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New Board Members Elected, Retirees RecognizedBOWLING GREEN, KY—Four industry leaders representing a diverse cross-section of animal agriculture were newly elected to the Board of Directors of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture at the association’s annual meeting last week in Sacramento, California. They were John Adams, National Milk Producers Federation, Dr. Robert Fourdraine, Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium, Perry Mobley, Alabama Farmers Federation, and Dr. Cindy Wolf, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and a sheep producer.
“We are very pleased that these outstanding leaders have agreed to join our board. We are certain that they will help us meet the challenges that face animal agriculture in the years ahead,” said Board Chairman R. Scott Stuart.
Current Board members who were re-elected include Dr. Rafael Seneriz, Elanco Animal Health, and Dr. Annette Whiteford, California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Retiring from the Board this year are: Dr. Lawrence Heider, the Association of American Veterinarian Medical Colleges, Jon Johnson, Texas Farm Bureau, and Kevin Maher, GlobalVetLink, L.C.
In presenting the out-going Board members a plaque of appreciation, Stuart said, “These very busy individuals have contributed their time and talent for six years and we, the industry, owe them a huge debt of gratitude.”
NIAA’s mission is to provide forums for building consensus and advancing solutions for animal agriculture and to provide continuing education and communication linkages to animal agriculture professionals. The Association is dedicated to programs which eradicate animal diseases, to promote safe and wholesome food at home and abroad, and to encourage best practices in environmental stewardship, animal health and well being. Its members include producers, veterinarians, scientists, state and federal officials, and business executives. More information is available at www.animalagriculture.org. |