XIV ISAH Congress 2009
“Sustainable Animal Husbandry: prevention is better than cure”
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
AUGUST 2008
The International Society for Animal Hygiene
announces the
XIV ISAH Congress in 2009
''Sustainable Animal Husbandry: prevention is better than cure''
Innovations in Hygiene, Nutrition and Housing for Healthy Food
from Healthy Animals
CONTENTS
Organising Committee
Important
Dates
General
Information
Conference
Schedule
Scientific
Programme and Congress Topics
Contributed
Papers --> Abstract Submission
Talks and
Proceedings
Prof.
Tielen Foundation and Student Programme
Membership
Programme
Lunch
facilities
Social
Programme
Hotel
Accommodations --> Information
Travel --> Maps & Guides
Further
Information and Correspondence
==> Organising Committee:
Jörg Hartung , chairman, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
Andreas Briese , co-chairman, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
Monika Tegtmeyer , University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
Petra Sommer , University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
Jochen Schulz , University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
Annette Springorum , University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
Jörg Baumgarte , Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Consumer protection and Regional Development
Hans-Joachim Bätza , Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, Berlin
Hartmut Hoke , Universität Vechta
Stadt Vechta
==> Important Dates
Registration begins |
September 1, 2008 |
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PTF Young Scientists Application deadline |
January 15, 2009 |
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Abstract Submission deadline |
January 15, 2009 --> Abstract Submission |
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Early Registration deadline |
April 15, 2009 |
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Hotel/Dorm Reservation deadline |
April 15, 2009 |
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Conference Dates |
July 19-23, 2009 |
==> General Information
The International Society for Animal Hygiene (ISAH) is an association of veterinarians and other professional scientists, practicioners and students working in the field of animal hygiene, animal health and welfare, safety of food of animal origin, environmental protection in relation to animal farming and related areas. ISAH has members in 51 countries all over the world. The society organises biannual congresses in and outside Europe. Please see the website of the society for further information.(http://www.isah-soc.org)
The XIV International Congress
in Animal Hygiene (ISAH 2009) will be held July
19. - 23. 2009 in the town of Vechta, Germany.
Vechta is located in the north-west
of the German State of Lower Saxony, in the middle of a region with the highest
farm animal density and productivity in Germany. The venue will be on the Campus
of the University of Vechta, Driverstrasse 22 in the City of Vechta. Registration is open
from Sunday 19th July 2009, 16.00 hrs.
Welcome and get together reception will start on Sunday 19th July 2009
evening. The opening ceremony will take place on Monday morning in the main hall followed by plenary and parallel sessions on
all four conference days and professional tours in the afternoons of Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday to nearby farms, factories and farm
housing suppliers. One of the invited speaker will be David Byrne (former EU Commissioner).
One afternoon session will be reserved for a symposium organised
together with FAO and one afternoon will be spent on special topics with well recognised speakers from different countries.
Wednesday afternoon the General Assembly of ISAH will take place before the Congress Dinner in the main hall.
==> Conference Schedule
The schedule for the
conference is as follows: (click for tabular view)
Sunday July 19
PM
Registration and get together
Monday July 20
AM
opening and Plenary Session
Noon
Lunch and poster session
PM
FAO Symposium
PM
technical tours
Tuesday July 21
AM
Plenary Session and parallel Sessions
Noon
Lunch and poster session
PM
Special Topic Sessions
PM
technical tours
Wednesday July 22
AM
Plenary Session and parallel Sessions
Noon
Lunch and poster Session
PM parallel Session
PM
ISAH General
Assembly
Evening
Congress
Banquet
Thursday July 23
AM
Plenary Session and parallel Sessions
PM Excursions
The conference will conclude with a farewell party on Thursday 23, 2009, in the evening.
The official language of the conference
will be English.
==> Scientific Programme
''Sustainable Animal Husbandry: prevention is better than cure''
Meeting the Needs of Animals, Consumers and the Environment
Congress Topics:
The focus will be on recent
developments and innovations in animal hygiene, animal health and welfare and sustainability
of animal farming. The conference will provide a unique opportunity to combine
recent research results in farm animal production with excursions to modern
farms and equipment suppliers and manufacturers. There will be discussions with
farmers and insights in the highly developed pig and poultry production of that
typical rural area. Industry and companies will present new equipments and
future directions.
==> Contributed Papers
--> Abstract Submission
Instructions for the submission and
preparation of abstracts and contributed papers will be given in the subsequent announcement
and posted on the conference web-site.
==> Talks and Proceedings
Facilities will be available for the
presentation of all talks both during plenary and parallel sessions using
direct projection of computer displays. Traditional slide and overhead
projectors are available on request only. Detailed instructions to speakers
will be forthcoming in the next announcement. Participants will receive a copy
of the proceedings containing all talks presented in the plenary and parallel
sessions.
==> Professor Tielen
Foundation and Student Programs
We expect to have a limited pool of
funds available to support the attendance of students and young scientists at
ISAH 2009. Details for application for students support will be given in future announcements.
The Professor Tielen Foundation (PTF) will have the finances to support 15 young scientists from developing countries to attend the congress. All information and conditions for application for this fund can be found on the ISAH website: www.isah-soc.org.
==> Lunch during ISAH 2009
Lunch in
the Mensa on the Campus of the University is incuded in the Congress fees.
==> Social Program
There will be a get together
reception on Sunday evening at the University Campus (from 18.00 hrs) where the
registration (starts at 16.00 hrs) takes place. The conference banquet will
take place on Wednesday evening.
There will be an
accompanying persons program with cultural and recreational activities which include
visits to the old town of Bremen and the artist - Village Worpswede. Details
will be given in the subsequent announcement.
==> Hotel Accommodations
There are full-service hotels (price
range from 50 to 150 €/night), pensions with bed and breakfast and dormitory
rooms (price about 35 €/night single) available (Contact: Tourist Information Vechta; ->List of Accomodations; -> Information on Accomodations).
Dormitory rooms will be given
preferentially to students. More details for booking will be provided in the
next announcement. There will be ample parking at the hotels and on Campus.
There will be organised a shuttle bus service in the morning and evening
between remote hotels and the Congress Campus, also after the banquet.
==> Travel
Vechta is located in the north-west
of Germany. It is served by three airports. The nearest airport is Bremen (66
km) followed by Hannover (173 km) and Hamburg (190 km). Upon request, shuttle
transport can be organised for travel groups or single persons from Bremen
airport. Vechta has a railroad station and can also easily be reached by train
from Bremen, Hamburg and Hannover. Actual train schedules will be provided in
due time before the Congress.
==> Registration fees
All registration fees include VAT.
Registration covers:
Participants
Before April 15, 2009
420 €
After April 15, 2009
480 €
Members* of ISAH
Before April 15, 2009
370 €
After April 15, 2009
430 €
Accompanying persons
Before April 15, 2009
150 €
After April 15, 2009
200 €
Student Conference Pass
200 €
PTF Young Scientists' Support
according to PTF grant
Day-by-Day Attendance
150 € / 200 € per day
* registered ISAH Members in 2008 and 2009 who'd paid the membership fee. Please meet the ISAH website for membership information.
==> Registration
Registration will be accomplished
electronically through the Conference Registration website from September 1, 2008.
--> Registration form
==> Further Information and
Correspondence
Expanded information about the International Society for Animal Hygiene can be found on the societies website www.isah-soc.org.
Up to date information regarding the
conference can be found on the web-site at:
Collaborations that would like to
hold meetings before or after the conference should contact the organizers as soon as possible.
Questions, correspondence and requests for additional information should be sent by email to the conference secretariat at: