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A new issue of the Journal of Animal Science is out! Don't forget to take a look at all the new exciting research now published.

In a September 2018 article published in the Journal of Animal Science, researchers studied how exposures to ETEC affected the fecal microbiota of post-weaning pigs and profiled temporal shifts in pig fecal microbiota during weaning transition.

Members are encouraged to submit abstracts of papers for oral or poster presentation. The deadline to submit an abstract for this meeting is November 8, 2018, at 3:00 pm CST.

Sign your child/students up to be Jr. Animal Scientists! This membership from the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) is a great way for kids to learn about science and the animal world.

The 2018/19 Nominating Committee is beginning their work and is soliciting membership for potential candidates to be considered for the office of Secretary/Treasurer-Elect, National Director and Graduate Director. Please consider making a nomination.

Members are encouraged to submit abstracts of papers for oral presentation. The deadline to submit an abstract for this meeting is October 8, 2018 at 3:00 pm CDT.

Please take a moment to review the changes that are coming for the 2019 Joint Midwest ASAS/ADSA Annual Meeting.

In an August 2018 article published in Translational Animal Science, researchers studied the outcomes of three pedagogical approaches on student outcomes in an undergraduate animal behavior research course.

On Friday, September 7th, USDA issued a press release that it is extending the deadline for expressions of interest for the new headquarters for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Economic Research Service (ERS).

The 2018 Innovate is truly embracing the concept of Innovation! Don't miss out on the keynote speaker and other great symposia!

In a July 2018 article published in the Journal of Animal Science, researchers studied the potential benefit of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) pomace (SBP) on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and rumen microbe protein synthesis, when included in sheep feed.

An article was published in the September 2018 Translational Animal Science where researchers categorized caregiver attitudes towards swine euthanasia through self-assessment surveys.

An article published in the August Issue of the Journal of Animal Science investigated Brangus heifers’ thermoregulatory response to heat exposure on pasture.

In a July 2018 article published in the Journal of Animal Science, researchers conducted two studies to look at the potential benefit of organic acids (OA) on the growth performance and gut health of weaned pigs, when added to a highly digestible, versus a less digestible diet.

Take a peak at whats to come at the 2018 Innovate conference!

Save the date for the 2019 Northeast ASAS-ADSA Meeting in Hershey, PA!

Planning for the scientific program of the 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting is currently underway, and members are invited to submit their ideas for symposia.

Check your email for the online ballot to vote. Voting ends on September 10, 2018.

Thank you for taking the time to vote on the new ASAS Constitution and Bylaws. Read more on the results from your vote!