Diseases of concern include brucellosis, tuberculosis, Johne's disease, and rabies, among others. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in these subjects. This foci of infection remains an obstacle to eradication as the program to eliminate this disease in the nation's cattle herds moves closer to success. Wildlife are also a concern in the effort to eradicate pseudorabies in swine where feral pigs present a threat of reinfection. These groups include the National Cattlemen's Beef Association as well as groups representing food hygiene veterinarians, state meat and food inspectors, avian pathologists, and federal veterinarians.
Diseases are the producer's greatest enemy.