The American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) has announced a succession plan for its Executive Vice President (EVP), according to President Dr. Daryl Kleinschmit. Dr. Kenneth Cummings will hand over responsibilities to Dr.Al Kertz at the end of June 2021. Dr. Kurtz is a past President of ADSA. (MORE)

The House Appropriations Committee advanced their agriculture appropriations funding bill for Fiscal Year 2022 Wednesday, which was marked up and approved by the Agriculture Subcommittee last week. The agriculture appropriations bill plays a major role in shaping our food and farm systems as it funds many major programs and functions of USDA. For FY 2022, the bill proposes a total of $26.55 billion, a more than 10% increase from FY 2021.

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U.S. consumers will pay just a few cents less for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods compared to last year, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream, says the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed a new experimental vaccine to protect cattle from the bacterium that causes Johne’s disease, Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP).

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If you haven’t already, secure your seat today for the premier virtual global dairy science meeting the ADSA 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting ! Most live programming will happen between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (GMT/UTC -4), July 11 - 14. Click here to check out the full program.  Over 970 abstracts are scheduled for presentation in oral and poster sessions. Need to miss a live event? Don't worry - most live events will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing.

The meeting will feature 23 Symposia and Workshops during the meeting and six additional webinars later in the fall that are included in your registration. Two All-Day Workshops of special note are the National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) Nutrition Models Workshop that will be held on Sunday and the Mixed Models Workshop that will be held on Wednesday. Separate registration is required for the sessions. It can be done with your meeting registration. Click here to check out the full lineup of Symposia and workshops. Hallway talks are scheduled each day to facilitate conversation. Sessions are planned at times to better fit international participants.

The meeting will also include a Late-Breaking Abstracts session. The late-breaking abstracts are of original research that highlight a broad spectrum of work, including recently completed cutting-edge, high-tech research that is important to the species or discipline.

The Graduate Student Division (GSD) and Student Affiliate Division (SAD) have also been hard at work adapting a schedule of activities to provide value to graduate and undergraduate students, including career workshops, competitions, mentoring sessions with professional members, as well as social events.

Check the meeting website https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/2021-Annual-Meeting  frequently for additional information and meeting. The meeting is approved for up to 21 ARPAS CEUs and registration includes 90 days of complimentary access to the Searchable Proceedings of Animal Conferences (S-PAC).

Just a reminder discounted Annual Meeting registration is one of the many benefits of ADSA membership. The savings on annual meeting registration will largely cover the cost of membership so if you aren’t a member be sure to become one before registering and take advantage of this great benefit.

According to new statistics released in Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports™, the Journal Impact Factor for the Journal of Dairy Science (JDS) increased 21% compared with last year. As a measure that quantifies the average number of citations over a specific period, the Journal Impact Factor gives authors one tool to assess the quality of scientific journals. As such, the increase in JDS’s Journal Impact Factor from 3.333 to 4.034 is significant for the journal. (MORE)

ADSA joined over 50 other organizations in a letter to the Chief of Staff to President Biden urging that USDA serve as an equal voice with other U.S. public health agencies in determining U.S. positions on One Health aspects of antimicrobial resistance or use. The letter notes that U.S. agriculture is working to produce more products to meet the global food demands while decreasing our environmental footprint. In doing so, we must not only address public health but also animal health and welfare. The USDA is a crucial partner to agricultural producers in helping to address these priorities, working with us to minimize the use of antimicrobials through the research they are doing on production, plant and animal health, food safety and other pertinent areas.

You can read the full letter and past letters that ADSA has joined in the “Letters and Statements” area of the Advocacy Section of the ADSA Website.

Join us for the 40^th ADSA Discover Conference on NASEM Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle

Due to continued COVID-19 related travel and gathering uncertainties coupled with delays with the NASEM publication the dates for this 40th ADSA Discover, NASEM Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle, were changed to August 30-September 2, 2021. The conference is being offered as a hybrid program with both in-person and virtual participation options. Response has been great, but attendance options are still available. Click here for “Online Registration” and current options. We are looking forward to having you participate in our August program in the manner that best suits your needs. We are here to help you however we can with questions and requests for support. Contact conference coordinator Molly Kelley or conference director Larry Miller with questions.

Current registration options include in-person participation at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, and a non-participation option which simply gives registrants access to the conference recordings. Your registration includes 90 days free access to ADSA’s Searchable Proceedings of Animal Conferences (S-PAC) and the opportunity to subscribe at ADSA member rates. For complete registration details, visit our web site at https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/40th-Discover-Conference

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM, previously known as NRC) anticipates the 2021 release of the eighth revised edition of “Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle,” the world’s most highly cited reference on dairy cattle feeding. The expectation is that the final release of all chapters will be after this conference. This Discover^SM Conference will focus on the scientific advancements in dairy cattle feeding used to revise the 2001 edition. The NASEM subcommittee members will address the substantive changes in the nutrient requirements and the conceptual approaches used to make those changes. Participants will hear reports on areas with significant knowledge gaps that still prevent more accurate prediction of the nutrient requirements. Emphasizing the interactive spirit of Discover Conferences, the agenda will incorporate structured small group discussions, including a demonstration of the software and focused discussions with the speakers. The program will bridge the fundamental science to applied dairy cattle feeding.

Expanding to a hybrid conference format allows us to offer meaningful collaboration among our colleagues throughout the world in the manner that best meets individual needs. We hope that you will join us for this redesigned event and celebrate our collective resilience and dedication to forging connections without boundaries.

Please note: ARPAS will allow up to 15 Continuing Education Units based on contact hours and content for ARPAS members participating in this Discover Conference®. Participating ARPAS members may obtain credit for their participation by using the ARPAS website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 40^th ADSA Discover Conference in August, and we are here to help you however we can with questions and requests for support. Please contact Molly Kelley, Conference Coordinator or Larry Miller, Conference Director, or visit our web site at https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/40th-Discover-Conference

Conference Reminder -  join us for the 41st Discover Conference: “Health Management of Calves: From Intrauterine Life to Successful Weaning”

Make your plans now to attend the 41^ST ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCE^SM ON FOOD ANIMAL AGRICULTURE - Health Management of Calves: From Intrauterine Life to Successful Weaning. It will be a hybrid conference with the in-person meeting being held October 25-28, 2021 at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL. Registration options include in-person participation at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa, virtual participation, and a non-participation option which simply gives registrants access to the conference recordings.

The call for abstracts is open on the DC41 website. Deadline to submit a title and brief abstract: 11:59 p.m. CDT on August 1, 2021.

Abstract presentations are limited to in-person attendees and will take place in poster format on Tuesday, October 26. This will be a unique opportunity for scientists and allied industry worldwide to interact and discuss the latest scientific findings without boundaries. Abstracts should consist of original, completed work that has not been accepted for publication in a journal, but prior presentation as either an oral or poster presentation within 12 months of the start of the Discover 41 meeting (October 2021) is acceptable. Additional details on abstract submission are available on the website.

 Your registration includes 90 days free access to ADSA’s Searchable Proceedings of Animal Conferences (S-PAC) and the opportunity to subscribe at ADSA member rates. Early Registration Deadline: September 24, 2021 Registration fees increase by $100 after September 24. Visit .https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/41st-Discover-Conference

Please note: ARPAS will allow up to 18 Continuing Education Units based on contact hours and content for ARPAS members participating in this Discover Conference. Participating ARPAS members may obtain credit for their participation by using the ARPAS website.

Our ADSA Linked In group now includes 1,986 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