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55th EAAP Annual Meeting in Bled, Slovenia, 2004 | ||
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Important Deadline Dates for EAAP Meeting in Bled, Slovenia
Updates of the EAAP Meeting Programme for Bled, Slovenia may be found on www.bfro.uni-lj.si/EAAP2004 |
The 55th EAAP Annual Meeting will be held from 5 to 9 September 2004 in Bled, Slovenia. The meeting is being organized by the Slovenian Animal Producers and Institutions and will include the usual EAAP Scientific Study Commission Programme, nine Workshops and Courses and several Conference Tours and Excursions. In addition an interesting Accompanying Persons' Programme is arranged showing the livestock production, landscape and culture of Slovenia.
The Republic of Slovenia lies at the heart of Europe where the Alps and the mysterious Karst meet the Pannonian plains on one side and the Mediterranean on the other side. Slovenia has a great variety of climatic, soil and landscape conditions, which dictate various livestock production types, animal species and breeds adapted to various environmental conditions. Typical Slovene livestock products will be exhibited together with a show of folk customs and culture.
Slovenia is one of the smallest states in Europe and became independence in 1991. Today it is one of the most successful transitional countries in Central Europe in which agriculture and animal production have primary roles. The country's agro-environmental programme supports sustainable development of animal production methods that use the natural resources, preserve the biodiversity of animal breeds and protect the natural landscape. The network of Research and Extension Institutions covers the country and the Slovenian Breeders' Association promotes animal production systems. The main goal of Slovenian animal husbandry is the stable production of quality safe food and suitable income for producers.
Bled has 5,600 residents and lies at the foot of the Julian Alps, 501 metres above sea level in the extreme north-western part of Slovenia. Bled is one of the most beautiful tourist gems on the sunny side of the Alps and its mild, healthy sub-alpine climate gives it the longest bathing season in the Alps. Tourism began in Bled in the year 855 when the Swiss physician Arnold Rikli started treating his patients here. In 1903 Bled won the gold medal at the great international fair of health resorts in Vienna. The jewels in Bled's crown are the island in the middle of the lake and Bled castle which towers over a dramatic cliff rising straight out of the calm lake. The history of Bled starts in the bronze age and today offers visitors an exquisite baroque chapel. Bled offers recreation: sports on the lake, tennis, walking in the unspoilt wilderness of Triglav National Park, equestrian pursuits, and golf. Winter offers winter sports and covered thermal pools. In 2004 Bled will celebrate the millennial anniversary since the first written document on Bled appeared when the German Emperor Henrik II gave the Bled estate to Bishop Albuin.
The programme offers EAAP standards of science combined with unique Slovenian hospitality, the "Slovenian" way of life and the unique Slovenian products.
Further information on Sessions and Topics may be gained from the Study Commission Programme (page 251) or by contacting the Presidents of Study Commissions. The EAAP Meeting will be held in the Festival Hall which is located on a beautiful, quiet site next to the hotels on the lake-shore with a panoramic view. There are more than 20 meeting rooms and halls to suit all requirements at the Festival Hall and in the nearby hotels.
In addition to the Study Commission Sessions the programme will include a Welcome Cocktail, Opening Ceremony, Conference Party, Slovenian Social Evening, Post-Conference Dinner, Conference Tour, Accompanying Persons' Programme and Post-Conference Tours.
By plane. Adria Airways, the official Airline of Slovenia has flight connections from Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, with all major European airports. Adria Airways offers a 20 % discount on the applicable fare to participants and accompanying persons. Reservation can be made at the nearest Adria Airways branch office or via an Adria sales agent. Discount can only be obtained for Adria Airways flights and cannot be included in any other travel cost calculations. Discount may be granted only against presentation of an adequate proof such as an invitation/payment of participation fee etc at the time of ticketing. See: Adria Airways Timetable etc at: www.adria.si.
