In this issue:

• Registration Now Open
• Top 9 Reasons to Attend
• Accommodation
• Scientific Program Highlight
• Call for Abstracts Closing Soon
• Important Dates
• Related Meetings
• Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
• Contact us

Registration Now Open

Registration for ISNH / ISRP 2014 is now OPEN. In order to register to attend the Conference please click here.

Click here to view the Registration Brochure in pdf.

All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of 10% GST. Registrations made after 7 September 2014 must be made onsite at the Conference.

*In order to become a member of the Australian Society of Animal Production (ASAP) please go to http://www.asap.asn.au/asap29/membership.html in order to join.

Registration entitlements

Full Conference registration includes:

• Entry to all conference sessions and exhibition
• Ticket to the Welcome Reception
• Entry to all networking breaks
• Lunch each day of the conference
• Conference satchel
• Conference materials including conference program book
• Technical tours

Student registration includes:

• all items as per full registration listed above
• Ticket to the Networking BBQ

Top 9 Reasons to Attend

Now that registration is open, below are some reasons why you should register;

1. You will be joining the first ever combined meeting of the International societies for Nutrition of herbivores and Ruminant Physiology in an action packed scientific program designed to cover current topical issues and the full spectrum of animal production disciplines.
2. This will also be the 30th Australian Society of Animal Production Biennial conference bringing together scientists from across Australia and New Zealand.
3. You will hear the world's leaders on adaptation to climate change, environmental and nutritional physiology, animal health and welfare, food quality and safety.
4. You will present your original research findings to a truly international audience; the call for abstracts is out there right now .
5. Upon acceptance of your abstract you will have either a 1 page paper published in the series Animal Production in Australia or a peer reviewed 4-page in a special Issue of the highly respected Australian journal Animal Production Science (Impact Factor 1.228).
6. You will meet with like-minded researchers from the four corners of the globe to exchange ideas and establish new collaborations.
7. Your visit to Canberra is timed to coincide with the city's annual spring festival. Our national capital is a place where architectural style complements the beauty of the surrounding Australian bush.
8. Our social program including our Welcome Reception, Networking BBQ, and Conference Dinner (all included in the registration fees), which will feature quality venues, fine wines, delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere.
9. You won't want to miss the post conference satellite meetings developed to cater for special interest groups.

Accommodation

A wide range of accommodation has been reserved for delegates and their guests at highly competitive rates. Rates quoted are per room per night and inclusive of 10% GST.

Accommodation bookings are subject to availability.

You are encouraged to book your accommodation through the Conference Secretariat to ensure that you receive the most competitive rates.

Deposits

Accommodation will not be confirmed until a deposit of one night’s tariff is received. This deposit will be forwarded to your hotel and will be credited to your room account. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out. If accommodation deposits are not received before 28 July 2014 your room will be released back to the hotel. The Conference Secretariat does not take responsibility for accommodation if deposits are not received by this date.

Change of accommodation booking

Prior to 1 September 2014 any change in booking must be made in writing to the Conference secretariat and NOT directly to the hotel. After 1 September 2014 please contact the hotel directly for any changes to your booking.

Cancellations

No accommodation deposits will be refunded on or after 28 July 2014.

Delegates who confirm attendance and provide credit card details but do not advise of cancellation before the 6 week period of Conference commencement will incur charges for the 'no-show' rate, as penalised by the hotel. This charge is calculated as the room rate per night multiplied by the dates booked and secured. Please ensure that accommodation dates are correct at time of booking.

For further information please visit the conference website.

Scientific Program Highlight

Introducing our speakers from the Asia Pacific region

	Professor Juan Boo Liang University Putra, Malaysia; Asian-Australasian Dairy Goat Network Professor Liang will address the conference on “Expanding the contribution of dairy goats in efficient and sustainable production systems”
	David Pacheco AgResearch, New Zealand Dr Pacheco will address the conference on “Lowering methane from grazing ruminants: a fit with productive and financial realities?”
	Professor Metha Wanapat Khon Kaen University, Thailand Professor Wanapat will address the conference on “Energy and energetic efficiency: Alternative feed and energy sources from plants”
	Dr Inês Rodrigues BIOMIN Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore Dr Rodrigues will address the conference on "Mycotoxins and ruminant physiology"
	Associate Professor Takafumi Gotoh Kyushu University, Japan Associate Professor Gotoh will be addressing the conference on the “Potential of Epigenetics (Application ) for Animal Production”
	Professor Jong Ha Professor in Ruminant Nutrition, Seoul National University, South Korea Professor Ha will address the conference on “Stress, acute phase proteins and immune modulation in calves”.

Call for Abstracts Extended to the 15th of December

Call for paper titles/authors/abstracts closing soon. We would like to announce that the deadline for Call for Abstracts has been extended to 15 December 2013. This is the absolute latest date that abstracts can be submitted by.

Submission of your abstract by this date will assist us with developing the best possible scientific program for you.

Final 4 page papers must be submitted by March 13 2014. Final 1 page papers must be submitted by May 1 2014.

Abstracts must be submitted online via the conference website by 15 December 2013. Please read the instructions available on the conference website before submitting your abstract.

Enquiries regarding abstracts should be directed to the Conference Secretariat at abstracts@herbivores.com or call +61 2 9254 5000.

Important Dates

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

A successful international conference relies on the valued support provided by sponsors and exhibitors.

Sponsorship of ISNH / ISRP 2014 provides an excellent opportunity to market to a targeted audience. An exciting range of sponsorship opportunities has been developed to ensure a successful outcome for all sponsors and stakeholders. Sponsorship packages have been designed to suit a range of budgets. Early confirmation of your conference sponsorship will ensure an even higher level of exposure.

A major element of the Conference will be the exhibition of the latest products and services. The daily Conference program will be structured to give participants maximum opportunity to visit the exhibition. All lunches and refreshments will take place in the exhibition area.

Click here to view the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus.

If you would like to find out more about how you could become involved in the Conference please contact the Sponsorship and Exhibition Manager:

Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager
Phone: +61 2 9254 5000
Email: sponsorship@herbivores2014.com

Related Meetings

Workshop on Modelling Nutrient Digestion & Utilisation in Farm Animals Section
15 ? 17 November 2014
Register online to receive updates including submission deadlines.

Hope to see you there,
Dennis Poppi

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