*REGISTRATION and ABSTRACT SUBMISSION for the* *8th Conference of the <http://www.ewda2008.org/>* *European Wildlife Disease Association 2008 <http://www.ewda2008.org/>*** *IS NOW OPEN* The European Wildlife Disease Association (EWDA) invites submission of abstracts for the 2008 Conference. The EWDA especially invites papers on topics concerning the wildlife-human-livestock interface; emerging diseases, avian influenza, West Nile virus, and public health concerns; diseases of endangered species and marine mammals as well as papers on general wildlife issues, and epidemiology. *Abstract submission deadline is June 16, 2008.* Before submitting the abstract please read carefully the abstract submission guidelines and general information on abstract submission. EWDA also awards two student abstracts <http://www.ewda2008.org/index.php?k=content&s=students> for the best poster and best oral presentation, and strongly encourages students to apply. For abstract submission, and abstract submission guidelines visit the Call for papers <http://www.ewda2008.org/index.php?k=content&s=call_for_papers> at Conference web site <http://www.ewda2008.org/> or go directly to the online Abstract submission form <http://www.ewda2008.org/index.php?k=content&s=submit_your_abstract>. To register, please go directly to the Conference online registration <http://www.ewda2008.org/index.php?k=content&s=registration> and choose between the options offered. Favourable accommodation rates for the Conference delegates have been secured by special agreement with the offered hotels and are available through the conference registration office-/Spektar putovanja d.o.o./ for all payments received in advance. Before registering please read carefully the registration information. * * *IMPORTANT DATES* *Conference - October 2-5** Abstract submission opens - May 2 Registration opens - May 2 Abstract submission deadline - June 16 Early registration closes - June 20 On-line registration closes - September 22* * * * * As we invite you to Croatia, we want you to share with us the feeling, and the spirit of "The Mediterranean as It Once Was" The town of Rovinj <http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=116036615887821404800.000436a30ac0d9bbecd55&om=1&t=k&ll=45.075097,13.639226&spn=0.012486,0.028925&z=15> is one of the most visited seaside resorts in Croatia. Located on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula <http://www.ewda2008.org/index.php?k=content&s=map> and as such is the meeting point of the Northern Adriatic offering a wide range of high-quality opportunities in a picturesque ambience of an ancient town, surrounded by beautiful pine forests. For more information on the *8th Conference of the EWDA *** go to *www.ewda2008.org <http://www.ewda2008.org/>* *For general queries, and information on scientific aspects please contact:* Dr. Ivan Vickovic or Dr. Branko Sostaric Croatian Veterinary Institute Phone: +385 1 6123 633 Fax: +385 1 6123 638 E-mail: ivickovi@hotmail.com <mailto:ivickovi@hotmail.com> or sostaric@veinst.hr <mailto:sostaric@veinst.hr> *For any additional questions regarding registration and accommodation please contact:*** Mrs. Jelena Krmic or Mrs. Nina Anzulovic Phone: +385 1 4862 600 or +385 1 4862 607 Fax: +385 1 4862 622 E-mail: pco1@spektar-holidays.hr <mailto:pco1@spektar-holidays.hr> or nina.anzulovic@spektar-holidays.hr <mailto:nina.anzulovic@spektar-holidays.hr> Spektar Putovanja d.o.o. Tkalciceva 15 Zagreb, Croatia