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Ag research can generate outsized economic benefits
Federally funded agricultural research generates outsized economic benefits that extend for decades, as illustrated in a report released by the Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation. The report was released as Congress works on federal spending for fiscal 2021 and additional economic stimulus to address the COVID-19 pandemic-generated economic downturn.
Opportunities ahead in post-pandemic world
Had a pandemic like COVID-19 shown up 10 or 20 years ago, the outlook may not be the same. However, A.G. Kawamura, owner and partner of Orange County Produce LLC, believes positive things will come in a post-pandemic world if we embrace the 21st-century solutions available for the food sector.

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Kroger launches expanded Dairy Rescue Program
The Kroger Family of Companies has announced the launch of an expanded Dairy Rescue Program that is designed to support children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic through the summer months. In partnership with its dairy cooperative suppliers and farmers across the Midwest and South, Kroger will process and donate about 200,000 gal. of additional milk to Feeding America food banks and community organizations through the end of August, lifting up its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative.

USTR rebukes EU's protectionist dairy trade policies
The U.S. dairy industry applauded the U.S. Trade Representative for firmly rebuking the European Union's protectionist dairy trade policies in its annual "U.S. Special 301 Report" that was released Wednesday.
ADSA News and Happenings
On-Site ANNUAL MEETING Canceled - Going Virtual

ADSA 2020 Annual Meeting Update
 As we announced last week through multiple platforms, ADSA's Board of Directors has decided to cancel the on-site ADSA Annual Meeting and transition the meeting into a virtual experience. The health and safety of ADSA members and stakeholders is our priority, and this was felt to be the best and safest course of action in light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. ADSA is working quickly to develop an informative and engaging virtual experience, allowing participants to easily access important topics, research, and content that was originally developed for the onsite experience. Specifics regarding the new virtual experience will be shared in the coming weeks. Please  visit our FAQs page and reach out to adsa@adsa.org with any questions.
 
 
Fourth Edition Ag Guide open for Public Review                          
- Comment period extended to May 15
The American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®), the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), and the Poultry Science Association (PSA) are pleased to announce release of the draft of the 4th edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching (Ag Guide), for public review and comment. The draft will be available for a 60-day public comment period (ending May 15, 2020).  
General instructions for comments
  • Comments must be submitted online via the online submission site.
  • Your name, email, and affiliation must accompany all comments for them to be considered.
  • Comments should be constructive in nature.
  • Comments and responses may be posted publicly.
Development of the 4th edition of the Ag Guide
This edition builds upon and replaces previous versions of the Ag Guide published in 1988, 1999, and 2010. The Ag Guide comprises subject-oriented chapters covering subjects that pertain to all the agricultural animal species (chapters 1 to 5) and species chapters, which fall under the purview of the respective association(s) dedicated to the species (chapters 6 to 13). Each association appointed a senior editor to steer the revision of their respective species chapters and to collaborate with the senior editors from the other associations to guide the revision of the subject-oriented chapters.
Species chapter committees were recruited from the membership of the respective professional associations devoted to the species; in addition, up to two individuals from each association were selected for each of the subject-oriented chapter committees, which thus comprised representatives from the three associations. The individuals recruited were scientists, veterinarians, or engineers with expertise in the species or subjects covered in their respective chapters. Each chapter committee selected a chairperson from its membership to coordinate revisions and interact with the senior editors.
The chapter committees searched the scientific literature to include new research published since the 3rd edition of the Ag Guide. The Ag Guide senior editors reviewed the chapters before accepting final drafts. The board of directors of each association approved final drafts of the general chapters as well as their respective species chapters. After these approvals, the chapters were compiled into the first draft of the 4th edition of the Ag Guide. Although all chapters have been updated, the extent of revision of any given chapter was determined by progress in the academic literature pertaining to subjects covered in the chapter.
The Ag Guide covers agricultural animal species having different phenotypes within species and that are housed in assorted management systems across widely varying climates. The content must be sufficiently broad to cover the diverse research and teaching institutions that use agricultural animals yet be clear enough to give unambiguous guidance to institutional animal care and use committees responsible for the care and use of animals in their respective institutions.
The societies would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to review and comment on the 4th edition of the Ag Guide.
Please note, the Ag Guide is a joint publication of ADSA, ASAS, and PSA; as such, permissions must be obtained from these groups for use of any and all of the material currently presented in this draft. As this is a draft copy, it is being presented for public review, not use. Following the public comment period, the societies will make appropriate changes to the document and publish the final version using an open access, Creative Commons license to allow easy and appropriate use of the 4th edition of the Ag Guide.
  
