Sustainability: The regulatory outlook

Agenda

Monday, May 18

1:00-1:05
Introduction
Chairs: Steve Traylor and Tanya Graf

1:05-1:25
Sustainability from the EU regulatory perspective: What are the threats?
A. Doring, European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation, Brussels, Belgium

1:30-1:50
Putting sustainability into practical terms in the Netherlands - Can animal agriculture be changed on the farm
R. Herbes, Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, The Hague, Netherlands

1:55-2:15
Organic food and farming systems - Environmental, economic, health, and societal threats to sustainability or influencing
J. Riddle, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, USA

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
Using corporate social responsibility as a source of competitive advantage
Frank Bradley, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

2:20-2:50
BREAK

2:55-3:15
What can organic agriculture contribute to sustainability?
D. DeCou, OMRI Listed, Oregon, USA

3:20-3:40
Sustainable products and programs at Alltech: Helping customers navigate new regulatory waters
T. Graf, Alltech, Kentucky, USA

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
How a company can gain strategic advantage from having a sustainability policy
Damien McLoughlin, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

3:45-4:05
Questions & Answers: A brief discussion with the speakers

6:00
Buses leave for Kentucky Night

Tuesday, May 19

8:00-8:05
Introduction
Chairs: Steve Traylor and Tanya Graf

8:05-8:25
Focusing on survivability: Traceability, business and regulatory realities
Comments from David Byrne, Frank Bradley and Damien McLoughlin

8:30-8:50
Moving new products and ingredients into the EU marketplace: Does the process work
C. Roncancio Pena, European Food Safety Authority, Parma, Italy

8:55-9:15
Novel ingredients in the US marketplace: Can we change the regulatory landscape
J. Kersey, American Feed Industry Association, Virginia, USA

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
Focus on traceability
David Byrne, Former EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection and World Health Organization Special Envoy on the Revision of the International Health Regulations

9:20-9:50
BREAK

9:55-10:15
Using trace minerals in animal feed- Regulatory trends and quality challenges
E. McCartney, Pen & Tec Consulting, Barcelona, Spain

10:20-10:40
Q+: Protecting our business by developing a program for quality assured minerals
B. Timmons, Alltech, Kentucky, USA

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
Motivating your team in a time of crisis
Declan Coyle, Andec Communications – Media, Dublin, Ireland

10:45-11:30
Questions & Answers: A brief discussion with the speakers

12:00-12:20
Reflecting on Muhammad Ali’s humanitarian efforts, his life and legacy. Launching the Alltech - Muhammad Ali Center Global Education and Charitable Fund
Lonnie and Muhammad Ali
Lexington Convention Center – Heritage Hall West

followed by Poster Discussion Luncheon
(Refer to Plenary Sessions page for details)