| To persons who may be interested in attending this important opportunity for networking and improving their understanding of these farmed animal welfare issues in Washington, DC. Open to the public.
FOOD ANIMAL PRODUCTION
WHAT ARE THE ISSUES?
Future Trends in Animal Agriculture Symposium: Addressing International Trade Complexities of Animal Welfare
Date: September 20, 2006
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Jefferson Auditorium, South Agriculture Building
Audience: All USDA Personnel, Congressional Staffers, Open to the Public
Welcome: Charles Conner, Deputy Secretary, USDA
Current Critical Issues in International Trade : David Blandford, Professor, Pennsylvania State University
Canadian Experience: Keys to Successful Cooperation between Diverse Groups: Susan Church, Manager, Alberta Farm Animal Care, Canada
Panel: Animal Welfare as a Trade Issue
- Michael David, Director, National Center for Import and Export, USDA, APHIS
- Lori Mitchell, Economist, USDA, ERS
- Kay Johnson, Executive Vice President, Animal Agriculture Alliance
- Marta Prado, Special Counsel for International Trade Policy, Humane Society of the US
- Michael Appleby, Trade Policy Manager, World Society for the Protection of Animals
Disease Transfer Potential: Impact on Animal Husbandry and International Trade: Ron DeHaven, Administrator, USDA, APHIS
Economics and Animal Welfare Implications of Moving Animal Production Outside the USA: Ray Stricklin, Professor, University of Maryland
How Must or Should the USA Address Trade and Animal Welfare Issues? : Greg Doud, Chief Economist, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Marlene Halverson, Farm Animal Economics Advisor, Animal Welfare Institute
Open Response, Audience Sign-Up
Summary: Ray Stricklin, Professor, University of Maryland
For your NON-GOVERNMENT Friends: Please send your name, affiliation, postal address, and preferred email address to: David Brubaker, 145 South Spruce Street, Lititz, PA 17543; or send the information via email to PennsylvaniaB@aol.com. On-site registration is primarily limited to congressional and federal government personnel. 09/06/06
Richard Reynnells, National Program Leader, Animal Production Systems
US Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research,
Education and Extension Service, Plant and Animal Systems
800 9th Street, SW, Room 3140 Waterfront Centre
Washington, DC 20250-2220
T#: 202.401.5352
F#: 202.401.6156
email: rreynnells@csrees.usda.gov
United Poultry Concerns, Inc.
PO Box 150
Machipongo, VA 23405-0150
757-678-7875
FAX: 757-678-5070
www.upc-online.org
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