New York and the National Animal ID System
Meetings will be held on the following days at

Thursday, October 18, 2007 - Best Western, Cobleskill

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - Holiday Inn, Oneonta

Thursday, October 25, 2007 - Best Western, Little Falls

Meetings will be held between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm and will offer a light lunch as part of the program.

The NYAHIS and the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) programs will be discussed with an update on New York’s participation in both programs. Speakers will include Sarah Blood-Szentmiklosy, NYAHIS Coordinator, as well as representatives from USDA. An overview of both programs will be provided, along with explanations of changes to the NAIS program, how a producer can become involved, reasons for an animal identification program and any questions or concerns producers may have.

RSVP is required for these meeting by October 8, 2007. RSVPs may be emailed to sarah.blood@agmkt.state.ny.us or called into 518-457-3502. The individual’s first name, phone number and location attending will be required as well as the number attending in the party.