News
Purdue establishes National Academy for Veterinary Medicine
With help from a new federal grant, Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine is stepping up to expand access to the veterinary profession for talented individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds and address the need for more veterinarians serving rural areas and protecting food safety.

The Health Resources & Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, has awarded the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine a $3.18 million grant to launch "Vet Up! The National Health Careers Opportunity Program" (HCOP) Academy for Veterinary Medicine.

Washington State to build new WADDL facility
Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine broke ground Sept. 15 on a new facility for the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL), creating a new wing of the Paul G. Allen Center for Global Animal Health.

According to the announcement, WADDL marks a new era in diagnostic testing and disease surveillance, supporting public health and food security, animal health and the success of thriving livestock industries. WADDL serves as a first-alert system for both animal and human health.

 
ADSA News and Happenings
ADSA Joins in Sponsoring Webinar to Discuss USDA Plans
On Sept 20 ADSA and FASS joined 27 other science based groups in sponsoring a webinar "USDA Research Relocation and Reorganization: Perspectives from Former USDA Chief Scientists and Administrators". The webinar featured Catherine Woteki, Former USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics; Gale Buchanan, Former USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics; and Susan Offutt, Former USDA Economic Research Service Administrator. They were joined late in the webinar by USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky.
Panelist recommendations for USDA included:
  • Delay any further actions on relocation until questions can be addressed
  • Convene formal public comment period
  • Provide data and analysis used to inform decision to relocate
Panelist recommendations for Congress included:
  • Hold oversight hearings
  • Request an independent study with a cost-benefit analysis of the plan
  • Delay/ Prohibit relocation and reorganization until questions & concerns addressed in appropriations and/or the farm bill
They encouraged scientists to be informed and speak out as the plans will have significant impacts on future research. The  slides have been posted and a video recording of the webinar is also available online. 
 
Report on the 2018 EAAP annual meeting
Amy Vasquez, DVM, PhD, 2017 ADSA Novus Travel Award recipient
As a winner of the 2017 ADSA oral graduate student presentations, I was grateful to be able to attend a conference that offers multidisciplinary lectures from young researchers as well as from experts in each field. With over 3 beaches within walking distance, 85 degree heat, and ice cream on every corner, the program for the 2018 EAAP annual meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia had to be intriguing enough to attract its attendees inside. Lucky for me, it was! My favorite talks were those touching on local livestock breeds and improving efficiency and sustainability for our producers. Additionally, I was given a 30 minute spot at the beginning of the "Improving management practices and feed efficiency in cattle" session to summarize my PhD research-particularly, strategies for selective dry cow treatment. I received a lot of great feedback and questions.
I was extremely impressed by the graduate student presentations; conveying findings of research projects as well as the discussion of the related impacts in one's second language was quite impressive.
The social program and coffee breaks were also outstanding. I was able to meet European colleagues while eating local prosciutto, sipping limoncello, and drinking in the Adriatic coastline. Surprisingly, once the conference was over, it was nearly impossible to find a good cup of take-out coffee, and I was appreciative to be staying with a Turkish host the last few nights of our trip. My husband and toddler were also in attendance, and it was great to explore Old Town Dubrovnik, the Peljesac Peninsula, and parts of Bosnia prior to our departure.
I would like to extend my appreciation to Novus International for funding my trip to such a great conference and a beautiful country. I wish to thank EAAP and ADSA for granting me the ability to share my research. Finally, I thank Novus, EAAP, and ADSA for continuing to support graduate students in their adventures of speaking, networking, researching, and collaborating.  

JDS® presents collection on calf health and management
Six new USDA studies in the October issue of JDS focus on preweaned heifer calves
The United States Department of Agriculture-National Animal Health Monitoring System (USDA-NAHMS) conducted a survey of 2,545 preweaned heifer calves across 104 dairy operations in 2014. The study, which took place in 13 states over 18 months, covered a large cross-section of management of preweaned heifer calves in the United States, and the results will be published in six new articles in the October issue of the Journal of Dairy Science.
"Results from the study contain the latest information on the health and management of preweaned heifer calves in the United States. The information in these publications will help to improve the health and well-being of preweaned dairy heifer calves," said Jason Lombard, DVM, of USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-(APHIS)-Veterinary Services (VS) Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health, NAHMS, Fort Collins, CO, USA.
Management of preweaned dairy calves is complex, and many factors play a role in the success of practices at the farm level. Rearing heifer calves is also an expensive endeavor, at approximately $5.50 per calf per day. Therefore, research to maximize the efficiency of raising replacement heifers and minimize losses due to morbidity and mortality is extremely important. Because the industry is continually changing, however, having current information on management practices throughout the United States is a necessity. As such, these six studies from the USDA-NAHMS represent an important collection to reflect the current state of the dairy industry.
The articles included in the October issue of the Journal of Dairy Science include survey results on descriptive characteristics of preweaned heifer raising practices, colostrum quality and passive transfer status, Cryptosporidium and Giardia infections, the presence of Escherichia coli, morbidity and mortality, as well as average daily gain. These studies provide dairy producers with a wealth of information to help them improve their calf-rearing practices in terms of outcomes and efficiency. The authors hope that the results may also be used to guide education programs and improve overall calf health.
ADSA has made these articles are openly available from September 20 - October 20, 2018 at http://www.journalofdairyscience.org
 
