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Jun
28
Interpretive Summary: Supplementation of fructooligosaccharides to suckling piglets affects intestinal microbiota colonization and immune development
The June 2018 Issue of the Journal of Animal Science published a study investigating the effects of orally supplemented fructooligosaccharides (FOS) on intestinal development in suckling piglets.
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Jun
28
Interpretive Summary: Effects of Lactobacillus reuteri LR1 on the growth performance, intestinal morphology, and intestinal barrier function in weaned pigs.
In a June 2018 article published in the Journal of Animal Science, researchers investigated the effects of probiotic supplementation on intestinal barrier function and morphology, immune response, and the growth performance of weaned pigs.
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Jun
28
Interpretive Summary: Investigation of maternal breed and rearing type on calf rumen microbiome from day 28 through weaning
As there is an increase in population, feed cost, and urbanization, it is becoming increasingly difficult to meet consumer demands.
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Jun
28
Interpretive Summary: The influence of age and environmental conditions on supplement intake and behavior of winter grazing beef cattle on mixed-grass rangelands
During the winter in the western U.S., harvested forages are used to meet nutrient requirements for grazing livestock, but the cost of these resources is increasing.
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Jun
24
Agricultural Biosecurity Coordination Network Funding
NIFA recently announced a new funding opportunity for establishing an agricultural biosecurity coordination network as part of the request for applications (RFA) for the AFRI Foundational & Applied Science Program.
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Jun
24
Update on Food Labelling Regulations
Read more abut the new food labelling regulations meant to provide uniform and clear information to consumers.
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Jun
24
Interested in the ASAS Public Policy Committee?
The ASAS Public Policy Committee (PPC) was formed in 2009 to help ASAS shape public policy and public opinion related to all aspects of food animals and companion animals by engaging policy makers.
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Jun
24
D.C. Update
Our D.C. representative, Lowell Randel provides the latest policy news coming out of Washington D.C.
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Jun
21
Events for Thursday
Take a quick peek at the events for Thursday June 21, 2018.
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Jun
21
Please Welcome Our New Board Member
Please welcome Kasey as the newest board member!
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Jun
21
Congratulations Award Winners
Please take a moment to congratulate all of the 2018 WSASAS Award Winners!
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Jun
21
Recap of "The effect of cow udder score on subsequent calf performance in the Nebraska Sandhills" at the 2018 WSASAS Beef Management Symposium
Catch up on what happened at the 2018 WSASAS Beef Management symposium with an interpretive summary.
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Jun
21
Recap of Dr. Barry Perryman at the WSASAS Beef Symposium
Catch up on what happened at the WSASAS Beef Symposium with this interpretive summary of Dr. Barry Perryman's presentation.
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Jun
20
Events for Wednesday
Take a quick peek at the events for Wednesday June 20, 2018.
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Jun
20
Good Luck to Competitors
This year at the 2018 WSASAS Annual Meeting, undergraduate and graduate students will compete by presenting their research in poster, written or oral formats.
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Jun
20
Highlights from the 2018 WSASAS Beef Symposium
During the 2018 WSASAS beef symposium, grazing and land management in the Western US was highlighted.
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Jun
19
Preview of Events for Wednesday
Take a quick peek at the events for Wednesday June 20, 2018.
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Jun
19
Don't Forget to Download the App
This years meeting has gone paperless! Don't forget there will NOT be hard copies of the programs available.
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Jun
19
Thank You Sponsors!
We would like to take a moment to thank our 2018 WSASAS Sponsors!
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Jun
19
Welcome to the Beef Symposia
Welcome everyone to the 2018 WSASAS Beef Symposium! Don't forget to join us at the 2018 WSASAS Welcome Reception Tuesday evening from 5-8pm.
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