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BOWLING GREEN, KY — Confused
about equine ID? You’re not alone. In fact,
hundreds of other stakeholders affected by the
National Animal Identification System (NAIS)
will be convening in Kansas City at the annual
ID/INFO EXPO 2006 to hear the latest
developments on this important animal
agriculture issue.
ID/INFO EXPO, a
conference
and trade show, sponsored by the National
Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA), will be
held August 22 - 24 at the Westin Crown Center.
ID/Info
Expo serves as the premier national
meeting on animal ID. In attendance will be
leaders and stakeholders from government,
industry, producer organizations, and
academia.
“Each of the three days will
contain vital information that anyone concerned
with equine ID needs to hear,” states J. Amelita
Facchiano, a member of ID/INFO EXPO planning
committee. “Tuesday’s session, which is billed
as the ‘Pre-conference Seminar’, will feature a
report from the NAIS Equine Working Group, which
was organized by USDA to advise them on concerns
and unique needs of the horse community. This
group has been working on equine ID issues over
the last two years
and this is a report that everyone will want to
hear,” Facchiano says.
In addition,
presentations on two key components of the NAIS
system will also be featured: Animal
Identification Number (AIN) management system
and Animal Trace Processing System (ATPS).
Other ID/INFO EXPO highlights include three
concurrent technology seminars allowing
attendees to hear about the recent developments
in animal identification and data services
technologies directly from the companies
providing these products and services.
Wednesday’s “Opening
Session” features presentations by USDA leaders
reporting on implementation progress including
status of premises ID, the tracking system, and
NAIS policy items. Also, various states will
report on their implementation plans. Wednesday
afternoon’s focus is on “Benefits and Concerns”
regarding NAIS. The day’s agenda will close out
with “Effective Communications on NAIS”, which
includes a panel discussion.
The final day will include
“Mainstream Animal ID Solutions and Practical
Applications” and a session devoted to bringing
it all together, including suggestions for
future directions and activities regarding
NAIS. The meeting adjourns at 12:30 on Thursday
afternoon (August 24).
In addition to the speakers’
program, attendees will have the opportunity to
learn more about various aspects of ID
technology at the Expo tradeshow. Additional
information regarding ID/INFO EXPO is available
at
http://www.animalagriculture.org/id/IDINFOEXPO2006/
or by calling 270.782.9798.
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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. |
