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|Events|July 6, 2018
28th Annual Food Animal Conference
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Date: March 15 - March 17, 2019
Description:
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The conference provides current technical, industry and regulatory information augmenting food animal practice. The host site provides a comfortable environment where there is a free exchange of ideas between presenters and attendees.
Event Address: 4-H Conference Center892 Four H Road, Columbiana, Alabama, United States
Sponsor: Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
For More Information:Heather Vaughn,Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
P O Box 803 ,Fayetteville ,Tennessee ,37334 ,United States
334/603-6227, [email protected], alvma.com
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