The George Osborne Memorial Lectures are open to ACV members who are either current students or postgraduate members who graduated within the past 15 years and have not previously presented at an Australian Cattle Veterinarians conference.
These lectures are named in tribute to the late George Osborne, a distinguished veterinary educator and cattle veterinarian. He was renowned for his exceptional communication skills and his dedication to mentoring and inspiring young veterinarians to pursue careers in cattle practice.
Award Inclusions
The winners (up to three) will receive:
The opportunity to present to your peers at the upcoming ACV VBG Conference in Newcastle.
Complimentary full registration for the 2025 ACV VBG Conference, including:
Access to all conference sessions
Meals with conference delegates, including lunch, morning and afternoon tea
Gala Dinner
Award Eligibility
The George Osborne Memorial Lectures are open to cattle veterinarians that meet the following criteria:
Current ACV Members
Students or veterinarians up to 15 years from graduation
Have not presented at an ACV conference previously
Presentation Requirements
The presentation must focus on a cattle medicine or science topic and should cover one of the following areas:
Research or trial outcomes
A case study of an intriguing case or cases
Innovative approaches to longstanding issues
Practical tips and tricks
Requirements of the conference presentation:
Duration: 20 minutes, with an additional 10 minutes allocated for Q&A
Format: PowerPoint presentation
Ensure it is well-formatted and easy to read
Use referenced graphics, images, videos, and figures appropriately
Include a declaration of interest
We encourage engaging and informative presentations that contribute valuable insights to the field of cattle veterinary medicine.
