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As we approach the end of 2017, we give thanks for a great year and want to say
"Thank You" for your support.
We wish you a Happy, Healthy and Successful New Year.
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French company Lactalis acquiring Brazilian dairy company
In what will be its second major Latin American acquisition in recent years, France-based Groupe Lactalis SA recently announced that it plans to purchase Brazilian dairy company Itambé Alimentos SA during the first half of 2018, subject to approval.
According to Reuters, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Lactalis will pay about $600 million to the cooperative that owns Itambé.
Lactalis already owns several dairy brands in Brazil and acquired dairy plants from the world's largest poultry exporter, BRF SA, in 2014 for 1.8 billion reals ($557 million), Reuters said.
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U.S. faces challenges in China's growing dairy, infant formula markets
China's dairy and infant formula markets have grown substantially over the past decade and are expected to continue to expand. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, China's dairy and milk formula markets are expected to grow by 10% and 25%, respectively.
While a deceleration of growth in China's dairy market did occur in 2016, and economic growth is expected to remain relatively flat - the result of general economic slowdown in China - the country's dairy market is projected to continue to grow. This provides a great opportunity for the U.S. dairy industry, but marketplace potential for the U.S. may be limited, a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS) suggests.
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Nitrogen has little effect on algal blooms in lakes
Lakes suffering from harmful algal blooms may not respond to reduced or even discontinued artificial nitrogen loading, according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). The blue-green algae responsible for algal blooms often can fix atmospheric nitrogen dissolved in the water, so water stewards should, therefore, focus their efforts on removing phosphorus from lakes to combat algal blooms.
This is according to a recently published article in Springer's Ecosystems journal titled "Biological Nitrogen Fixation Prevents the Response of a Eutrophic Lake to Reduced Loading of Nitrogen: Evidence from a 46-Year Whole-Lake Experiment." The paper presents the results of a 46-year whole-ecosystem experiment at IISD Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario.
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Genetic modification and genome editing rely
on active roles for researchers and industry
Balancing new technology with ethical concerns requires participation from stakeholders, according to a review
in the Journal of Dairy Science®
Philadelphia, December 20, 2017
- How society regards the use of genetic modification and genome editing can have a significant influence on how these technologies are regulated by authorities and on the pace of technological advancement. In a
review published in the Journal of Dairy Science® authors from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences discuss potential applications of genetic modification and genome editing of cattle for food production, considering both the breeding program and its ethical aspects. The authors concluded that an active role by all those involved is necessary to support scientific developments.
"It is important that clear and honest information about different methods and their potential use and consequences be provided by researchers. Discussion of ethical dimensions with stakeholders and awareness of possible controversies may decrease the risk of miscommunication," lead author Susanne Eriksson, PhD, said. "To leave the ethical discussions and decisions about genetic modification or genome editing to those with less insight in genetics and animal breeding would be an unfortunate scenario."
In their study, three geneticists and one ethicist focused on two potential applications within cattle; namely, genome editing to create dairy cows without horns ("polled" dairy cows) and genetic modification to improve udder health. Both approaches could be seen as beneficial for animal welfare, but in the former case, a genetic variant already present within the species is introduced, whereas in the latter case, a gene not found in cattle is inserted into the bovine genome.
"It is no longer a question of whether gene editing and genetic modification of farm animals can be done, but, rather, should it be done and who decides what is acceptable. There is the need for international cooperation because dairy genetics are distributed throughout the world in the form of frozen semen used for artificial insemination," commented Matt Lucy, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Dairy Science.
Potential drawbacks include unexpected abnormalities in embryos or calves that arise from the use of advanced reproduction techniques in the gene editing and genetic modification procedures. Ethical questions also exist regarding the "naturalness" of either method, maintenance of the bovine genome, and respect for the cow's life and well-being. Addressing these issues will help shape public perceptions and advance the science of genetic modification and genome editing.
"As pointed out by Professor Henner Simianer (University of Göttingen, Germany), to become quickly adopted and implemented, novel technologies must be suitable for daily use, benefit the breeding program, and be cost efficient, but they also have to be accepted by society," Professor Eriksson said. "However, it is an open question when or if general societal acceptance of food items produced by genetic modification will be achieved."
The article is "Invited review: Breeding and ethical perspectives on genetically modified and genome edited cattle," by S. Eriksson, E. Jonas, L. Rydhmer, and H. Röcklinsberg (
https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-12962). It appears in the Journal of Dairy Science, volume 101, issue 1 (January 2018) published by Elsevier.
Want to Make a Difference for Dairy Science and the Dairy Industry?
