Control of Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli (STEC) and SalmonellaIN BEEF PROCESSING

A Conference for the North American Meat IndustrySeptember 18-19, 2013Four Points by Sheraton O’Hare Airport | Chicago, IL Sign up now! Early discount ends August 28

FEATURED SPEAKERS:: Dr. Dayna Harhay, US Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC): Dr. Brad Morgan, Zoetis: Dr. Angie Siemens, Cargill: Dr. Jim Marsden, Kansas State University: Dr. Hannah Gould, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Rachel Edelstein, FSIS: Dr. Keith Belk, Colorado State University: Dr. Kendra Nightingale, Food Safety Net Services and Texas Tech University: Dr. Emilio Esteban, FSIS: Dr. Mohammad Koohmaraie, IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group: Dr. John Ruby, JBS USA: Kristina Butts, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA): Dr. Kerri Harris, International HACCP Alliance and Texas A & M University: Dr. Barb Masters, OFW Law

FEATURED TOPICS: : Salmonella Research: What We’ve Learned: The Salmonella Challenge in Cattle and Beef: The Burden of Salmonella and Human Illness: New Technologies and Resources in Pathogen Control: FSIS Policy Update and 2014 Agenda: Choosing Effective Beef Pathogen Interventions: Test Methods and Testing Programs: FSIS Testing Programs: Current and Future: Understanding Event Days and Determining Disposition: Update from Capitol Hill: Regulating STECs and Continuous Improvement in Food Safety Systems: Addressing STECs and Salmonella in HACCP Plans

This conference will bring together top experts from industry, government, and academia to address the most critical issues that beef processors face today. This conference, held annually since 2007, provides valuable insights for beef proces-sors, outstanding networking opportunities, and access to the best information to help your business improve its food safety programs. Make plans to attend today!

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

10:00-11:30 am FREE Chicago District FSIS Government Relations Session This “town-hall” type meeting will be open to all establishments in the Chicago district, and will give establishment personnel the opportunity to interact with the FSIS District Manger and members of his staff.

11:30 am-1:00 pm Check in and Registration

1:00-1:15 pm Welcome and Introductions

1:15-2:00 pm Salmonella Research: What We’ve Learned This presentation will explain what research on Salmonella has shown about its presence and prevalence throughout the beef industry, and what control points could possibly improve food safety. Speaker: Dr. Dayna Harhay, US Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC)

2:00-3:00 pm Panel Discussion: The Salmonella Challenge in Cattle and Beef This panel will bring together the pre- and post-harvest viewpoints from some of the most knowledgeable industry players and scientists to discuss challenges and possible solutions to pro-actively addressing Salmonella in beef. Panelists: Dr. Brad Morgan, Zoetis; Dr. Angie Siemens, Cargill; Dr. Dayna Harhay, USMARC; and Dr. Jim Marsden, Kansas State University

3:00-3:15 pm Break

3:15-3:45 pm The Burden of Salmonella and Human Illness Participants will learn about the epidemiology of Salmonella, and the role and contribution of beef products. Speaker: Dr. Hannah Gould, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

3:45-4:45 pm New Technologies and Resources in Pathogen Control

Various Speakers

4:45-5:30 pm FSIS Policy Update and 2014 Agenda Hear from FSIS about recent policy initiatives regarding beef safety, as well as upcoming plans for 2014. Speaker: Rachel Edelstein, FSIS

5:30-7:00 pm Networking reception with tabletop exhibits

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Schedule (as of 6/17/13)

A Conference for the North American Meat IndustrySeptember 18-19, 2013Four Points by Sheraton O’Hare Airport | Chicago, IL Sign up now! Early discount ends August 28

Thursday, September 19, 2013

8:00-9:00 am Choosing Effective Beef Pathogen Interventions This session will sort through intervention technologies- from the tried and true to the latest and greatest- and help participants figure out what technologies may work best for their processes.

Speaker: Dr. Keith Belk, Colorado State University

9:00- 9:45 am Test Methods and Testing Programs Learn the latest on available test methodologies, as well as important information to consider when selecting a test kit or laboratory. In addition, information on designing a testing strategy will be discussed.

Speaker: Dr. Kendra Nightingale, Food Safety Net Services and Texas Tech University

9:45-10:15 am FSIS Testing Programs: Current and Future Hear from FSIS about their current testing programs and methodologies for beef, as well as upcoming changes and additions.

Speaker: Dr. Emilio Esteban, FSIS

10:15-10:45 am Break

10:45- 11:30 am Understanding Event Days and Determining Disposition The presentation will cover the important topic of event days and how they affect processors and products throughout the chain. Learn how to address event days in your own programs.

Speakers: Dr. Mohammad Koohmaraie, IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group and Dr. John Ruby, JBS USA

11:30 am-12:00 pm Update From Capitol Hill In today’s environment, what happens in Washington, D.C. affects every aspect of business. Hear from a Capitol Hill insider about the work being done, the challenges ahead, and how you can help the industry.

Speaker: Kristina Butts, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch

1:00-1:45 pm Regulating STECs and Continuous Improvement in Food Safety Systems This presentation will cover what we have learned from over a year of FSIS regulating the six additional STEC strains, and what processors should be doing to continue to ensure control and compliance.

Speaker: Dr. Kerri Harris, International HACCP Alliance and Texas A&M University

1:45-2:30 pm Addressing STECs and Salmonella in HACCP plans Bringing together all the information shared, this presentation will give practical advice for updating HACCP plans to ensure that both STECs and Salmonella are being addressed in ways to ensure the safest products, prevent recalls, and meet FSIS expectations.

Dr. Barb Masters, OFW Law

2:30 pm Adjournment

Control of Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli (STEC) and SalmonellaIN BEEF PROCESSING

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