8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Pre-Conference Seminar "Animal ID 101" [Additional Seminar Offering]

Moderators: Ms. J. Amelita Facchiano, Mr. Stu Marsh

Session Summary: This session will provide newcomers to animal ID with an opportunity to ask questions about NAIS and the species working group plans to a panel of experts.

• Welcome Dr. Rick Sibbel, NIAA Chairman of the Board

• History of NAIS Dr. John Wiemers, USDA, APHIS, VS

• NAIS Overview Mr. Neil Hammerschmidt, USDA, APHIS, VS

• Technical Overview Dr. Dale Blasi, Kansas State University

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Set-up

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Technology Seminar “Practical Technology Experiences”

Moderators: Mr. Glenn Fischer, Mr. Glenn Smith

Session Summary: This session will feature speakers providing information in regards to practical experiences gained using current ID technologies and methods.

        Experiences of official systems 

• Australian NLIS Cattle Program Mr. Scott Stuart, National Livestock Producers, and Mr. Garry Edwards, Livestock Exchange Pty Ltd.

• Quebec Animal ID Program Ms. Martine Dubuc, Ministere De L'Agriculture, Des Pecheries Et De, and Ms. Linda Marchand, Agri-Tracabilite Quebec Inc.

       Value-added Creation - Beef, Dairy, Swine and Markets 

• Market drivers for the USA Beef industry; Development of the Consortium database - experiences to date, and direction to come Mr. Mike John, National Cattlemen's Beef Association

• Practical application in the Dairy Industry - commercial realities and producer benefits Mr. King Smith, ABS Global

• Automated Livestock management with RFID - driven production systems Dr. Ron Thibault, Agrident - Osborne

• Markets - South East Livestock Network Mr. Jim Akers, University of Kentucky, Kentucky Beef Network

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Reception in Exhibit Hall

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Opening General Session – Keynotes

Moderator: Mr. Glenn N. Slack

Session Summary: This session will feature various keynote speakers that will provide an update from the federal level on the NAIS and provide information on outstanding issues.

• Welcome and Opening Remarks Dr. Rick Sibbel, NIAA Chairman of the Board

• New USDA Strategy for Establishing a National Animal Identification System Dr. Chuck Lambert , U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Markets and Regulatory Services

• Federal Assessment of NAIS Progress & Implementation  Dr. John Clifford, Deputy Administrator, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services

• State Assessment of NAIS Progress & Implementation Dr. David Thain, National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials

• Industry Assessment of NAIS Progress & Implementation Dr. Kenneth Olson, KEO Consulting

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

General Session II – NAIS Accomplishments and Future plans

Moderator: Dr. Robert Fourdraine

Session Summary: This session will provide an update on actual implementation efforts at the state and federal level, plus an overview of new species working group recommendations and outstanding issues.

• Current status of premises and animal ID legislation at the state level Dr. Robert Hillman, Texas Animal Health Commission

• Current status on AIN allocation and distribution system  Mr. Neil Hammerschmidt, USDA, APHIS, VS

• Outreach and Education a cooperative effort by federal, state and industry Ms. Leanne Ketterhagen, WLIC

• Species Working Group updates:

• Cattle Mr. Gary Wilson, NAIS Advisory Committee / Cattle Health Working Group

• Swine Dr. Harry Snelson, AASV

• Sheep Dr. Cindy Wolf, University of Minnesota

• Poultry and Cervidea Dr. John Wiemers, USDA, APHIS, VS

• Camelids Dr. Julie Ann Jarvinen, Iowa State University

•  Equine Ms. Amy Mann, American Horse Council

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch Break

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

General Session III – Proposals to Expedite Implementation of a National Animal Identification System - Panel Discussion

Moderator: Mr. Scott Stuart

Session Summary: This session will provide the audience with the opportunity to ask a panel about public and private proposals that are being offered to expedite implementation of a national animal identification system.

• USDA Mr. Neil Hammerschmidt USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services

• Holstein Association/National F.A.I.R Ms. Jodi Luttropp, National FAIR

• NCBA Mr. Mike John, National Cattlemen's Beef Association

• NDHIA Mr. Jay Mattison, National Dairy Herd Improvement Association

• Digital Angel Mr. Niels Fogt, Digital Angel Corporation

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Breakout Session – Pilot Project Updates

Moderators: Mr. Neil Hammerschmidt, Dr. Jim Clement, Mr. Jon Caspers, Dr. Cindy Wolf

Session Summary: Attendees can select from 4 breakout sessions that will provide the latest findings from pilot projects that were conducted this past year.

