Academy of Veterinary Consultants
Established in
1970, the Academy holds three continuing education meetings
annually at various sites. These one to two day seminars
serve to provide high quality continuing education for consultants
and practitioners. Speakers selected from throughout North
America provide presentations in their field of expertise
to our membership.
 The
primary educational orientation is directed toward beef
cattle with special emphasis on factors that influence feedlot/herd
health and performance management.
Regular Academy
seminars are taped and a proceedings booklet is published
and provided to all current members. Past topics include
pathology, physiology, immunology, parasitology, stress,
computers, nutrition, regulatory issues and consultation
practice management.
One meeting each
year is a "member only" open forum discussion
of individual cases, specific medical problems and current
issues of concern to our profession and industry. Furthermore,
AVC meetings are frequently held in conjunction with regional
and national veterinary conferences to provide an even broader
scope of continuing education.
The Academy of
Veterinary Consultants (AVC) is an association of veterinarians
involved in beef cattle medicine, herd health programs and
consultation. Our mission is to provide continuing education,
member support and leadership among various entities of
the beef cattle industry. The AVC goal strives for optimum
productivity of a safe, high-quality product.
Objectives of the Academy
To provide
education and support to members.
To maintain a leadership role in the profession and industry,
that is not provided by other veterinary organizations.
To serve as a liaison among the cattle industry, other related
professions, the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies
and consumers.
To act as an integrator of production management techniques
which meet the need of beef cattle producers.
Activities
The Academy serves
as a representative and liaison of beef cattle veterinarians
for interaction with related cattle industry groups. Our
association is a direct liaison with the National Cattlemen's
Association for their health and beef safety committees.
We provide key representation to food animal practitioner
group with direct communication to the USDA. Furthermore,
we monitor other organizations such as AHI, CVM, and FSIS
whose activities effect the cattle industry.
Membership
AVC Membership
consists of veterinarians from throughout the United States
and Canada including feedlot consultants, general practitioners,
and veterinarians from industry, universities and diagnostic
laboratories.
Membership
can be obtained by printing and submitting the application
for approval by the Board of Directors. The applicant must
be referred by two AVC members in good standing and the
application must be accompanied by $150 ($175 Foreign) for
the first year's dues.
The Membership
Application form you can print and fill out.
Other benefits of being a member include
- 3 meetings every year with no registration fees.
- Along with group rates for the hotel reservations for
those to meetings.
- At these most meals are covered by corporate sponsers
- A CD of the proceedings of every meeting
- AVC also distributes a Newletter 3 times a year
- AVC members also have access to listserve. Joining the
AVC listeserve is a great way to share practice tips,
receive feedback and suggestions, and keep in touch with
other AVC members. To join the listserve click on the
"View
My Information" in the Members section and change
the "Subscribe to AVC-L@AVC-BEEF.ORG" field
to Yes.
- 2008 membership dues invoices were distributed in late
December and were due January 31st. If you have any questions,
please contact Paula Lehman at Paula@AVC-Beef.org.
- Committee assignments will be made after the spring
conference. If you are currently serving on a committee
and would like to continue, or if you are not on a committee
but would like to serve, please contact Dr. Bob Larson
at rlarson@vet.ksu.edu or the AVC office.
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