Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS)

ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY TODAY WEBINAR
Thursday, September 1, 2011 2:00 PM EDT – 3:30 PM EDT

Introduction and discussion of FASS Policy Statement on Biotechnology
Karen Plaut, Director of Ag Research Programs/Assoc.
Dean of Agriculture / Prof. in Animal Science

The FDA Process in Evaluating Animal Biotech Products
Dr. Harlan Howard, Animal Biotechnology Interdisciplinary Group
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine

The State of Science in Biotechnology
Ronnie Green, Vice President, Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Nebraska and Harlan Vice Chancellor, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Industry Perspectives on Animal Biotechnology
Dave Edwards, Director, Animal Biotechnology,
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

Discussion/Question and Answer

WEBINAR I: ANTIBIOTICS IN ANIMALS AND PEOPLE WEBINAR
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Welcome and Introductions
Jim Pettigrew, FASS Science Policy Committee Member, ASAS Board Representative

Overview of the issues
Billy Hargis, University of Arkansas , Director, Poultry Health Research Laboratory

FASS Policy Statement on Antibiotics
Jim Pettigrew, FASS Science Policy Committee Member, ASAS Board Representative

Update on FDA Antibiotics Policy
Dr. William Flynn, Center for Veterinary Medicine, FDA, Senior Adviser for Science Policy

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