Washington DC
March 23-27, 2009
for registration information contact
Jill Griffin (griffinj@vetmed.wsu.edu)
A joint program of the School for Global Animal Health (Washington State
University), The Global Food Safety Systems Leadership Initiative, and the
Masters of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (University of California, Davis)
This program is part of the "Science, Policy, Beliefs, and Animal Health
Policy." series. The theme of this program is: Food System Policy: The
intersection of public health and food system policy—The use of
antimicrobials in animal agriculture. The program is directed by
William M. Sischo, DVM PhD Professor in the School for Global Animal
Health, WSU and
William D. Hueston,
Endowed Chair Global Food Systems Leadership, University of Minnesota.
About the Program
Using directed experiential learning and a food system issues, participants
will experience public policy-making at a national level. This course is
structured around visits within the Washington, DC metropolitan area and
interactions with key leaders from USDA, FDA, embassies, professional
organizations, NGOs, Executive Office of the President, food industry and
consumer organizations, and Congress. Participants will have the opportunity
to integrate their knowledge and skills in animal health, public health,
communication, and food safety with national and international animal health
policy.
Participants will draw on the current issues surrounding the use of
antimicrobials in animal agriculture to explore the development and
implementation of national standards and policy. The program will emphasize
the impact of these policies on food safety, animal health, trade, and
public health. Educational Materials and Objectives
Program Objectives
Materials and Background to Prepare for the Program
