The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing a series of public meetings to receive input on the current Animal Disease Traceability system. The meetings will allow APHIS to hear from the public about the successes and challenges of the current ADT framework, specifically for traceability in cattle and bison. They will also provide attendees an opportunity to brainstorm ideas about overcoming these challenges and finding ways to fill gaps in the existing system. These meetings will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in seven locations:
- April 11: Oklahoma City, OK, Tower Hotel Oklahoma City, 3233 Northwest Expressway
- April 13: Riverdale, MD, USDA Center at Riverside, 4700 River Road
- April 20: Nashville, TN, Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce Street
- May 2: Bloomington, MN, Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport, 7901 34th Avenue South
- May 4: Denver, CO, Doubletree by Hilton Denver, 3203 Quebec Street
- May 11: Rancho Cordova, CA, Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, 11211 Point East Drive
- May 24: Billings, MT, Hilton Garden Inn Billings, 2465 Grant Road
If you plan to attend a meeting, please register in advance by visiting http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-health/adt-meeting-registrations Same-day registration will also be available at each meeting site.