DC 38- Automation in the Dairy Industry - Canceled
 After careful consideration the 38 th  ADSA Discover Conference, Automation in the Dairy Industry , planned for May 11-13, 2020 in Itasca, IL has been cancelled. This decision complies with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the State of Illinois, along with other travel and meeting restrictions.
The conference will not be rescheduled. Registrants will receive a full registration refund. An excellent program was planned. We are working with the conference speakers to share some of their information through interpretive summaries of their planned presentations that will be available on the ADSA website and in S-PAC.
We invite you to make plans to join us for our upcoming conferences. DC39, The Transition Period - From Physiology to Management, that is planned for October 26-29, 2020, and DC40, 2021 Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cows, planned for June 1-4, 2021 both will be held at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL. Go to the Meetings tab at  https://www.adsa.org  for more information about these conferences. 
Please contact  Molly Kelley, Conference Coordinator or Larry Miller, Conference Director, with any questions.
  

The Transition Period
- From Physiology to Management
October 26-29, 2020
Eaglewood Resort & Spa
The 39th ADSA Discover Conference will focus on scientific advancements made in the last 10 years and feature discussion of unanswered questions and controversies about the transition period. Small group discussions will be woven into the program, including focused discussions with the speakers. The program will bridge from the fundamental science to its application.
Potential Conference Topics include:
  • Metabolism of cows in the transition period
  • Feed intake regulation; energy balance
  • Nutritional strategies including methyl donor supplementation
  • Calcium metabolism and nutrition; assessing and preventing hypocalcemia
  • Feeding fresh cows
  • Applying animal behavior science to transition period management and grouping
  • Impacts and mitigation of heat stress
  • Understanding and regulating periparturient immune function and inflammation
  • Monitoring systems and technologies
Registration postmarked by September 28, 2020 is $375 for ADSAARPAS members and $425 for non-members, which includes sessions and most meals. After September 28, the registration fee will be $475 member/$525 non-member. Registration will be accepted on an availability basis. Your registration includes 90 days free access to the Searchable Proceedings of Animal Conferences (S-PAC). For details visit https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/39th-Discover-Conference
 

2021 Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cows
June 1-4, 2021
Eaglewood Resort & Spa
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) anticipates the 2021 release the 8th revised edition of the "Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle", the world's most highly cited reference on dairy cattle feeding. The 40th Discover Conference will focus on the scientific advancements in dairy cattle feeding used in revising the 2001 edition. NASEM subcommittee members will address the substantive changes in the nutrient requirements and the conceptual approaches used to make those changes. They will report on areas with significant knowledge gaps that still prevent more accurate prediction of the nutrient requirements. We will emphasize the interactive spirit of Discover conferences with structured small group discussions woven into the program, including focused discussions with the speakers. The program will bridge from the fundamental science to applied dairy cattle feeding.
Potential Conference Topics
- DM intake                                                  - Energy
- Carbohydrates                                           - Fat
- Minerals and Vitamins                              - Protein and Amino Acids
- Transition Cows                                         - Water and Feed Composition
- Growing Heifers                                         - Calves
- Environmental Impacts                             - Model Use and Equations
Registration postmarked by April 30, 2021 is $375 for ADSA-ARPAS members and $425 for non-members, which includes sessions and most meals. After April 30, the registration fee will be $475 member/$525 non-member. Registration will be accepted on an availability basis. Your registration includes 90 days free access to the Searchable Proceedings of Animal Conferences (S-PAC).. For details visit https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/40th-Discover-Conference

  LDHM is available by the Section
 The Large Dairy Herd Management (3rd ed.) book can now be purchased either as a complete book or by the section. The ADSA® Foundation made this change to allow purchase of portions of the book for dairy science classes and for professionals with a particular focus.

