Strategies to Navigate New World Screwworm and Other Pandemic Livestock Disease Outbreaks

Join us for an in-depth session on the ongoing risks of screwworm infestation, its history in the U.S., and what’s being done to prevent its return. This educational talk will highlight the real dangers to livestock health and the importance of continued biosecurity and surveillance efforts. A must-attend for producers, veterinarians, and anyone invested on animal health.

Moderator:

• Kelly Schmidt, MN Beef Council

Presenters:

• Thom Peterson, MN Commissioner of Agriculture
• Brian Hoefs, State Veterinarian, MN Board of Animal Health
• Bernt Nelson, AFBF