| 12/30/2003 Pork Board Names New Top Scientist - 12/19 MeatingPlace Sundberg had been the assistant vice president of veterinary issues at the Pork Board. He has overseen technical input for Pork Checkoff-funded programs including the Pork Quality Assurance program and the Swine Welfare Assurance Program. Sundberg also has worked on pork-industry issues, including antimicrobial resistance and judicious use of animal health products; swine-health regulations; food safety and pork production. "I view this announcement with mixed emotions," said Steven Murphy, CEO of the National Pork Board. "We are fortunate to have someone with Paul Sundberg's knowledge, passion and skills in place to continue to oversee the vital scientific work being conducted for pork producers with their Checkoff investment. And it's a great compliment to our industry and to our staff that Dr. Beth Lautner has been selected to head the Plum Island facility, whose research and diagnostic work is critical to this country's food safety. But her energy and devotion to serving the needs of pork producers will be sorely missed." The Plum Island Animal Disease Center, on an island off the coast of New York, is part of the science and technology division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It is the only place in the United States where research and diagnostic work is done to help prevent the introduction of foreign animal diseases such as foot and mouth disease or classical swine fever. Related Link: http://www.meatingplace.com |
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