News Release

                   
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2006
 

Contact: Julie Jones
270-782-9798
jjones@animalagriculture.org

 

ID/INFO EXPO 2006 to Highlight Practical Animal ID Solutions
Online Registration Now Open

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has announced plans for ID/INFO EXPO 2006, a national conference and trade show devoted to animal identification and information systems technology.  This year’s event will take place, August 22-24 in Kansas City, Mo. 

“We are expecting a great meeting for the latest information in animal identification,” said R. Scott Stuart, NIAA Chairman of the Board and CEO of the National Livestock Producers Association.  “Our planning committee is working diligently in finalizing what looks to be an excellent program.”

A trade show, showcasing a variety of animal identification and information systems technology, will take place on August 22 & 23.  In addition to the trade show, ID/INFO EXPO 2006 will feature:

August 22:

  • Pre-Conference seminar outlining the basics of NAIS with exclusive species working group reports and a review of pending revisions to ISO standards.
  • An in-depth seminar looking at key elements of USDA’s IT Infrastructure, specifically the AIN Management System and the recently announced Animal Trace Processing System (ATPS).
  • A half-day of technology seminars from the leading developers, suppliers, and information managers engaged in animal identification and traceability.

 

August 23:

  • Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has been invited to provide the keynote address.
  • A review of state legislative efforts to implement the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), including legal authority and FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) issues.
  • A review and discussion on ongoing NAIS education and outreach efforts.
  • A panel discussion featuring NAIS proponents and opponents discussing the merits of a national animal identification system.

The third and final day will go beyond NAIS with a complete focus on the practical application of animal ID solutions. Presentations and discussion will highlight current services and value-added programs that have already been implemented and are working for producers.

Online registration is now open.  NIAA is offering early registration discounts with the best rates attainable by June 30.  Information, including registration, lodging, and preliminary schedule of events, is available on the Internet at http://animalagriculture.org//id/IDINFOEXPO2006/Default.htm, or by calling 270-782-9798.

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The National Institute for Animal Agriculture provides a forum for building consensus and advancing solutions for animal agriculture and provides continuing education and communication linkages for animal agriculture professionals.  NIAA is dedicated to programs that: work towards the eradication of disease that pose risk to the health of animals, wildlife and humans; promote a safe and wholesome from supply for our nation and abroad; and promote best practices in environmental stewardship, animal health and well-being.  NIAA members represent all facets of animal agriculture.