You can preview and purchase the Large Dairy Herd Management (3rd ed. e-book) at: https://www.adsa.org/Publications/Large-Dairy-Herd-Management   

This peer-reviewed book was developed to help meet the growing information needs of dairy farmers, service professionals, and students worldwide. It brings dairy science and management information to users in an accessible, easy-to-use format. The full e-book includes 97 chapters in 15 sections; the individual sections listed below can now be purchased in lieu of the full book at rates for ADSA members ($15/section) and nonmembers ($20/section).
  • Building Sustainability and Capacity
  • Large Herd Systems
  • Facilities and Environment
  • Milk Markets and Marketing
  • Genetic Selection Programs and Breeding Strategies
  • Calves and Replacements
  • Reproduction and Reproductive Management
  • Nutrition and Nutritional Management
  • Lactation and Milking Systems
  • Mastitis and Milk Quality
  • Animal and Herd Welfare
  • Herd Health
  • Business, Economic Analysis, and Decision-Making
  • Effectively Managing Farm Employees
  • Precision Management Technologies
Get your copy today! It is available for  purchase  at student and professional (member and nonmember) rates exclusively from ADSA at http://ldhm.adsa.org/purchase .
 
 
ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow - Are you included?

Our ADSA Linked In group has topped 1,700 and now includes 1,702 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
IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 SITUATION PLEASE CHECK DIRECTLY WITH CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS ON STATUS OF ANY CONFERENCE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.
Now-Dec 18, 2020   Dairy Science & Sanitation, an online self-paced course from Cornell Dairy Extension with rolling admission, for details and registration visit https://bit.ly/CUOnlineDairySci
May 5, 2020  2 p.m. CDT  DCHA webinar. "A New Way of Thinking: Added Value for Your Heifers & Your Operation." Click here for registration
May 6, 2020  Food Safety Workshop (HACCP), CDR-UW Madison, For more information, visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses/food_safety_20
May 6, at 2 p.m. CDT   DCRC Webinar -  "Preparing heifers for improved reproductive efficiency and production", Click here to register 
May 11-13, 2020   The 38th Discover Conference - Automation in the Dairy Industry Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itacsa, IL, Click here f or registration and more information. CANCELED
May 12-13, 2020   Fluid Milk Processing for Quality and Safety, Ithaca, NY, Click here
for Registration. DATE CHANGED - SEPT. 1-2, 2020   
May 12-14, 2020   POSTPONED Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (ANCC) "Exploring the links between animal nutrition and animal health", Fairmont Winnipeg Hotel, Winnipeg, MB, For more information and registration click here.
May 27-28, 2020   The Science of Yogurt (Basic Level), Ithaca, NY, Click here F or Registration . DATE CHANGED - AUG. 11-12  
June 2-4, 2020  Cheese Grading Short Course, CDR-UW Madison, For more information, visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses/cheese_grading_06_20
June 4-7. 2020   POSTPONED The 9th International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine (ICCVM), Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour, Click here for more information and registration
June 8-10, 2020   Food Microbiology Lab Practices, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration.  POSTPONED TO JUNE 2021.  
June 10-11, 2020   Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, The Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA. Click here f or more information. - WILL NOW BE A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
June 16-17, 2020  Buttermakers Short Course, CDR-UW Madison, For more information, visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses/buttermakers_19
June 16-18, 2020   Preventive Controls for Human Food, East Aurora, NY, Click here F or Registration. NOW VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION  
June 21-24, 2020    2020 ADSA® Annual Meeting, West Palm Beach, FL, For registration and more information click here
 June 22-26, 2020  Buttermaker Apprenticeship Workshop, CDR-UW Madison, For more information, visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses/buttermakers_apprenticeship_19
June 28-30, 2020   121st CCOA Annual Meeting, South Lake Tahoe, For more information visit  www.ccoadairy.org
July 14-16, 2020   High Temperature Short Time Pasteurizer, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
July 20-23, 2020   Certified Milk Inspectors School, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
July 26 - 28, 2020  ADPI/ABI Joint Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Downtown, Chicago, IL. For complete event information and registration, click here (https://www.eventsquid.com/event/8724)
Aug 4-5, 2020  Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Embassy Suites DFW North-Outdoor World, Grapevine, TX. Click here for more information and registration. 

