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Dairy Science AssociationAmerican
Dairy Science Association
The Online Newsletter of the American Dairy Science
Association
October, 2002
2002-2003 ADSA Board of Directors
Seated from left to right: Joe O'Donnell, Director; Ron
Richter, Treasurer; Dave Beede, President; and John Bruhn Past President.
Standing from left to right, Brenda Carlson, Executive Director; Gary Hartnell,
Director; Dave Henning, Director; Bill Aimutis, Director, Ellen Jordan,
Director; Steve Nickerson, Director and Editor-in-Chief; and Kathryn Boor,
Director.
2002 Annual Meeting Wrap-Up
The 2002 Joint ADSA, ASAS, and CSAS Meeting was a tremendous
success. Quebec City, the Host Committee, and the convention center
provided a wonderful setting for the over 2900 meeting attendees. And,
without the support of all our 2002 sponsors, we would not have been able to
provide this great exchange of science.
ADSA held a Town Hall meeting which will become a part of the over all annual meeting schedule. The Town Hall meeting is an open forum which allows members to meet and speak with the ADSA Board members and to express any concerns whether regarding ADSA or the dairy industry in general. Plan to attend in 2003.
2002 Awards Program: During the 2002 Annual
Meeting held in Quebec City, many ADSA members and others important to the dairy
industry were recognized during the 2002 ADSA Awards Ceremony. If you were
unable to attend the ceremony, you missed the new format which included a
PowerPoint presentation with pictures of the award recipients and recognition of
the award donors. This new format was so well-received that it will be
continued in 2003 with even more pictures.
A special thank you to
all our award donors. The 2002 award winners are : Alltech, Inc. Graduate Student Paper Publication Award: Amer Abu-Ghazaleh,
South Dakota State University American Feed Industry Association Award: Jim Drackley, University of
Illinois DeLaval Dairy Extension Award: John Smith, Kansas State University DSM Food Specialties Award Jeff Broadbent, Utah State University International Association of Food Industry Suppliers Graduate Research
Fellowship Award Paule Emilie Groleau, STELA Dairy
Research Centre International Dairy Foods Association Research Award in Dairy Foods
Processing Doug Dalgleish, Ontario Dairy Council Chair, University of
Guelph International Dairy Production Award Michel Wattiaux, University of
Wisconsin-Madison J. L. Lush Award Ignacy Misztal, University of Georgia Kraft Foods Teaching Award Clair Hicks, University of Kentucky Land OLakes, Inc. Award Stephen Oliver, University of
Tennessee Marschall Rhodia International Dairy Science Award David Horne, Hannah Dairy Research Institute,
Ayr, Scotland Merial Dairy Management Research Award William Thatcher, University of
Florida National Milk Producers Federation Richard M. Hoyt Award Lance
Baumgard, Cornell University Nutrition Professionals, Inc. Applied Dairy Nutrition Award Randy
Shaver, University of Wisconsin-Madison Pharmacia Animal Health Physiology Award Jeffrey Stevenson, Kansas State
University Purina Mills, Inc. Teaching Award in Dairy Production George E.
Shook, University of Wisconsin- Madison West Agro, Inc Award Bhushan Jayarao, Pennsylvania State University Genevieve Christen Undergraduate Student Award - Amy Iager, Scientific
Liaison Representative for Federation of Animal Science Societies ADSA Foundation Scholar Award Dairy Foods: Martin Wiedmann, Cornell
University ADSA Foundation Scholar Award Dairy Production: Wendy Powers, Iowa State
University ADSA Award of Honor John Fuquay, Mississippi State University ADSA Distinguished Service Award Jimmy Clark, University of Illinois ADSA Fellows Robert Bradley, Jr., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Agway,
Inc. Young Scientist Award: Richard Kohn, University of Maryland
Joe Hillers, Washington State University
Philip Keeney, Pennsylvania State University
Gary Richardson, Utah State University
George Somkuti, ARS, USDA Dairy Research Unit
K. Larry Smith, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
Click here for press releases.
