News
'The Fact and Fiction of Developing Practical
Animal Care Programs' webinar planned
Consumers today are very different than they used to be, yet have a strong interest in where their food comes from, including how food animals are raised and handled. To help build consumer trust in dairy products, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council (DCWC) is pleased to offer the webinar series for 2018. These educational sessions will be available to attendees from across the United States as well as around the world.
The webinars feature top-rated topics from previous DCWC Annual Meetings as well as other pertinent topics. They offer an opportunity to learn about food integrity and communicating with the consumer as well as animal-human interaction at the farm level. Webinars are free of charge, but you must register.
Please mark your calendar for the next webinar:
"The Fact and Fiction of Developing Practical Animal Care Programs"
By: Brandon Treichler, Select Milk Producers
Date: January 10, 2018
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
 REGISTER HERE
Dr. Treichler will cover the development of animal care programs from the perspective of a practicing dairy veterinarian who works to implement effective programs with emphasis on welfare.
Who Should Attend?
These webinars are geared toward dairy farmers, veterinarians, consultants, industry, extension/academia, and government representatives interested in many aspects of dairy cattle welfare. Professional, undergraduate, and graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Also, please mark your calendar for the 3rd Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium to be held May 31 to June 1 in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can find more information at  https://www.dcwcouncil.org/.
Study highlights Pennsylvania's dairy processing plant potential
A new study shows promise for Pennsylvania and dairy processors looking to relocate or expand their operations. In short, it revealed that two new plants in Pennsylvania for processing "other" cheeses - non-American types, including Italian and specialty cheeses - could significantly reduce overall supply chain costs, enhance the marginal value of milk for producers and create more than 1,000 jobs while also adding $1.5 billion in economic activity to the state.
NVSL reorganizes certain labs in Ames
On Dec. 10, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL), which is part of the Veterinary Services (VS) Science, Technology & Analysis Services business unit within the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, underwent a reorganization of three of the current laboratory units in Ames, Iowa: the Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, the Pathobiology Laboratory and the Diagnostic Virology Laboratory.

According to a Dec. 29 update, in 2015, NVSL began to look at how it was organized and where efficiencies could be gained to meet future internal needs and the needs of NVSL's stakeholders. The structure of every NVSL-Ames unit was reviewed, specifically looking for opportunities to place similar functions in the same laboratories while also creating a more even distribution of work and personnel across the laboratory units. VS said the reorganization places existing laboratory sections into two new laboratories: the Diagnostic Bacteriology & Pathology Laboratory and the Diagnostic Bioanalytical & Reagent Laboratory (DBRL). The Diagnostic Virology Laboratory retains three testing sections, with a reagents unit moving to DBRL.

EPA denies Clean Air Act petition for CAFOs
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt gave farmers and ranchers welcome news just before the new year, denying a petition from environmental activists that asked the agency to craft new requirements for animal agriculture under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

The petition was from The Humane Society of the United States and environmental groups seeking to promulgate standards of performance for new concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) under the CAA and to prescribe regulations for state performance standards for existing CAFOs.

In denying the petition, EPA said it "recognizes that emissions from this sector exist and has been undertaking multiple activities related to CAFO emissions as part of the agency's preferred approach to address these emissions."
ADSA News and Happenings
In Memory of Lawrence D. Muller
 We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr Larry Muller, a friend of many and a past President of ADSA.
Lawrence D. Muller, 76, a resident of Lemont, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Juniper Village. He was born November 26, 1941 in Peoria, IL and was the son of the late Ralph and Corinne Erford Muller. On August 8, 1965, he married the former Delores Lewin, who survives. Larry is survived by his son, Mark L. Muller of Orlando, FL and his daughter Marcia M. Frost and her husband, Jeff, of Portland, OR. He was preceded in death by daughter, Michelle Muller. Also surviving are his brother, Richard Muller of Washington, Ill and 3 grandchildren; Cayden and twins, Asher and Owen Frost.
Larry was a graduate of Washington Community High School. He earned his BS and MA degrees in Dairy Science from the University of Illinois and his PhD in Animal Science from Purdue University in 1969. Larry was a Professor at Penn State University and upon his retirement, a Professor Emeritus in the Dairy and Animal Science Department.
Larry was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He loved his family; everything Penn State, especially his students; and was a life-long fan of the Chicago Cubs.
Memorial services were held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 250 East College Ave., State College, PA 16801 on Friday, January 5, 2018. A celebration of life will be held in March of 2018 and will be announced when plans are complete.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence D. Muller Scholarship Fund in Dairy Sciences, College of Agriculture Science, 235 Ag. Administration, University Park, PA 16802.
Arrangements were under the care of Koch Funeral Home. Signing of the guest book and condolences may be made at www.kochfuneralhome.com .
 
