ANNUAL REPORT 2024
ABOUT NIAA
NIAA is your essential partner in advancing the future of food systems. We convene top experts from all sectors of animal agriculture, fostering collaboration across food-animal species. As the only organization that bridges every facet of animal agriculture with key stakeholders—including government agencies, academia, allied industries, animal organizations, and animal health companies—we are uniquely positioned to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. By facilitating dialogue and innovation, NIAA empowers the industry to develop sustainable solutions that enhance productivity, animal health, and environmental stewardship. Join us in shaping a resilient food system for tomorrow.
PARNTERS & FUNDING
Like many 501(c)(3) organizations, NIAA benefits from a variety of funding sources to ensure that, combined with volunteer leaders’ time and talents, we have the resources necessary to fulfill our mission.
EventRegistrations& EducationalResources
MemberDues
Sponsorships
Please visit AnimalAgriculture.org to learn more about our membership features and benefits and how you or your organization may ensure NIAA has the necessary resources to continue to convene animal agriculture leaders and allies in collaborative settings.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Tera Barnhardt Animal Welfare Consulting & Research
Dr. Kaitlyn Briggs FairLife
Adam Brock Wisconsin DATCP
Dr. Jack Shere USDA-APHIS
Paul Koffman Merck Animal Health
STAFF
J J Jones
Morgan Young
Jessie Wadle ExecutiveDirector Director of Communications & Outreach
Eric Moore Norbrook, Inc.
Linda Mills
Kelly Loganbill Bader Rutter
Dr. Roger Saltman
Dr. Justin Smith
Dr. Stephanie Ward North Carolina State Univeristy
Jared Wareham Horizon Venture Management, LLC
Polly Ruhland FTI Consulting, Inc.
VISION & MISSION
Vission
NIAA is the leading resource for the animal agriculture industry and provides value to all stakeholders involved in providing safe and healthy food for the world.
Mission
NIAA convenes animal agriculture experts and allies in collaborative settings to explore, discuss, learn, and develop knowledge that fosters interdisciplinary cooperation for the improvement and continuous progress of animal agriculture.
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Members, Partners, and Friends of NIAA,
2,628,000.
That’s how many minutes we’ve worked together over the past five years It’s a big number and a powerful reminder of the dedication, energy, and passion driving the National Institute for Animal Agricultur every single day.
If you’ve read any of my past letters, you know I love numbers. But not for their own sake. I love them because they tell stories. Stories of progress. Of partnership. Of purpose And this year, the story they tell is one of momentum and meaningful impact
Here are a few more numbers that reflect the strength and trajectory of our work together since 2020:
75% growth in membership bringing together over 450 diverse leaders in animal agriculture who are united in their commitment to collaboration across species, sectors, and systems.
422% increase in sponsors and partners—evidence that more individuals and organizations believe in the NIAA mission and want to be part of our work.
296% growth in financial resources allowing us to scale our programs, convene critical conversations, and invest in the future of animal agriculture.
26.5% increase in first-time participants at NIAA events— signaling a growing reach, fresh perspectives, and new voices joining our important work.
These numbers are more than metrics they're milestones And when paired with the heartfelt feedback we’ve received from our members and those we engage with, they begin to paint a vivid picture of what NIAA truly represents:
“This week felt incredibly expansive I am humbled and grateful to walk and learn alongside the other members of this [leadership] cohort.”
Touring swine farms and learning about biosecurity first-hand was invaluable… I’ll be sharing these insights with my colleagues.”
“Through NIAA, I’ve found a vital connection to the broader conversations shaping animal health, sustainability, and policy.”
“NIAA continues to be an invaluable resource connecting me to colleagues, conversations, and opportunities that matter.”
These testimonials reinforce what we already know: NIAA is not just growing it’s thriving. We are cultivating the kind of cross-disciplinary engagement needed to address the complex challenges of animal agriculture and today’s food system.
