2006 NIAA Annual Meeting Proceedings
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Applying a Full-Court Press for Animal Agriculture
April 3-6, 2006 · Louisville, Kentucky

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Welcome & Opening Remarks by Session Moderator
Dr. William Hueston, Director, Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, University of Minnesota

Welcome to the Bluegrass State
Stan Cave, Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor, Commonwealth of Kentucky

Avian Influenza International Update [Video Presentation]
Dr. David Nabarro, UN Coordinator for Global Avian Influenza Response

Lessons From H5N1 Avian Influenza – “Animal Diseases Know No Boundaries”  [Video Presentation]
Dr. Bernard Vallet, Director General, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)

The US Response to the Emergence and International Spread of H5N1 AI  [Video Presentation]
Dr. Ron DeHaven, Administrator, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

It’s all About Animal & Human Health – The New Challenge for Global Public Health and Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Marguerite Pappaioanou, University of Minnesota School of Public Health

The Challenges that Globalization Poses for Domestics Veterinary Services
Dr. Kevin Walker, Michigan State University

Strategic Plan for Eradicating Foot-and-Mouth Disease from the Western Hemisphere
Dr. Sebastio Guedes, President, National Beef Cattle Council, Brazil

Managing Risk – Case Studies for Compartmentalization
Dave Harlan, Global Animal Health & Food Safety, Cargill

Take Home Message – We Must Strengthen the Global Animal Health and Veterinary Infrastructure
Dr. Will Hueston, Moderator

Section I - Committee Seminars and Business Meetings

Reducing the Risks of Agroterrorism with Public Private Partnerships:  The Kansas Model
Linda Leake, presenting a graduate research paper

The Dangers of Agroterrorism – Strategies for Preparedness
Sharon Avery, Western Institute for Food Safety and Security

Update on Testing Capability for FMD Virus, and What Does the Future Hold for FMD Vaccine and Immune System Stimulants
Dr. Tammy Beckham, Department of Homeland Security Plum Island

“Avoiding the Hurricane Katrina Method of Federal and State Governments Slow Response to a Disaster” - A Futuristic Look at How Animal Agriculture Should be Prepared
Dr. Tom McGinn, Department of Homeland Security

Update on the Johne’s Demonstration Project Herds
Dr. Jason Lombard, USDA, APHIS, Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health

Update on Brucellosis, Tuberculosis and other Cattle Related Issues
Dr. Michael Gilsdorf, USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services

Update on National Scrapie Eradication Program Activities
Dr. Michael Gilsdorf, USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services

The Business and Disease Threat that a Potential Introduction of Rift Valley Fever Would Pose to the US Sheep and Goat Industries
Dr. William White, USDA, APHIS, Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

Parasite Resistance From a Producer Education Standpoint
Dr. Dianne Hellwig, Berea College

How the Identification of a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD), Closing Down Trade of Livestock in your Region, Would Effect your Operation
Linda Campbell, Khimaira Farms -Virginia Goat Producer

Panel Discussion
Moderator – Dr. LaRue Johnson, Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Goat RFID Project Report
Eileen Kuhlmann, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

Swine Identification: How the Industry System Plan Satisfies 48-hour Trace Back
Dr. Patrick Webb, National Pork Board

Swine Health Enforcement Update, PRV Surveillance Update, Use of Risk Assessment
Dr. John Korslund, USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services

PMWS Update
Dr. Mark Engle, PIC USA

PRRS Eradication - Point and Counter Point
Dr. Harry Snelson, American Association of Swine Veterinarians and Dr. Paul Sundberg, National Pork Board

Section II - Committee Seminars and Business Meetings

The Eradication of FMD from the Western Hemisphere by 2010 – Insights & Perspectives of U.S. Delegation to South America (Panel Discussion)
Philip Bradshaw, United Soybean Board
Dave Harlan, Cargill
Dr. Bret Marsh, United States Animal Health Association
Glenn Slack, National Institute for Animal Agriculture

