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Take Your Dog to Work Day

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:41:01 +0000

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The 15th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day will be this Friday, June 21st. The event was founded by Pet Sitters International, a well known association that offers professional certification to pet sitters.

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Veterinary Medicine Forum

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:40:42 +0000

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum is currently under way in Seattle through through June 15th. The ACVIM Forum brings together over 3,000 veterinarians, veterinary specialists, internal medicine veterinary technicians, and students each year. Participants can attend seminars, interactive sessions, networking events, and exhibits featuring innovative products and services.

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Livestock Auctioneer Championship

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:17:51 +0000

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The 2013 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship will run from June 12th to 16th in Montgomery, Alabama. The 50th annual renewal is expected to draw a large crow of top livestock auctioneers and fans. Online coverage of the auctioneer competition will be available on Friday and Saturday.

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World Oceans Day

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:59:57 +0000

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The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day on Saturday June 8th. The annual event received international recognition through a U.N. resolution that was passed in 2008.

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World Pork Expo

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:08:44 +0000

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The 25th annual World Pork Expo will run from June 5-7, 2013 in Des Moines, Iowa. The event is the largest of its kind in the world, drawing 20,000 pork farmers and other professionals each year.

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Animal Welfare Symposium

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:40:13 +0000

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The American Veterinary Medical Association is currently accepting nominations for an animal welfare symposium that will be held November 14 & 15 in Illinois. The AVMA will select 150 nominees to attend the event; nominators must submit candidate resumes and application forms before July 1, 2013.

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Equine Expo

Mon, 27 May 2013 20:49:07 +0000

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The University of Kentucky will host an Equine Farm & Facilities Expo on June 19 at Tollgate Farm in Georgetown, Kentucky. The free equine management event runs from 4pm to 8pm and a meal will be served to all attendees.

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Vet School App Upgrade

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:02:28 +0000

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The Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges has announced a major upgrade to the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) that will streamline the application process for those seeking entrance to veterinary school. The VMCAS service will now allow a student to submit a single set of transcripts for verification and sharing with multiple programs, rather than requiring an individual set for each school.

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Alltech Symposium

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:44:03 +0000

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The 2013 Alltech International Symposium is currently under way in Lexington, Kentucky. The 29th annual event runs from May 19-22 and has a theme of "GLIMPSE 2020," envisioning the future of agriculture and agribusiness. Sessions focus on topics such as the development of pet and livestock rations, innovations in aquaculture, agricultural marketing, and business management.

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Cattle Pharma Course

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:03 +0000

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West Texas A&M has announced that a "Pharmaceutical Use in Cattle" course will be offered online during both summer and fall sessions. The course will teach ...

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