Register Now: Animal Welfare Assessment Contest

March 24, 2023 — 

Registration is now open for the new Virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest® (AWJAC) taking place April 22-23. Veterinary, undergraduate, and graduate students are invited to attend this two-day, condensed and convenient contest option.

A limited number of spots are available for member veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and those who have completed postgraduate studies (e.g., M.S., PhD) to also participate in a non-competitive capacity.

April 22-23, 2023
Location: Virtual
Register HERE

One virtual scenario will be evaluated each of the two days. Scenarios will be assessed by individual participants with an oral summary presentation delivered before an expert panelist. Educational presentations on contemporary issues in animal welfare will be offered each day following the scenario and assessments. Species in the spring contest include potbellied pigs and broiler breeder chickens.

AWJAC Virtual Poster Gallery, hosted by Merck Animal Health: Attendees and supporting organizations are encouraged to submit a poster to share with other contest participants. Interested individuals are asked to complete their poster submission in a PDF format with information about their research project, clinical case study or organization to AWJAC@avma.org no later than April 7. For more information on this opportunity, please visit AWJAC.org

[Source: AVMA 22 March 2023]