News
New dairy genetic evaluations released by CDCB
New dairy genetic evaluations have been released August 8 by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). These triannual releases - in April, August and December - provide the genetic evaluations for individual animals used by dairy producers, genetic suppliers, breed associations and other dairy stakeholders. The CDCB calculates genetic evaluations for four total merit indexes and 35 individual traits as Predicted Transmitting Abilities (PTAs),
A new trait, Gestation Length (GL) for service sires, is available for the first time with the August 2017 evaluation. Gestation Length shows the influence each service sire is expected to have on the number of days his mates carry their calves during their pregnancies.
"The introduction of Gestation Length demonstrates the accelerating trend to develop genetic evaluations for more traits," stated João Dürr, Chief Executive Officer of the CDCB. "Genomics and the ability to genotype animals have greatly expanded research and development of new traits that can continue to improve the health and productivity of dairy cattle." Significant research for potential new traits is on-going through collaborative efforts between CDCB, land-grant universities and USDA's Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL).
IDFA applauds FDA decision on ultrafiltered milk  
The International Dairy Foods Assn. (IDFA) commended the leadership of the Food & Drug Administration for granting enforcement discretion for the use and labeling of ultrafiltered (UF) milk in all standardized cheeses and related cheese products covered by the federal standards of identity.

UF milk is milk that has been filtered to remove some of the water and lactose, which increases the protein content while reducing total fluid volume. The use of UF milk increases efficiency in cheesemaking, enhances cheese yield for cheesemakers and allows for fewer trucks on the roads, which reduces transportation costs. It is also responsive to many dairy consumers' desire for environmentally-friendly and sustainable production practices.

Until now, U.S. cheesemakers have been allowed to use UF milk in only a few standardized cheeses, but with complex labeling requirements. At the same time, a rule has been pending at FDA that supports the use of UF milk in all standardized cheeses, but it also includes impractical labeling requirements.

Microscope technique reveals internal structure of live embryos 
University of Illinois researchers have developed a way to produce 3-D images of live embryos in cattle that could help determine embryo viability before in vitro fertilization (IVF) in people.

Infertility can be devastating for those who want children, and many seek treatment. As the cost of a single IVF cycle can be $20,000, it is desirable to succeed in as few attempts as possible. Advanced knowledge regarding the health of embryos could help physicians select those that are most likely to lead to successful pregnancies.

The new method, published in the journal Nature Communications, brought together electrical and computer engineering professor Gabriel Popescu and animal sciences professor Matthew Wheeler in a collaborative project through the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science & Technology at the University of Illinois. Called gradient light interference microscopy (GLIM), the method solves a challenge that other methods have struggled with: imaging thick, multicellular samples.
Rabobank: Consumer shift away from suger cannot be dismissed 
The shift away from sugar consumption is an important driver behind significant changes in the food and beverage industry. These changes will have long-term ramifications, including a likely slowdown in the worldwide sugar market, according to Rabobank latest "Sweetness & Lite" report.

A combination of changing preferences, product reformulations and government pressure have caused structural changes in the way sugar is perceived and consumed worldwide, the report noted.

"The consumer shift away from sugar has become a global trend," Rabobank senior analyst Nick Fereday said. "This is a big deal for the sugar industry and cannot be dismissed as a passing fad or wished away."

ADSA News and Happenings

If you were not able to attend the 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting, you can now do the next best thing: subscribe for access to one or more recorded symposia (speaker audio synchronized to presentation). All recorded presentations are now available to ADSA members and non-members. Please click here to subscribe:https://secure.fass.org/sub_2017_ADSA_Symposia_Recordings_intro.asp.
Plan now to join us for the 2018 Annual Meeting in beautiful and historic Knoxville, Tennessee, from June 24 to 27.
Sincerely,
2017 Annual Meeting Team
 
 
LARGE DAIRY HERD MANAGEMENT (3RD ED.) - Get your copy now
Large Dairy Herd Management  (3rd ed., e-book) is now available for purchase exclusively from the American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®) at student and professional (member and nonmember) rates. 

Past editions have been among the most widely used dairy information resources in the world. 

This edition was developed to help meet the growing information needs of dairy farmers, service professionals, and students from around the world. It brings peer-reviewed dairy science and management information to users in a readily 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/ .
This new edition is fully updated and includes numerous color figures, videos, and separate metric and imperial versions. The book is available in both PDF and fixed-layout ePub formats. With purchase of the e-book, both metric and imperial versions in both file formats may be downloaded.  To purchase the book now visit: https://secure.fass.org/prod_ADSA_LDHM_eBook.asp

For more information, contact
Ken Olson, PhD, PAS
American Dairy Science Association
Phone: +1-630-237-4961
 
 

