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Position
Statement
Support
the educational awareness program by incorporating the unified
effort of all people interested in the youth of America on the issue
of ethics. |
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Desired
Outcomes
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This
educational program will result in zero tolerance of the
manipulation, fabrication and illegal/unethical practices in all
areas of the livestock industry.
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Unification
of these groups will enhance the junior livestock program by
improving animal husbandry practices, animal welfare awareness,
quality assurance issues, industry education , and career
knowledge.
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Action
Items
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The
unified effort behind the educational program will include, but
is not limited to the following entities: exhibitors; parents;
project leaders, advisors, extension educators and agriculture
instructors; veterinarians; administrators; fair management
‑staff, board of directors, managers; judges; breed
associations; industry associations; packers/cutters; media;
animal welfare interest groups; allied industry groups (i.e.
pharmaceutical companies, feed companies, equipment and supplies
manufacturers; pharmaceutical distributors); professional
fitters, producers/breeders; colleges and universities; and
government regulatory agencies.
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The
unified effort will insure this program is conducted on a local,
state and national level on an ongoing basis.
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The
unified effort recommends that the educational program be a
mandatory ongoing activity for every exhibitor, leader, parent,
advisor and agent that participates in the live stock program.
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All
youth livestock show participants should be made aware of the
"Wholesome Assurance Statement" through 4‑H and
FFA training. Information should also be provided to local
veterinarians, fair and show manager associations, and national
commodity groups and alliances (i.e. NCBA, NPPC, ASI, NIVIPF,
breed associations).
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Provide
information on the legal ramifications of enforcement and
resources to contact.
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Provide
information on the use of laws relative to "Inherent
Risk."
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