International Veterinary Forensics Sciences Association

Hey all - this was just forwarded to me.  For those of you interested in veterinary forensics it may be of interest and you may want to consider starting an SGU Chapter.  

The International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association

WHO IS IVFSA:
http://www.ivfsa.org/about.htm
     1).  Promote the health, welfare and safety of animals through the
fostering of current, new, and novel techniques of forensic science and
crime scene processing to circumstances of animal abuse, neglect, cruelty,
fighting, and death.
     2).  Apply forensic science techniques to legal investigations
involving animals as the victim of criminal offenses and civil disputes.
     3).  Educate the animal welfare community, law enforcement, crime
scene analysts, forensic scientists, veterinarians, attorneys, judges, and
pathologists on the application of forensic science techniques and crime
scene processing methods to cases of animal abuse, neglect, cruelty,
fighting, and death.
    4).  Inform the law enforcement and legal community on the various
scientific disciplines that can be utilized for the interpretation of
collected  physical evidence related to any crime scene where an animal's
presence or absence is relevant.
    5).  Advance and foster excellence in the veterinary forensic sciences.


ATTEND THE 6TH ANNUAL VETERINARY FORENSIC SCIENCE CONFERENCE:
  Join us in Orlando, Florida in May of 2013 for the IVFSA (along with the
ASPCA and University of Florida Maples Center) 6th Annual Veterinary
Forensic Science Conference!  Speakers from around the globe will provide
engaging and educational presentations, there will be ample time to
network with professionals in our field, and students will have the
opportunity to present.  Plus, what beats sunny Orlando in May?!
Registration, expenses, travel information and more can be found at
http://www.ivfsa.org/conference.htm.


ATTEND IVFSA WORKSHOPS:
  Please visit http://www.ivfsa.org/workshops.htm for information
regarding upcoming IVFSA workshops!


ATTEND ASPCA PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE WEBINARS:
  Please visit http://www.aspcapro.org/upcoming-webinars.php for
information regarding upcoming IVFSA webinars.


EARN A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN VETERINARY FORENSIC SCIENCE:
  The University of Florida's online graduate certificate program in
Veterinary Forensic Sciences is comprised of five 3-credit courses and is
provided by the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in
partnership with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (ASPCA).  The unique nature of this program is because of its
emphasis on the application of forensic science and medicine to veterinary
medicine and animal related crimes including animal cruelty cases.  Please
visit
http://www.forensicscience.ufl.edu/veterinary/?gclid=CNv167zW67MCFegWMgodxwIAaA
to learn more.  I have taken 3 out of the 5 courses so far so if you'd
like personal insight into the program, financials, and/or specific
class information, please e-mail Student_Rep@IVFSA.org with Graduate
Certificate in the Subject line.


START AN IVFSA STUDENT CHAPTER:
  Are you interested in starting an IVFSA Student Chapter at your
veterinary school?  I'm here to help!  Just e-mail Student_Rep@IVFSA.org
with Start a Chapter in the Subject line and I'll e-mail you Student
Chapter Bylaws, Getting Started with your Student Chapter, and Speaker
Availability Information for your region.


Sincerely,
IVFSA Student Representative
Student_Rep@IVFSA.org
www.IVFSA.org


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