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The International Congresses of Dipterology have been consistently held every four years since the First one in 1986 held in Budapest. This Tenth congress has broken that mold, being postponed for a year due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Although this extra year has seen a great improvement in this regard worldwide, certain factors have led to this being the smallest (I say coziest) one yet. Our delegation consists of 200 dipterists, 48 of which are students, from 35 countries from all continents except Antarctica (unfortunately no one came who could collect Belgica antarctica in their backyard). This volume consists of 222 abstracts. The 190 oral presentations are arranged into 20 sy ...

Bobby Backhoe and Charlie Clean continue their adventures by working at Farmer Frank's Worm Farm. In this book, the reader is introduced to commercial worm farming and the benefits to the environment. Although written as a children's book, it highlights the basics of starting your own worm farm. Its an educational book that the entire family will enjoy.

Clinical notebook designed for the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Includes blank sections for patient signalment/history, physical exam parameters, notes section, problem list, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plan, treatment plan and follow up plan.

Today millions of people believe the universe, the Earth, and all life evolved randomly according to the theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin. Most people, though, are unaware that even though there is clear and and compelling evidence to the contrary, Darwin's theory's are still being accepted by academia as non-disputable fact. Most people are also unaware that there is no clear empirical evidence or math to support his theory. Because of these facts, there is a growing legion of scientists who have completely rejected Darwinian evolution as not only highly improbable but scientifically unprovable. If you have ever asked "Where did I come from?" and "Why am I here?" you w ...

Being a veterinarian is one of the most noble of all the professions. But veterinarians are simple humans, even the rogue ones. But are we born rogues or made that way? These short stories outline the development of one such rogue. Regardless, the adventure is a grand one. Dr. Ray has been practicing zoo and wildlife medicine for over 25 years. His clinical experience has included both large and small zoological institutions as well as field work. Currently he is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Eckerd College, teaches at St. Petersburg College School of Veterinary Nursing and still consults with various wildlife health projects. He recently had a featured role in in the inau ...

This is the scientific program of the 10th International Congress of Dipterology, held in Reno, Nevada, USA, from 16-21 July 2023. The program consists of 20 symposia and a General session, five plenary addresses (one each day), a Book Launch event (Tuesday evening), a Congress banquet address (Wednesday evening), and a Poster session (Wednesday and Thursday). Besides the list of talks and the schedule of events, there is a list of registered delegates and accompanying persons.

Identification guide to the horseflies and deer flies of the USA Pacific Northwest. Free PDF copy here: https://dipterists.org/assets/PDF/flytimes_supplement04.pdf