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AIC 2008 is showcasing research on nutraceutical approaches to improving animal health and productivity. Abstracts are welcomed. Please submit your 250-word abstract in English only. All abstract submissions will be acknowledged electronically, and presenting authors will be notified of their acceptance.  Individuals submitting abstracts which are selected for presentation will be asked to submit an extended abstract (~2 pages) to go into the proceedings book.  All presenting authors will be required to be registered for the meeting.  The deadline for abstract submissions is October 1, 2008. English will be the official language of the Congress.

• Nutraceuticals to improve productivity and health of livestock

• Animal health management in organic livestock production

• Natural product solutions for pest management, manure management, protection of water quality and other important agricultural issues

• Probiotics and prebiotics and their effect on animal health, nutrient digestibility and/or energy partitioning in livestock

• A plenary lecture (50 min)

• A short lecture (12 min)*

• A poster*

* presenting students will be automatically entered into the Graduate Student Competition ($500 first prize; $300 Honourable Mention

1. Abstract Title
   
2. Author(s) and Affiliations (please indicate presenting author with *)
   
3. Abstract text (250 words max)
   
4. Statement on Relevance of this Research to Agriculture (25 words max)
   
5. Acknowledgements [source of research funding and any corporate affiliations of the author(s)]