Visit ADSA at World Dairy Expo 
Will you be attending World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI? If you are, please stop by the ADSA booth to get the latest information about ADSA, The Large Dairy Herd Management e-book, S-PAC, the Discover Conferences, the 2019 Annual Meeting and more. We will be at our regular location, booth AL178 in the Arena Level of the Coliseum. We hope to see you there.  

S-PAC - One of your ADSA Annual Meeting benefits 
One more reminder from the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting, have you tried S-PAC? It is an added benefit from the meeting. All registered attendees received 90 days of FREE access to S-PAC®. If you are already an S-PAC subscriber, your current subscription was extended by 90 days.
S-PAC is the largest, on-line, searchable database of animal production and management conference proceedings in the world and it just got a bit bigger with the addition of proceeding from the 78th Minnesota Nutrition Conference.. Abstracts from the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting and all past meetings are available in the database among the 632 proceedings from 61 conferences. Visit https://spac.adsa.org for the complete listing of conferences.
To access S-PAC if you are not already a subscriber, simply use the same login that you used to register for the Annual Meeting. If you have problems, or have forgotten your login there is a "Retrieve login/password" link on the S-PAC page. You can use S-PAC from your computer tablet or smart phone. If you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Ken Olson keolson@prodigy.net
If you were unable to attend the annual meeting S-PAC it is still a great deal. We invite you to use the special "$5 for 5 days" option to try it out. After you do, I think you will want to add it to your information tool box.
Again, we thank all who attended the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting. Please plan now to join us in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 23-26, 2019 for the 2019 ADSA Annual Meeting.
 
The Large Dairy Herd Management 3rd Edition (e-book)
- Got Your Copy?
The new third edition of Large Dairy Herd Management (e-book), produced by the ADSA® Foundation, is 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
 
Make plans to join us for the 36th DISCOVER Conference
It is wise to plan ahead, so mark your calendars now the 36th ADSA Discover Conference - Lipids in Dairy Nutrition: From Feed to Milk Fat that will be held May 28-31, 2019 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL.

This conference will build upon the successes of fatty acid Discover Conferences from the last decade, serving as an update and comprehensive review and discussion of fatty acids in the current decade. The conference will draw on current data and identify both gaps in knowledge and opportunities to apply the current information. 

Tentative Topics/Themes include
  * Feed Lipid Supply
  * Managing Fatty Acid in the Rumen
  * Fatty Acid Digestibility
  * Biological Effects of Fatty Acids
  * Milk Fat: Processing and Product Quality    

Who Should Attend? Domestic and international members of the research and academic community, leading consultants and extension specialists, industry leaders  involved in supplying fat supplements to the dairy industry, and members of governmental and regulatory agencies are encouraged to participate in this interactive program. Graduate students and early career professionals are especially encouraged to attend.

Registration and meeting details are available by clicking here

ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow - Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group now includes 1,637 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
Sept 24-26, 2018 ADPI Dairy Ingredient Seminar, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Santa Barbara, CA. For registration and more information, click here.
 
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
Sept 26, 2018   The 54th Florida Dairy Production Conference, Gainesville, FL, Click here for Program and registration
Oct 1-5, 2018   Cheese Technology, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Oct 2-6, 2018    World Dairy Expo - The Next Frontier, Madison, WI, For more information click here
Oct 2-4, 2018   Preventive Controls for Human Food - Dairy Food Processing, University Park, Pa. For more information and registration, click here.

Oct 4, 2018   ADPI Webinar - Food Application Opportunities Using Dairy Permeate. For more information, click here.

Oct 5-7, 2018  Fall New York State Veterinary Conference, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. For more information, click here.