APHIS Position on Supporting Eradication Efforts in the Southern Cone
Dr. Sebastian Heath, USDA, APHIS, VS, Emergency Programs

Special Guest: Dr. Sebastio Costa Guedes of Brazil
Inter-American Group for the Eradication of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (GIEFA)

Global Initiatives in Veterinary Education (GIVE) Update
Dr. Robert Kahrs, Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

Animal Identification / Traceability as it Relates to International Trade
Dr. Paul Clayton, U.S. Meat Export Foundation

An Update from the National Center for Import & Export (NCIE)
Dr. Sara Kaman, USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services, National Center for Import & Export (NCIE)

Reality Based Exercise of Animal Agroterrorism Event: Member Participation
Gordon Meriwether, The Uriah Group and Dr. Jerry Gillespie, Western Institute for Food Safety & Security

McDonald’s Preparedness Planning

NAIS Equine Species Working Group Committee Report
J. Amelita Facchiano, Chair

AVMA Position on RFID
Dr. Rosemary LoGiudice, American Veterinary Medical Association

ID and Emergency Management
Dr. Venaye Reece, USDA, APHIS, VS Area Emergency Coordinator

The Crystal Import Corporation / International Trading Partners
Monica Emmenegger, Crystal Import Corporation

Wyoming Equine ID related to NAIS
Dr. Jim Summers, Wyoming Livestock Board

Equine ID Program Related to PIN
Dr. Ron Wilson, Tennessee Department of Agriculture

Colorado Equine ID Program
Dr. Carl Heckendorf, Colorado Department of Agriculture

UHF and the Equine Industry
James Burgess, III, Cattle Traq

An Oklahoma Perspective
Dr. Michael Herrin, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture

Quality Assurance, Retinal Imaging and a National ID Youth Curriculum
Dr. Clint Rusk, Purdue University

Quality Assurance and the Youth PQA Program with the National Pork Board
Erik Risa, National Pork Board

Quality Assurance in Ohio
Dr. Paul Kuber, The Ohio State University

Section III - Committee Seminars and Business Meetings

Mass Euthanasia – Destroying Population for Disease Control
Dr. Nathaniel Talbante, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

OIE Update: How we Might Impact Welfare Issues and Trade
Dr. Debra Beasley, USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services

Welfare in Youth Programs
Dr. Paul Kuber, The Ohio State University

Euthanasia and NIAA

Homeland Security Challenges in 2006
Dr. Tom McGinn, Department of Homeland Security

Agricultural Security and Plum Island Update
Dr. Tammy Beckham, Department of Homeland Security Plum Island

Department of Agriculture APHIS VS Emergency Programs Update
Dr. Sebastian Heath, USDA, APHIS, VS, Emergency Programs

Agricultural Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina – Mississippi Perspective
Dr. James Watson, Mississippi Board of Animal Health

Agricultural Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita – Louisiana Perspective
Dr. Martha Littlefield, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Multiplexed Diagnostic Technologies for Agricultural Security
Dr. Pam Hullinger, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Seeking Environmentally Superior Technologies: The N.C. State
Dr. Leonard Bull, Animal & Poultry Waster Management Center, North Carolina State University

NIAA and Environmental Issues – Mapping the Future: Discussion
Discussion Moderated by Dr. Len Bull, NIAA Board Member

Equine Herpesvirus Neurologic Disease:  How Serious a Threat is it Posing to the Horse Racing/Breeding Industry?
Dr. Robert Stout, Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Piroplasmosis:  The Need for a More Cohesive Policy at Both Federal and State Level for Dealing with Piroplasmosis Seropositive Imported Horses
Dr. Kent Fowler, California Department of Food & Agriculture

Lawsonia intracellularis:  An Emergent Enteric Pathogen for the Horse?
Dr. Lenn Harrison, University of Kentucky, Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center

Current Developments in Electronic Certification for Interstate and International Movement of Animals
J. Amelita Facchiano, USDA, APHIS, VS

