Join AATA in Sydney!
"Promoting Best Practices in
Responsible Animal Transport"
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Join
AATA in Sydney, Australia
on
May 10-13, 2009 at the beautiful Sydney Harbour
Marriott Hotel
in Circular Quay.
The goal for AATA's 35th
international
conference is to continue building on its reputation to serve as a
resource for those concerned with the humane handling and transportation
of animals around the world.
Animal welfare during
transportation is an issue that has gained more visibility over the last
few years and we are now seeing governments, industry groups and the
private sector place more emphasis on this issue . . . an issue that
AATA has long recognized as paramount when transporting all types of
animals. This year's conference will look at what the industry is doing
worldwide to improve animal welfare during transport. We will hear
from government representatives and industry leaders as they explain how
they are making a difference in the welfare of animals while being
transported.
There are a
number of topics that can affect us all. See how the OIE guidelines are
setting the standard for risk management of disease worldwide. Find out how climate changes can affect
animals which in turn affects those countries where animals can be
shipped to and from.
Animals going by ship?
Don't set sail until you hear about the future of long and short haul
ocean shipping.
Are your animals traveling
by air? They may not hand out a bag of peanuts and a cold drink
but, find out what one airline is doing to enhance animal
welfare during transit. Of course you will also want to hear about the
new belly hold ventilation software program and new crate design for
aircraft.
Hauling animals by road?
Look at the guidelines published by TruckCare and the accreditation
program for haulers that the Australians have implemented. Hear
how the current EU guidelines are affect animals being transported by
road in the EU. And, don't miss the research results to be
presented on time on trucks and equine trailering.
Regardless of the type of
animals you handle, the Wednesday morning session will cover the
challenges of shipping into the Anzac Region. It will feature
problems faced when importing into Australia and New Zealand and will
provide the opportunity for these problems to be presented to the
government representatives present.
For those involved in
livestock transport, plan to travel to Australia early and attend
Australia's National Beef Exposition in Rockhampton, QLD from May 4-9, 2009.
See
http://www.beefaustralia.com.au/ for details.
For those involved with
transport of companion animals, a
one day workshop on Saturday, May 9,
will be hosted by IPATA (The Independent Pet and Animal Transportation
Association International, Inc.). This will provide the
opportunity for IPATA members from around the world who will be
attending AATA's conference to also have the opportunity to learn more
about pet shipping in Australia and New Zealand and to meet local pet
shippers in the Anzac region.
Don't for a minute think
you will travel to Sydney without being able to see some of the
highlights of the area. Perhaps a trip to
the Blue Mountains or the famous Hunter Valley wine country. The
conference program includes an optional Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise
on Saturday evening, an optional
Fun-Nite-Out in The Rocks on Monday evening and, as part of your
registration package, dinner
at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday evening.
In addition, several options tours are being suggested - offering
something for everyone.
There are places to
shop, beaches to see and of course restaurants which will suit
everyone's palette. As always, we will have time to network
. . . to catch
up with those you know and become acquainted with new members.
Mark your
calendar because there is a Koala waiting to have his photo taken with
you!
See
you in Sydney!
Lisa Schoppa, AATA President
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