The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) is bringing together animal health experts to tackle lameness issues across food animal species at a dedicated roundtable prior to the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia. Scheduled for January 27-28, 2025, the event aims to address one of the most significant challenges in animal agriculture—lameness.
Registration for the roundtable includes a complimentary code for IPPE attendance, enhancing access to additional educational opportunities and industry networking.
A Collaborative Approach to Animal Health
The event, spearheaded by NIAA’s Animal Disease Issues & Emergency Management Council, will examine the latest research and developments related to bone health and lameness prevention and treatment in livestock and poultry. Lameness poses challenges across all species, affecting welfare, productivity and sustainability in animal agriculture.
By convening leaders and experts from various fields, the roundtable aims to facilitate cross-species learning and actionable solutions that can benefit the broader industry.
Featured Experts
The roundtable will feature insights from a distinguished panel of speakers:
- Dr. Kate Weathers Barger, KB Animal Welfare Consulting
- Dr. Scott Crain, VeriPrime
- Dr. Meredyth Jones, Oklahoma State University
- Dr. Jan Shearer, Iowa State University
- Dr. Meghann K. Pierdon, University of Pennsylvania
- Dr. Adnan Alrubaye, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Bruno Menarim, Gluck Equine Research Center
- Dr. Jennifer Wilson-Welder, National Animal Disease Center - USDA-ARS
- Dr. Doug Ensley, Boehringer Ingelheim
- Dr. Lucas Pantaleon, NIAA Council Co-Chair
- Dr. Kaitlyn Briggs, FairLife
“This roundtable is a great opportunity for collaborative discussions about lameness issues across species and how we, as industry leaders, can work together to find solutions,” said Dr. Lucas Pantaleon, co-chair of the council.
Deliverables and Next Steps
The roundtable will generate a white paper summarizing current knowledge and outlining strategies for addressing lameness and bone health in animal agriculture. These outputs will guide future research and initiatives in the industry.
Event Details
- Dates: January 27-28, 2025
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia (prior to IPPE)
- Registration Fees: $200 for NIAA members, $250 for non-members
- Inclusions: Complimentary code for IPPE
For more information about the roundtable and speakers, visit NIAA’s website. Media inquiries and registration assistance can be directed to Morgan Young, Director of Communications and Outreach, at [email protected].