A mentor once shared with me a quote from Ray Kroc that still resonates: “When you’re green, you’re growing. When you’re ripe, you rot.”
At NIAA, we are proudly green. We are curious, evolving, and forward-thinking because the work we do demands nothing less.
As we reflect on the progress we've made, I invite you to also look ahead with optimism, ambition, and resolve. The path forward will require all of us our ideas, our expertise, and our commitment to a resilient, responsible, and responsive animal agriculture sector.
Thank you for being part of our story so far. The next chapter is already underway and it’s going to be extraordinary.
With gratitude and anticipation,
J.J. Jones Executive Director National Institute for
Animal Agriculture
COUNCILS
ANIMAL DISEASE ISSUES & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Co-chair: Dr. Lucas Pantaleon - DVM One Health and Dr. Karen Jordan - Dairy Farmers of America
To provide a forum for representatives from animal agriculture, the veterinary profession, governmental agencies and academia to address animal health emergency management (AHEM) issues that may adversely affect animal agriculture or public health
ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION & INFORMATION SYSTEMS COUNCIL
Co-Chairs: Simon Alfaro – Where Food Comes From, Inc. and Dr. Dale Blasi– Kansas State University
To play an important role in bringing unresolved issues such as advocating cost effective technologies and systems for modernizing the identification of livestock that has significant implications for residue avoidance, disease control and providing management information to producers.
ANTIBIOTICS COUNCIL
Dr. Alexandra Medley – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Dr. Heather Fowler – National Pork Board
The NIAA Antibiotics Council seeks to enhance an animal agriculture industry that is aligned with judicious antibiotic use policies and practices.
SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL
Chairs: Dr. Kaitlyn Briggs, FairLife
To explore, discuss, learn, and develop knowledge that ensures the viability and acceptance of animal agriculture in today’s food system The Council will address environmental stewardship, animal welfare, food security, and more
EQUINE WORKING GROUP
Co-Chairs: Jared Wareham - Horizon Venture Management, LLC, and Kelly Loganbill - Bader Rutter
The Equine Working Group is comprised of animal agriculture leaders who believe strongly in the role horses play in animal agriculture. Too often we overlook the horse’s role in social, environmental, and economic sustainability on our farms, ranches, and feedyards.
INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT WORKING GROUP
Co-chairs: Paul Koffman - Merck Animal Health and Eric Moore, Norbrook, Inc.
NIAA’s 2023 Strategic Plan outlined a goal for fostering innovation in animal agriculture. The goal of this working group is to facilitate awareness of innovative technologies and practices that are economically viable and scientifically sound to improve efficiency, food security, and profitability
– focusing on labor, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare.
WEBINARS 10
Animal Ag Technology with Rex Sun MARCH 12
Dr. Sun from North Dakota State University presented information from his recent research projects at the Sun Lab working with robotics and artificial intelligence - specifically work with livestock for animal health purposes and meat quality.
Registrations: 28
Animal Ag Alliance Spotlight on Activism and Technology
March 28
The Alliance serves as a resource to producers, veterinarians, and allied associations facing pressure from antagonistic organizations as we work together to safeguard the future of animal ag. The Alliance presented information on the latest information and tactics coming from activist organizations.
Registrations: 24
Animal Identification & Information Systems Council Meeting: ADT Ruling with Dr. Turner
June 26
USDA’s announced a final rule on the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program requiring electronically readable devices for official identification of cattle and bison to start in November 2024. The Animal ID & Info Systems Council hosted Dr. Alex Turner from USDA to provide an update on the new ADT rule.
Registrations: 56
Sustainability Council and Animal Disease Issues & Emergency Management Council
Webinar Series:
The NIAA Sustainability Council and the Animal Disease Issues & Emergency Management Council hosted a webinar series about the importance of animal health in the sustainability landscape.
