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

The Pew Research Center published a report in August based on a survey of just over 2,500 adults in the US and their feelings on the use of genetic engineering (GE) of animals.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a joint public meeting October 23-24, 2018, to discuss the use of cell culture technology to develop products derived from livestock and poultry as announced in a USDA press release.

A recent article in the September 2018 Issue of the Journal of Animal Science explores the use of humic substances (HS) as an alternative feed additive.

The September highlight on Animal Smart is about Mammals. Also, don't forget to sign your child/students up to be Jr. Animal Scientists!

We need your help! ASAS has been fortunate enough to enjoy record membership over the last 5 years - and we are hoping to continue to build on that momentum. Recruit members and win a computer!

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.