News
Dairy industry seeks to work with FDA on equivalence standards 
U.S. dairy producers and manufacturers offered to collaborate with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to continue fostering dairy food safety and job growth as the agency develops procedures for regulating imported foods, including shellfish and dairy.

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) asked for further engagement with FDA on ways to facilitate U.S. dairy exports while expressing concerns that the manner in which the U.S. government is handling shellfish trade would pose a deep concern if that same process were applied to the trade of dairy foods.

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U.S. dairy demonstrates commitment to Southeast Asia
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the Food Innovation & Resource Centre (FIRC) at Singapore Polytechnic signed a partnership agreement in May that furthers the U.S. dairy industry's commitment to food innovation to meet the needs of Southeast Asian customers and consumers.

USDEC explained that Asia is currently an incredibly important region for U.S. dairy exports, containing seven of the top 10 U.S. export markets: China/Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. Five of these markets showed major increases in U.S. dairy export value between 2016 and 2017: China/Hong Kong (up 44%), Japan (up 41%), South Korea (up 21%), Philippines (up 8%) and Malaysia (up 3%).

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New Zealand plans to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis
Following the discovery of Mycoplasma bovis in cattle earlier this year, the New Zealand government and farming sector leaders have agreed to attempt the eradication of the cattle disease from New Zealand to protect the national herd and the long-term productivity of the farming sector, according to a May 28 announcement.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Agriculture & Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor said the country has one shot at eradicating a disease that causes painful, untreatable illness in cattle.


Probe could elucidate farm animal, drug-resistant bacteria connection  
Growing threats to public health could be addressed by cutting-edge research that may reveal whether or not farm animals contribute to the spread of drug-resistant bacteria, according to an announcement from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

Scientists are calling for new research combining genome analysis with studies that map the spread of infections to reveal if cows, pigs and chickens might play a role in helping drug-resistant bacteria thrive, the announcement said.
Determining if livestock are a source of such bacteria could inform measures to combat the rise of drug-resistant infections with no effective treatments, researchers said.

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ADSA News and Happenings

News and Updates for the 2018 Annual Meeting
Networking Beyond the Session Room
We have scheduled many opportunities at the ADSA Annual Meeting to step out of traditional sessions to network with colleagues while still taking in all of the best science the dairy world has to offer.

The evening social events at ADSA 2018 include two informal sessions on Tuesday-make plans to attend either the Informal Calf Session or the Informal Milk Quality Session from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Knoxville. Both sessions include a cash bar, some finger foods, and great science. The informal sessions are intended to provide a forum for open discussion among those interested in calf and heifer rearing and milk quality, respectively. They present a unique opportunity for researchers and field professionals to exchange ideas and challenge each other on new areas of opportunity for research and progress.

Other opportunities for professional and social interaction include the revamped opening reception on Sunday evening, the ice cream social following the ADSA awards ceremony on Monday, and industry-sponsored events. And once the day is over at the convention center, why not gather a group of old and new friends for dinner-Knoxville has many  award-winning restaurants to suit all budgets and tastes.

Need more information on the 2018 ADSA Annual Meeting?
There is much to do in and around Knoxville. Bring your family, register for tours, and plan time for additional activities while you are there. ADSA recommends visiting the Great Smoky Mountains, checking out Civil War sites, exploring the University of Tennessee campus, and so much more!

Visit https://www.adsa.org/2018/ frequently for more meeting information.

We look forward to seeing you in Knoxville!
  
Make plans to join us for the 35th DISCOVER Conference
 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.
Registration is now open. Attendance is limited, so register soon. ARPAS has assigned 17 CEU's for ARPAS members participating in the 35th Discover Conference Click  here to view the Conference Program and register. ARPAS will allow 17 ARPAS CEU's for ARPAS members participating in the 35th Discover Conference.
This program 787-32796 has also been approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 18.00 CE Credits (18.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 18.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (18.00 max).
It is wise to plan ahead, so mark your calendars now the 36th ADSA Discover Conference  - Lipids in Dairy Nutrition: From Feed to Milk Fat that will be held May 28-31, 2019 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL. Registration and meeting details are available by clicking here..
 
