CHAIR
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SPEAKER
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Steven Hannah, PhD, Head of Molecular Nutrition, Nestle Research Center
Kelly Swanson, High Point, NC
David Lowery, Associate Research Fellow, Pfizer Animal Health
Description
New discoveries in genomics technology combined with the emerging field of nutrigenomics are poised to change the future of companion animal health, while high-resolution genetic maps can now be used to establish parentage, breed identification and certification. This session will describe this emerging field with examples of products both on the market and in production.
Objectives:
Explain the marriage of two exciting areas of animal health that rely on biotechnology.
Show audiences where the companion animal health sector is headed with the help of biotechnology.
Highlight nutrigenomics' use in companion animal health.