Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is hosting the annual Livestock Care Conference virtually from March 15 to March 17, 2022. The conference centers around emergency preparedness following the PREP theme (Plan, Respond, Evaluate, Progress). The conference will focus on livestock emergencies and will include presentations, workshops and panels with experts, producers and industry leaders about crisis planning and management. Registration will also include two Lunch n’ Learn sessions prior to the conference on March 8 and March 10, 2022.
“While we had hoped to introduce our new format in-person, we felt we needed to return to virtual for one more year. As well as Zoom, we have added a few new platforms that allow us to provide a more engaging and interactive experience,” said Annemarie Pedersen, AFAC executive director. “We are excited to welcome attendees from across Canada and provide an opportunity to learn and engage with people from all sectors of the livestock industry.”
The Livestock Care Conference (LCC) includes three days of interactive learning sessions covering a range of topics such as:
- Biosecurity
- Disease preparedness
- Emergency response
- Trespass
The agenda will run through the different aspects of PREP, starting with a high-level look at livestock emergency planning, prep and management from keynote speaker, and president of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Rebecca Gimenez Husted.
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“We started planning this conference last summer and had no idea what the year would hold,” said Pedersen. “If the extreme weather events we experienced last year taught us anything, it’s the importance of emergency planning and preparedness.”
Post-secondary students will again have the chance to join the LCC student mentorship program and take part in the unique ‘Meet the Experts’ session on March 15, 2022. This exclusive event helps students network, gain an understanding of the industry and join the rest of the conference.
“We’re happy that we can provide agriculture students the opportunity to meet and learn from industry experts,” said Pedersen.
All sessions will be recorded and made available after the event for attendees who cannot watch live. To register for the 2022 Livestock Care Conference please visit https://web.cvent.com/event/1bc052f6-8f3d-4ac9-a0f1-dacb41d5d751/summary . For more information about the conference and sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected]
