Webinar: Salmonella Surprise: How Integrators Can Accelerate Compliance with Proposed New USDA Regulations

On July 29th, USDA FSIS published its long-anticipated Salmonella framework initiating a 60-day commentary period. Although discussions on new regulations have been ongoing for almost two years, the prospect of new mandates, the inclusion of specific adulterants, and the chance of incurring over $32.2 million in extra financial obligations were unexpected for many. Join us to hear from a panel of industry experts to further elaborate on the proposed framework, discuss major industry concerns ranging from product lotting to spoilage prevention under test-and-hold protocols, and share the innovative solutions that integrators have been working on in response.

Featured speakers include Arjun Ganesan, CEO at Ancera; Dr. Charles Hofacre, Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia; President, Southern Poultry Research Group (SPGR); and Bill D. Potter, Ph.D., Food Safety and Processing Extension Specialist and Poultry Federation Chair in Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas.

This webinar will broadcast at 10:00 AM CDT (Chicago) / 3:00 PM BST (London) / 10:00 PM CST (Beijing).

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. A summary of the new USDA FSIS regulations, their key components, and economic impact on industry.
2. Understanding of the top challenges faced by integrators to meet new finished product standards and test and hold requirements.
3. An exploration of the new technologies and creative solutions that integrators are proactively pursuing to reduce the financial burden of test and hold, statistical process control, and monitoring for harmful serotypes.

This is the first webinar in a three-part Poultry Tech Summit series presented by Poultry Future. This webinar is sponsored by Ancera.

Speaker Information:

Arjun Ganesan, CEO at Ancera

Arjun Ganesan founded Ancera in 2012 after graduating from the Yale’s Masters in Business Administration program. Arjun serves as the company’s CEO, overseeing the company’s daily operations and Go-to-Market. His mission to revolutionize the productivity and safety of the US food supply chain is motivated by a deep passion for biotech innovation and food security. He currently lives in Connecticut and is active in the state’s entrepreneurial community.

Dr. Charles Hofacre, Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia; President, Southern Poultry Research Group (SPGR) 

Dr. Charles Hofacre holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, a master’s degree in poultry science, and a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Ohio State University. He also has a master’s degree in avian medicine and a Ph.D. in veterinary medical microbiology from the University of Georgia. He has held positions as director of veterinary medicine at a turkey production company, Cuddy Farms, served seven years as a vice president and member of the board of directors for Ross Breeders, and as the manager of technical service for Bayer’s poultry business in the U.S. Hofacre served as the executive vice president of the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) from 2003 to 2016. He retired from the University of Georgia after 19 years as a professor in the Department of Population Health and the Director of Clinical Services for the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center in Athens, Georgia. In May 2013, Hofacre and his wife started a private contract research company, The Southern Poultry Research Group, near Athens, Georgia.

Bill D. Potter, Ph.D., Food Safety and Processing Extension Specialist and Poultry Federation Chair in Poultry Science at University of Arkansas.

Dr. Bill Potter recently joined the University of Arkansas as Food Safety and Processing Extension Specialist and Poultry Federation Chair in Poultry Science.  Prior to that, Bill was a successful poultry industry leader with stints at ConAgra Poultry, Advance Foods, George’s Inc., and Elanco Animal Health.  His initiatives in Food Safety have made impacts at the local, state, and national level.  Bill holds a BS in Animal Science, with an MBA from Texas A&M.  He also obtained an MS and PhD in Poultry Science from University of Arkansas.