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LabDiet® Announces 2000 Animal Nutrition Symposia |
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LabDiet® Announces 2000 Animal Nutrition Symposia |
| Purina Mills has scheduled
initial dates for a series of one-day animal nutrition seminars in locations throughout
the country. The meetings are designed for anyone working in a laboratory animal facility.
Attendees will learn more about Purina Mills, the LabDiet® and TestDiet®
product lines, how animal feeds are formulated and produced, how diets are analyzed, how
nutrients and non-nutrients affect the diet and information on other pertinent topics to
inform and educate laboratory research personnel. The meetings will be hosted by Purina Mills in conjunction with the local Certified LabDiet® Dealer. The agenda will also include guest speakers from the nutrition and research industries. The seminars will begin at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm at each location. Lunch will be served at each seminar. There is no cost to attend the seminar, however pre-registration is required. Please fax, mail or e-mail your registration by the deadline date for the meeting you would like to attend. Seats will be limited, so be sure to register today. |
There is no cost to attend
the seminar, however pre-registration is required. Please fax, mail or e-mail your
registration by the deadline date for the meeting you would like to attend. Seats will be
limited, so be sure to register today. FOR DATES AND LOCATIONS: Visit www.labdiet.com
to find details about seminars in May in Raleigh, NC, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San
Diego. Seminars will be held in June in Houston and Atlanta. More LabDiet®
seminars will be scheduled soon for other area, so be sure to check www.labdiet.com for updates. |
MAIL TO: Purina Mills LabDiet® 1401 South Hanley Rd. St. Louis, MO 63144 FAX TO: 314.768.4859 E-MAIL TO: labdiet@purina-mills.com Name:_______________________ Facility:______________________ Phone:_______________________ e-mail:_______________________ I would like to attend the LabDiet® Seminar in:___________________________ |
2000 Purina Mills LabDiet® Laboratory Animal Technician Award |
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| The Purina Mills
Laboratory Animal Technician Award is one of the most time honored, respected and
prestigious awards in the AALAS community. Purina Mills LabDiet® invites
you, your colleagues or associates to submit nominations for this award. The unique
feature of this annual award is that the winner is chosen by his or her peers. The
selection committee this year consists of the award winners from 1997, 1998 and 1999, Ms.
Ivette Martinez-Palma, Dr. Robert Weichbrod and Mr. Richard Cluck. Candidates will be considered on the basis of experience, animal care activities and contributions to the advancement of all aspects of the animal technician field. The winner of the award will receive $500 and the distinguished 2000 Purina Mills Laboratory Animal Technician Award Plaque. |
Accordingly, please submit
your recommendations by August 13, 2000, along with a manuscript detailing the candidate's
professional experience, his or her contributions to the advancement of technicians, a
list of his or her published works, presentations and awards, national and state animal
care activities, and a summary of "why you believe the nominee should receive the
award". Please also include nominee's telephone number and e-mail address, for
ease of contact should your nominee become the 2000 award winner. All nominees will receive the same careful and professional consideration. Please don't delay. SEND YOUR NOMINATION
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Presenting the PMI® LabDiet® Laboratory Animal Care Course |
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| Our Course is designed for everyone working with small animals - from new
employees to those advancing to the ALAT - It is an internationally recognized and
distributed correspondence course that includes six lessons in lab animal management.
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| HERE'S WHAT'S COVERED: 1. Introduction to laboratory animals: 2. Management of laboratory animals: 3. Management of laboratory animals: Rodents and Rabbits. 4. Management of laboratory animals: Intermediate Size. 5. Management of laboratory animals: Hoofed Stock and Other, Including Exotics. 6. Facilities, Personnel and Environmental Management. |
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE: 1. The six lessons mentioned and a three-ring vinyl notebook for filing all materials. 2. A quiz included in each lesson to be graded by your supervisor. 3. A certificate of completion upon successfully completing the course. |
| HERE'S HOW TO ENROLL: Send check or money order (do not send cash) in the amount of $50.00 per enrollment made payable to PMI LabDiet, along with your mailing address to: Laboratory Animal Care Course, PMI LabDiet Attn: Tricia A. Woodcock 1401 S. Hanley Rd. St. Louis, MO 63144 |
Any Questions? Call (314)768-4861 SORRY NO C.O.D.S OR PURCHASE ORDERS ACCEPTED |
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