July 21-23, Tuesday through Thursday -- Approximately 100 researchers, regulators and livestock industry representatives from throughout the United States and abroad will gather at 69³ÉÈË to discuss the environmental, public health and economic issues related to the disposal of animal tissue and byproducts, especially in the event of an animal-disease epidemic or weather-related hazard. Symposium topics will include disposal of farm animal, wildlife and marine carcasses for various scenarios; public policy; response and training for government agencies; and new and emerging technologies. More information about the symposium is available online at:
Media Resources
Pat Bailey, Research news (emphasis: agricultural and nutritional sciences, and veterinary medicine), 530-219-9640, pjbailey@ucdavis.edu
Donald Klingborg, School of Veterinary Medicine, (530) 752-1524, djklingborg@ucdavis.edu
Lynn Narlesky, School of Veterinary Medicine, (530) 752-5257, lnarlesky@ucdavias.edu