- Protocols for the implementation of E. coli-safeguards have been adopted and implemented by VeriPrime, Inc., of Wichita, Kan. Certification assures traceability of the product to the last ranch of ownership, and use of probiotic feed supplements to protect against the presence of E. coli in cattle. Conformance with the VeriPrime Certified Safeguards is validated by independent third-party audits. There are currently over 3,000,000 head of cattle being fed in conformance with the newly approved VeriPrime safeguards.
- The largest gathering of plant health experts from around the world will take place during the Centennial Meeting of The American Phytopathological Society (APS). The meeting will take place July 26-30, 2008 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn. More information, including online registration and full program, is available here. The advance registration deadline is May 1, 2008.
- Jed Harms, president of Kemin AgriFoods North America, announces the promotion of Kristi Krafka to Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. In this role Kristi provides strategic and operational regulatory expertise and leadership for regulatory approvals and monitors the quality of Kemin products to achieve our commercial objectives.
