies cases are on the rise and adding to the nation's ongoing challenges. Haiti's chief veterinarian will address the issue.
- Pet hospice: While few people were talking about it 15 years ago, hospice pet care is quickly growing into an important aspect of veterinary medicine.
- Dog bite prevention: Animal aggression is the most common behavioral issue facing pet owners and veterinarians, with children the most common victims of dog bites.
- Melamine, pets and people: Even after the 2007 pet food recall, melamine contamination in foods for animals and people continues.
To learn more about the AVMA Convention, contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA media relations assistant, at 847-285-6687 (office) or 847-732-6194 (cell).
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