Animal Health and Environmental Impact
October 10
The first webinar welcomed Ron Phillips from Animal Health Institute and Dr. Sara Place from Colorado State University - AgNext. Speakers gave global and national perspectives on how animal health in the livestock sector impacts environmental sustainability.
Registrations: 46
Technology’s positive impact on sustainability in animal agriculture
November 6
This was the second webinar in the sustainability series. Dr Jude Capper spoke about how various technologies, including those we use every day in modern animal agriculture, have a positive impact on environmental sustainability.
Registrations: 39
Genetic Improvements and Sustainability
December 18
The third webinar in the series featured Banks Baker from Genus PIC who presented progress in genetic technologies and improvements and how they relate to sustainability.
Registrations: 13
MEMBERSHIP TIERS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & COMMERICAL ORGANIZATIONS
Organizations and corporations that operate at a national or international level, as well as federal agencies. Ten submember contacts, full voting privileges.
$1,500
STATE ASSOCIATIONS & PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Government agencies, associations or university-affiliated organizations operating at a state level, and also federal agencies at regional locations. Five submember contacts, full voting privileges.
$750
ALLIED INDUSTRY INDIVIDUALS
Individuals such as practitioners, retirees, selfemployed or others that do not fit another level of membership. Single member contact, full voting privileges.
$175
FARMERS, RANCHERS, & GROWERS
Small-scale farmers or ranchers Single contact, full voting privileges
$125
STUDENTS
Students currently enrolled in a college or university. Single contact, no voting privileges.
$25
NIAA membership offers a unique opportunity to interact with other members of the agricultural community, discuss ongoing issues, and find common ground. The networking opportunities are exceptional. NIAA offers the agricultural community the opportunity to amplify their voice and have an impact.
MICHAEL COSTIN DVM, MBA
Associate Director Division of Animal and Public Health
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
PARADIGM
Open rate: 35% | Click Rate: 2%
Launched in 2020, NIAA’s member-only newsletter, Paradigm, brings together leaders from across the food and agriculture system who are interested in continuously improving all aspects of animal agriculture Leaders explore animal welfare, environmental sustainability, marketing and economics, animal health, consumer trends and more through Paradigm
Paradigm facilitates growth for animal agriculture leaders on a monthly basis to highlight a viewpoint, counter viewpoint, or roundtable discussion regarding current issues within animal agriculture.
Monthly newsletters and webinars in 2024:
Top Trends To Watch in 2024 - Midan Marketing
Recap of COP28: Meat Stays on the Menu and Off the Chopping Block - Abby Kornegay, Animal Agriculture Alliance
Animal Welfare in the Marketplace: Time for a new paradigm - Dr. Jen Walker, Kinder Ground Gen Z Consumers: Shaping the Future of Meat - Bridget Wasser, Midan Marketing Livestock Auction Markets are Sold on Proper Animal Handling - Kristen Parman, Livestock Marketing Association
Today’s Sustainably Minded Meat Consumers - Justana Schilling, Midan Marketing The Importance of Industry Conferences - Emily Stearns, American Horse Council Tech-Savvy Carnivores: How Technology is Shaping Meat Consumers’ Habits - Midan Marketing
NIAA encourages exploration of topics, civil discourse, and continuous improvement It is only when we stretch our own knowledge and beliefs that we grow.
THURSDAY
THOUGHTS
NIAA launched Thursday Thoughts in 2023 to share current NIAA activities and food-for-thought from our executive director, J.J. Jones. In January 2024, NIAA began publishing Thursday Thoughts as a monthly stakeholder newsletter on LinkedIn.
Monthly newsletters in 2024 included: Organizations Are Decision Factories NIAA is a Hedgehog Changemakers in Animal Agriculture Debate & Disagreement are Vital to Animal Agriculture’s Success
NIAA Fosters Collaboration & Mentorship
Vision 2000! Is Alive and Well How Do You Build You’re A-Z File?
