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Association of Avian Veterinarians

AAV UpdateAuthor(s): Susan WellsSource: Journal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Vol. 3, No. 3 (Fall, 1989), pp. 155-158Published by: Association of Avian VeterinariansStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/30143082 .

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AAV UPDATE

Seattle Conference A record total of 675 persons par-

ticipated in the 1989 AAV Annual Conference in Seattle, 420 of whom were veterinarians. This represents an overall increase in attendance of 17% over the 1988 meeting in Hous- ton and 13% over the previous record set in Miami in 1986.

Governor Booth Gardner of the State of Washington declared September 10-16, 1989 as Pet Bird Week in recognition of the AAV Conference and the Avicultural Seminar for the Public.

The 1989 Board, Committee Chairs and guests participated in a

Leadership Orientation and Strategic Planning Seminar presented by Glenn Tecker of the American Society of Association Executives prior to the Board

meeting. Two new members of the AAV

Board of Directors for 1989-90 are

Officers for 1989-90 include: Kim Joyner, Secretary; Robert Irmiger, Vice- president and 1990 Conference Program Chairman; Susan Wells, President; Robert Altman, Treasurer.

Cathy Johnson-Delaney and Scott McDonald.

Two scholarships were awarded to veterinarians from South or Cen- tral America for the Conference. One of the recipients, Dr. Monica Brenez of the Republic of Panama, made a presentation on Pana-

manian wildlife during the evening conservation session. Dr. Jorge Alberto Gardeazabal from Colum- bia was unable to attend.

Primary decisions made by the Board of Directors during their annual meeting are discussed in other sections of this issue.

Journal of AAV The JAAV has experienced un-

precedented success because members are willing to share their avian experiences in print. The Winter issue of JAAV will highlight

Anesthesia and Surgery. IME's are invited regarding any aspect of surgical care of captive bird

species, Plus, readers would like to know, "What is THE TRUTH about for- mulated foods for birds?" What

kind of reactions have you observed in long-term use of specific brands? In specific species? Send comments

by November 15 to AAV Education Office, 5770 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33463.

Research Projects Funded New Grants Available

The following research proposals were accepted for funding by AAV during the 1989 Board meeting: 1) A new test for the diagnosis of chlamy- diosis, amplified enzyme-linked immun- osorbant assay (ELISA), compared with established tests: cell culture and latex agglutination - David Ley, DVM, PhD, North Carolina State Universi- ty; 2) Comparative aspects of the phar- macology of enrofloxacin in psittacine birds - Keven Flammer, DVM,

North Carolina State University; 3) Immunoperoxidase diagnosis of psittacine beak and feather disease - Ken- neth S. Latimer, DVM, PhD, Univer-

sity of Georgia. Preproposals for research projects

addressing clinical aspects of exotic and wild birds are now being ac-

cepted for consideration for 1990

funding by AAV. The maximum

grant for a single project has been increased to $20,000 with a total of $30,000 available for annual fund-

ing. A new preproposal form is available through the AAV Central

Office, P.O. Box 299, East North-

port, NY 11731. Completed preproposals must be returned by January 15, 1990. Final proposals, upon invitation, are due by May 15, 1990. The grants will be awarded at the 1990 AAV Annual Conference in Phoenix.

The AAV Central office reports that a $3000 check was received from Avian Research Fund following their 1989 Seminar. This is the second year in a row this organization has made a substantial dona- tion to the AAV Research Fund.

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AAV Update

International attendees included Jesus Estudillo Lopez and Javier Lopez King from Mexico...

...Johanna Storm, Spain and Andrew Greenwood, England.

Lee Duke, Karen and David Graham on the boat cruise

Gina and Scott McDonald Smokers were banned to the patio. Conference Coordinator Sylvia Kornelsen and O.D. Glaus

Minnesota practitioners John Baille and Clarence Fitz

Paul Welch enjoys the scenery near Mt. Ranier.

j Even the zoo became a serious meeting place for Keven Flammer and Bob Irmiger.

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Oz Tin Man Skip Nelson and the Good Witch Cathy Johnson Adina Freedman doesn't look like the Wicked Witch in our books.

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Oz scarecrow Toodie Connor Rhonda Sayle (left) and Diane Walega (far right) get in Oz spirit. Wizard Michael Jones

AAV

1990

ANNUAL

CONFERENCE

Phoenix, Arizona

1990 AAV Conference A Call for Papers has been an-

nounced for the 11th Annual AAV Conference to be held in Phoenix, Arizona September 10-16, 1990. Pro- posals will be accepted for previous- ly unpublished clinically-oriented case reports, research projects, conservation programs, comprehensive reviews or practical labs on avian medical or surgical topics. Please submit the standard proposal ap- plication form presented in this issue (a xerox copy of the form is ac- ceptable) to Sylvia Kornelsen, 1625 So. Birch, No. 106, Denver, CO 80222 (303) 756-8380, FAX (303) 759-8861 by February 15, 1990.

