This is a reminder to make travel plans for the first-ever National Equine Identification Symposium that will be held in Chicago, Ill., July 28-August 1. The goal of the conference is to promote equine identification by demonstrating:

• Its importance to international trade;
• Its important applications in the theft prevention, welfare and, rescue of horses;
• How crucial it is to the control of existing diseases;
• Its role in preparedness for emerging diseases; and
• Its importance to horse owners on a cost-benefit analysis basis

Topics include the latest on:

• Electronic Identification Technology;
• Smart Card Technology;
• Biometrics Applications;
• Horse Theft Prevention;
• the Louisiana Infectious Anemia (EIA) Program;
• European Technology and World Trade;
• Emergency Preparedness; and
• Cost/Benefit Considerations

Individuals wanting to learn more about the conference and make sure they are included on the mailing list for information on the event are encouraged to go to www.animalagriculture.org/id and fill out an online information request card.