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It's official- Bison is big2007 conference engages ranchers, processors, retailers, consumers A rendezvous of sorts is set for next summer to focus attention on the growing bison trend in North America. The third-ever International Bison Conference, scheduled for July 20 to 28, 2007, in South Dakota, will galvanize ranchers, producers and consumerswith educational sessions on important issues concerning bison heritage, culinary experiences and sustainable ranching. Bison industry pioneers and key leaders from around the world will give their insights and forecasts for the growing bison industry. Educational sessions will be held at the Rapid City Convention Center in Rapid City, S.D., throughout the conference. Bison herds are growing, as people in North America and around the world discover bison's deliciously healthy taste. Bison meat is exceptionally low in fat and high in iron, and is noted as one of the most heart healthy of proteins. Because of increasing consumer popularity, sales of bison meat have doubled since 2002. The North American bison industry has experienced a tumultuous decade in terms of both production and marketing. Following a four-year collapse in market prices, the industry began to rebound in 2003 and is now experiencing steady growth in consumer demand. Bison producers are once again rebuilding herds. The conference will identify best practices in bison production and marketing, advance animal health and welfare and facilitate trade in bison products. Targeted attendees are bison producers, processors, retailers and traders; governmental and intergovernmental organizations; researchers, consultants and other service providers; veterinarians and animal nutritionists; and those who want to learn more about bison. The event kicks off with a four-day covered wagon train through Custer State Park, the "Plains, Trains & Tatonka Wagon Train and Horseback Ride," and an opening ceremony at Mount Rushmore. Complete details can be found at www.ibc2007.com. Date: 12/21/06
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