Bus. There is no regular bus connection from Ljubljana airport (Brnik) to Bled. The usual taxi fare one way is approximately Euro 40. For the price of Euro 25 the Organizing Committee will provide a two-way transport from Ljubljana airport (Brnik to Bled and back - approx. 32 km) according to the scheduled arrivals and departures for the congress. To ensure optimal transport the participants are to send the dates and times of their arrival and departure with flight numbers on the Travel Information Form and to send it to the Organizing Secretariat as soon as possible, but not later than 20th August 2004.
Train. Ljubljana can be reached by train from all the capitals of Europe. From Ljubljana, take a train to the town of Lesce. If coming from the direction of Jesenice, you will also have to get off the train at Lesce, where transfer will be organized for the congress participants (the transfer price is 7 Euro both ways). In order to ensure optimal transport participants should send the dates and time of their arrival and departure on the Travel Information Form and to send it to the Organizing Secretariat as soon as possible, but not later than 20th August 2004.
Car. By car Bled is about five hours from many of the cities of Central Europe (Austria-Vienna 400 km, Hungary-Budapest 650 km, Croatia-Zagreb 200 km, Italy-Venice 300 km).
Official language
The official working language of the meeting is English Sessions of Commissions and working groups will not be translated.
Passport and visas
Most foreign citizens entering Slovenia must be in the possession of a valid passport. Residents of the European Union and Switzerland need only a national identity card. Participants who need a visa may obtain one from the Slovenian diplomatic mission responsible for your country. A list of diplomatic missions with contact information can be found at www.sigov.si/mzz/ang/. The Organising Committee will assist the participants who may have difficulties obtaining a visa and will provide you with all necessary information at least three months in advance.
Health and insurance
The participants are requested to arrange their own insurance for health, travel and property. The Organizing Committee will not accept any liability for personal injuries, loss or damage of property.
Currency and money exchange
The monetary unit of Slovenia is SIT (Slovene Tolar).1 Euro is approximately equivalent to 236 SIT (August 2003).
Climate
Bled has a mild, healthy, sub-Alpine climate with the longest swimming season of any Alpine resort. The ridges of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke protect it from the chilly northern winds. The weather in September is usually very pleasant with an average daily temperature about 15-20°C. The evening are cool. Windy days and lower temperatures may sometimes be expected. However, rain may occur, so please bring a raincoat and an umbrella as well.
Electrical supply
The electricity in Slovenia is 220 Volts, and the plugs are two round pin type.
Certification
A Certificate of Attendance will be available from the Organizing Secretariat at the Registration desk in the Festival Hall.
Official letter of invitation
An official letter of invitation designed to help overcome administrative difficulties will be sent on request. It must be understood that such letter does not grant any financial support.
Badges and identification
Upon registration, each participant will receive a name badge, to be worn at all times during the Congress activities and social events. Invitations to social events will be collected on entry.
The 55th Annual Meeting of the EAAP is organized by the University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Zootechnical Department under the Patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.
Scientific and Advisory Committee
Franc Habe (President), Peter Dovc, Emil Erjavec, Slavica Golc-Teger, Simon Horvat, Janez Hribar, Drago Kompan,
Milena Kovac, Andrej Oresnik, Joze Osterc, Milan Pogacnik, Jurij Pohar, Irena Rogelj, Janez Salobir, Dejan Skorjanc,
Joze Verbic, Anton Vidrih, Silvester Zgur, Marija Klopcic (Secretary)
Organizing Committee
Drago Kompan (President), Franc Habe (Vicepresident), Viktor Krek (Vicepresident), Joze Antonic, Slavko Cepin,
Marko Cepon, Milan Pogacnik, Branko Ravnik, Marija Klopcic (Secretary)
Organizing Secretariat
Marija Klopcic (Secretary), University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty,
Zootechnical Department, Groblje 3,1230 Domzale, Slovenia.
Phone: +386 1 7217 855: Fax: +386 1 7211 701.
