WVPA YOUNG POULTRY VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR 2015

Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) Young Poultry Veterinarian of the Year 2015 Award, sponsored by Zoetis.

The award, now in its fourth year, is open to qualified poultry veterinarians who are under the age of 35 on January 1, 2015. The winner will be selected by a global panel of judges and will receive a USD$5,000 contribution towards attending international scientific or continued professional development meetings.

The WVPA is calling for nominations to be made on behalf of young veterinarians who have excellent poultry diagnostic and advisory skills, are effective communicators and transferors of their knowledge and can demonstrate a real passion for their industry.

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We continue to be impressed by the calibre of entries for this award, and we are confident that this year will be no exception,” said Nigel Horrox, vice president of the WVPA.

“We are looking for an individual who is not only invaluable to their local poultry industry, but who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty and is a credit to their profession,” he added.

Hector Badillo, group director of global marketing at Zoetis, said the contribution made by young poultry veterinarians is vital to the future of the industry. “We are proud to support this award, which recognises top new talent in the global poultry industry and the outstanding contribution made by an individual.”

Entries for the award are to be made via the dedicated website: www.wvpa-award.com. Nominees/applicants are asked to describe in 500 words or less their role and achievements in the industry and why they feel they should win the award. The award will be presented at the XIX Congress of the World Veterinary Poultry Association, Cape Town, South Africa, September 7-11, 2015.

Closing date for entries is March 31, 2015

Edible Bird's Nest Industry Conference (swiftlets) - EBNIC 2014 that was done on 25-26 November was the latest event that was hosted by UPM in giving the latest news on the Edible Bird Nest Industry. 



           
               




  "DVS, MARDI and CENTRAS UPM recently organized the Edible Bird Nest Industry Conference 2014, held in Marriott Putrajaya from the 25/11-26/11. The conference garnered roughly around 200 participants from the industry, government sectors, scientists and academicians. Speakers were from Malaysia, China and Hong Kong. "Branding Malaysia EBN for Global Market"  From Centras UPM

 Some of the lectures that come in supporting the EBNIC 2014 

Houghton Trust Travel Grants for WVPAC2015

Houghton Trust Travel Grants for WVPAC2015

A fund has been established to provide grants for young research workers on avian diseases of any nationality for undertaking the following in countries other than their own:

1. Attendance and participation in scientific meetings.


2. Short visits to appropriate laboratories for discussions and/or learning specific techniques (normally the maximum duration will be 14 days).


3. Attendance at appropriate training courses (normally not exceeding 14 days).


4. It is an absolute requirement that the grant will be used in furtherance of research on avian diseases. Applicants will normally be aged 35 or under.


5. Grants will be awarded in full or in part.


6. Applications must be made on the official form only, which can be downloaded at this site.


7. Applications must be received by the secretary by 15th February, 15th June or 15th November each year.

http://www.houghtontrust.org.uk/travelgrants.shtml

Good luck,

Kindest regards

WVPA Admin