News Release
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Contact: Julie Jones |
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Stuart Elevated to Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture Louisville, KY—R. Scott Stuart, of the National Livestock Producers Association, has assumed leadership of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) in becoming Chairman of the association’s Board of Directors at its annual meeting being held here this week. Stuart, who has served as chairman-elect for the last two years, replaces Dr. R. L. “Rick” Sibbel, Schering Plough Animal Health, who has served in that role since 2004. In passing the gavel to Mr. Stuart, Dr. Sibbel, reminded him and other NIAA members of the many challenges facing animal agriculture in the years ahead. In that regard, Mr. Stuart, as his first act as Chairman of the Board, announced his intention to form a long-range task force to chart NIAA’s future through year 2020. 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. ### |