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Welcome to the ECVBM-CA

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Call for de facto Recognised Specialists -  Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law (ECAWBM-AWSEL)

Welcome to the Home Page of the European College of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine – Companion Animals
The European College of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine-CA certifies veterinarians who have demonstrated advanced training, capability, and competence in treating animal behaviour problems and disorders and who have attained acceptable scores on comprehensive examinations.
Diplomates are recognised as specialists by the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation with the title of: European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine (companion animals). The demanding process of board certification assures quality service to the public and their animals, by accredited veterinary behaviour specialists.
The European College of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine-CA encourages the acquisition of specialty training beyond the professional veterinary requirements and the updating of the certified specialist's competency and to maintain the standards required by the EBVS as the umbrella organisation for recognised certification of veterinary specialists in Europe.

Constitution and By Laws of the ECVBM-CA
The Constitution, Articles of Association and By-laws have been amended as agreed at the Annual General Meeting of ECVBM-CA. The latest amended version is dated the 17th of October 2008.

Membership of the ECVBM-CA
Membership payment details
To maintain your membership of the European College of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine – Companion Animals please send the appropriate payment to the Treasurer by 15 March each year on receipt of your invoice. Failure of payment of your ECVBM-CA membership fee may result in removal of your name from the list of ECVBM-CA Diplomates.

Re-accreditation as a European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine (companion animals)
Completion and submission of the re-accreditation form, and acceptance of the form by the Education Committee, is required every five years for continued recognition as a European Specialist, under the guidelines of the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation.

Updating your ECVBM-CA contact details
If your contact details have changed then please contact the Secretary of the ECVBM-CA with your updated details

President of the ECVBM-CA                              Secretary of the ECVBM-CA                        Treasurer of the ECVBM-CA
Dr. Patrick Pageat                                                Dr. Maria Cristina Osella                             Dr. Claude Beata
p.pageat@irsea.info                                            mcosella@alice.it                                         cbeata@noos.fr


European College of Animal Welfare and Behaviour Medicine – Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law (ECAWBM-AWSEL)
De facto Recognised Specialist 
 
In order to establish the sub-specialty of the College in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law , the Credentials Committee has the responsibility of electing de facto Recognised Specialists. Anyone wishing to apply for membership of the ECAWBM-AWSEL under this category should follow the procedure reported here (). Click here () for the word version

Study day!
ECVBM-CA Annual Meeting

November 25, 2011 - Avignon
Morning: Equine seminar and workshop (Patrick Pageat, Alessandro Cozzi)
Afternoon: Canine Seminar (Jaume Fatjo)

Program is available here.
Registration form is available here.

Venue information for the College Study Day, AGM and exams available here

Annual Meeting - 26th to 27th November 2011
Avignon, France
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  • 1st Annual Meeting of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine ECAWBM (formerly ECVBM-CA)
  • 17th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology - ESVCE

1st Annual Meeting of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine - ECAWBM (formerly ECVBM-CA), 27th November 2011

Program is available here

Important News!
On November 25th, 4.00 pm, venue to be confirmed, first ECAWBM (formerly ECVBM-CA) AGM

Congress Scope:
The ECAWBM congress is an international meeting of researchers with clinicians, educators and students with diverse yet common interests in applied behavioural medicine and welfare of companion animals as well as livestock species.

Congress Topics:
Free communications about ongoing and finished research in applied behaviour, behaviour problems and animal welfare
Speakers info is available here
Poster presenters info is available here


17th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology - ESVCE, 26th November 2011

Program is available here

Theme of the meeting:
Social communication in companion animals

Congress Scope:
The ESVCE congress is an international meeting of clinicians, educators, students and researchers with diverse yet common interests in applied behavioural medicine of companion animals as well as livestock species.

Congress Topics:
State of the art lectures by invited speakers on communication in horses, parrots and dogs. Free communications on clinical cases and reviews of practical solutions for them in applied behaviour and animal welfare.