SAD
2002 Annual Meeting -- The ADSA Student Affiliate Division's annual meeting
was also a success. Starting with the Quiz Bowl on Sunday, the paper
presentations, the media training, and their awards luncheon to close their
session. The 2002 SAD Awards were presented to:
Chapter Scrapbook: 1st Place tie -- Univ. of Kentucky
& Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Univ. Web Site Contest:
1st Place -- Washington State University UPDATE FROM
HEADQUARTERS
3rd Place -- The Pennsylvania State University
Chapter Yearbook: 1st Place -- The Pennsylvania State University
2nd Place -- California Polytechnic State University
3rd Place -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
2nd Place -- University of Wisconsin River Falls
3rd Place -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute &
State University
Chapter Award: 1st Place -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University
2nd Place -- The Pennsylvania State University
3rd Place -- Louisiana State University
Outstanding Student Award -- (tie) Iris Peeler, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
& State Univ. &
Ian Norris, Louisiana State University
Outstanding Advisor Award -- Raymond Nebel, Virginia Polytechnic Institute &
State Univ.
Paper Presentations:
Dairy Foods 1st Place Marsha Bush, University of Kentucky
Dairy Foods 2nd Place Rebekah Blades, Louisiana State University
Dairy Foods 3rd Place Rebecca Cornman, Virginia Polytechnic
Institute & State University
Production 1st Place Katie Peacock, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
& State University
Production 2nd Place Jennifer Swallow, The Pennsylvania State
University
Production 3rd Place A. Reynolds, California Polytechnic State
University
Original Research 1st Place E. Williams, The Pennsylvania State
University
Original Research 2nd Place Ian Norris, Louisiana State University
Original Research 3rd Place Julie Kelsey, Cornell University
Chapter Most Miles Traveled -- California Polytechnic State University
Dairy Quiz Bowl: 1st Place -- The Pennsylvania State University
2nd -- Place University of Illinois
2003 ADSA Award Nominations
Marschall Rhodia International Dairy
Science Award:
An annual research and development award entitled the "Marschall
Rhodia International Dairy Science Award of the American Dairy Science
Association" established in 1980 recognizes outstanding accomplishments in
research and development outside the USA and Canada in chemistry, biochemistry,
microbiology, technology, and engineering pertaining to the dairy foods
industries. An ADSA Awards Selection Committee chooses the recipient of this
award. Deadline for nominations and supportive materials is November 27, 2002. Click
here for the nomination form,
requirements, and mailing instructions.
2003 Membership Renewals:
Within the next couple of weeks, membership renewals will be in your
mailbox. The renewal form for professional members will have a new
look. We have been asked by some members about the possibility of a joint
renewal form that includes other FASS society memberships. This will be
our first attempt of a joint membership renewal form for our professional
members. We want to hear your comments on the new renewal forms.
Professional members will also be given the opportunity to register early for
the 2003 meeting along with your membership renewal.
