USDA's Myers to present Animal Health Industry Insights Brownbag at K-State Olathe

Date: October 21 - October 21, 2015

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Kansas State Universitys Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program is hosting an Animal Health Industry Insights brownbag on Wednesday, October 21 at 12:30 p.m. at the K-State Olathe Campus. Dr Lee M. Myers, Federal Liaison for the National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS), USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services (VS) will be the speaker. She will provide an overview of the National Veterinary Stockpile program, and highlight the logistical response to the 2015 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.Dr. Myers was invited to speak because of the interested in the NVS at our last Industry Insights event in August. We understand that the Stockpile and the response to the avian influenza outbreak are important topics many of our students and industry partners are interested in understanding. The MAB program is pleased to be able to facilitate the discussion, said Deborah Kohl, MAB Program Coordinator.Dr. Myers is the first State Federal Liaison after serving as the Georgia State Veterinarian for thirteen years. Her primary responsibility with the NVS is to collaborate with Federal, State, Tribe, and Territory officials on emergency preparedness and response. Myers leads the NVS training and exercise team, and assists stakeholders in developing plans, and conducting training and exercises to receive, stage, store and distribute NVS countermeasures in their respective jurisdictions. She also serves as the primary point of contact for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of the Strategic National Stockpile. Dr. Myers initiated the Veterinary Services training and exercise strategy and plan, now in its second year of implementation.Attendees may participate live or by online webcast. We are looking forward to opening this Industry Insights event at K-State Olathe to virtual participation. The format should allow industry partners to access valuable information and time with an expert in the field without a need to leave their office, Kohl said.To participate in the brownbag lunch or webinar, register and pay the $15 registration fee at https://commerce.cashnet.com/KSUMABSTORE. Deadline to register is Friday, October 16. More information about the seminar can be found at www.mab.ksu.edu or by contacting Mary Bowen at 785-532-4435, mjbowen@ksu.edu.

Event type: luncheon and webinar

Event Address: K-State Oalthe22201 W. Innovation Dr. , Olathe, KS, USA

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Sponsor: Kansas State University's Master of Agribusiness Animal Health cohort

For More Information:Mary Bowen,Kansas State University Master of Agribusiness

324 Waters Hall ,Manhattan ,KS ,66506 ,USA

785-532-4435, mjbowen@ksu.edu, mab.ksu.edu