NCBA Chief Veterinarian Named To Gene Editing Task Force Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association NCBA Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Kathy Simmons this week was named to a Task Force on Gene Editing in Animal Agriculture led by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). Recognizing the potential for gene editing to increase food security and safety, the 11-person panel is comprised of scientists and industry leaders who will map out recommendations for regulating this emerging genomic technology in animal agriculture with appropriate safeguards and procedures.