E-mail: EAAP2004@bfro.uni-lj.si
Official Congress Agency
CRA-Domzale,
Groblje 3,1230 Domzale, Slovenia
Phone: +386 41 546 484
Fax: +386 1 7211 701
E-mail: Marija.Klopcic@bfro.uni-lj.si
Abstracts
The deadline for submission of abstracts is March 1st.
The Book of Abstracts will be produced by Wageningen Academic Publishers
P.O. Box 220, 6700 AE Wageningen, The Netherlands
Phone: +31 317 476 516; Fax: +31 317 453 417;
E-mail: eaap2004@WageningenAcademic.com
web: www.WageningenAcademic.com/eaap
Updates on the Annual Meeting may be found at: www.bfro.uni-lj.si/EAAP2004
Registration
All participants who wish to attend the scientific sessions, accompanying persons' programme and social events are requested to fill in the registration form. Advanced registration is preferred and will help to avoid delays at the time of the scientific sessions. Please complete the registration form and return it with the indicated fee to:
Organizing Secretariat of EAAP 2004
University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Zootechnical Department
Groblje 3, 1230 Domzale, Slovenia
Phone: + 386 1 7217 855,Fax: +386 1 7211 701
E-mail: EAAP2004@bfro.uni-lj.si
All participants are kindly advised to pre-register before the Meeting.
Registration is possible via Internet at the page: www.bfro.uni-lj.si/EAAP2004.
REGISTRATION FEES in Euro, VAT 20 % included
| Before May 31st | After May 31st | |
| Participant | 500 | 600 |
| Student (less than 25 years old)* | 250 | 300 |
| Daily Fee | 200 | 250 |
| Accompanying Person | 250 | 300 |
| Post Conference Dinner** | 30 | 40 |
| Transfer (Airport Ljubljana to Bled and return) | 25 | 40 |
| Transfer (Airport Trieste to Bled and return) | 70 | 90 |
| Transfer (Airport Klagenfurt to Bled and return) | 50 | 70 |
| Transfer (Railway Lesce to Bled and return) | 7 | 10 |
| Transfer (Railway Ljubljana to Bled and return) | 40 | 50 |
REGISTRATION FEES include:
| Participant | Student | Daily visitor | Accompanying person Scientific Sessions | Yes | Yes | Yes | No
| Proceedings | Yes | Yes | Yes | No
| Lunches (September 5th - 8th) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
| Coffee Breaks | Yes | Yes | Yes | No
| Welcome Cocktail (Sunday) | Yes | Yes | Yes* | Yes
| Conference Party (Monday) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes
| Slovenian Social Evening (Tuesday) | Yes | No | No | Yes
| Post Conference Dinner (Wedsday) | Yes** | Yes** | Yes** | Yes**
| Conference Tour (Wednesday) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes
| Acc.Persons' Programme | No | No | No | Yes
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REGISTRATION FEES in Euro, VAT 20 % included
for Workshops and Satellite Symposia
See Section 9 for details of the Workshops and Symposia.
| No. | Before May 31st | After May 31st 1 | 12th International Symposium: Animal Science Days - "Animal Production According to Ecological,
Ethological and Ethical Norms" | 100 | 120
| 2 | FAO-ERFP-EAAP Workshop: Animal Genetic Resources - "AnGR" | 100 | 120
| 3 | DAGENE Meeting: "Molecular Genetic Methods and Research on the Biodiversity of Autochthonous
Domestic Animal Breeds" | 100 | 120
| 4 | International Symposium: "Sustainable Re-cultivation and Land Use on Karst and Mountainous Regions by
Use of Animals" | 80 | 100
| 5 | CEEC WG Workshop: "Farm Management and Extension Needs in CEE under the Restrictions of the EU Milk
Quota" | 50 | 70
| 6 | Academic Curricula Programme: "Animal Nutrition Teaching" | 50 | 70
| 7 | Elsevier/EAAP Workshop: "Preparing and Presenting Scientific Papers" | 100 | 150
| 8 | EAAP-ASAS Workshop: "Biology of Lactation in Farm Animals" | 150 | 180
| 9 | PhD-Course: "Estimation of Covariance Components and Breeding Values with the VCE 5 Package" | 250 | 280
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Methods of payment
Registration is only valid upon the receipt of payment. The total cost of registration fees must be sent in Euro. The payment can be made via:
Hotel Accommodation
The Organizing Secretariat has arranged the accommodation at various hotels in Bled. All hotels are within 5 minutes walking distance from the Festival Hall. Those wishing to reserve a room at one of the hotels booked by the Organizing Secretariat should submit the hotel accommodation form before May 31st 2004 to:
CRA-Domzale
Groblje 3,1230 Domzale
Slovenia
Phone: +386 41 546 484
Fax: +386 1 7211 701
E-mail: EAAP2004@bfro.uni-lj.si
We remind you that, since the dates of the Meeting coincide with the high season period in Bled, the availability of rooms might be limited and cannot be guaranteed after May 31st, 2004 and therefore we advise you to book well in advance.
