1ST NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR ANIMALS

FIRST CIRCULAR

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to inform you that the 1st National Conference for Animals, focusing on Animal Welfare Issues in Nigeria, is scheduled to take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, December 1 – 4, 2005.

A good tradition has to be established to hold conferences to present a united and holistic animals welfare messages to the entire Nigerian citizenry and the world at large.

A dedicated Internet discussion group is now opened for this conference:

This conference is targeted at:
1. Individuals and Organizations in the Animal Welfare, Rights and Protection Movements
2. Lovers and Owners of Wild, Farm and Pet Animals
3. Students in Animal related fields and disciplines.

The conference will consists of plenary sessions, poster presentations, workshops and lectures. The following subjects will be for discussions:
1. Fundamentals of Animal Welfare and Advocacy
2. Humane Management and Responsible ownership of Wild, Farm and/or Pet Animals.
3. The Rights of Animals: Identification and Legislation
4. Managing a Zoonosis: Economic and Human Health Implications.

Invitation For Attendance
I wish to invite you to attend this conference. Please send the following information:
1. Name
2. Organization or School
3. Address
4. Phone
5. E-mail
6. If you would like to present a poster and Title
7. If you would like to present a lecture and Title
8. If you would like to organize a workshop and Title

Deadline for making preliminary registration is: July 30, 2005
Second Circular will be sent by August 1, 2005
Third Circular will be sent by September 1, 2005
And Final Circular will be sent by October 30, 2005 after which all and any registration will end.