Welcome to IAAAM

Upcoming Events

1st International Congress on Aquatic Animal Health Management and Diseases, Tehran-Iran. Jan 27-28, 2009

Shark Reef Aquatic Medicine Seminar, Las Vegas. Feb 20-22, 2009 {Seminar Flyer}

34th Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop, High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid, New York. Apr 27 - May 1, 2009 {More Info}

40th Annual IAAAM Meeting and Conference, Radisson Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio, TX. May 2 - 6, 2009 {Conference Web Page}

AQUAVET^® I & II, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA. May 17 - June 13, 2009

The 2009 International Academic and Community Conference on Animals and Society - Minding Animals, Civic Precinct, Newcastle, Australia. July 13 - 18, 2009 {More info}

ACZM Board Certification Examination, University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN. Sept 18 – 20, 2009 {ACZM website}

40th Annual IAAAM Meeting News

CL Davis, DVM Foundation 4th Annual Marine Species Histopathology Workshop

Information and a registration form have been posted for this workshop to be held in conjunction with the upcoming IAAAM Conference. {Conference Web Page}

Current IAAAM News

Shark Spine Study

The Florida Aquarium Center for Conservation is looking for assistance with a study of spine deformities in captive sharks. {More information}

Koi Best Health Practices Certification

The Associated Koi Clubs of America have launched a "Koi Dealer Best Health Practices Certification Program" (BHP). For more information, visit http://www.akcaprojectkhv.org/.

MEDWAY ENDOWMENT NEWS

The Bill Medway Endowment Fund fish-o-meter and donor's list have been updated to reflect donations since the last e-mail. Check them out to see our progress! If you haven't donated already, please consider giving whatever amount you can afford towards the future of IAAAM. This is tax deductible and can be put toward your 2008 returns! Thank you to everyone who helped make this fund possible, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Erika Nilson
erika.nilson@seaworld.com

SUBMIT ABSTRACTS FOR THE 40th ANNUAL IAAAM CONFERENCE

The deadline for submissions is February 25, 2009 and we are now using an online submission form. So take a look at the instructions and submit your abstract today.

FREE TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION TO MARINE MAMMAL SCIENCE

The publishers of Marine Mammal Science are offering a free trial subscription. The online trial is easy to utilize by following this link www.interscience.wiley.com/trial/mms and registering on Wiley InterScience, if you have not already done so. After registration, you will have full access to all content published in Marine Mammal Science for the next 30 days.