Aug 11-12, 2020   The Science of Yogurt (Basic Level), Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
Aug 17-18, 2020   Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
Aug 19-20, 2020   Implementing SQF Systems, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
Aug 21, 2020      SQF Quality Systems, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration     
Aug 26-27, 2020  Dairy Science and Sanitation, Ithaca, NY. Click here for Registration.

Aug 31 - Sept 4, 2020    71st Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), Porto, Portugal, for registration and more information click here.
Sept 1-2, 2020   Fluid Milk Processing for Quality and Safety, Ithaca, NY. Click here for Registraction.

Sept 1-3, 2020   Preventive Controls for Human Food, Brooklyn, NY, Click here for Registration
Sept 3-4, 2020   Leadership Skills for Success, Ithaca, NY. Click here for Registration.

Sept 15-17, 2020   Preventive Controls for Human Foods - Dairy Foods Processing, Penn State University, Room 252, Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA. For registration and more information click here.
Sept 22-24, 2020    Cultured Dairy Products Short Course, Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus, For information and registration visit : https://agsci.psu.edu/cultured-dairy
Sept 29-30, 2020   Membrane Filtration, Drying, and Evaporation, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
Sept 29-Oct 3, 2020      World Dairy Expo, Alliant Energy Center - Madison, WI, For more information click here.
October 11 - 13, 2020 22nd Dairy Ingredients Technical Symposium, Hilton Beachfront Resort Hotel, Santa Barbara, CA. For more information, visit www.adpi.org
Oct 13-15, 2020   High Temperature Short Time Pasteurizer, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
Oct 13-15, 2020   17th International Annual Symposium on Milk Science and Health University of California Davis, Davis CA. Click here for details
Oct 20, 2020      Vat Pasteurizer, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
Oct 20 - 22, 2020    2020 Cornell Nutrition Conference*, Syracuse, NY, For more information click here
Oct 21-22, 2020   The Science of Cheese (Basic Level), Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
Oct 26-29, 2020    39th ADSA Discover Conference -The Transition Period - From Physiology to Management,  Eaglewood Resort & Spa, for registration and nore information click here
Oct 27-28, 2020   The Science of Cheese (Advanced Level), Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
Oct 27-29, 2020    Pasteurizer Operations Workshop, Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University, Click here for more information
Nov. 1-4, 2020   Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals, St. Louis, MO, Details to come
Nov 9-12, 2020  7:45 AM-3:00 PM  The Science and Art of Cheese Making Short Course, Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, PSU, University  Park, PA. Click here for registration and more information.

Nov 10-11, 2020   Pathogen Environmental Monitoring, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  
Nov. 11-12, 2020.    Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop*, Hershey, PA., Click here for more information
Dec 1-2, 2020  Introduction to Artisan Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts *NEW DATES*, Ithaca, NY. Click here for Registration

Dec 8-10, 2020   Preventive Controls for Human Food, Ithaca, NY, Click here for Registration  

June 1-4, 2021  40th ADSA Discover Conference - 2021 Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cows, Eaglewood Resort & Spa. For Registration and more information, click here.
Aug 30 - Sept 3, 2021   72nd Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP). Davos, Switzerland, For registration and more information click here,
*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
Elanco
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Pioneer
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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