ADSA DISCOVER Conference on Food Animal Agriculture:
- Early Registration Deadline is Friday, August 18
ADSA Discover Conference Series presents the 33rd Conference: Integrated Solutions to Fiber Challenges. This conference will explore fiber from diverse perspectives. Members of the dairy science community who are interested in the effect of nutrition, physiology, and/or management of fiber on animal performance should plan to attend.
33rd ADSA Discover Conference on Food Animal Agriculture:
Integrated Solutions to Fiber Challenges
September 19-22, 2017
Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL
(near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport)
Hosted by the American Dairy Science Association®
Researchers, extension specialists, and consultants from academia, government agencies, and allied industries encompassing feed and seed companies will all find information of great value. Personnel from analytical laboratories as well as graduate students are also encouraged to attend.
Early Registration Deadline: August 18, 2017
Note: registration is limited to the first 150 registrants.
Registration fees increase by $100 after August 18.
To view complete conference information or to register:
https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/DiscoverConferences/33rdDiscoverConference.aspx
For additional program details:
Molly Kelley, ADSA Discover Conferences, mollyk@adsa.org
Larry R. Miller, ADSA Discover Conferences, larryrmiller@atlanticbb.net
James Tully, Pine Creek Nutrition, jim@pinecreeknutrition.com
Mary Beth Hall, USDA-ARS, MaryBeth.Hall@ARS.USDA.GOV
ARPAS has assigned 17 ARPAS CEU's for ARPAS members
participating in the 33rd Discover Conference
Click  here to view the Conference Program.
 
 
Are you or your employer looking for the best and the brightest to fill a job, assistantship, or internship? The resource you need is myDairy Career, a complimentary online job resource center created by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Graduate Student Division, where employer needs and student interests are matched instantly. Your next employee, graduate student, or intern could be searching for your open position, so don't delay.

Sign in at  http://careers.adsa.org/ to post job, assistantship, or internship opportunities and gain access to high-quality undergraduate and graduate dairy science students in both dairy foods and dairy production. And did we mention myDairy Career is FREE of CHARGE!

Once you are on the myDairy Career website:

1.     Click on "Recruiters" and enter your ADSA member username and password, or create a new account.

2.     Edit "Your Profile" to include key company information.

3.     Explore "Your Positions" to post your job openings (full-time, part-time, internships, etc.) and view any candidate matches for active positions.

4.     View the "Search Candidates" tab to look at all student profiles or search by keywords. Recruiters can even set up email notifications to be alerted when a candidate profile matches your position.


Helpful hints:
  • "Your Profile" information will help candidates find you, so please describe your company adequately.
  • "Your Positions" have many options, and by choosing all that apply you can increase the chances of matching with candidates!
  • Use the upcoming ADSA Annual Meeting as a great place to connect with potential job candidates.
If you have any questions about myDairy Career, and the potential benefits to you and your company, please feel free to contact Brittany Casperson, ADSA GSD Career Development Chair, at  bcaspers@purdue.edu.
   
Have you tried S-PAC® yet?
The Searchable Proceedings of Animal Conferences (S-PAC) has something for everyone. In addition to abstracts from past ADSA meetings, here are just a few examples from among the 61 conference now included in S-PAC:
Nutrition - Cornell Nutrition Conference, Florida Ruminant Nutrition Conference,
Minnesota Nutrition Conference, Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, International Symposium on Dairy Cattle Nutrition, California Nutrition Conference
Management- Western Dairy Conference, Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, North American Conference on Precision Dairy Management, Virginia Tech Feed and Nutritional Management Cow College
Herd Health - AABP, USAHA, International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis
 
A quick reminder, if you attended the 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting, one of the added benefits was 90 days of complementary access to S-PAC. Have you tried it out yet? You still have time to do it as it runs until October 9.  Visit https://spac.adsa.org/ to learn more about S-PAC and all the information it makes available. Welcome to S-PAC!
 
 

ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow - Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group continues to grow. We now include 1,617 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.

Join us for the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting
Calendar of Events
Aug 15-17, 2017  Preventive Controls for Human Food, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension and the Cornell Institute for Food Safety, Jamaica, NY. For more information contact lmg226@cornell.edu or  click here
Aug 21-22, 2017     HACCP/Food Safety Plans, Cornell University, For more information contact Louise M. Felker, Ph: 607.255.7098   lmf226@cornell.edu  or  click here
Aug 22-24, 2017  Preventive Controls for Human Food, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension and the Cornell Institute for Food Safety, Jamaica, NY. For more information contact img226@cornell.edu or click here

Aug 23-24, 2017     Implementing SQF Systems, Cornell University. For more information contact Louise M. Felker, Ph: 607.255.7098  lmf226@cornell.edu or click here
Aug 29 - Sept 1, 2017     68th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), Tallinn, Estonia, For more information visit https://eaap2017.org/
Aug 30-Nov 14, 2017     Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information visit: https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses/certificate_dp_9_17
Sept 5-7, 2017  Preventive Controls for Human Food, Cornell Dairy Foods Extension and the Cornell Institute for Food Safety, Jamaica, NY. For more information contact img226@cornell.edu or click here

