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January 16, 2023

News

Vilsack announces more funding for agriculture programs


Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several new programs for farmers, ranchers and producers during his address to the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Secretary noted that while overall farm incomes have reached record highs, nearly half of farm households reported negative incomes.


He says the newly announced programs, as well as others enacted by the Biden administration, are intended to ensure that producers are not only more productive but also more profitable.


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Report: California on path to significant dairy methane reduction


The California Dairy Research Foundation and University of California, Davis CLEAR Center announced the release of a new analysis of methane reduction progress.


The paper, authored by researchers at UC Davis affiliated with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, concludes that efforts are on track to achieve the state’s world-leading target for reducing dairy methane emissions by 40% by 2030.


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Mulberry silage to promote dairy cow gut health


Roughage is an important part of the dairy cow’s diet. Today’s research is more aligned with the use of plant-based feed resources. In a recent study published in the journal Fermentation, researchers describe how mulberry silage improves the health and performance of dairy cows.


With the ban on in-feed antibiotics, the feed industry is on the lookout for feed resources that confer animal health while maintaining high levels of performance. Plant-based products are rich in bioactive compounds valuable in boosting animal health.


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Market overview and key trends in dairy products 


Sales of dairy products with a positioning in terms of gut health, digestion, and immune support have experienced significant increases, as preventative health and nutrition have been catalysts for their popularity. According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer: Health and Nutrition Survey (2022), 63% of global consumers responded that having a strong immune system defines what being healthy means for them.


However, label claims such as high protein, organic, and no added sugar are also growing as consumers increasingly view food as medicine.


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ADSA Happenings

Submit your abstract: 2023 ADSA Annual Meeting 

 

Be a part of the most valuable dairy meeting for research presentations! The ADSA Annual Meeting scientific program will feature more than 1,000 oral and poster presentations from around the globe. Be sure to submit your abstract by February 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. CT to put your research in front of 1,500 scientists from at least 50 countries.


All abstracts are peer reviewed by industry leaders and published as a supplement to the Journal of Dairy Science. We look forward to your contributions to this global gathering of animal and dairy scientists.

 

Submit your abstract for ADSA 2023

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44th ADSA Discover Conference on food animal agriculture: Why cheese from milk?


Join the ADSA Discover Conference, in collaboration with the American Cheese Society, on March 7–9, 2023, in person (at the Northern Illinois University Conference Center in Naperville, IL) or virtually, to inform some of the latest research on the nutritional and health-promoting aspects of milk and cheese. Attendees will:

  • Get access to the latest science-based information from dairy science experts
  • Engage with production and dairy foods colleagues in the cheese sector
  • Receive evidence-based messaging about dairy


Register by February 15, 2023, to receive a $100 discount.


Register

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45th ADSA Discover Conference on food animal agriculture | Dairy cattle lifespan: New perspectives

 

The length of a dairy cow’s life is a topic with many facets and current pertinent questions. Save the date for the 45th ADSA Discover Conference, October 23–26, 2023, at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL. The conference will focus on scientific advancements, questions, and new perspectives on this important topic. The event will be held in person and allow ample time for networking and discussion.

 

Who should attend?

  • Nutritionists
  • Veterinary practitioners
  • Geneticists
  • Researchers
  • Dairy producers
  • Consultants
  • Graduate students and early career professionals

 

Registration will be open soon!

 

Details

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Calendar

Jan 17–20, 2023

Chapman University workshop, “Food Science Program – Better Process Control School.”

 

Jan 23–24

Virtual Scientific Symposium of the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.


Feb 8–9, 2023

Dairy Products Technology Center at CalPoly workshop, “Dairy Processing Operations Workshop.”

 

Feb 8–Dec 30, 2023

American Dairy Products Institute’s (ADPI) virtual Dairy Ingredients 360 Training Course.


Mar 7–9, 2023        

44th ADSA Discover Conference on Food Animal Agriculture, “Why Cheese from Milk?”, Northern Illinois University Conference Center, Naperville, IL.

 

Mar 13–15, 2023  

American Dairy Products Institute’s (ADPI) Dairy Ingredient Technical Symposium, Hilton Beachfront, Santa Barbara, CA.


Apr 10–12, 2023  

Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Grand Wayne Center Fort Wayne, IN. 

 

Apr 23–25, 2023  

ADPI/ABI Annual Conference, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Chicago, IL.


May 28–June 1, 2023      

11th International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium (IRRS), Galway, Ireland. 

 

June 13–16, 2023  

Membrane Technology Forum, The Marriott City Center, Minneapolis, MN.

 

June 25–28, 2023   

ADSA Annual Meeting 2023, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 


July 2–7, 2023        

The 39th International Society for Animal Genetics Conference, Cape Town, South Africa.

 

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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 & Food Production

Darling Ingredients Inc.

Diamond V

Elanco

Global Agri-Trade Corporation

Grande Cheese Company

Lallemand Animal Nutrition

Pioneer

Renaissance Nutrition Inc.

Zinpro

Zoetis

Zook Nutrition & Management Inc.

ADSA Membership Benefits

ADSA Professional Membership—the least expensive of all national animal-related professional societies—includes all of the following benefits:

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  • Electronic access to the Journal of Dairy Science®
  • Reduced registration rates for the ADSA Annual Meeting and Discover Conference
  • S-PAC subscription at reduced rates
  • Access to ADSA’s large and growing recorded symposia library
  • Subscriptions to ADSA’s newsletters
  • Access to member directory
  • Peer recognition through ADSA Foundation and Sponsored Award Program
  • Discounted publication costs for the Journal of Dairy Science® and the Journal of Dairy Science Communications
  • Broad author recognition through ADSA/Elsevier press release program
  • Quality networking with academic, government, and industry professionals
  • Webinars, programs, and networking opportunities designed specifically for graduate and undergraduate students
  • Opportunity to serve peers via committee and officer positions


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