Applying the 5/25 Rule to Your Professional Development Just the Facts, Please Is Your Time Invested Wisely?
2024 NIAA AWARDS
Each year at our annual conference, NIAA honors the year’s biggest contributors to animal agriculture. Award categories include:
Meritorious Service Award
NIAA’s longest standing award is the Meritorious Service Award. This award is presented to leaders within animal agriculture who have invested their career to advancing the animal agriculture sector. The first Meritorious Service Award was presented in 1965.
Chairman’s Award & President’s Award
The Chairman’s and President’s Awards recognize animal agriculture leaders who have been especially supportive, inspiring, and trusted by leaders within NIAA. These individuals and organizations have contributed significantly to the day-to-day success of our organization.
Advocate for Animal Agriculture Award
In 2012, NIAA began honoring leaders in animal agriculture who are not afraid to engage with audiences from all walks of life and advocate for animal agriculture
Left to right: Chairman’s Award: Dr. Michael Short, President’s Award: Dr. Heather Fowler, Meritorious Service Award: Dr. Karen Jordan, Animal Agriculture Advocate: Animal Agriculture Alliance
ADVANCED TRAINING FOR ANIMAL AGRICULTURE LEADERS
Johnna Baller-Granville – AcuFast
Ryan Bennett – U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable
Poultry & Eggs/International Poultry Welfare Alliance
Kristi Block – The Meat Institute
Sarah Coleman – The Kentucky Horse Council
Rose Digianantonio – Wyoming Livestock Board
Will Fiske – Mareth Enterprises
Chelsea Good, JD – Livestock Marketing Association
Rita Harkless – Perdue Foods
Blaine Johnson – Texas Tech, Veterinary Medicine
Tanner King – Neogen Genomics
Ashley Kohls – Minnesota Turkey Growers Assoc.
Jennifer Koziol – Texas Tech, Veterinary Medicine
Rahul Kumar – Tennessee Dept. of Agriculture
Megan McCullough – The Meat Institute
Emmanuel Okello – University of California, Davis
Kelli Payne – Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation
Hanna Robbins – Butterball
Dakota Thomas – Professional Animal Auditor
Certification Organization (PAACO)
Jackson Tolle – United Producers, Inc
Hattie Webb – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE
NIAA’s Annual Conference was hosted in Kansas City, MO, April 8 - 10, 2024 a the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center The NIAA Annual Conference provided a forum to learn, collaborate, discuss, and act. The 2024 conference theme - The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture, provided an opportunity to engage with the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders and explore their capstone topics and learn from experienced keynotes about innovation in animal agriculture. Leaders also set aside time to connect with roundtable concerning a current issue: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Speakers included:
Dr. William Weldon – WCW Animal Health Consulting, LLC
Dr. Megin Nichols, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Dr. Brandon Treichler, Dairy Veterinary Consultant
Dr. Justin Smith, Kansas Department of Agriculture
Daniel Foy, AgriGates
Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders Capstones: Pre-Competitive Environments
Amanda Butterfield – The Meat Institute, Brandon Treichler – Dairy Veterinary Consultant, Jon White – United Producers, Stephanie Ward –North Carolina State University, Austin Snook – Merck Animal Health Politics of the Minority
Trisha Klement Glassinger – Klement Promotions, Tressa Lacy – Trans Ova Genetics, Grant Sardella – ABS Global, Sarah Thomas – Select Sires
Organizational Excellence
Jared Bramer – Kemin Nutrition, Chandler Mulvaney – Natio Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Phillip Lancaster – Kansas Sta University, TJ Flax – DTN, Kayla Rink – Dairy Farmers of Ame Protein Co-Existence
Jake Renner – Martinez Media & Marketing, Miriam Martin –Institute, Jennette Rietcheck – Norbrook, Jennifer Schmittof Minnesota
Award Recipients:
Chairman’s Award: Dr. Michael Short, Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Services
President’s Award:Dr. Heather Fowler, National Pork Board
Meritorious Service Award: Dr. Karen Jordan, Dairy Farmers of Ame Advocate for Animal Agriculture Award: Animal Ag Alliance
Registrations: 122
STRONGER COLLABORATIONS TO ADDRESS H5N1
NIAA played an integral role in the battle against the spread of H5N1 in animal agriculture.
