Indiana declares Animal Agriculture and Food Science Week

Savoy, IL - Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon has officially declared July 22nd - 28th, 2001 "Animal Agriculture and Food Science Week" for the entire state in honor of the Joint Meeting of ADSA, ASAS, AMSA, and PSA. The meeting will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN - the crossroads of America. This historic meeting - a first for the four groups - promises a unique combination of events for scientists, producers, exhibitors, students, and sponsors. You can't afford to miss this opportunity!

This international event will attract over 4,000 scientists, researchers, and producers from around the world with diverse interests including food science, poultry production and processing, dairy production, swine nutrition, muscle biology, companion animals, and livestock transport. Attendees will also share a common interest in topics such as animal and human nutrition, food safety, genetics, web-based information programs, production and management, and product development. The 4-½ -day meeting begins Tuesday, July 24 and ends Saturday, July 28 at noon.

Make your plans TODAY to be a part of this international event - the early registration date is May 15, 2001. Go to www.fass.org/fass01 for registration and housing information and program highlights. Register TODAY and take advantage of significant savings on registration fees! Printed programs will be mailed to all members during the month of May; however, you can secure your registration at the discounted rate today. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in over 40 symposia and more than 1800 oral and poster presentations in one location.