ADSA Members and Potential Members - It's Not Too Late
 In the rush of the Holiday Season did you forget to renew your ADSA membership? If you did don't worry, you can still go to   https://secure.fass.org/index.asp and renew right now. This will maintain all of your ADSA Member Benefits for the coming year. In As a reminder ADSA® asks: 

Did You Know ADSA Has a "You Tube" Channel?
One of the ways that ADSA is sharing information with the public and members is through our You Tube Channel "ADSANews ".  It includes a combination of original videos provided by the Graduate Student Division and others shared by members. During the past year we have added playlists with the GSD Dairy Tales, Three-minute Thesis, Pioneers in Dairy Science and the GDS Webinar series.  We provide a portal where information is available about dairy departments and clubs, the JAM and other dairy topics.  We currently have 86 videos included in twelve "Playlists". Our current "Playlists" are:
  • Dairy Clubs
  • Dairy Departments
  • Dairy Foods
  • Dairy Management
  • JAM 2013
  • Milk Quality
  • Antibiotic Use
  • GSD Dairy Tales
  • GDS Three-minute Thesis
  • GSD Pioneers in Dairy Science
  • GDS Webinar series
  • 2017 Annual Meeting
Thanks to all who have shared their videos with us.  If you have others you would like to have included, please contact Ken Olson Ph.D., PAS keolson@prodigy.net  Not a member, or haven't yet renewed for 2018? Click here , complete the form and gain all the benefits of membership . .
 
 
 
News and Updates for the 2018 Annual Meeting
Make your plans now to be part of the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting . The scientific program will feature 1,100 oral and poster presentations from around the globe. Make sure yours is included, as 1,900 scientists from 50 countries meet in Knoxville. Benefit from symposia, workshops, and preconference events presented by the world's leading animal and dairy scientists. Topics include dairy food science, dairy production, animal health and well-being, animal and human nutrition, livestock transport, food safety, and production and management. As always, the success of the ADSA Annual Meeting begins with the quality of the science presented-we look forward to your contributions to this global gathering of animal and dairy scientists. Please visit our  2018 meeting website to find instructions for electronic submission of abstracts (deadline: February 21, 2018, 11:59 p.m. CST).
Special efforts are underway to welcome graduate and undergraduate students as well as industry personnel to the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting. Again, the meeting concept will include several symposia geared to help all students succeed in various aspects of the animal agriculture industry.
As in 2017, we will be offering poster-viewing kiosks to allow attendees to view as many posters as possible, outside the hours of scheduled poster sessions. Meeting rooms will be equipped with computers, projectors, and preloaded presentations. Presentation files can be uploaded through the abstract system in advance of the meeting or accepted on site on the day before the presentation. More details will be provided closer to the time of abstract acceptance.
Visit https://www.adsa.org/2018/ frequently for more meeting information. Registration will open in early February 2018.
We look forward to seeing you in Knoxville!
 
Mark your calendar for the 2018 DISCOVER Conferences
The 34th DISCOVER Conference - Reexamining Amino Acid & Energy Interactions in the Dairy Cow  will be held May 29-June 1, 2018 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL It will focus on the interactions of amino acids (AA) and energy in lactating dairy cattle. Conference Topics include:
* Pre-Absorptive Interactions - Where Protein & Energy First Interact
* Post-Absorptive Interactions - Where Cows Get Stuff to Make Milk
* Changes in Energy and AA Interactions Over the Lactation Cycle
* Translating Dynamic Elements of Nutrient Metabolism into Feeding Systems
* Research Gaps and Urgent Needs for the Dairy Industry
Registration is now open. Attendance is limited, so register soon. For details visit https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/DiscoverConferences/34thDiscoverConference.aspx
The 35th DISCOVER Conference - Effects of Stress on Health and Production in Dairy Cows will be held October 29-November 1, 2018 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL There is an increasing recognition within the animal and dairy science community of the complex and dynamic response to stress and the role of immune response in animal productivity and well-being. The conference will concentrate on the activators and consequences of immune activation.
Registration is now open. Attendance is limited, so register soon. For details visit https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/DiscoverConferences/35thDiscoverConference.aspx
 
 
Large Dairy Herd Management 3rd Edition (e-book)
Got Your Copy?
The ADSA® Foundation recently released the third edition of Large Dairy Herd Management(e-book). It is now available for purchase exclusively through ADSA. 

This edition was developed to help meet the growing information needs of dairy farmers, service professionals, and students worldwide. It brings peer-reviewed dairy science and management information to users in an accessible, easy-to-use format. The e-book includes 97 chapters in 15 sections. Detailed information about the sections, section editors, book sponsors and other information on the e-book is available at: http://ldhm.adsa.org/. Dr. David Beede, editor of the book talks about it in a video recorded at the recent ADSA Annual Meeting.   Click here to view the interview.

