CDFA announces vacancies on feed board

Four vacancies annouced on Commercial Feed Regulatory Program subcommittee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing four vacancies on the Commercial Feed Regulatory Program’s (CFRP) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). TASC reviews and recommends research and education proposals for funding and implementation to the department’s Feed Inspection Advisory Board.

Funded through the CFRP, the TASC seeks to sponsor and facilitate oversight of Feed Program activities and funding; specifically in the areas of animal food nutrition, safety and efficacy data review of new and unapproved feed ingredients, and research project oversight.

Applicants must demonstrate technical, applied and scientific expertise in the fields of toxicology, pathology, veterinary medicine, ruminant and non-ruminant nutrition, as well as possess general knowledge of the California feed industry.

 

 

The term of office for subcommittee members is three years. Members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary travel expenses. Individuals interested in being considered for appointment should send a resume and a Prospective Member Appointment Questionnaire (http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/Feed_FIAB.html) to [email protected]. The application deadline is December 20, 2019.

For further information about CFRP TASC, please contact CFRP staff at (916) 900-5022 or visit http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/CommercialFeedReg.html