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Mar
30
The History of the Easter Bunny
In a world full of ongoing scientific discoveries, there remains one facet of research seemingly lost in a foggy, cloud of ambiguity: the origin of the “Easter Bunny”.
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Mar
28
ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting Information
Abstract Submissions for the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting are now closed! Make sure to keep an eye out for Meeting Updates with highlights from the upcoming symposia.
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Mar
28
USAID Survey on Research Needs to Improve Animal Health
USAID is seeking input on how to prioritize research on livestock diseases in Feed the Future target countries.
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Mar
28
Interpretive Summary: Development and Validation of a Small SNP Panel for Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle
In a recent study published in the February 2018 issue of the Journal of Animal Science, a research time at the University of Alberta developed and validated a cost-effective small single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) marker panel.
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Mar
28
Interpretive Summary: Impact of Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae and Lawsonia Intracellularis on the Performance of Pigs Divergently Selected for Feed Efficiency
In February 2018, Journal of Animal Science published an article investigating the impact of selecting pigs for feed efficiency on their response to disease.
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Mar
25
Requests for Comments
Two requests for public comment that may be of interest to ASAS members are open now.
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Mar
25
Is it 'Natural'? Consumers, and Lawyers want to know
A recent article published in the New York Times discusses the questions of product labeling.
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Mar
25
Basic Research Provides Seeds of Technology
In her presidential address at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Susan Hockfield emphasized the value of basic research.
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Mar
25
Senators Introduce Legislation to Clear Maintenance Backlog, Improve Agricultural Research Facilities
A recent press release reviews the Ag Research Act and how it would improve research and training facilities at the University of Hawaii and other schools of Agriculture.
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Mar
25
D.C. Update for March
Our D.C. representative, Lowell Randel provides the latest policy news coming out of Washington D.C.
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Mar
21
ASN-ASAS Symposium at the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting
Have you made plans to attend this year’s ASN-ASAS Symposium, during the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting & Trade Show?
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Mar
21
Interpretive Summary: Pre-slaughter Handling Practices and their Effects on Animal Welfare and Pork Quality
In February 2018, Journal of Animal Science published an article that reviewed the current research on pre-slaughter handling effects on behavioral and physiological responses in pigs and provide recommendations to minimize animal losses and pork quality.
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Mar
21
Interpretive Summary: Artificial Light and Biological Responses of Broiler Chickens: Dose-Response
A recent article in the February issue of the Journal of Animal Science evaluated how the intensity of artificial light affected the health of broiler chickens.
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Mar
21
Call for Nominations for the 2018 ASAS Board
The ASAS National Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for President-Elect and Directors-at-Large for the 2018-2019 ASAS National Board.
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Mar
21
Abstract Deadline for the Annual Meeting and WCAP 2018 is today
The deadline for abstract submissions for the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show and the 12th World Conference on Animal Production is tonight, Monday, March 26, 2018 at 11:59pm (CDT).
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Mar
19
WCAP Meeting Previews
Don't forget about the great symposia planned for this years World Congress on Animal Production. Join us July 5-8, 2018 in Vancouver!
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Mar
19
2018 Midwest Virtual Meeting
Don't forget to keep an eye out for an email containing information for accessing the presentation recordings.
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Mar
19
Combine Science and Vacation in 2018
Combine Science and Vacation at this years WCAP and ASAS-CSAS Annual Meetings in Vancouver!!
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Mar
19
Picture Gallery!
View here, pictures that have been submitted to the Animal Science Image Gallery.
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Mar
19
Interpretive Summary: Test of Conditions that Affect In Vitro Production of Volatile Fatty Acids and Gasses
In a March 2018 article published in the Journal of Animal Science, researchers studied how differing conditions might affect the production of gas and volatile fatty acids in in-vitro rumen fermentation.
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