A Triennial Symposium Focusing on Animal Mortality Management
Call For Papers
The committee is currently accepting abstracts for the upcoming symposium in 2022. Click here for more information.
What is it and Who Should Attend
The triennial symposium was established in 2005 and is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest research, educational programs, and technologies available for disinfection, decontamination, depopulation, and disposal. The symposium returns this year as an in-person event in Raleigh, North Carolina. Those who should attend include:
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Federal and state government stakeholders
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Veterinarians
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Academic researchers
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Extension educators
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Food and agriculture emergency managers
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Public health managers
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Food animal processors
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Renderers and composters
The symposium also serves as an opportunity to learn about managing animal tissue mortalities, products, and by-products; research; and education programs, which include:
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Students conducting graduate research in carcass disposal, disinfection, and depopulation
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Researchers from academic or other institutions
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Anyone interested in research and education to manage mortalities for disasters and high consequence livestock disease
Latest News
African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever (ASF) has been impacting several parts of the globe including Asia and Africa, and has recently been discovered in the Dominican Republic.
USDA APHIS' website is loaded with valuable information on ASF including - International Trade and Zoning, - Surveillance in the US, - International ASF Forum, and much more.
FAO launches new system
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has launched a new global information system aimed at improving "intelligence, forecasting and early warning, enabling countries to monitor disease spread."
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Through the symposium, we work together on research, technology, and new discoveries, as well as networking with stakeholders in order to facilitate collaboration and provide solutions