Sept 6-7, 2017        Cultured Dairy Products Short Course, UW-Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, Madison, WI, For more information click here
Sept 14-16, 2017    50th Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, Omaha, Nebraska CenturyLink Center. For more information visit  http://www.aabp.org/
Sept 17 - 20, 2017     International Whey Conference, Chicago, IL, For more information visit www.internationalwheyconference.org
Sept 18-21, 2017    Cultured Dairy Products Short Course, Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University, For more information click here
Sept 19-22, 2017    33rd ADSA Discover Conference  Integrated Solutions to Fiber Challenges, Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, IL, For more information click here
Sept 20-21, 2017    78th Minnesota Nutrition Conference, City Center Hotel, Mankato, MN, For more information visit http://www.mnnutritionconf.umn.edu/
Sept 26-28, 2017    14th International Milk Genomics and Human Health Symposium, Québec City, Canada,  For details please visit: http://milkgenomics.org/14th-international-symposium-milk-genomics-human-health/
Sept 27-28, 2017   Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Training Stocking Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. To register, click here.

Oct 3-7, 2017     World Dairy Expo, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI. For more information click here
Oct 9-13, 2017    Cheese Tech Short Course, UW-Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, Madison, WI, For more information click here
Oct 12-18, 2017   121st USAHA/AAVLD Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, For more information click here
Oct 17-18, 2017   The Dairy Ingredient Applications Short Course, UW-Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, Madison, WI, For more information click here
Oct 18, 2017     Southwest Dairy Day, Wildcat Dairy, Comanche Co. TX, For more information contact Dr. Ellen Jordan, Ellen.Jordan@ag.tamu.edu 
Oct 24 - 26, 2017   Global Cheese Technology Forum, Peppermill Resort, Reno, NV, for more information visit www.globalcheesetechnologyforum.org
Oct 24 - 26, 2017   Pasteurizer Operators Workshop, Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University, For more information click here
Oct 24 - 29, 2017    2017 ADGA Annual Meeting & Convention, Hilton Airport Convention Center,  Atlanta GA, For details visit   http://adga.org/   
Oct 29 - Nov 3, 2017   IDF World Dairy Summit, Belfast, Northern Ireland. For more information, click here.

Nov 2 - 5, 2017    International Conference on Communications in Veterinary Medicine 2017: Innovating in Clinical Communications, Hockley Valley Resort - Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, for more information click here
Nov 8-10, 2017   The Wisconsin Cheese Grading Short Course UW-Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, Madison, WI, For more information click here
Nov 13-15, 2017   Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals, St. Louis, Mo., For more information click here
Nov 13 - 16, 2017  The Science and Art of Cheese Making Short Course, Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University, For more information click here
Nov 15-16, 2017     Pennsylvania Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop, For more information click here
Nov 29-Dec 1, 2017    The Ice Cream Makers Short Course, UW-Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, Madison, WI, For more information click here
Jan 17-18, 2018  Pacific Northwest Animal Nutrition Conference, Grove Hotel, Boise, ID. For more information, click here.

Jan. 31 - Feb 2, 2018  The National Mastitis Council 57th Annual Meeting, Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, Tucson, AZ. For more information click here
Feb. 7-9, 2018   Southwest Nutrition Conference*, Crowne Plaza Resort Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort. For more information, https://sw-nc.com/


Mar 6-7, 2018  High Plains Dairy Conference*, Embassy Suites-Amarillo, TX. For more information, contact Ellen Jordan, e-jordan2@tamu.edu
May 29-June 1, 2018  34th ADSA Discover Conference* on Food Animal Agriculture - Reexamining Amino Acid & Energy Interactions in the Dairy Cow*, Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL. For more information, click here.

June 24-27, 2018 ADSA Annual Conference and Tradeshow, Knoxville, TN, For more information click here
Sept 3 - 6, 2019     ISRP 2019 - International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo Leipzig, Germany, For 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.
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
Dairy Nutrition Plus
Darling International Research
Diamond V
DuPont Pioneer
Elanco Animal Health
Grande Cheese Company
JH Biotech, Inc. 
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
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 provides you with:

*        Electronic access to the Journal of Dairy Science®

*        Joint Annual Meeting at member rates

*        Discover Conferences at member rates

*        S-PAC: Free access to JAM and ADSA divisional abstracts

*        S-PAC subscription at member rates

*        Access to recorded symposia library                                                                       

*        ADSA News (association newsletter)

*        ADSA Dair e-news (ADSA industry newsletter)

*        Access to member directory

*        Peer recognition through ADSA and Foundation Award Program

*        Discounted page charges in Journal of Dairy Science®

*        A strong voice of advocacy for the animal sciences, animal agriculture and agriculture research

*        Broad author recognition through ADSA/Elsevier press release program

*        Linked In and You Tube sites for ADSA

*        Quality networking with academic 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

American Dairy Science Association
1800 South Oak St., Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820
Email: ADSA@assochg.org