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ALT Inside the #IETS2027 student competitions CANDES Trainee Travel Award Open to any trainee (undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, or veterinary student) who plans to attend the IETS Annual Conference. Swipe to learn more
ALT 01 Award A first-place winner and a runner-up will be awarded a cash prize (US$1,000 and US$500, respectively) 01/03
ALT 02 Requirements - Original data gathered during the student's program - Must have been a student at some point during 2026 - Only one abstract submission/year, & must be the first author of that abstract 02/03
ALT 03 #IETS2027 Important Dates July 23, 2026: Abstract submission & verification form deadlines September 16, 2026: Application materials deadline December 4, 2026: Poster PDF upload deadline All deadlines are due @ 11:59 p.m. CT! 03/03
ALT #IETSPapersOfTheMonth Feasibility of high-frequency ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to assess the in ovo development of chicken embryos Ferrara Y, Terlizzi C, Sarnella A, Licenziato L, Monti S, et al. 2026. Journal of Imaging 12, 217. May 2026
ALT #IETSPapersOfTheMonth Does synchronising follicular wave emergence improve outcomes in non-superstimulated donor cattle undergoing ovum pick-up (OPU) for in vitro embryo production? Bird J, Nevard RP. 2026. Australian Veterinary Journal 104, e70089. April 2026
ALT #IETS2027 Abstract Reminder The abstract submission portal is open! Check out the caption for approaching deadlines, important reminders, & the latest #IETS2027 info. Submit by July 23!
ALT #IETSPapersOfTheMonth Variations in circulating thyroid hormone profiles across age, sex, and pregnancy outcomes in killer whales (Orcinus orca) under human care Robeck TR, Steinman KJ, Montano GA, Paris S, Brown JL. 2026. Animals 16, 1907. April 2026
ALT #IETSPapersOfTheMonth FGF2, LIF, and IGF1 supplementation during in vitro maturation or culture improves equine ICSI embryo development in an age-dependent manner Smith JM, Palacios PD, Segura Forero PA, Gurkin RJ, Doyle T, et al. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, RD26023. April 2026
ALT #IETSPapersOfTheMonth In vivo physiological ramifications of placental SLC2A3-RNA interference throughout gestation in sheep Kennedy VC, Tanner AR, Lynch CS, Winger QA, Rozance PJ, et al. 2026. Journal of Animal Science, skag118. April 2026
ALT #IETS2027 FAQ: Abstract content Q. Can I submit my abstract in a language other than English? A. No, we only accept abstracts that are written in English. Deadline to submit: July 23 @ 11:59 p.m. CT
ALT #IETS2027 FAQ: Abstract content Q. What is included in 3,300 keystrokes? A. The title, body key words, acknowledgments, and table (if included) count toward the 3,300 keystrokes. Hard returns count as two keystrokes. Deadline to submit: July 23 @ 11:59 p.m. CT
ALT Inside the #IETS2027 student competitions RFD Best Poster Competition Established to encourage graduate students to attend and participate in the IETS Annual Conference. Swipe to learn more
ALT 01 Award A first-place winner and two runner-ups will be awarded a cash prize (US$400 and US$200, respectively) and inscribed plaques. 01/03
ALT 02 Requirements - Original data gathered during the student's program - Must have been a graduate student at some point during 2026 - Only one abstract submission/year, & must be the first author of that abstract 02/03
ALT 03 #IETS2027 Important Dates July 23, 2026: Abstract submission & verification form deadlines September 16, 2026: Application materials deadline December 4, 2026: Poster PDF upload deadline All deadlines are due @ 11:59 p.m. CT! 03/03
ALT #IETSPapersOfTheMonth Reproductive strategies and their relevance to vertebrate conservation Comizzoli P, Holt WV. 2026. Reproductive Sciences in Animal Conservation. April 2026