Ray Marsh, Local Arrangements Chair- man for the 1990 AAV Annual Confer- ence, promises an exciting meeting in Phoenix.

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Association of Avian Veterinarians 1989-90 Board of Directors

President: Susan Wells Vice-Pres: Robert Irmiger Secretary: Kim Joyner Treasurer: Robert Altman Past Pres: Richard Nye Directors: Gerry Dorrestein, Jeffrey Jenkins, Cathy Johnson-Delaney Don Harris, Scott McDonald, Branson Ritchie

1989-90 Committee Chairpersons Education: Scott McDonald Editorial: David McCluggage Research: Terry Campbell Public Relations: Cathy Johnson Client Education: Amy Worell Membership: Richard Nye Biologics: Susan Clubb Conservation: Glenn Olsen Strategic Planning: Greg Harrison Organizing Com. for Avian College: Robert B. Altman Aviculture: Kim Joyner

Isabel Taylor Student Chapters: Susan Orosz

Vet School Liaison: Tom Tully Audio Visual: J. Peter Hill Speakers' Bureau: Roger Harlin

Kathy Lyon Ways & Means: Corina Lupu Social Issues: Robert Groskin Ethics: Jeff Jenkins Scholarship: Robert Altman Nonresearch Fund: Don Harris Legislative: Robert Irmiger Constitution: Bran Ritchie European Com.: Gerry Dorrestein Australian Con.: Garry M. Cross AVMA Delegate: Susan Clubb AVMA Alt. Del.: Dave McCluggage AHT Liaison: Victoria Joseph AFA Liaison: Amy Worell

APHIS Liaison: Cathy Johnson Morris A.F. Liaison: Dave McCluggage Nominating: Richard Nye 1990 Conference: Robert Irmiger 1990 Local Arr.: Ray Marsh Conf. Finan. Rev.: Dean Axelson

AAV Education Office Linda R. Harrison, Education Coordinator

5770 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, FL 33463

(407) 439-2421 FAX: (407) 439-2421

AAV Central Office Adina Rae Freedman, Executive Director

P0O. Box 299 East Northport, NY 11731

(516) 757-6320 FAX: (516) 757-6320

AAV Conference Office Sylvia J. Kornelsen, Conference Coordinator

1625 So. Birch No. 106 Denver, CO 80222

(303) 756-8380 FAX: (303) 759-8861

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From

the

President The Association of Avian Veter-

inarians is embarking on a new

path of growth. I'm looking for- ward to this next year and to the

opportunity to participate in this

growth. Some of the things we will ac-

complish in the upcoming year include the development of a Strate-

gic Long Range Plan. We will be

looking to the membership to help us develop this plan and to provide suggestions for AAV to im-

prove as an organization. If you receive a phone call or query by mail in the next few months,

please take time from your busy schedule to voice your thoughts and help AAV.

We're really excited about the

growth of AAV outside the United States. We have members in 25

countries; 15 of these were repre- sented at our annual conference. We will be looking at ways to

bring our overseas members closer, so that our exchange of knowledge is not limited by geographical boundaries. At the European Com- mittee meeting, a decision was made that will help close that gap. Starting with this issue, sum- maries of reviewed articles in JAAV will appear in German, Spanish, and French as well as English.

We have chosen a path to follow to establish a College of Avian Medicine and Surgery. Rather than work under the umbrella of an ex-

isting board, we will pursue the for- mation of an avian specialty directly with AVMA. The selection of an

Organizing Committee was the first

step in this process, and we are op- timistic that candidates will be able to sit for examination as early as 1992.

The other area of concern for AAV now and in the future is conservation. At a management seminar which preceded our board

meeting, we were presented with a

hypothetical situation: "It is the

year 2000 and the Association of Avian Veterinarians is to receive an award from the President of the United States. What is the award for?" Almost all of the 30 or 40 peo- ple present responded that the award would be for the preserva- tion of species and the environ- ment. This is also a concern of our

general membership, as evidenced

by the incredible degree of partici- pation at our evening conservation session. I felt a sense of urgency at this meeting and I also felt that the

group was looking to AAV to provide a vehicle for action.

I hope that in the years to come, AAV will not only provide a vehicle for action, but will also take a lead-

ership role within the veterinary profession. At this year's Board

meeting, we unanimously voted to contribute 1% of our gross annual

budget to conservation projects. We will contact all state veterinary or-

ganizations and specialty groups to

bring proposals before their boards and their memberships to do the same, and to acknowledge, as AAV has done, that we have a role be-

yond veterinary medicine to act as stewards of our planet. - Susan Wells, DVM



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