NIAA Highly Pathogenic (HPAI) Avian Influenza Update & Roundtable at Annual Conference
As infections increased in the lead up to Annual Conference, NIAA leaders added a roundtable of veterinarians actively addressing the illness. Dr. Megin Nichols - NIAA board member and co-chair of the Antibiotics Council, led the discussion with Dr. Justin Smith - Kansas Department of Agriculture, and Brandon Treichler, Veterinary consultant to Select Milk Producers. The Roundtable was streamed to an online audience and the in-person attendees at Annual Conference.
Registrations: 89
Stronger Collaborations to Address H5N1
After hosting the Annual Conference roundtable, leaders from NIAA believed there was a need to foster greater connectivity between animal agriculture and public health organizations directly affecting research, education, and communications. On all fronts, research, education, and communications, there was an opportunity to learn from each sector of animal agriculture, better coordinate, and ensure more unified engagements. NIAA hosted a two-hour virtual “meet and greet” designed to ensure all who are potentially affected by H5N1 were ready to collaborate.
Registrations: 22
ONE HEALTH PORK TOUR
The National Pork Board (NPB) partnered with the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) to convene public health, animal health, and swine professionals in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to build relationships and explore opportunities for One Health collaborations. The event was sponsored by the Pork Checkoff with the support of several state pork associations and producers from Minnesota and South Dakota.
The One Health farm-to-fork experience spanned all phases of swine production, a feed mill, truck wash and processing plants in Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa. The educational tour focused on biosecurity, animal wellbeing and sustainability to create a dialogue between human health, animal health and food safety professionals.
The following organizations were represented:
Association for State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
Illinois Department of Public Health
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Pork Board
National Pork Board
PIPESTONE
South Dakota Department of Health
South Dakota Pork Producers Council
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Wisconsin Department of Health
“Observing and learning about swine production from farrow to finish highlighted the need of these systems to have the highest rigor of biosecurity and production practices to protect herd health,” said Alexandra Medley DVM MPH, Associate Director for Antimicrobial Resistance for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases. “In turn, we learned how maintaining a healthy herd can directly and indirectly affect animal, crop, and public health, including enhancing food safety and preventing, within their part of the One Health spectrum, the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance.”
Participants: 38
th
CDC VISIT
NIAA convened animal agriculture leaders in Atlanta, Georgia to meet with human and animal health experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prior to their antimicrobial resistance discussion with leaders at the 79 UN General Assembly. This latest convening was the culmination of previous meetings that began in 2018.
The multi-day One Health discussion spanned animal agriculture priorities, foodborne illnesses, waterborne transmission, H5N1 updates and preparedness, fungal pathogens, worker safety, tours of CDC enteric pathogen laboratories, and more. Through ongoing discussions and experiential learning tours with public health leaders, animal agriculture leaders identify opportunities to concretely improve One Health outcomes. During a similar convening in 2022, leaders identified joint research opportunities to foster greater understanding of potential transmission routes of Salmonella.
Conversations during this most recent engagement identified opportunities to better communicate One Health topics with a more unified voice. Additionally, farmers, ranchers, and veterinarians provided context about on-farm and ranch practices to increase CDC scientists’ understanding for enhanced investigations of foodborne, waterborne, and environmental disease outbreaks.
“By sharing our respective priorities and challenges with animal agriculture leaders, we hope to demonstrate CDC is eager to collaborate and further efforts to advance human, environmental and animal health and address the threat of antimicrobial resistance,” said Alexandra Medley DVM, MPH, who serves as Associate Director for Antimicrobial Resistance for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases. Medley also serves as NIAA’s Antibiotics Council co-chair. “We appreciate the organizations that shared their perspectives and priorities, and listened to ours, to foster discussion about how we can work collectively to fight antimicrobial resistance with a true One Health approach.”
