This inaugural Animal Health in the Heartland Symposium, Biotechnology’s Role in Emergency Preparedness, offers the opportunity to discuss the past, current, and future innovative methods of animal disease and outbreak management. Recent outbreaks of Avian Influenza (AIV) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) have had a serious impact on our region; impacting animals, producers, consumers, and the encompassing agriculture industry. This event will provide a forum where industry, academic, and government leaders can interface to discuss the world’s foremost animal health issues, providing a platform for future collaboration and solutions.
Kick-Off Reception:
July 19, 2016 | 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Brix at Midtown Crossing, Omaha, NE
(Must register for the main symposium to attend)
Animal Health in the Heartland Symposium
July 20, 2016 | 7:30am – 5:00pm
Sorrell Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Cost: $125 per Person
Register by July 8, 2016 at http://www.iowabio.org/index.cfm?NodeID=86637
Speakers:
Dr. James Roth – Iowa State University
Dr. Bruce Carter – USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics
Dr. Byron Rippke – USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics
Dr. David Suarez – USDA SE Poultry Research Laboratory
Dr. Keith Hamilton – Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
And other experts from industry, government and academia
Topics:
Global and U.S. Perspectives
Vaccine Stockpiling
Dynamic Challenges of Influenza
Emerging Swine Diseases
Industry Panel Discussion
More details at: https://unl.box.com/s/mwnz2ktuby3fck3z07f9e1je04n2atrk