Very important announcement

  • The website for the congress is www.behaviourmeeting-europe.org
  • Information for Speaker and Poster Presenter of the 1st Annual Meeting of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine - ECAWBM (formerly ECVBM-CA), November 27th see here
  • We would like to remind you that it is very important that you go to the website www.esvce.org/congresses and register there online as attendee as soon as possible (even for Speaker and Poster Presenter)

Additional information for speakers and poster presenters on November 27th
Abstracts of 250 words will be accepted for publication in the proceedings, in order to not interfere with a possible later extended version of the presented data in a peer-reviewed journal


 
Guidelines for 2011 credentialling and examination

The exam will be held in Avignon, November 21-24, 2011, the 4 days prior to the ECVBM-CA/ESVCE 2011 meeting (Avignon, November 25-27, 2011).
The deadline for submitting your credentials application is July 15, 2011.

Mock Exam Questions: click here

  • Please note that if your credentials are approved you will be required to have proof of acceptance of your required articles by November 1, 2011.
  • The decision of the credential committee will be received by September 1.
  • Please note that if you are accepted for the 2011 examination you will be required to bring along a videotape of 2 behaviour consultations which may be supervised by any ECVBM-CA diplomate including your mentor.
  • There is no limit in the number of candidates submitting for the credentials evaluation and the exam session
  1. For details on how to apply for credentials and examination please follow the instructions here.
  2. The Application for Credentialling is available here.
  3. Information about the examination is available here.
  4. The application for the 2011 examination and full examination details are available here; only those whose credentialling has been accepted can apply.
  5. The reading list can be found here.
  6. To expedite processing we ask that you e-mail your completed credentialing application and accompanying documents to our college secretary Maria Cristina Osella at mcosella@alice.it. 
    Then please FAX or e-mail the signature pages to Maria Cristina Osella  by FAX to + 39 (0)11 9196231 or by e-mail to mcosella@alice.it.
    The ECVBM reserves the right to verify the information by obtaining signatures in printed copies sent by postal service to: Maria Cristina Osella, Vic. Sant' Elena 6, 10034 Chivasso, Italy.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR 2011 CREDENTIALLING !
In order to qualify for the examination your credential application must first be approved.  Note that for 2011 only candidates do not have to complete a residency program to apply for credentials, if you have the equivalent requirements of a residency program. Applicants who have not completed a residency but wish to apply for credentialling must fill out the credential application and ALSO insure that you provide the additional information listed here.

1st BEHAVIOURAL MEDICINE AND ANIMAL WELFARE CONGRESS
December 17th/18th2011
Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Lisbon
The PsiAnimal board is pleased to announce their first National Conference in Behavioural Medicine and Animal Welfare to be held in Lisbon, next December. Please find here the Final Programme

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare's (UFAW)
unthemed one day conferences on 'Recent advances in animal welfare science'
Further details, including a registration form can be found on the UFAW website:
http://www.ufaw.org.uk/conference2012.php

Call for Papers for the 2012 ACVB-AVSAB Veterinary Behavior Symposium
August 3, 2012, San Diego, California, USA
Deadline for Abstract Submissions: December 15, 2011
The joint scientific Veterinary Behavior Symposium (VBS) of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB; www.dacvb.org) and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB;
www.avsabonline.org) will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012, immediately preceding the AVMA Annual Convention in San Diego, California, USA. The meeting focus is on cutting-edge, original
research in the field of animal behavior. There is also a clinical section, PET "Personal Experience and Tips" (1 hour), that highlights clinical advice from practicing clinicians and technicians. Scientists and practitioners from all related disciplines are encouraged to submit abstracts for consideration.
Visit ACVB (www.dacvb.org/meetings-events/symposium/) or AVSAB (www.avsabonline.org) websites for additional details and the abstract submission form.

UNIVERSITY OF PISA, ITALY
"Behavioural medicine of companion animals"
"Ethology of companion animals"
"Dog training"
"The dog handler in AAA and AAT"
"Equine behavioural science"
Deadline for application is 25th November. More information (calendar, announcement and link to online application) is available on http://www.etovet.it/eventi.html

CABTSG Study day event , April 2012.
'Prophylaxis and Treatment of Aggression in Cats & Dogs!' - advice for the veterinary practice team. Dr Kersti Seksel (Australia) and Ms Vicky Halls (UK) as invited speakers.
Meeting will take place on Wednesday April 11th in Hall 8B of the ICC. Opportunity to participate in the joint WSAVA/ FECAVA/ BSAVA World Congress April 12th- 15th 2012.
Abstracts should be e-mailed to clairecorridan@yahoo.co.uk, indicating the contact name, address, telephone number and e-mail of the submitting author(s). Submission deadline is February 10th 2012.

     
       
 
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