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WCMA Webinar: HPAI: What Dairy Processors Need to Know

WCMA Webinar: HPAI: What Dairy Processors Need to Know

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

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Event Details

Register now for WCMA’s next free, members-only webinar on Tuesday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. (CT), focused on the current U.S. outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza among dairy cattle in some states, and what dairy processors need to know in order to communicate with customers and farmer partners, and to safeguard their businesses

Here's a look at our agenda and featured speakers:

  • Introductions
  • Member Insights 
    • Rebekah Sweeney, WCMA
  • HPAI: What We Know
    • Secretary Randy Romanski, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (WDATCP)
  • Research Findings on Food Safety
    • Dr. John Lucey, Center for Dairy Research
  • Worker Protection Recommendations
    • Tom Haupt, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WDHS)
    • Dr. Kate McCoy, WDHS
  • Communicating with Farmer Partners/On-Farm Safety Practices
    • Adam Brock, WDATCP
  • Questions & Answers
  • Additional Resources 
  • Preview of Next Webinar

Presenters will reserve time to field audience questions during the webinar. If you’d like to share a question in advance, please email WCMA Communications Director Grace Atherton at gatherton@wischeesemakers.org.

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This offering is the latest in WCMA’s monthly webinar series. Webinar topics are driven by WCMA member feedback and cover a range of themes such as business development, communication strategies, and industry resources. Suggestions for future webinars are welcome anytime.

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Grace Atherton
Grace Atherton
Communications Director Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association