     Cattle/Markets/Transporters/Processors
     Moderator: Mr. Neil Hammerschmidt

• Florida Pilot Project Dr. Tom Holt, FDACS, Division of Animal Industry

• Joplin Regional Pilot Project Mr. Mark Harmon, Joplin Regional Stockyards

• Kansas Trucking Pilot Project Dr. Mark Spire, Kansas State University

• Southeast Pilot Project Mr. Jim Akers, University of Kentucky/Kentucky Beef Network

• West Virginia Premises Registration Project Ms. Melissa Garrett, West Virginia Department of Agriculture

• Colorado Pilot Project Dr. Wayne Cunningham, Colorado Department of Agriculture

• Idaho, Nevada, and Utah Pilot Project Dr. Michael Coe, Schering Plough - Global Animal Management Inc. and Ms. Linda Cope, Idaho Department of Agriculture

• Montana Beef Network Project Dr. John Patterson and Ms. Lisa Duffey, Montana State University

• North Dakota Calf AID Pilot Project Dr. Kris Ringwall, NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center

• Northwest Pilot Project Mr. Rick Stott, Agri Beef Company
• Southwest Premises and Animal Identification and Tracking Project  Mr. Victor Velez, California Dept. of Food and Agriculture

     Swine
     Moderator: Mr. Jon Caspers

• Minnesota RFID Pilot Project Mr. Dave Wiklund, Minnesota Board of Animal Health

• Wisconsin RFID Pilot Project Dr. Dan Short, University of Wisconsin Extension Livestock

• Interfacing Today's Technology with a Midwestern Sheep Flock Dr. Cindy Wolf and Ms. Eileen Kuhlmann, University of Minnesota

• Tracking Lambs with RFID: Colorado Pilot Project Mr. Jay Parsons, Optimal Ag Consulting Inc.

• Tracking of Lambs Through Normal Production Practices, Montana Project Dr. Rodney Kott, Montana State University

• Use of RFID in Sheep Operations, Sales and Shows, Wisconsin Project Dr. Michael Bishop, MB Genetics

• Colorado Pilot Project Dr. Wayne Cunningham, Colorado Department of Agriculture
• New Mexico Pilot Project Dr. Dave Fly, New Mexico Livestock Board
• New York State Pilot Project Dr. George Merrill, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Reception in Exhibit Hall

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

General Session IV – Implementation Challenges

Moderator: Ms. Nancy Robinson

Session Summary: The focus of this session is to summarize outstanding technology and implementation issues that may impact species groups and different environments. 

• Implementation of NAIS in Branding States Mr. Wade Moser, North Dakota Stockmen's Association

• National Renderers Association Mr. Tom Cook, National Renderers Association

• International Fairs and Exhibitions Mr. Jim Tucker, International Association of Fairs and Expositions  

•  Livestock Markets Mr. Albert Epperly, Livestock Marketing Association and Mr. Dick Jurgens, United Producers, Inc. 

• Small Packer/Processor Issues, American Association of Meat Processors Mr. Mike Eickman, American Association of Meat Processors

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

General Session V – Technology Opportunities 

Moderators: Dr. Cris Young, Dr. John Hunt

Session Summary: Attendees can select from 2 breakout sessions about current technology and new technologies being developed that can address various implementation challenges.

• Current RFID Technology Dr. Dale Blasi, Kansas State University

• High Frequency RFID Dr. Jim Burgess, Cattle-TRAQ and Kurt Bischof, Philips Semiconductors

• North Dakota Pilot Project using High Frequency RFID Mr. Mick Riesinger, NDSU, Dickinson Research Extension Center

• RFID Technology used in Canada Ms. Julie Stitt, Canadian Cattle Identification Agency

• Biometrics Dr. Bruce Golden, Optibrand Ltd., LLC

• DNA Dr. Dennis Fantin, MetaMorphix, LLC and Mr. Stephen Pearce, Sygen International  

• Primary Link Global Dr. Peter Speck, Primary Link Global

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch Break

1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Teardown

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

General Session VI – Animal ID - "Beyond Animal Health"

Moderators: Mr. Mark Nelson, Mr. Tim Niedecken

Session Summary: This session will provide the audience with an overview of animal ID needs beyond the use for animal health. 

• Retail  Mr. Rob Cannell, McDonald's Corporation

• Processors Mr. Travis Choat, Smithfield

• International Trade Mr. Paul Clayton, USMEF

• Q & A with Panel

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Closing General Session