As the year draws to a close, now is the time to make your
tax deductible donation
to the ADSA Foundation! The Foundation serves as a means of providing educational and scientific activities for the betterment of the dairy industry and, on a much larger scale, for the assurance of a safe, viable food supply to nourish the world. Your contribution will benefit ADSA students, or make a general contribution to support future Foundation initiatives You may designate your contribution to one or more of the following eight Foundation funds:
ADSA Discover Conferences Travel Scholarship Award Fund (Graduate Students)
Foundation Scholar Award for Dairy Foods
Foundation Scholar Award for Dairy Production
Genevieve Christian Student Award
ADSA Student Affiliate Division Support
ADSA Graduate Student Division Support
ADSA Foundation SAD Quiz Bowl Support
ADSA Foundation General Donation
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ADSA Members -
It's Not Too Late
In the rush of the Holiday Season did you forget to renew your ADSA membership? If you did don't worry, you can still go to
https://secure.fass.org/index.asp
and renew right now. This will maintain all of your ADSA Member Benefits for the coming year including:
Visit the
Member Benefit page
for more information on the benefits. If you are not already a member, now is a great time to join so you have access to all of the benefits through 2018. Just go to
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News and Updates for the 2018 Annual Meeting
The 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting included attendees from...
46 US states and territories and 48 countries worldwide
307 universities
386 companies
54 government agencies
17 associations and 8 other organizations
The 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting attendee survey found that...
63.7% brought back 1-3 new ideas that they intend to use in their work;
32.6% brought back more than 3!
51.5% brought back new ideas from a species or discipline other than their primary area of focus!
63.4% of attendees made 2-5 contacts they plan to follow-up with!
Make your plans now to be part of the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting
. The scientific program will feature 1,100 oral and poster presentations from around the globe. Make sure yours is included, as 1,900 scientists from 50 countries meet in Knoxville. Benefit from symposia, workshops, and preconference events presented by the world's leading animal and dairy scientists. Topics include dairy food science, dairy production, animal health and well-being, animal and human nutrition, livestock transport, food safety, and production and management. As always, the success of the ADSA Annual Meeting begins with the quality of the science presented-we look forward to your contributions to this global gathering of animal and dairy scientists. Visit
https://www.adsa.org/2018/ frequently for more meeting information. Registration will open in early February 2018.
We look forward to seeing you in Knoxville!
Mark your calendar for the 2018 DISCOVER Conferences
The 34th DISCOVER Conference - Reexamining Amino Acid & Energy Interactions in the Dairy Cow
will be held May 29-June 1, 2018 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL It will focus on the interactions of amino acids (AA) and energy in lactating dairy cattle. Conference Topics include:
* Pre-Absorptive Interactions - Where Protein & Energy First Interact
* Post-Absorptive Interactions - Where Cows Get Stuff to Make Milk
* Changes in Energy and AA Interactions Over the Lactation Cycle
* Translating Dynamic Elements of Nutrient Metabolism into Feeding Systems
* Research Gaps and Urgent Needs for the Dairy Industry
The 35th DISCOVER Conference
- Effects of Stress on Health and Production in Dairy Cows will be held October 29-November 1, 2018 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL There is an increasing recognition within the animal and dairy science community of the complex and dynamic response to stress and the role of immune response in animal productivity and well-being. The conference will concentrate on the activators and consequences of immune activation.
Large Dairy Herd Management 3rd Edition
(e-book)
Got Your Copy?
The ADSA® Foundation recently released the third edition of Large Dairy Herd Management(e-book). It is now available for purchase exclusively through ADSA.
This edition was developed to help meet the growing information needs of dairy farmers, service professionals, and students worldwide. It brings peer-reviewed dairy science and management information to users in an 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/. Dr. David Beede, editor of the book talks about it in a video recorded at the recent ADSA Annual Meeting. Click here to view the interview.
This edition is fully updated including numerous color figures and videos. There are separate metric and imperial versions. The book is available in PDF and EPUB formats. Purchasers may download both metric and imperial versions of the book in both file formats.
For more information, contact
Ken Olson, PhD, PAS
American Dairy Science Association
Phone: +1-630-237-4961
2017 Annual Meeting Recorded Symposia are now Available
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.
Would you like to help the animal and dairy science community and attend the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting for free?
Referrals are the most tried-and-true way businesses grow, and the same is true for FASS. Do you know a colleague working with an animal science group that is in need of high-quality, cost-effective support services? Help them out by referring them to Jeremy Holzner, FASS Executive Director at
jeremyh@assochq.org .
Help them benefit from the shared resource concept and the 264 years of collective experience the FASS staff have in working with non-profit animal science organizations. If your referral becomes a FASS customer prior to June 1, 2018, ADSA will comp your registration to the
2018 ADSA Annual Meeting that will be held June 24 to 27, 2018 in Knoxville, TN. It's win-win-win. For more information about services offered by FASS, click here.
ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow - Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group continues to grow. We now include 1,621 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.
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Jan 10-11, 2018 Foreign Supplier Verification Programs, Jamaica, NY, Click here for
Registration
Jan 17-18, 2018 Pacific Northwest Animal Nutrition Conference*, Grove Hotel, Boise, ID, For more information
click here
Jan 21 - 24, 2018 Dairy Forum 2018, J.W. Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA, 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 6-7, 2018 29th Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium*, Gainesville, FL, For more information and registration
click here
Feb 6-7, 2018 Dairy Science and Sanitation, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Feb 7-8, 2018 Artisan Dairy Food Safety Plan Coaching, The Ohio State University, Click here for
Registration
Feb 7-9, 2018 Basic Cheesemaking Short Course, Western Dairy Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT. For registration and more information click here.
Feb. 7-9, 2018 Southwest Nutrition Conference*, Crowne Plaza Resort Phoenix - Chandler Golf Resort, For more information
click here
Feb 13-15, 2018 Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food. East Aurora, NY, Click here for
Registration
Feb 13-15, 2018 Food Texture Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Feb 21-22, 2018 Specialty Cheese Making, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Feb 27-28, 2018 The Science of Artisan Ice Cream, Brooklyn, NY, Click here for
Registration
Feb 27-28, 2018 20th Dairy Ingredients Symposium, Cliffs Resort, Shell Beach, Calif. For registration and more information, click here.
Feb 27-Mar 2, 2018 Advanced Cheesemaking Short Course, Western Dairy Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT. For registration and more information, click here.
Mar 6-7, 2018 High Plains Dairy Conference*, Embassy Suites-Amarillo, TX, For more information contact Ellen Jordan
e-jordan2@tamu.edu
Mar 6-7, 2018 Dairy Science and Sanitation, Oregon State University, Click here for
Registration
Mar 6 - 8, 2018
Food Packaging Short Course
,
Erickson Food Science Building-252
Penn State University, for more information
click here
Mar 13-14, 2018 Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Animal Food, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Mar 20-21, 2018 Pathogen Environmental Monitoring, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Mar 22-25, 2018 International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine, Hockley Valley Resort - Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. For registration and more information
click here
April 10-12, 2018 UHT/HTST Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
April 17-18, 2018 Membrane Filtration, Drying, and Separation Technology, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
May 15-16, 2018 Dairy Science and Sanitation, Vermont Dept of Health, Colchester, VT, Click here for
Registration
May 15-17, 2018 Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food, Brooklyn, NY. Click here for Registration
May 15-16, 2018 The Science of Yogurt-Basic Level, Oregon State University, Click here for
Registration
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 4-7. 2018 Fundamentals of Food Science Short Course, Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA.
Click here
for details
June 5-6, 2018 The Science of Yogurt-Basic Level, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
June 19-20, 2018 Foreign Supplier Verification Programs, Location TBD, Click her for
Registration
June 24-27, 2018
ADSA Annual Conference and Tradeshow*, Knoxville, TN, For more information
click here
July 16-19, 2018 Certified Milk Inspectors School, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
July 24-26, 2018 UHT/HTST Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Aug 7-8, 2018 Dairy Science and Sanitation, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Aug 14-16, 2018 Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food, Albany, NY, Click here for
Registration
Aug 23-24, 2018 Basic Accredited HACCP, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Aug 27-28, 2018 Implementing SQF Systems, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Aug 29-30, 2018 SQF Quality Systems for Food Manufacturing, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Sept 3 - 6, 2019 ISRP 2019 - International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo Leipzig, Germany, For more information
click here
Sept 25-26, 2018 Artisan Dairy Food Safety Plan Coaching, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Sept 25-26, 2018 Dairy Science and Sanitation, Vermont Dept. of Health, Colchester, VT, Click here for
Registration
Oct 2-6, 2018 World Dairy Expo - The Next Frontier, Madison, WI, For more information
click here
Oct 09-11, 2018 UHT/HTST Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Oct 16-18, 2018 The Science of Cheese- Advanced Level, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Oct 18-24, 2018 USAHA 122nd Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO; For more information, click here.
Oct 23, 2018 Vat Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Oct 23-24, 2018 The Science of Cheese- Basic Level, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2018 35th ADSA Discover Conference* on Food Animal Agriculture -
Effects of Stress on Health and Production in Dairy Cows
, Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL. For more information ,
click here
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Nov 5, 2018, Small Scale Charcuterie, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Dec 3-4, 2018 Food Safety Plan Development, Location TBD, Click here for
Registration
Dec 4-6, 2018 Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
Dec 11-12, 2018 Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Animal Food, Cornell University, Click here for
Registration
*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.
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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.
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.
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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
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