Vaccines and Diagnostics for Transboundary Animal Diseases

This workshop organized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be held September 17-19, 2012 in Ames, Iowa. The primary objective of this workshop is to discuss state of the art measures to serve U.S. and international needs related to vaccine and diagnostic tool development for significant transboundary diseases.

Industry, government and academic scientists are welcome to participate, present information, and learn of current work in this field. Presentations will be made by representatives of federal agencies, biologics industries, and universities. Diseases to be covered include: highly pathogenic avian influenza; exotic Newcastle disease, foot and mouth disease; Rift Valley fever; Nipah and Hendra virus; African swine fever; classical swine fever; Heartwater; Q fever, and Ebola. A poster session will also be held to allow novel research on these diseases and other diseases important for the U.S. National Veterinary Stockpile to be presented and to feature the roles of the federal agencies.

For more information, please visit the workshop website: Vaccines and Diagnostics for Transboundary Animal Diseases

Alternative to Antibiotics

Organized by IABS in partnership with OIE

Antibiotics are essential tools for animal and human health and concerns over antibiotic resistance and their prudent use in animals have garnered global interest. Yet insufficient attention has been given to the scientific breakthroughs and novel technologies that provide alternatives to antibiotics.

The objectives of this symposium, which will be held at the OIE headquarters in Paris, is to highlight promising research results and novel technologies that provide alternatives to antibiotics, assess challenges associated with their commercialization and use, and provide actionable strategies to support their development.

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