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Apr
25
Annual 2018 and WCAP Late-Breaking Abstracts
The submission site for late-breaking abstracts is now open and will remain open through Thursday, May 17, at 3:00 PM CDT.
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Apr
25
Interpretive Summary: Characterizing the Acute Heat Stress Response in Gilts: I. Thermoregulatory and Production Variables
A recent article published in the 2018 March issue of the Journal of Animal Science investigates the relationship between thermoregulatory and production responses in pigs to acute heat stress.
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Apr
25
Midwest Call for Committee Nominations
It is time for us to begin filling vacancies on the Midwest ASAS/ADSA Program Committees and Other Committees for the upcoming 2019 meeting and beyond.
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Apr
25
Scientific, Ethical, and Economic Aspects of Farm Animal Welfare
A recent report by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology shows a growing emphasis on animal welfare regulations.
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Apr
23
Interpretive Summary: Characterization of Inappetent Sheep in a Feedlot using Radio-Tracking Technology
In March 2018, Journal of Animal Science published an article that investigated using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to track inappetent sheep in a feedlot.
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Apr
23
Cactus Beef Symposium at the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting
Have you made plans to attend this year’s Cactus Beef Symposium, during the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting & Trade Show? This year’s symposium will be all day on Monday, July 9, 2018.
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Apr
23
In Memory of Dr. Joe Fontenot
Joseph Paul Fontenot, 90, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
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Apr
23
Western Graduate Symposium and Lunch
Please join us for “Feeding the generations: Navigating a career following higher education” during the student symposium luncheon at this years ASAS Western Section Annual Meeting.
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Apr
18
April JAS Now Online
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.
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Apr
17
Welcome the New ASAS Policy Interns
We would like to take a moment to congratulate and welcome our new policy interns! We look forward to working with you all!
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Apr
17
Interpretive Summary: Equine Feed Contamination and Toxicology
A recent article published in the 2018 March issue of Translational Animal Science explored feed contamination and toxicology in equines focusing on the effects of chemical contaminants.
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Apr
17
House Releases 2018 Farm Bill Language
On April 12th, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Conaway released the committee’s draft language for the 2018 Farm Bill.
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Apr
17
ASAS National Graduate Director Nominations
It is time to nominate the ASAS National Graduate Director! Please take a moment to review the application process.
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Apr
15
Vote for Your Favorite 2017 JAS Cover
The Journal of Animal Science made incredible strides in 2017! To celebrate this banner year, Dr. Jim Sartin, Editor-in-Chief, would like to ask ASAS members to vote for their favorite cover design from 2017 on Facebook.
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Apr
15
Interpretive Summary: Genetic Correlations Between Endo-Parasite Phenotypes and Economically Important Traits in Dairy and Beef Cattle
A study recently published in the March 2018 issue of the Journal of Animal Science explores the genetic correlations between endo-parasite phenotypes and traits in dairy and beef cattle.
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Apr
12
New Animal Frontiers Issue
A new issue of Animal Frontiers is out! Make sure to catch up with the featured articles.
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Apr
12
Animal Breeding and Genetics Symposia at the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting
Have you made plans to attend this year’s Animal Breeding and Genetics Symposia, during the 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting & Trade Show?
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Apr
12
February TAS Now Online
A new issue of Translational Animal Science is now online! February 2018 (Volume 2, Issue 1).
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Apr
12
March JAS Now Online
The new issue of the Journal of Animal Science is now online! March 2018 issue (Volume 96, issue 3)
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Apr
12
Interpretative Summary: Zinc Injection as a Novel Castration Method in Beef Bulls: Effects on Performance, Behavior, and Testosterone and Haptoglobin Concentration
In March 2018, Journal of Animal Science published an article that investigated the use of a zinc injection as novel castration in beef bulls.
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