"Veterinary genetics" and "Women in veterinary medicine", the main themes of the 31rst WAHVM-congress in Brno (Czech Republic)

The congress, held from 6-10 September 2000 on the campus of the University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brno, attracted 102 participants from 23 countries, plus 20 accompanying persons. Next to a report on some special events as visits to the Veterinary Museum and the Mendelianum, after laying a wreath at Mendal's tomb, summaries or annotations are given of the lectures presented. There were five invited speakers in the session on "Veterinary genetics" and one invited speaker in the session devoted to "Women in veterinary medicine". Three guest speakers could be invited thanks to a grant by the "History of Medicine Programme" of The Wellcome Trust in London. The total number of lectures was 34. Besides some historical veterinary films were shown, and 34 posters were on display. The congress was very well organized by a team presided by em.-professor Rudolf B?hm.