A research team at the University of Minnesota has found that the amino acid leucine activates the mTOR translation initiation pathway and increases transcription of global proteins in cultured equine satellite cells.

A recent study published in Translational Animal Science in December 2017, researchers investigated immunity in lambs by measuring anti-ovalbumin antibody (OV-IgG).

By attending the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting in Vancouver, you can learn a lot about animals, apart from the meeting.

Support ASAS's Public Policy by donating an extra $20 in '18!

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has launched SciLine, as a journalist resource for scientific expertise and context on deadline.

Our D.C. representative, Lowell Randel provides the latest policy news coming out of Washington D.C.

In a joint effort last week, The Guardian newspaper and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism have published a series of articles on “Animals Farmed.” Read more about how the safety of meat and poultry was heavily criticized.

18 Reasons to attend the 2018 WCAP and the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting in Vancouver.

Have you been to the ASAS Animal Science Image Gallery lately? The gallery provides images, animations, and short videos for classroom and outreach learning.

Have students preparing for grad school? Or, maybe even looking for support during grad school? Check out what ASAS has to offer students.

An article recently published in NPR reports that a petition by the National Chicken Council was denied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In December 2017, Translational Animal Science published an article that investigated the effect of using an alternative protein source in stocker diets.

A recent article in Forbes discusses a defensive move made by the U.S. Cattlemen's Association. Read more about the petition filed with the USDA.

Early registration has ended, however it's not to late to register and avoid lines! Find registration and housing information here.

The International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation hosts the International Livestock Congress, February 28 – March 1, 2018, in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, in Houston, Texas.

Here are the 2017 favorites – take a second to browse some of the best JAS has to offer from 2017!

In February 2018, Journal of Animal Science published an article that investigated the effect of castration timing, method, and analgesia use on feedlot cattle behavior, physiology, and performance.

The 2018 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) Graduate Student Grant Call for Proposals is now available.

COMPETITION JUDGES NEEDED! Colleagues, you are not too late!
More students participating than ever so we need more judges! Please consider helping at this years ASAS/ADSA Midwest Meeting in Omaha.

In a recent study published in the December 2017 issue of Translational Animal Science, a research team at Iowa State University has concluded that Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus reduces feed efficiency in grow-finish pigs.