Session 68: Room N-115

Thursday AM

HOT TOPICS: Keeping the food industry competitive: When Mad Cow comes home

The recent occurrence of Mad Cow Disease in the U.S. will test the resolve to protect the public and export markets. The speakers will present the science, the background, and their viewpoints on the domestic and international issues related to Mad Cow Disease. The attendees will gain an update on the latest status of this situation and the approaches being used to resolve this challenge.
Time: 9:00 AM
68-1The practical risks of Mad Cow Disease
W. D. HUESTON
68-2Canadian Cattlemen's Association perspective: The Canadian experience
D. LAYCRAFT, R. McNabb
68-3USDA's perspective: Rekindling confidence in export markets
C. D. LAMBERT
68-4Are we protecting the public to remain competitive?
C. SMITH DEWAAL

2004 IFT Annual Meeting, July 12-16 - Las Vegas, NV