This edition is fully updated including numerous color figures and videos. There are separate metric and imperial versions. The book is available in PDF and EPUB formats.  Purchasers may download both metric and imperial versions of the book in both file formats.

The e-book is available for  purchase at student and professional (member and nonmember) rates exclusively from ADSA by going to: http://ldhm.adsa.org/purchase .  Get your copy today!

For more information, contact
Ken Olson, PhD, PAS
American Dairy Science Association
Phone: +1-630-237-4961
 
 
2017 Annual Meeting Recorded Symposia are now Available
If you were not able to attend the 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting, you can now do the next best thing: subscribe for access to one or more recorded symposia (speaker audio synchronized to presentation).

All recorded presentations are now available to ADSA members and non-members. Please click here to subscribe : https://secure.fass.org/sub_2017_ADSA_Symposia_Recordings_intro.asp.

Plan now to join us for the 2018 Annual Meeting in beautiful and historic Knoxville, Tennessee, from June 24 to 27.
 
 
Would you like to help the animal and dairy science community
and attend the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting for free?
Referrals are the most tried-and-true way businesses grow, and the same is true for FASS. Do you know a colleague working with an animal science group that is in need of high-quality, cost-effective support services? Help them out by referring them to Jeremy Holzner, FASS Executive Director at jeremyh@assochq.org .

Help them benefit from the shared resource concept and the 264 years of collective experience the FASS staff have in working with non-profit animal science organizations. If your referral becomes a FASS customer prior to June 1, 2018, ADSA will comp your registration to the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting that will be held June 24 to 27, 2018 in Knoxville, TN. 

It's win-win-win. For more information about services offered by FASS, click here.
 
 

ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow - Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group continues to grow. We now include 1,622 members from around the world, are you one of them? It's a great place to get information about ADSA and industry activities as well as to network with other dairy professionals from around the world.  Check it out here.
While on "Linked In" check out the ADSA Graduate Student Division (GSD) as well. You can find their page at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12059336/profile
 

Calendar of Events
Jan 10-11, 2018   Foreign Supplier Verification Programs,  Jamaica, NY, Click here for Registration
Jan 16-Apr 10, 2018  Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information, visit  https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
 Jan 17-18, 2018    Pacific Northwest Animal Nutrition Conference*, Grove Hotel, Boise, ID, For more information click here
Jan 21 - 24, 2018   Dairy Forum 2018, J.W. Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA, for more information click here
Jan. 31 - Feb 2, 2018  The National Mastitis Council 57th Annual Meeting, Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, Tucson, AZ. For more information click here
Feb 6-7, 2018         29th Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium*, Gainesville, FL, For more information and registration click here
Feb 6-7, 2018    Dairy Science and Sanitation,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Feb 7-8, 2018     Artisan Dairy Food Safety Plan Coaching,  The Ohio State University, Click here for Registration
Feb 7-9, 2018   Basic Cheesemaking Short Course, Western Dairy Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT. For registration and more information click here.

Feb. 7-9, 2018    Southwest Nutrition Conference*, Crowne Plaza Resort Phoenix - Chandler Golf Resort, For more information click here
Feb 13-15, 2018   Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food.  East Aurora, NY, Click here for Registration
Feb 13-15, 2018   Food Texture Workshop,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Feb 21-22, 2018   Specialty Cheese Making,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Feb 27-28, 2018   The Science of Artisan Ice Cream,  Brooklyn, NY, Click here for Registration
Feb 27-28, 2018  20th Dairy Ingredients Symposium, Cliffs Resort, Shell Beach, Calif. For registration and more information, click here.

Feb 27-Mar 2, 2018   Advanced Cheesemaking Short Course, Western Dairy Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT. For registration and more information, click here.

Mar 6-7, 2018    High Plains Dairy Conference*, Embassy Suites-Amarillo, TX, For more information contact Ellen Jordan e-jordan2@tamu.edu   
Mar 6-7, 2018   Dairy Science and Sanitation,  Oregon State University, Click here for Registration
Mar 6 - 8, 2018 Food Packaging Short Course , Erickson Food Science Building-252
Penn State University, for more information click here
Mar 13-14, 2018  Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Animal Food, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Mar 20-21, 2018  Pathogen Environmental Monitoring, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Mar 22-25, 2018  International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine, Hockley Valley Resort - Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. For registration and more information click here
April 10-12, 2018   UHT/HTST Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
April 16-18, 2018   Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Grand Wayne Center, Ft. Wayne, Ind. For registration and more information, click here.

