Program Chair
Dr. Joan Jeffrey
Schering-Plough Corp.
Phone: 402-289-6078
E-mail:
President
Dr. David Willoughby
CDFA
Secretary-Treasurer
Dr. Richard P. Chin
CAHFS - Fresno
2789 S. Orange Avenue
Fresno, CA93725
Phone: 559-498-7740
Fax: 559-485-8097
E-mail:
Contributions Chair
Dr. Ken Takeshita
4759 Ridgeview Lane
Vacaville, CA95688
Phone: 530-304-0215
E-mail:
Local Arrangements Chairs
Dr. Carol Cardona
Dr. A.S. Rosenwald
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
Phone: 530-754-5041
Fax: 530-752-7563
E-mail:
Proceedings Editor
Dr. David D. Frame
UtahStateUniversity
245 East, 300 North
Ephraim, UT84627
Phone: 435-283-7586
Fax: 435-283-5648
E-mail:
Program Chair-Elect
Dr. Stewart J. Ritchie
Registration Coordinator
Conference & Event Services
University of California, Davis
Phone: 530-752-0198
Fax: 530-752-5791
53rd Western Poultry Disease Conference
March 7-9, 2004
Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn - Sacramento, California
Attendance and Participation -All veterinarians, researchers, previous participants and other professionals, especially students, interested in avian diseases and management, are invited to participate in the 53rd Western Poultry Disease Conference (WPDC). If you receive this notice you are welcome. If you know of others we have overlooked, but who are interested, please give them a copy of this invitation.
Registration- Complete the registration form legibly to register in advance for the WPDC and/or the ACPV workshop. WPDC registration includes one copy of the proceedings (book or CD format), welcome reception, and the conference. The ACPV registration includes the workshop and its proceedings. The completed registration form with registration fees (paid by check in US funds or credit card) must be returned to the UC Davis Conference & Event Services. Register on-line (conferences.ucdavis.edu), by fax (530-752-5791) or by mail (Conference & Event Services - WPDC, 442 Memorial Union, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA). Please photocopy the registration form and keep this page and a copy of the completed form for your records. A confirmation letter will be E-mailed to you when we receive your registration form and payment. Proceedings, name badges, etc. will be available at the on-site registration desk on Saturday, March 6, 2004, from 7:30AM-4:30PM for ACPV & WPDC, and on Sunday, March 7th from 7:30AM-4:30PM for WPDC. For information, please contact Conference & Event Services by phone (530-752-0198), fax (530-752-5791) or E-mail ().
Accommodations - Meeting rooms will be located at the Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn, Sacramento, CA. A block of rooms has been reserved until February 5, 2004, at special conference rates of $109 + tax for single, $119 + tax for double/twin. All rates are subject to 12% tax and a $1.50 tourism assessment per room, per night. You must mention that you will be attending the WPDC at time of booking. Reservations should be made by calling the hotel directly at 916-446-0100, or fax 916-446-0117. After February 5, 2004, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis only, and at the current published rack rate.
Special Acknowledgments- The WPDC is most grateful for the outstanding support of all the contributors to our past programs and look forward to your continual support. Please contact Dr. Ken Takeshita regarding contributions. The contributors as of 12/12/03 are:
2004 BenefactorsAmerican Association of Avian Pathologists2004 PatronsCobb-Vantress
Intervet
2004 DonorsBayer Corporation
Biomune Company
Eli Lily and Company
Hy-line International
Perdue Farms, Inc. / 2004 Sustaining MembersAviagen
Gemperle Enterprises
ISA Breeders, Inc.
Orlopp Turkey Breeding Farms
2004 Friends of the ConferenceAgri Stats, Inc.
Demler Enterprises
Lasher Associates, Inc.
ACPV-Sponsored Workshop - “Emergency Preparedness”
Saturday, 6th March 2004; Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn - Sacramento, CA
This workshop will address what are emergencies (infectious, natural and bioterrorism), their impact on the poultry industry, and how to prevent and/or prepare for them. For further information, please contact Dr. H.L. Shivaprasad by E-mail () or phone (559-498-7740). Registration material enclosed.
53rd WPDC TENTATIVE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2004: Food Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance7:50 / B. Mattos & J. Jeffrey / Welcome; Opening Remarks
8:00 / D. Newell / Campylobacter jejuni in poultry production
8:35 / M. Boulianne / Epidemiology of Campylobacter and Salmonella in Canadian meat bird production
9:10 / N. Stern / The potential for on-farm control of Campylobacter and Salmonella in broiler production
BREAK: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 / T. Cox / The use of risk assessment models in formulating regulations for antibiotic use in food animal production
11:15-12:00 / PANEL DISCUSSION
LUNCH: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Please visit our web site: conferences.ucdavis.edu/wpdc