3^rd Annual Animal Welfare Forum
Working Together For Animal Welfare From Farm to Fork Thursday, August 12, 2010, 9:00am - 4:30pm This year’s forum, entitled “Working Together for Animal Welfare from Farm to Fork,” will feature keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin, nationally-known animal welfare expert from Colorado State University. The forum will focus on how veterinarians and producers work together for humane treatment of animals at every stage of life from farm to fork and will examine some of the issues each industry faces when tackling animal welfare. The day will conclude with an optional tour for veterinarians and veterinary students of nearby modern agricultural facilities. You may register for the animal welfare forum when you register for KVC. Questions or problems? Contact Christine Britton at cbritton@pavma.org. Schedule of Events 9:00–10:00am - Registration 10:00am - Opening Remarks The Honorable Russell Redding, Secretary of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Mr. Chris Herr, Executive Vice-President, PennAg Industries, and Dr. Tom Munkittrick, President, Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association 10:15–11:15am - Veterinarian and Producer: Partnering Together for Animal Welfare on the Farm Dr. Temple Grandin 11:15am–12:00pm - Balancing Veterinary Ethics and Producers’ Needs from Farm to Fork Dr. Dave Wolfgang, Extension Veterinarian, Pennsylvania State University 12:00–12:30pm - Lunch 12:30–1:15pm - Everyone’s Responsibility—Handling Animals Humanely from Farm to Fork Dr. Temple Grandin 1:15–2:00pm - Case Scenario with Countryview Family Farms Eric Haman, Corporate Communications Manager, Clemens Food Group, Inc. and Nick Bruns, Services Supervisor and Trainer, Country View Family Farms 2:00–2:15pm - Break 2:15–4:15pm - Panel Discussion with Veterinary and Producer Experts from the Poultry, Beef, Dairy, Pork, and Veal Industries 4:15–4:30 pm - Pennsylvania’s Veterinary and Agricultural Communities Joining Together: Pennsylvania Alliance for Livestock Care and Well-Being Dr. Lisa Murphy, Chair, Pennsylvania Alliance for Livestock Care and Well-Being 4:30–4:45pm - Closing Remarks 4:45pm - Veterinarian Tour of Modern Agricultural Facilities and Family-Style Amish Dinner (Separate pre-registration is required. Limited to veterinarians and veterinary students)