2017 International Society for Anthrozoology Conference

Date: June 22-27, 2017

Time: lectures 8:30 am to 5:20 pm each day with additional evening activities. Satellite Meetings June 26-27.

CE: up to 36 CE units available.

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Pricing Schedule

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ISAZ 3 Day Conference Schedule June 22-25 

IAHIAO Track Schedule June 23-25

Effective Options regarding Spay or Neuter of Dogs Schedule June 26

Animals Behaving Badly | Veterinary/Welfare Perspectives Improving Client Compliance June 27


International Society for Anthrozoology, (ISAZ) 2017

Human-Animal Interconnections

Programming will address the roles of service dogs and other animals for children, as well as human-animal interactions with wildlife and cattle. We will also offer presentations on research papers on other topics in the field of human-animal interactions. 

ISAZ Speakers

Friday, June 23 -Sunday June 25, 2017

UC Davis Campus & Surrounding Areas

  • Diana Davis, DVM, PhD, UC Davis Department of History, lecture abstract
  • DA Giles, PhD, Center for Whale Research, Friday Harbor Laboratories, lecture abstract
  • John Madigan, DVM, MS, DACVIM, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, lecture abstract
  • Paul Mundell, CEO, Canine Companions for Independence, lecture abstract
  • Layla Esposito, PhD, National Institutes of Health (NIH/NICHD), lecture abstract
  • Leonard Abbeduto, PhD, UC Davis MIND Institute, lecture abstract

Effective Options regarding Spay or Neuter of Dogs 

Satellite Speakers

Monday, June 26, 2017

Gladys Valley Hall, Room 1020

  • Ben Hart, DVM, PhD, DACVB, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, lecture abstract
  • Anita Oberbauer, PhD, UC Davis Department of Animal Science, lecture abstract
  • Kate Atema, MS, International Fund for Animal Welfare, lecture abstract
  • Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA, San Diego Humane Society, lecture abstract
  • Melissa Bain, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, lecture abstract

Animals Behaving Badly | Veterinary/Welfare Perspectives Improving Client Compliance

CABI Satellite Speakers

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Gladys Valley Hall, Room 1020

  • Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP, Animal Oncology Consultation Service, lecture abstract
  • Emma Grigg, PhD, CAAB, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, lecture abstract
  • Patrick Pageat, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl ECAWBM-BM, HDR, Institut de Recherche en Semiochimie et Ethologie, lecture abstract
  • Suzanne Kurtz, PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, lecture abstract
  • Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA, San Diego Humane Society, lecture abstract
  • Melissa Bain, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, lecture abstract

Hotel Information: A discounted room rate has been arranged.  Hotel Booking Link You may also find information on other hotels in the area here.

*Please note that there are a limited number of rooms in this block available between specific conference dates only. If you are unable to book at our contracted rate using the link above, please contact the hotel directly. Rates outside our room block dates are subject to the hotel's discretion. You will be 100% responsible for your hotel booking and any costs incurred. We accept no responsibility for any part of your hotel stay.

Hyatt Place UC Davis173 Old Davis Road ExtensionDavis, CA, 95616(530)756-9500Conference Room Rate | $165/night 
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