Risk Assessment and the Establishment of Resistance Thresholds Workshop, December 9 - 10, 1999. This workshop will be held to discuss the CVM's risk assessment model to evaluate the risk to human health from resistant foodborne pathogens associated with the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals. The meeting will also discuss the Center's current thinking on the use of this model to establish resistance and monitoring thresholds in food-producing animals. CVM will seek scientific input from experts at the meetings on its current thinking on these issues as well as suggestions for alternative approaches. CVM will seek scientific input from experts at the meetings on these issues as well as suggestions for alternative approaches.
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged.
Registration forms for the October 4 meeting will be available in the near future on CVM's Home Page.