Hotel Accommodation (prices in euro)
| Hotel | Category | Single room | Double room |
| Vila BLED | **** | 120 -190 | 270 |
| TOPLICE | **** | 110 -170 | 250 |
| PARK | **** | 86 -92 | 112 -120 |
| GOLF | **** | 86 -92 | 112 -120 |
| KOMPAS | **** | 80 -88 | 104 -114 |
| RIBNO | **** | 88 | 106 |
| Vila BOJANA | **** | 85 | 105 |
| JELOVICA | *** | 46 -56 | 72 -82 |
| JADRAN | *** | 50 -60 | 70 -80 |
| TRST | *** | 50 -60 | 70 -80 |
| ASTORIA | *** | 45 | 70 |
| KRIM | *** | 41 | 62 |
| Private room | 31 | 48 |
Methods of Hotel Payments
Booking is on a first come, first served basis and will be valid upon receipt of the deposit (100 Euro). The deposit sent will be deducted from the final bill to be paid directly to the hotel by the participants. The deposit required must be sent in Euro to CRA-Domzale.
Wednesday, September 8th (14.00 - 18.00)
Bled Castle and The Vintgar Gorge
Sunday, September 5th (09.00 - 12.00)
Tour 1: Lake BLED with Mass
Monday, September 6th (09.00 - 13.00)
Tour 2: Kropa - Radovljica - Brezje
Tuesday, September 7th (09.00 - 18.00)
Tour 3: Sticna - The Krka River Valley - Otocec
Wednesday, September 8th (08.30 - 12.30)
Tour 4: Bled - Ljubljana - Bled
Excursion charges during the Meeting are included in the Registration fee. All optional excursions are based on a minimum of 20 participants. All tours depart from the Festival Hall at 9.00 O'clock (at 8.30 on Wednesday) and arrive to the same place.
Thursday, September 9th (08.00 - 19.00)
Tour A: Bled - Postojna - Lipica - Logatec - Bled
Price: 65 euro per person (Minimum 25 Persons)
Thursday, September 9th (08.00 - 19.00)
Tour B: Bled - Vrsic - Bovec - Trenta - Kobarid - Bled
Price: 65 euro per person (Minimum 25 Persons)
Thursday, September 9th (08.00 - 19.00)
Tour C: The Three Countries Tour: Austria - Italy - Slovenia
Price: 70 euro per person (Minimum 25 Persons)
Thursday - Friday, September 9th - 10th (two days) (08.00 - 20.00)
Tour D, First Day: Bled - Ptujska gora - Ptuj - Wine cellar Ptuj (Thursday)
Second Day: Podcetrtek - Olimlje - Rogaska (Friday)
Price: 190 euro per person (Minimum 25 Persons)
Friday, September 10th (08.00 - 19.00)
Tour E: Bled - Lake Bohinj - Savica Waterfall - Studor - Bled
Price: 65 euro per person (Minimum 25 Persons)
A minimum of 25 participants is requested for each tour. All tours depart from the Festival Hall at 8.00 O'clock and arrive at the same place!
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