April 17-18, 2018  Membrane Filtration, Drying, and Separation Technology,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
May 3-Jul 26, 2018  Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information, visit  https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
May 15-16, 2018  Dairy Science and Sanitation,  Vermont Dept of Health, Colchester, VT,  Click here for Registration
May 15-17, 2018  Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food,  Brooklyn, NY. Click here for  Registration
May 15-16, 2018   The Science of Yogurt-Basic Level,  Oregon State University, Click here for Registration
May 29 - June 1, 2018   34th ADSA Discover Conference  on Food Animal Agriculture - Reexamining Amino Acid & Energy Interactions in the Dairy Cow*, Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL, For more information click here
June 4-7. 2018       Fundamentals of Food Science Short Course, Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA. Click here for details
June 5-6, 2018    The Science of Yogurt-Basic Level,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
June 19-20, 2018   Foreign Supplier Verification Programs,  Location TBD, Click her for Registration
June 24-27, 2018    ADSA Annual Conference and Tradeshow*, Knoxville, TN, For more information click here
July 16-19, 2018   Certified Milk Inspectors School,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
July 24-26, 2018   UHT/HTST Pasteurizer Workshop,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Aug 7-8, 2018   Dairy Science and Sanitation,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Aug 14-16, 2018   Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food,  Albany, NY, Click here for Registration
Aug 23-24, 2018   Basic Accredited HACCP,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Aug 27-28, 2018   Implementing SQF Systems, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Aug 29-30, 2018   SQF Quality Systems for Food Manufacturing,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Sept 3 - 6, 2019     ISRP 2019 - International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo Leipzig, Germany, For more information click here
Sep 5-Nov 28, 2018  Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information, visit  https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Sept 25-26, 2018    Artisan Dairy Food Safety Plan Coaching,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Sept 25-26, 2018    Dairy Science and Sanitation,  Vermont Dept. of Health, Colchester, VT, Click here for Registration
Oct 2-6, 2018   World Dairy Expo - The Next Frontier, Madison, WI, For more information click here
Oct 09-11, 2018   UHT/HTST Pasteurizer Workshop,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 16-18, 2018   The Science of Cheese- Advanced Level, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 18-24, 2018  USAHA 122nd Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO; For more information, click here.

Oct 23, 2018   Vat Pasteurizer Workshop,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 23-24, 2018   The Science of Cheese- Basic Level,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2018  35th ADSA Discover Conference* on Food Animal Agriculture -  Effects of Stress on Health and Production in Dairy Cows , Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL. For more information , click here .
Nov 5, 2018,  Small Scale Charcuterie,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Dec 3-4, 2018   Food Safety Plan Development,  Location TBD, Click here for Registration
Dec 4-6, 2018   Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Dec 11-12, 2018  Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Animal Food,  Cornell University, Click here for Registration
*An S-PAC Partner Conference
If your organization's conference isn't among the ever growing list that contribute proceedings and presentations to S-PAC®, ask your conference organizer to contact Ken Olson for more information about the benefits of participation.
If you would like to have an event included in the "Dates to Note," please contact Ken Olson.

Thanks to our Corporate Sustaining Members
                                 We appreciate your ongoing support of ADSA and the  Journal of Dairy Science ®.
Ag Processing Inc.
ANDHIL LLC
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
Dairy Nutrition Plus
Darling International Research
Diamond V
DuPont Pioneer
Elanco Animal Health
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
JH Biotech, Inc. 
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Nutriad, Inc.
Papillon Agricultural Company
Quali Tech, Inc.
Renaissance Nutrition Inc.
Zinpro
Zoetis
Zook Nutrition & Management Inc.
ADSA Membership Benefits                                  
                                            
Did you know that your ADSA Professional Membership provides you with:

*        Electronic access to the Journal of Dairy Science®

*        Joint Annual Meeting at member rates

*        Discover Conferences at member rates

*        S-PAC: Free access to JAM and ADSA divisional abstracts

*        S-PAC subscription at member rates

*        Access to recorded symposia library                                                                       

*        ADSA News (association newsletter)

*        ADSA Dair e-news (ADSA industry newsletter)

*        Access to member directory

*        Peer recognition through ADSA and Foundation Award Program

*        Discounted page charges in Journal of Dairy Science®

*        A strong voice of advocacy for the animal sciences, animal agriculture and agriculture research

*        Broad author recognition through ADSA/Elsevier press release program

*        Linked In and You Tube sites for ADSA

*        Quality networking with academic and industry professionals

*        Travel awards for all graduate students attending Discover Conferences

*        Opportunity to serve peers via committee and officer positions

 
For more information on your benefits please visit: http://www.adsa.org/join.asp
To join now and gain these member benefits, visit: http://www.adsa.org/join.asp

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