Recipient Organization
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
410 MRAK HALL
DAVIS,CA 95616-8671
Performing Department
Animal Science
Non Technical Summary
The International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE) is a professional association focused on the scientific study of applied animal behavior. ISAE members research a wide variety of animal species and topics in order to generate and disseminate science-based information on animal welfare issues. The research focus of ISAE members spans both animal species and topics, such as the management and welfare of livestock, the interactions between humans and companion animals, and the impacts of housing on the behavior and welfare of zoo and laboratory animals. The work of ISAE members has played a significant role in the development of animal welfare public policy within the United States, as well as global policies.As a scientific society, we hold an annual international conference and a bi-annual regional meeting for the presentation and discussion of advances in applied animal behavior science. Our regional meetings are student-centered events that highlight presentations of original research by both undergraduate and graduate students. One of the features of the North American ISAE meeting is a student competition, with prizes for both presentations and posters at the graduate and undergraduate level. These regional meetings provide unique opportunities for students to interact with respected scientists in the field, and thus, inspire the next generation of animal welfare scholars in North America.
Animal Health Component
(N/A)
Research Effort Categories
Basic
100%
Applied
(N/A)
Developmental
(N/A)
Goals / Objectives
The International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE) is a professional association focused on the scientific study of applied animal behavior. The 14th North American Regional Meeting of the ISAE will take place May 1-2, 2020 at the University of California, Davis. We anticipate excellent attendance for our regional meeting, based on the fact that UC Davis is home to the largest group of animal welfare researchers in the US (Center for Animal Welfare), the number one veterinary school in the nation, as well as the world-renowned graduate program in animal behavior.Specific objectives of the proposed conference are:1. To provide a venue for the discussion of current solutions to animal welfare related issues among researchers and stakeholders in North America.2. To facilitate presentations of original research by students, as well as opportunities for engagement with leading scholars in animal welfare science.
Project Methods
We have planned a strong scientific program for the 14th North American Regional Meeting, together with social events, to facilitate networking among students and scientists. Based on the number of abstracts submitted (68), we anticipate approximately 120-150 attendees for the 14th Regional Meeting of ISAE at UC Davis in May 2020, with over 70% of conference participants being graduate student trainees. We will begin the first day with a short welcome by the organizing committee chair, Dr. Kristina Horback, followed by six oral presentations under the theme of `Health and Pain' and an hour session for poster presentations. After lunch on the first day, Dr. Helene Dillard, Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, will give a brief talk welcoming everyone to UC Davis. This will be followed by a 45-min keynote lecture by Dr. Gail Patricelli of the Department of Evolution and Ecology at UC Davis. Dr. Patricelli is a leading expert in the research of visual and acoustic communication in birds. After the keynote lecture, we will have the second hour-long poster session, followed by three oral presentations under the theme of `Human-Animal Interaction'. The first day of the meeting will conclude a banquet dinner, as is tradition for the ISAE regional meetings. This banquet will take place at the converted horse barn of the UC Davis equine facilities, with no rental fee for use of the venue. The second conference day will be balanced among 11 oral presentations under the theme of `Housing and Management' and one final hour-long poster presentation session. After the award ceremony for the 6 student prizes (top three poster and oral presentations), and short closing remarks by Dr. Maja Makagon, the second day will conclude with a reception on the Moss Patio of the conference venue.