June 28, 2021
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News
FFAR Grant Enhances Dairy Industry Sustainability
Agriculture generates roughly 10 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Dairy farmers face increasing pressure from the private and public sectors to reduce emissions. Environmental practices can offset the dairy industry’s carbon footprint, but additional research is needed to determine their effectiveness. Thus, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) awarded a $10 million grant to the Dairy Research Institute (DRI) to support the dairy community’s Net Zero Initiative, an industry-wide effort to adopt practices and technologies that reduce GHG emissions and improve environmental health.

FFAR’s six-year grant is addressing research gaps in feed production and manure-based products that enhance the dairy industry’s sustainability goals. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), Newtrient and other Net Zero Initiative partners, including Nestlé, are providing funding and in-kind support for a total project value of $23.2 million. (MORE)

Largest robotic milking research facility in North America to open
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Dairy Education and Research Center will become the largest robotic milking research facility in North America with the addition of six GEA DairyRobot R9500 box robots. This partnership between GEA and UBC will open research opportunities, attract more students and provide new educational experiences.
U.S. dairy exports to Southeast Asia can expand
U.S. milk production continues to increase faster than domestic demand, raising the need for export market growth. And Southeast Asia, with an expanding population and rising middle class, remains the biggest growth opportunity for U.S. dairy exporters. However, matching ample U.S. milk supplies with increasing demand in Southeast Asia will require U.S. processors to invest in manufacturing technology to meet the product needs of an ethnically and economically diverse consumer base. 
Nestlé to support California dairy in Net Zero Project
Nestlé USA and the checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced that California’s Trinkler Dairy Farm, a CARNATION® supplier, is the first pilot farm within the Net Zero Initiative (NZI).
Work is underway to identify additional partners to conduct pilots on up to five dairies. The goal is to test technologies and practices within NZI’s Dairy Scale for Good pillar. This initiative will enable farms of all sizes and geographies to advance environmental progress that demonstrates the economic viability of achieving net zero emissions.
ADSA Happenings
Have you Registered for the ADSA 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting?
Secure your seat today for the premier virtual global dairy science 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.  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. Registration, that can be done with your meeting registration is required for both of these workshops Click here to check out the full lineup of Symposia and workshops.

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 as additional information and meeting details will be included as it becomes available. The meeting is approved for up to 21 ARPAS CEUs and registration includes 90 days of complementary access to the Searchable Proceedings of Animal Conferences (S-PAC).
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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.
 
ADSA PRODUCTION DIVISION MEMBERS REMEMBER the ADSA Production Division Business Meeting is scheduled via Zoom for 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. central time on Tuesday June 29, 2021. See you then. 
Join us for the 40th 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. This DiscoverSM 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.

Conference Topics
  • Feed Intake, Fats, Carbohydrates, and Energy
  • Proteins and Amino Acids
  • Minerals, Vitamins, and Water
  • Dry Cows, Calves, and Replacement Heifers
  • Using the Model
  • Application of the New Requirements
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.


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 41ST ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCESM 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 pre-weaning period is critical for the growth and future productivity of replacement animals. However, dairy cattle producers and their veterinarians continue to face important, ongoing, and emerging challenges regarding calf management from intrauterine life to the time of weaning. This conference will explore the many changes in dairy calf management practices, and research conducted over the last decade.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Discover 41 participants, and in particular graduate students, are encouraged to submit a short abstract that describes new and innovative research findings pertaining to one of the five conference topics:
  • Fetal Development and Early Life
  • Calf Health
  • Preweaning Nutrition
  • Transition to the Ruminant Calf
  • Animal Welfare and Ethics

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.

ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow – Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group now includes 1,985 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
June 29, 2021 11:00 am - 12 pm Central time via Zoom, ADSA Production Division Business Meeting

June 29, 2021 Noon Central CAST/NC-FAR Webinar - The Role of Agricultural Science and Technology in Climate 21 Project Implementation, Click here for more information and registration.

June 29-30, 2021 Live, online short course, "Cheese Grading Fundamentals," The Center for Dairy Research (CDR). Click here for registration and more information.

July 11-14, 2021    ADSA Virtual Annual Meeting*, Louisville, Kentucky, Click here for more information

July 13-15, 2021 High-Temperature Short Time Pasteurization, Cornell Live instructor-led video conference, Click here for more information

July 26-29, 2021    Certified Milk Inspectors School, Cornell In-person training: Location TBD, Click here for more information

Aug 2-3, 2022 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Grapevine, Texas. Click here for more information.

Aug 10-13, 2021    Preventive Controls for Human Food, Cornell Live instructor-led video conference, Click here for more information

Aug 16-20, 2021 ADPI/ABI Virtual Joint Annual Conference. For registration and conference information, Click here.

Aug 23-26, 2021    Implementing SQF Systems, Cornell Live instructor-led video conference, Click here for more information

Aug 27, 2021         SQF Quality Management Systems, Cornell live instructor-led video conference, Click here for more information

Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2021    40th ADSA Discover Conference on NASEM Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle – A hybrid conference to be held on-line and at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca,
IL, For 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,

Sept 21-23, 2021 Cultured Dairy Products Short Course, Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University, Click here for more information and registration.

Sept 28-Oct 2, 2021    World Dairy Expo, Alliant Energy Center - Madison, WI, For more information click here.

Oct 19 - 21, 2021    83rd Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers, Click here for more information.

Oct. 25-28, 2021    41st ADSA Discover Conference - Health Management of Calves: From Intrauterine Life to Successful Weaning*, - A hybrid conference to be held on-line and at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, For registration and more information click here

Oct 26-28, 2021 Pasteurizer Operators Workshop (POW), Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University, Click here for more information and registration.

Oct 31-Nov 3, 2021 The 2021 Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals. The Hilston St. Louis at the Ballpark. Click here for information and registration.

Nov 1-4, 2021    2021 Western Dairy Management Conference, Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Click here for more information

Nov 8-11, 2021 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM The Science and Art of Cheese Making Short Course, Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA. Click here for more information.

March 1-2, 2022     2022 High Plains Dairy Conference, Embassy Suites, Amarillo, TX, Click here for more information

March 29-31, 2022 Central Plains Dairy Expo, Sioux Falls, SD. For more information, click here.

Aug 2-3, 2022 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Grapevine, TX Click here for more information.

August 2024 International Symposium of Ruminant Physiology*, For symposium information, visit https://www.isrp2024.org

*An S-PAC Partner Conference

If your organization's conference isn't among the ever-growing list that contributes 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. / Amino Plus
ANDHIL LLC
Darling Ingredients Inc.
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
Renaissance Nutrition Inc.
Zoetis
Zook Nutrition & Management Inc.

For information about becoming a corporate sponsor and the benefits associated with it, please visit https://www.adsa.org/Membership/Join-Renew and click on "Corporate Membership."
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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