Academy of Veterinary Consultants Conference Slated for Denver this August

Cattle graze near the majestic Rocky Mountains.
Cattle graze near the majestic Rocky Mountains.
(File Photo)

The Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) meeting is slated for  August 4-6, 2022, at the Renaissance Denver Central Park Hotel.

avc logoThe program committee has put together a great continuing education event for beef veterinarians.  The event also provides an excellent opportunity to reconnect with old friends and colleagues, make new ones, and gain some practical information you can harness and put to work in your practice back home.  

Registration will open in mid-June. In the meantime, for more details visit www.avc-beef.org or call 970-218-0392.  

 

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