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The first Consortium publication, Forced Swim Test (Porsalt Swim Test), has been quoted and made available on the FBR website at https://fbresearch.org/biomedical-research/faq/. A second document, accepted for publication in JAVMA, provides clarifying definitions of “research animal”, “laboratory animal”, “research veterinarian”, “laboratory animal veterinarian”, and “laboratory animal medicine” to bring clarity to discussions within the broad scope of veterinary work in this field.

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In light of Covid-19, the MDI Biological Laboratory has revised our Health and Colony Management of Laboratory Fish course to a virtual symposium! This two-day online symposium aims to be a platform for the research community to discuss aquatic animal facility challenges that have arisen during the coronavirus pandemic, and provide an opportunity for participants to share and learn about potential solutions.

Applications must be received by April 15 and winners will be notified no later than May 8. The Short Course takes place in Carlsbad, CA June 22-24

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The advanced training course (lectures + labs) using swine will be conducted at the Medical University of SC, Monday to Wednesday, February 10-12, 2020. The course is applicable to veterinarians, technicians and investigators using porcine models. Registration is limited and the course can be personalized for attendees. For more detailed information email: swinetech@hotmail.com. Registration forms and the course outline will be sent upon request to your business email. The course at MUSC is only held annually in February and early registration is encouraged. Individualized courses can be taught at your institution upon request (swinetech@hotmail.com for quote and availability).

Charles River is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 30th annual Charles River Medallion. The award will be presented during the 2020 Laboratory Animal Management Association annual meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, April 20-23, 2020.

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The purpose of this economic survey is to assess the total annual professional income of laboratory animal veterinarians working in the United States, reflecting also the details and differences between types of employment, job specifics, and levels of experience and responsibility of professionals working in this field. It is repeated every three years under joint sponsorship of ACLAM and ASLAP. The results of this work have been used for a variety of purposes, including peer-comparisons of salary for recruitment and retention efforts by employers and for indirect indications of market place employment conditions of the laboratory animal veterinary medical specialty. Click on News under "Members only" to download!