2009 JAM Program
Welcome to the 2009 Joint Meeting of ADSA®-CSAS-ASAS Information General Don Beitz Johanne Chiquette Bob Wettemann Welcome to Montréal and the 2009 Joint Annual Meeting! The joint annual meeting holds many opportunities for exchange of great science, professional development, networking, renewal of friendships, and enjoying the culture and special events in Montréal. Activities start with the Triennial Reproduction Symposium, the late-breaking research session, student events, and the opening session and reception on Sunday. This joint meeting includes ADSA®, CSAS, and ASAS, and covers numerous species, disciplines, and cultural activities. The opening session will feature an introduction to the culture and agriculture of Montréal and a presentation by Cirque du Soleil with acrobats, a stilt walker, and other presentations. Information in this program book highlights festivals and special events so you can celebrate the culture of Montréal. The program committees have once again planned outstanding symposia and presentations. Many thanks to chairs and members of the program committees for their diligent work to review abstracts and plan sessions and the overall program. We especially thank the overall program committee comprising Leo Timms (chair), Dorian Garrick (vice-chair), Greg Lardy, John Vicini, and Karen Beauchemin for their dedicated contributions to this meeting. The scientific program will commence on Monday morning and conclude by noon on Thursday. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday sessions kick off at 7:30 am with 2 hours of posters before the oral presentations. More than 34 cutting-edge symposia have been planned, and 1,880 ab- stracts have been submitted for oral or poster presentation. Members of our societies will be honored for excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and service.
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