EVA:  Are We Ready to Pursue a National Program for the Prevention and Control of this Disease?
Amy Mann, American Horse Council

Status of Current Initiative to Enhance Greater National Control of Equine Infectious Anemia
Dr. Steven Halstead, Michigan Department of Agriculture

Section IV - Committee Seminars and Business Meetings

USDA Updates
   Integration of Private and State Animal Tracking Databases and Implementation of the AIN
     Neil Hammerschmidt, USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services
   Report on Initial NAIS Pilot Projects
     Dr. David L. Morris, USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services
   Discussion and Questions

Future Roles of Federal, State and Industry in the Implementation of NAIS
   Federal Perspective
     Dr. John Wiemers, USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services
   State Perspective
     Kevin Kirk, Michigan Department of Agriculture
   Industry Perspective
     Dr. Mark Engle, PIC USA and Mr. Terry Detrick, Oklahoma Farmers Union
   Discussion and Questions

Building an Effective Outreach Program
Rick Thaemert, Fleishman Hillard, Inc.

Aspects to Consider in Implementing a Distributed Database System
Brian Down, SUN Microsystems

NAIS – Where do we go from here?
   What parts of NAIS can we all agree to?
   Which NAIS components need to be revisited?
   NAIS timelines

ID/INFO EXPO 2006
Glenn Slack, National Institute for Animal Agriculture

Update from Equine ID Committee
J. Amelita Facchiano, Chair

Current Information on H5N1 Influenza Virus Infection
Dr. Y.M. Saif, The Ohio State University

FAD Update:  Hot Concerns for Potential US Intrusion
     African Horse Sickness
     Swine Fevers
Dr. Bill White, USDA, Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

Neurological Equine Herpes Update
Dr. Lenn Harrision, University of Kentucky, Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center

Current Information on H5N1 Influenza Virus Infection
Dr. Y.M. Saif, The Ohio State University

NIAA and Poultry Health – Mapping the Future
Discussion Moderated by Dr. Andrea Miles, Chair

Welcome and Opening Remarks
R. Scott Stuart, NIAA Chairman of the Board

Introduction of Symposium Format, Goals and Objectives
Dr. Leonard Bull, Symposium Program Committee Chair, North Carolina State University

“Economic Impact of a Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak on the US Livestock Industry”
Dr. Christopher Hurt, Agricultural Economist, Purdue University

“The U.K. FMD Experience and Challenges of Re-establishing Domestic Markets”
Dr. David Bessler, Agricultural Economist, Texas A & M University

Q & A

Panel 1: Stamping Out and Managed Eradication: The Best Technology
     Dr. Jimmy Tickel, North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Moderator
     Dr. Harry Snelson, American Association of Swine Veterinarians
     Dr. Barrett Slenning, North Carolina State University
     Dr. Sebastian Heath, USDA, APHIS, VS, Emergency Programs

Buffet Luncheon
Luncheon Speaker – “Supporting Animal Agriculture”
Tracy Snider, United Soybean Board

Panel 2: Challenge of Allowing Negative Animals and Products Like Milk from Negative Areas to Move to Slaughter/Market (Proof of Status Testing and Movement Criteria)
     a) Intra-state movements; b) Inter-state movements: 
            Dr. Karen Jordan, Dairy Farmers of America, Moderator
            Dr. Patrick Webb, National Pork Board
            Dr. Pam Hullinger, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Panel 3: Public Relations/Media Challenges: How to Get People to Remain Consumers of Animal Products from those Species that could be Affected both During and Post Outbreak
     Glenn Slack, National Institute for Animal Agriculture, Moderator
     Bob Ehart, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
     Rick McCarty, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
     Rick Thaemert, Fleishman Hillard Inc.

Food and Agriculture Joint Sector Coordinating Council Proposal
John Adams, National Milk Producers Federation

Wrap-up Discussion & Dialogue
Len Bull and Jimmy Tickel