The Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest Group (AVBIG), a special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), was established to improve human and animal welfare by increasing the understanding of animal behaviour and its significance in veterinary science.
Companion Animal Behaviour Therapy Study Group
An affiliate of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association
D. J. Thompson, OBE, BA, MVB, MRCVS
President
Companion Animal Behaviour Therapy Study Group
193 A Belmont Rd
Belfast BT4 2AE
Northern Ireland
UK
E-mail: des.thompson@btclick.com
The Companion Animal Behaviour Therapy Study Group (CABTSG), an affiliate of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, exists to facilitate the exchange of information, experiences and ideas between its members.
As an affiliate of the BSAVA, the CABTSG is also involved in producing educational materials and lectures for the veterinary and related professions.
The CABTSG disseminates information, advises other organisations on issues relating to animal behaviour, and tries, wherever possible, to promote greater understanding of behaviour problems in companion animals.
German Society of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine and Therapy
The German Society of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine and Therapy (GTVMT; Gesellschaft für Tierverhaltensmedizin und –therapie) exists to facilitate the exchange of information, experiences and ideas between its members and the public. GTVMT promotes understanding of behavioural problems in animals and advises on any issues relating to animal behaviour and animal welfare. GTVMT also produces educational material and lectures for the veterinary and related professions.
International Working Dog Breeding Association
Walter F. Burghardt, Jr., DVM, PhD, DACVB
Executive Director
1219 Knight Street
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5519
USA
E-mail: mail@iwdba.org
The International Working Dog Breeding Association (IWDBA), was created in 1999 to support professional education and interaction regarding Applied Science, Veterinary Care and Husbandry, and Program Management issues related to the Selective Breeding, Rearing, and Assessment of dogs involved in working occupations.
