Game Meat Hygiene in Focus Conference

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1 Game Meat Hygiene in Focus Conference Edinburgh, 10 th & 11 th September 2015 The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (University of Edinburgh) Easter Bush Veterinary Centre, EH25 9RG, Roslin (UK) The International Game Meat Hygiene in Focus conference is the perfect opportunity to bring together professionals to discuss wild game meat production from forest to fork Key note speakers of international reputation, poster sessions to stimulate discussion on the latest research on wild game meat, handson experience by visiting a deer farm and abattoir and an international audience for networking are the main features of this event Preliminary programme (April 2015) included. If you wish to register for the conference, please complete the registration form. Poster submissions are welcome (see overleaf).

2 Poster Submission Please submit poster abstracts (ca. 1 page, 12pt Times New Roman or Arial; lines 1.5 spacing) as.doc/.docx files to: peter.paulsen@vetmeduni.ac.at. Abstracts should not include tables or figures. The abstracts should be in the order: title, names of author(s), institution(s), main text, (acknowledgment). Decision on acceptance will be within 7-10 days after submission. All accepted abstracts will be printed in the conference proceedings, if at least one of the contributors is registered for the conference. Selected abstracts will appear as separate chapters in the third volume of the Game meat hygiene in focus series. Sponsorship

3 Preliminary Program (April 2015) Thursday 10 th September to Registration 9.00 to 9.10 Welcome to the delegates (Prof David Argyle, Head of the Royal (Dick) School of Vet. Studies) 9.10 to Welcome to the delegates (Alex Seguino, Milorad Radakovic and an IRFGMH representative) 9.20 to Session One Plenary Lectures 9.20 to John and Nichola Fletcher (Venison Advisory Services Ltd., UK): Changing patterns of venison consumption and production in Scotland and the implications for meat hygiene control to L. Hoffman (Stellenbosch University, South Africa): Presentation title to be confirmed to Questions and Answers Session to Coffee Break to Session Two Microbiology to P. Duff (APHA, Diseases of Wildlife Scheme): Overview on zoonotic diseases of wild game to C. Soare (R(D)SVS, The University of Edinburgh): Hepatitis E Virus in wild game meat to A. Seguino (R(D)SVS, The University of Edinburgh): Campylobacter in pheasants in Scotland to S. Laaksonen, A. Oksanen, E. Hoperg (EVIRA, Helsinki): Vector borne filarioid nematodes, emerging parasites in the Arctic to Lunch and poster viewing to Posters Session Two short oral presentations of selected posters Departure from the Vet School by coach to Visit to Downfield Deer farm and abattoir (Ladybank - KY15 7TG Fife) Social Dinner at The University of Edinburgh Old College Playfair Library

4 Friday 11 th September to Coffee/Tea 9.00 to Session One - Quality, quality assurance and the game meat chain 9.00 to T. Valencak (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna): Fatty acid composition of game meat: implications for human health and variability between free- ranging and farmed game 9.30 to J. Whitehead (Acoura Ltd.): Food Quality Assurance aspects of wild game meat to T. Pennycott (St. David s Game Bird Services): Wild game birds health plans to Coffee break to Session Two Sampling, hygiene and microbiology to J. Baily (R(D)SVS, The University of Edinburgh): Challenges related to the collection of wild game samples and how to overcome them to F. Hilbert (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna): Antibiotic resistance in the wildlife, farm animals and humans: spillover or spillback? to M. Sauvala, K. Jalava, M. Frediksson-Ahomaa (University of Helsinki): Hunting hygiene and contamination of Finnish moose carcasses to Final Discussion and closing of the conference to 2.00pm Lunch and Departure Notes for Delegates Directions from Edinburgh Airport to City Centre and Hotels: By Taxi City centre is about 10 miles from Edinburgh International Airport. A taxi will cost around 20 but check taxi fares before travel. By Tram: Trams offer a frequent and reliable service linking the airport and the city centre. The trams run approximately every 8-12 minutes with a journey time of 35 minutes and adult single of 5. By Airlink bus service from Edinburgh Airport to City centre, an adult open return is 7 and a single 4: (For delegates discounts see link at the bottom of this page).

5 By Lothian buses - No is the standard adult one-trip fare. You'll need exact change. Directions from Edinburgh Airport to the Vet School (Easter Bush): By Taxi (recommended) - The Easter Bush Campus is approximately 11 miles from Edinburgh Airport and the easiest way to arrive directly to the Vet School is by taxi. A taxi will cost around 20 but check taxi fares before travel. By Bus (not recommended) - Otherwise follow directions for the City Centre and then directions from the City Centre to the Vet School (Easter Bush). Directions from the City Centre to the Vet School (Easter Bush) and return: By Bus travelling directions to the Vet School from the City Centre are available on: Lothian buses - No 47, 15 and 67 ; 1.50 is the standard adult one-trip fare. You'll need exact change. By Taxi (not recommended) City centre is about 10 miles from the Vet School. A taxi will cost around 20 but check before travel. N.B. Conference delegates will be provided with the new Edinburgh Rewards Card (free of charge) that will allow discounts on Airlink bus fare, please visit links below for more details Airlink Discount for delegates: Accommodation: In this section you can find a list of recommended hotels that are all very close to the Lothian Bus services to the Vet School and to the Old College (University of Edinburgh) where the Gala Dinner will be held. We also offer a free booking accommodation service for our delegates. Please follow the links below: The Travelodge Hotel:

6 The Premier Inn Hotel: The Ibis Hotel: Gala Dinner on Thursday Night at the Playfair Library (Old College The University of Edinburgh) South Bridge Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH8 9YL

7 The Easter Bush Veterinary Centre This centre is part of the University of Edinburgh, and aims to provide world-class education to improve the health of animals and human beings alike. Its mission is to benefit society and the environment by educating veterinary surgeons to become members of world-wide public and professional healthcare teams; and to advance veterinary and comparative medicine through research into disease and disease processes with the goal of improving the health and welfare of both animals and human beings. Using outstanding clinical facilities, the centre: Provides a veterinary service of the highest quality; Ensures a stimulating educational environment to equip students for the profession, and for lifelong learning; Undertakes veterinary clinical and biomedical research to improve animal health and welfare; Protects society, through safe food production and the control of emerging and zoonotic diseases. The Easter Bush Campus: The Royal (Dick) School of veterinary Studies: The Roslin Institute: The University of Edinburgh: