AKC Canine Health Foundation News Alert

Join Us for Upcoming Breeders' Symposium [Thursday, June 25, 2009]

The AKC Canine Health Foundation reminds you that a canine breeders' symposium
will be presented by the American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation
on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.
Targeted for novice and expert breeders alike, the Breeders' Symposium is an
ideal venue in which to learn about sound breeding practices and the advances in
genetic health tests that lead to healthier dogs.

Topics include "The ABC's of Breeding" by Dr. Claudia Orlandi; "Understanding
the Nutrition of Lactation" by Dr. Leslie Monroe; "Canine Reproduction" by Dr.
John Verstegen; "Emergency and Critical Care" by Dr. Sonja Olsen; and others. In
addition, attendees will receive updates from the American Kennel Club and the
AKC Canine Health Foundation as well as a presentation on the Canine Health
Information Center (CHIC).

The cost of attendance is $95.00 and includes symposium materials and breakfast
and lunch. Check-in opens Saturday at 7:30 AM.

Other upcoming Breeders' Symposia will take place in Enid, Oklahoma on September
19 and Philadelphia Pennsylvania on November 7. Registration is now open for
these events as well.

These courses are eligible for continuing education and clock hours units for
veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Contact Erika Werne, Director of
Education, Communications & Club Relations with the AKC Canine Health Foundation
at 1-888-682-9696 for additional information.

Click here to register for any upcoming Breeders' Symposium.
http://www.akcchf.org/about/register_event.cfm

Click here to support important research at the AKC Canine Health Foundation and
please consider a recurring gift.
http://www.akcchf.org/donate/donate_now.cfm

Contact:
Erika Werne
Director of Education, Communications and Club Relations
AKC Canine Health Foundation
919-334-4010
888-682-9696
www.akcchf.org

The AKC Canine Health Foundation, founded in 1995 by the American Kennel Club,
is the largest nonprofit worldwide to fund health research exclusively for
canines. Our goal is to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The AKC Canine
Health Foundation is the leader in non-invasive genetic health research, stem
cell research, and biotherapeutics benefiting both canines and humans. Through
the generous financial support of the American Kennel Club and the Nestlé Purina
PetCare Co., we're proud to announce we have allocated more than $22 million in
canine health research through more than 75 schools and research institutions
worldwide.

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Bill Dakin
ASHGI Promotional Team
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