Oct 9-11, 2018    UHT/HTST Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 16-18, 2018  80th Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers, Doubletree Hotel Syracuse, East Syracuse, NY. Click here for details.

Oct 16-18, 2018    The Science of Cheese- Advanced Level, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Oct 16-21, 2018 - American Dairy Goat Association Annual Convention , Minneapolis, MN. For more information visit: https://convention.adga.org 
Oct 18-24, 2018      USAHA 122nd Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO, For more information click here
Oct 23-24, 2019  ADPI Technical Symposium, The Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI. 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 24-25, 2018      Dairy Ingredient Manufacturing, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
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 .
Oct 30, 2018   Cheese Grading Workshop, Stocking Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. For more information and registration, click here. 

Nov 5, 2018,        Small Scale Charcuterie, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Nov 5-7, 2018         Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals, Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, For more information click here
Nov 7-9, 2018         Cheese Grading, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Nov 7-9, 2018   ADPI/CME Dairy Risk Management Seminar, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL. For more information, click here.

Nov 12-15, 2018           The Science and Art of Cheese Making Short Course, Penn State's Department of Food Science, University Park, PA. For more information and to register, visit http://agsci.psu.edu/cheese-making or call 814-865-8301.
Nov 13-15, 2018     15th International Symposium on Milk Genomics and Human Health, The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel Sacramento, CA, For more information click here
Nov 14-16, 2018  Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting. The Westin - Indianapolis, IN. For more information, click here.

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 5-7, 2018    Ice Cream, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Dec 6, 2018   ADPI Webinar - Dairy Oligosaccharides - Types, Amounts and Market Potential. For more information, click here.

Dec 11-12, 2018     Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Animal Food, Cornell University, Click here for Registration

Dec 11-13, 2018  Making Consistent, Quality Cheese with Membrane Concentrated Milk, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison. For more information, visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses

Jan 14-15, 2019   Pacific Northwest Animal Nutrition Conference, Boise, ID. For more information, click here.

Jan 28-April 24, 2019   Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information, click here.

Feb 6-8, 2019      Southwest Nutrition Conference *, Chandler, AZ, For more information click here
Feb 5, 2019  Foster Our Future - Cultivate, Discover, Grow - A Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) event with ADSA as one of the sponsors. Click here for more information.

Feb 26-28, 2019   Western Dairy Management Conference, Peppermill Resort and Casino, Reno, Nev. For more information, click here. 

March 5-7, 2019  Food Packaging Short Course, Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University, University Park, PA. For more information, click here.

April 9-11, 2019   Dairy Calf & Heifer Assn. (DCHA) Annual Conference. "Joining forces. Reaching higher.", Madison Marriott West, Middleton, WI. For more information, click here.

April 16 - 18, 2019   Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference*, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN, Click here for additional details
May 4-July 27, 2019  Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information, click here.
May 28-31, 2019     36th ADSA Discover Conference - Lipids in Dairy Nutrition: From Feed to Milk Fat, Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL. Registration and other meeting details are available by clicking here..
June 12-13, 2019   4 State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference, The Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA. Click here for conference information.

June 23-26, 2019    2019 ADSA Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, Click here for additional details

Sept 6-Nov 29, 2019   Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information, click here.

Oct. 24-30, 2019  USAHA 123rd Annual Meeting*, Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI Click here for more details.

*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 Ingredients Inc.
Diamond V
DuPont Pioneer
Elanco Animal Health
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Masters Choice
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, which is the least expensive of all national animal-related professional societies, includes all of the following benefits with no additional fees, charges or suggested donations?
*        Electronic access to the Journal of Dairy Science®
*        ADSA Annual Meeting registration at reduced member rates
*        Discover Conference registration at reduced member rates
*      Large Dairy Herd Management 3rd edition e-book at reduced member rates
*        S-PAC: Free access to ADSA Annual Meeting, past JAM and ADSA divisional abstracts
*        S-PAC subscription at reduced member rates
*      A strong voice of advocacy for the animal sciences, animal agriculture and research
*        Access to ADSA's large and growing recorded symposia library       
*        ADSA News (semi-annual association newsletter)
*        ADSA Dair e-news (ADSA weekly industry newsletter)
*        Access to member directory
*        Peer recognition through ADSA, Foundation and Sponsored Award Program
*        Discounted page charges in Journal of Dairy Science®
*        Broad author recognition through ADSA/Elsevier press release program
*        Linked In and You Tube sites for ADSA
*        Quality networking with academic, government 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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