Leaders from the following organizations participated in the late August convening:
Animal Agriculture Alliance
American Horse Council
American Sheep Industry Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
Cattlemen's Beef Board
The Meat Institute
National Institute for Animal Agriculture
National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance
Research & Education (NIAMRRE)
National Pork Board
United States Animal Health Association (USAHA)
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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MONTHLY PARADIGM NEWSLETTER
Leaders across the food and agriculture systems explore animal welfare, environmental sustainability, marketing and economics, animal health, consumer trends and much more.
MEMBERS
O R G A N I Z A T I O N A L M E M B E R S
ABS Global, Inc.
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Goat Federation
American Horse Council
American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
American Sheep Industry Association
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Animal Health International
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.
California Department of Food & Agriculture
California Department of Food and AgricultureAntimicrobial Use & Stewardship (AUS)
Cattlemen's Beef Board
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Clemson University
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
Cultivated Conversations, Inc.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI)
Datamars, Inc.
Diamond V
E-Livestock Global
Farm Journal Foundation
Farm Journal Media
Florida Dept of Ag & Consumer Services
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Herbonis
Illinois Farm Bureau
IMI Global / Where Food Comes From
Indiana State Board of Animal Health
Iowa Dept. of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health
Kentucky Beef Council
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Kentucky Pork Producers Association
Kinder Ground
Livestock Identification Services Ltd
Livestock Marketing Association
Merck Animal Health
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Michigan Farm Bureau Federation
Midan Marketing
Mississippi State University - College of Vet Med
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Missouri Farm Bureau
Montana Department of Livestock - Animal Health
National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization
National Milk Producers Federation
National Pork Board
National Pork Producers Council
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Norbrook, Inc.
North Carolina Dairy Producers Association
North Carolina State University
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Novonesis
Nutrivert Inc.
Phibro Animal Health
Shearwell Data Livestock Systems
South Dakota Animal Industry Board
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Texas Animal Health Commission
The Meat Institute
Trans Ova Genetics
Tyson Foods, Inc
U S CattleTrace
United Producers
United Soybean Board
United States Animal Health Association (USAHA)
Virbac
Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Vytelle, Inc.
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Wiechman Pig Co., Inc.
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Wyoming Livestock Board
Zinpro Corporation
MEMBERS
Samuel Ajulo, Texas Tech University
Marit Arana, A.L. Gilbert Company
Kayla Armand, Florida A & M University
Steven Arnold, Illinois Department of Agriculture
Tim Bardole, United Soybean Board
Tera Barnhardt, Heritage Vet Partners
Samantha Beaty, Tennessee Dept. of Agriculture
Ryan Bennett, U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs
Randall Berrier, Colorado Serum Company
Naemi Bickmeier, Kansas State University
Lauren Biehle, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Dale Blasi, Kansas State University
Kristi Block, The Meat Institute
Stefanie Bolas, UGA MAHM
Jared Bramer, Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health
Melissa Brandao, Rogue Cattle Co
Kaitlyn Briggs, FairLife
Adam Brock, Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture
Tyler Brown, TELUS Agriculture
Leonard Bull
Casey Cazer, Cornell University
Kartik Cherabuddi, University of South FloridaTampa General Hospital
Sarah Coleman, Kentucky Horse Council
Joe Dedrickson, HuvePharma Inc.
