Recent times have given rise to the public revelation of
unethical and illegal activity associated with youth livestock
programs across the United States. While the majority of
exhibitors at youth livestock expositions are responsible
stewards of their animals, the actions of a few unethical
individuals could endanger the existence of educational youth
livestock programs.In keeping with its history of addressing issues of concern in animal agriculture, the Livestock Conservation Institute will facilitate a Youth Livestock Program Ethics Symposium on December 6-8, 1996, at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
The symposium, designed to help livestock show competitors, educators, and others deal with the problem of unethical activities, will include two "Super Sessions" keying on the topics "Adult Involvement--What's Excessive?" and "Jackpot Shows--How to Make Them Part of the Solution."
The symposium will also include break-out sessions on individual youth livestock issues and workshops that will include information about innovative programs that are addressing ethical issues.
For registration information, please contact the Livestock Conservation Institute at (502) 782-9798 or fax: (502) 782-0188.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
National Agricultural Library
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