Animal Care and Handling Conference

Note: AMIF is committed to providing an optimal educational experience for attendees. AMIF reserves the right to deny admission either in advance or on-site to anyone whom the Institute believes will disrupt the conference or hinder the learning experience. This decision will be based in part upon the individual's history and/or the history of the organization with whom the person is affiliated. If you have any questions about whether or not you will be admitted to the conference, please contact AMI Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Professional Development Janet Riley, 202-587-4245, jriley@meatami.com.

The Animal Care and Handling Conference for the Food Industry is the leading animal welfare educational opportunity for meat and poultry companies, their customers and those involved in the production and management of livestock and meat products. This important conference has nearly tripled in size since it was launched in 1999 – testament to the growing importance of animal care and handling in the meat industry.

This highly-rate conference offers a mix of professional development. More than a dozen associations and organizations have teamed this year to create a program that satisfies a variety of attendee needs.

Conference attendees will break into concurrent sessions that will offer in-depth instruction by species. Leading academic experts in the field will offer instruction at the advanced as well as the beginner level. Their presentations will be complemented by practical insights from industry experts.