Academy Of Veterinary Consultants

read moreProviding our members with the atmosphere necessary for continued dialogue, sharing of ideas and continuing education. Serving the beef industry by pro-actively applying scientific information in formal interaction with other agencies and associations. Being in a leadership position as it relates to communicating the positions of policies that best serves all our constituents on issues of animal health, animal welfare, human health, food safety and environment. To endeavor to do all things necessary to promote the interests, to improve the public stature, and increase the knowledge of veterinarians in the field of Beef Herd Health Consultation.

read moreEstablished 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 now taped for viewing on the members only section of the website and a proceedings booklet and CD are published and provided to all current members.