2017 Annual Meeting Recorded Symposia are 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.
 
The Large Dairy Herd Management 3rd Edition (e-book)
Got Your Copy?
The new third edition of Large Dairy Herd Management (e-book), produced by the ADSA® Foundation, is 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.

The e-book is available for purchase at student and professional (member and nonmember) rates exclusively from ADSA by going to: http://ldhm.adsa.org/purchase . Get your copy today!

For more information, contact
Ken Olson, PhD, PAS
American Dairy Science Association
Phone: +1-630-237-4961
E-mail: keolson@prodigy.net  
 
 
ADSA® on Linked In continues to Grow - Are you included?
Our ADSA Linked In group now includes 1,631 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 of Events
June 5-6, 2018    The Science of Yogurt-Basic Level, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
June 5-7, 2018     Cheese Grading, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
June 18-21, 2018 Introductory Artisanal Cheesemaking, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. For more information visit https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia
June 19-20, 2018    Foreign Supplier Verification Programs, Location TBD, Click her for Registration
June 23-30, 2018  American Dairy Goat Association National Show , Columbus, Ohio. For more information visit https://nationalshow.adga.org
June 24-27, 2018 ADSA Annual Conference and Tradeshow*, Knoxville, TN, For more information click here
July 11, 2018 - 1 p.m. CDT DCRC webinar - The effects of dry period heat stress on the lactating dairy cow - with Dr Geoff Dahl,, Click here to register
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 7-8, 2018       Milk Pasteurization, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
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
Sep 5-Nov 28, 2018  Certificate in Dairy Processing online course, CDR-UW Madison, WI. For more information, visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Sept 12-13, 2018     Dairy Protein Beverages, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Sept 18-20, 2018     Master Artisan Course, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Sept 18-20, 2018     Cultured Dairy Products Short Course, Erickson Food Science Building - Penn State University, 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
Sept 26, 2018   The 54th Florida Dairy Production Conference, Gainesville, FL, Click here for Program and registration
Oct 1-5, 2018   Cheese Technology, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
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 16-21, 2018 - American Dairy Goat Association Annual Convention , Minneapolis, MN. For more information visit: https://convention.adga.org 
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 24-25, 2018      Dairy Ingredient Manufacturing, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
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 .
Nov 5, 2018,        Small Scale Charcuterie, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Nov 5-7, 2018         Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals, Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, For more information click here
Nov 7-9, 2018         Cheese Grading, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
November 12-15, 2018           The Science and Art of Cheese Making Short Course, Penn State's Department of Food Science, University Park, PA. For more information and to register, visit http://agsci.psu.edu/cheese-making or call 814-865-8301.
Nov 13-15, 2018     15th International Symposium on Milk Genomics and Human Health, The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel Sacramento, CA, For more information click here
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 5-7, 2018    Ice Cream, Babcock Hall, UW-Madison, For more information visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/shortcourses
Dec 11-12, 2018     Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Animal Food, Cornell University, Click here for Registration
Feb 6-8, 2019      Southwest Nutrition Conference *, Chandler, AZ, For more information click here
April 16 - 18, 2018   Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference*, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN, Click here for additional details
May 28-31, 2019     36th ADSA Discover Conference - Lipids in Dairy Nutrition: From Feed to Milk Fat, Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL. Registration and other meeting details are available by clicking here..
June 23-26, 2019    2019 ADSA Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, Click here for additional details

Oct. 24-30, 2019  USAHA 123rd Annual Meeting*, Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI Click here for more details.

*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.
ANDHIL LLC
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition
Dairy Nutrition Plus
Darling Ingredients Inc.
Diamond V
DuPont Pioneer
Elanco Animal Health
Global Agri-Trade Corporation
Grande Cheese Company
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Masters Choice
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, 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

American Dairy Science Association
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Email: ADSA@assochg.org