The five-day course will take place on the Texas A&M campus from August 25 to 30, 2019.

The decision was made to clarify and reiterate the agency’s expectations of manufacturers producing animal feed with animal-based ingredients.

Bill Barr has been an active member of the organization since 1977.

The organization commended trade officials for removing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico.

Julia Fidenzio has been promoted to the position after working with the organization for 14 years, most recently as senior counsel and director of industry relations.

The USDA estimates the agreement will expand US sales of beef and beef products in Japan by up to $200 million annually.

The pet industry organization publicly commented on USDA FSIS Industry Response to Consumer Complaints Guidance issued in March for meat and poultry processors.

The organization appointed a new board chairman, along with several board and executive committee members.

The letter was addressed to majority and minority leaders in both the US Senate and House of Representatives.

Alice Tillett was chosen as the chair for the American Pet Products Association’s board of directors, along with Jeremy Baker, who was selected as the board’s new director.