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May 24, 2010 Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) reports: "Sustaining Animal Agriculture: Balancing Bioethical, Economic, and Social Issues" symposium Animal agriculture, a major industry in the United States, is rapidly evolving through inputs from diverse sectors. What are the intended and unintended consequences of certification programs and regulations on animal welfare, the structure of agriculture, the economics of animal production, rural demographics, and food security? This type of comprehensive, objective analysis has not been available before. Symposium speakers and panelists will focus on several critical issues, including: • Integration of Competing Concepts Surrounding the ethical Use of Food Animals • Bioethical and Animal Welfare Issues • Long-term Survival and Food Security • Analysis of Certification and Regulatory Programs • Societal and Global Impacts • Consequences of Decisions by Consumers and Government Decision Makers When: June 8, 2010 (noon) - June 10, 2010 (3 p.m.) Where: Jefferson Auditorium, South Agriculture Building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-3700 Cost: The symposium is free, but registration is required Registration: To register, visit events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2sfvhf30061f2fe More information: Contact CAST at info@cast-science.org or 515-292-2125. Tweet |
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