Rose Digianantonio, Wyoming Livestock Board
Shannon Ellis, United Soybean Board
Pernilla Fajersson, AgroEcoPec
Will Fiske, Mareth Enterprises
TJ Flax, DTN
Dave Fly, Ab Ok Veterinary Service
Katherine Flynn, US Equestrian Federation
Cody Fosket
Daniel Foy, AgriGates
Alan Franklin, USDA National Wildlife Research Center
Luke Frantz, Kapco Futures/Frantz Cattle Company
Jay Garland, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Austin Gellings, Association Of Equipment Manufactures
Selena Gilyot, Kansas State University
Delfy Gochez, World Organization for Animal Health
Ryan Goodman, Certified Angus Beef LLC
Mohammad Habibi, Oklahoma State University
Andy Harig, FMI The Food Industry Association
Rita Harkless, Perdue Foods LLC
Catherine Harris, North Carolina Dept. of Ag
Armando Hoet, The Ohio State University
Samantha Holeck, New Mexico Livestock Board
Madison Hopcia, Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Renata Ivanek, Cornell University
Michael John, John Ranch, Inc
Blaine Johnson, Texas Tech University
Gus Johnson, Motiv Medical
Helen Johnston, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Abigail Kahrs, AgriSafe Network
Tanner King, Neogen Corporation
Robert Kleemeier, I.D.ology
Trisha Klement Glassinger, Vitek Lange PLLC
Ashley Kohls, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association
Jennifer Koziol, Texas Tech University
Amanda Kreuder, Iowa State University
Rahul Kumar, Zoetis Inc.
Phillip Lancaster, Kansas State University
Phil Lawler, Livestock Lens
Craig Leach, GRN High Plains
Terry Lehenbauer, University of California - Davis
Rob Leslie, Vetoquinol
Jane Lewis, USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Kelly Loganbill, Bader Rutter
Josh Luth, Schreiber Foods
Kevin Maher, VetMeasure Inc.
MEMBERS
Madysn Mangum, Utah State University
Stu Marsh, Y-Tex Corporation
Miriam Martin, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Molly McClurg
Megan McCullough, The Meat Institute
Ashley McDonald, National Grazing Lands Coalition
Catalina Mejia Bonilla, The Dairy Authority
Linda Mills, Trace IDeas
Valerie Morley, Ginkgo Biosecurity
David Moss, TELUS Agriculture
Chandler Mulvaney, National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)
Morgan Murray
Michael Odian
Emmanuel Okello, University of California - Davis
SamuelOlorunkoya, North Dakota
State University
Ken Opengart, 3 Birds Consulting
Jason Osburn
Lucas Pantaleon, DVM One Health
Kelli Payne, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation
Paul Plummer, National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research & Education (NIAMRRE)
Jake Renner, Kansas Department of Agriculture
Hanna Robbins, Butterball, LLC
Rebecca Robbins, Pig Improvement Company (PIC) North America
Polly Ruhland, FTI Consulting, Inc.
Roger Saltman, RLS Management Solutions LLC
Paige Schmidt, Kansas State University
Jennifer Schmitt, University of Minnesota
Kristy Shaw, Ohio Department of Agriculture
Randall Singer, University of Minnesota
Staci Slager, Illinois Department of Agriculture
Julie Smith, University of Vermont
Hayley Springer, State of Pennsylvania
Justine Staten, Kansas Horse Council
Elizabeth Strand, University of Tennessee
Steve Strubberg, Missouri Dept. of Agriculture
Dennis Summers, Ohio Dept. of Agriculture
Madison Swank, University of Central Missouri
Connie Tabor, 4T Ranch
Kaitlin Tagg, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Heather Tate, Food and Drug Administration
Dakota Thomas, Professional Animal Auditor
Certification Organization (PAACO)
Sarah Thomas, Select Sires
Robert Tims, Precision Health Technologies
Tanner Tipton, University of Missouri
Jackson Tolle, United Producers
Brandon Treichler, Select Milk Producers
Andrew Uden, HerdDogg
Hattie Webb, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cara Wells, EmGenisys
Christine Wilson, Maryland Dept. of Agriculture
Francisco Zagmutt, EpiX Analytics
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