Animals, their behavior and their relationships with humans will be the subject of two international scientific meetings to be held at the University of California, Davis, from Friday, Aug. 3, through Wednesday, Aug. 8.

The International Society for Anthrozoology, which focuses on human-animal interactions, will gather Aug. 3-4 to discuss the latest research findings in this field. This meeting will be followed Aug. 5-8 by the 35th International Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, which focuses on the behavior and welfare of farm, laboratory, companion and zoo animals.

The anthrozoological organization's 10th anniversary meeting will address challenges in our relationships with animals. Topics will range from aggressive dogs to the conflict between people and urban pigeons to pet-overpopulation issues. The meeting will be held in the Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center on Old Davis Road, and registration will be available at the door. A schedule of talks is availble online.

Topics for the applied ethology congress will include improving the environment for animals like domestic parrots, dogs, mice and rabbits; evaluating temperament in young horses and cattle; and improving the handling, housing and transport of farm animals. The meeting will be headquartered in Freeborn Hall. A complete schedule of talks is available online.