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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2006



 

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Mark Engle, PIC USA, Inc., Elected to Board of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture

Louisville, KY--Dr. Mark J. Engle, PIC USA, Inc., has been elected for a three- year term on the Board of Directors of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) here this week at the association’s annual meeting. 

Dr. Engle has been active in NIAA for many years and last year received the NIAA President’s Award for his service as chairman of the association’s Animal Identification and Information Systems Committee. 

NIAA’s mission is to provide a forum for building consensus and advancing solutions for animal agriculture and to provide continuing education and communications linkages for animal agriculture professionals.  

The Association is dedicated to programs which eradicate animal diseases, to promote safe and wholesome food at home and abroad, and to encourage best practices in environmental stewardship, animal health and well being.  Its members include producers, veterinarians, scientists, state and federal officials, and business executives.

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