Association of Reptilian & Amphibian Veterinarians - 17th Annual Conference Download Announcement Deadline February 15, 2010 A Joint Meeting with the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians October 23–29, 2010 Isla Grand Beach Resort South Padre Island, Texas Join us for high quality continuing education plus great food, fun, & friends!! **Behind-the-scenes tours of local wildlife and zoological attractions!! Full Article

The AVMA is looking for veterinarians and veterinary students to volunteer for positions with two new groups that will help define AVMA priorities and initiatives. At its January 8, 2010 meeting, the AVMA Executive Board approved establishment of these new AVMA entities: the Task Force on AVMA Programs for Students and Recent Graduates, and the AVMA 20/20 Vision Commission. Full Article

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An experimental vaccine works against the newly spreading Chikungunya virus, at least in monkeys, and the approach may also work against other exotic viruses, U.S. government researchers reported on Thursday. Full Article