Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine/

L’association canadienne de la médecine des animaux de laboratoire

2024

JOIN US FOR OUR LUNCHEON SESSION AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM AT THE CALAS/ACSAL SYMPOSIUM IN SASKATOON!

DATE: June 24, 2024

TIME: 12:00 - 2:00pm

LOCATION: Blair Nelson Room, TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

This year, CALAM is excited to announce Ernest Olfert, BA, DVM (1969), MSc (1975), University of Saskatchewan (UofS), as our luncheon speaker!

Ernie will present his session "Advances in Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine 1970-2010" at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, during the CALAM Luncheon. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and ask Ernie all their burning questions about what's changed in Lab Animal Science. 

Dr. Ernest Olfert, a distinguished veterinarian and academic, has made significant contributions to the field of veterinary medicine and animal welfare. He earned his BA and DVM in 1969, followed by an MSc in 1975 from the University of Saskatchewan (UofS). Dr. Olfert served as the Director of the Animal Resources Centre at UofS from 1975 to 2007 and as the University Veterinarian from 2007 to 2010.

A dedicated member of the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM) since 1982, Dr. Olfert has held various roles including director, newsletter editor, and reviewer of veterinary care standards. His involvement with the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) dates back to 1970, where he has been a national and associate member. He has regularly contributed to scientific programs at CALAS conferences, edited newsletters and training manuals, and chaired several national conference scientific and technical programs. His contributions extend to the awards and publications committees and local animal technician training initiatives.

Dr. Olfert's work with the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) includes co-editing the "Guides to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals" in 1984 and 1993, contributing to guidelines on endpoints and euthanasia, and developing online training programs. He has been serving on assessment panels since 1971. As a member of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) from 1969 to 2013, he was involved in the Humane Practices Committee and Animal Welfare Committee, contributing to codes of practice for farm animals.

His commitment to the community is evident through his long-term involvement with the Saskatchewan SPCA, active membership in the Youth Science Foundation Saskatoon, participation in the Saskatoon Zoological Society, and producing a radio series about animals in 1983-84. Dr. Olfert's extensive career reflects his unwavering dedication to animal welfare and veterinary science.

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