ADSA-ASAS MIDWEST
The Midwest ADSA-ASAS Board is planning another excellent
meeting scheduled for March 17-19, 2003 in Des Moines, Iowa. Midwest award
nominations and abstracts for the meeting are due Thursday, October 31,
2002. Click here to visit the Midwest Web page and to submit abstracts.
2003 Congressional Science Fellow Named
The FASS Board of Directors announced the selection of Brian C. Bowker as the 2002-2003 Congressional Science Fellow. Mr. Bowker is completing his Ph.D. degree at Purdue University in the area of meat science/muscle biology.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Recognition of ADSA Members
--
Bill Aimutis -- received tghe 2002 Distinguished
Agricultural Alumni Award from Purdue University
Omar Araujo-Febres -- elected President of Latin American Association of Animal Production
Dale Bauman -- elected President-Elect of the American Society of Nutritional Sciences
Rebeka Blades -- received a National Scholarship from DMI
Kathryn Boor -- received the 2002 Samuel Cate Prescott Award from the Institute of Food Technologists
Christine Bruhn -- named Institute of Food Technologists Fellow
J. Robert Brunner -- 2002 Distinguished Alumnus Award, The Pennsylvania State University
Joe Cardwell -- Ageless Hero by Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Mississippi; Mississippi Dairy Products Association Scholarship in Cardwell's name
Wayne K. Coblentz -- Merit Award from the American Forage and Grassland Council
Dave Fischer -- Carlisle Extension Award, University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences, 2002
Robert H. Foote -- Cornell's Benefactor Award for 55 Years of Teaching and Research; Pioneer Award from IETS
Albert E. Freeman -- Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor, 2001
Barbara Glenn -- recognized by National Research Council for Outstanding Service
Pierre Groenenboom -- James A. Shelford Memorial Scholarship; British Columbia Forage Council Prize
David Hettinga -- Distinguished Service Award from the US National Committee of the International Dairy Federation
Clair Hicks -- University of Kentucky 2002 Great Teacher Award; 2002 IFT Research and Development Award
Mike Hutjens --
Becker Undergraduate Teaching Award, University of Illinois Department of Animal
Sciences Award, 2002
Extramural Teaching Award, University of Illinois Campus Award
University of Illinois Extension Sustained Excellence in Extension Award
Amy Iager -- 2002 Virginia Tech College of Agriculture Outstanding Senior
Nitinkumar Joshi -- Minnesota Section IFT Graduate Scholarship Award
Jane K. Kay -- Young Members Award, New Zealand Society of Animal Production
Steve Kelm -- University of Wisconsin--River Falls Distinguished Teacher Award
John Kennelly -- 2002 ASAS Ruminant Nutrition Award
Michael O. Mee -- Outstanding Recent Alumnus, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; University of Wisconsin-Platteville Excellence in Teaching Award
Dave Miller -- Mitchell Research Award, University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences, 2002
Buelon Moss-- 2002 Award of Honor, ADSA Southern Branch
K. F. Ng-Kwai-Hang -- recognized by ISI as one of the most cited authors; McMaster Fellowship, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
S. Suzanne Nielsen -- 2002 William V. Cruess Award from the Institute of Food Technologists
Roger Palmer -- University of Wisconsin J. S. Donald Short Course Teaching Award
Andres Pastorino -- 2002 Dissertation Fellowship by the School of Graduate Studies, Utah State University
Carl Polan -- Distinguished Alumni Award, Virginia Tech
Max Rothschild -- R&D 100 Award
Dave Schingoethe -- Alumni Award of Merit by the College of ACES Alumni Association by the University of Illinois
Kris Sejrsen -- A. M. Leroy Fellowship Award, European Association of Animal Production
Charles C. Stallings -- Virginia Tech Alumni Extension Excellence Award
Lynn Turner -- North American Meat Professor Association's Harry L. Rudnick Educators Award
Zey Ustunol -- Fulbright Senior Research Scholar Award for New Zealand
Dale VanVleck -- 2002 Pioneer Award from the Beef Improvement Federation
Donald E. Voelker -- 2002 Pioneer Award, National Dairy Shrine
Dave Wieckert -- 2001 World Dairy Expo Industry Person of the Year Award
NOTE: If you or a member you know has been recognized for an award, achievement, etc. please forward the information to ADSA Headquarters for inclusion in a future issue of ADSA Today.
Dairy Issues in the News
Food Research Proposals Sought by the UK Food Standards Agency in a September 19 News Release, which states: " ... Research Requirements Issue 9 (RRD9) gives details of all the research that the Agency is commissioning. It lays out what is needed for 38 sets of new research and survey work from eight program areas across the whole of the Agency's range of interests. The Agency is currently looking to commission research projects in the following areas: Food additives; Chemical contaminants from food contact materials and articles; Naturally occurring contaminants in food; Improved methods of analysis; Safety of novel foods; Meat safety and hygiene; Monitoring of radioactivity in the food chain; [and] Food authenticity and labelling ..." - The FSA News Release is posted at
http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/resreqnews - The complete Research Requirements document is posted at: http://www.food.gov.uk/science/research/comresearch/resreqAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
The USDA 2003 Agricultural Outlook Forum will be held February 20 - 21 in Arlington, Virginia - The program will feature government and industry speakers, topical issues shaping the outlook for agriculture, and in-depth analysis of the farm and commodity outlook for the year ahead - To have your name added to the e-mail distribution list for program details, send an e-mail message to USDA-AGFORUM@newsbox.usda.gov or visit the following USDA www site: http://www.usda.gov/oce/waob/agforum.htm
GLOBAL ISSUES
Food
Laws in the European Union and the United Kingdom
- The UK Food Standards Agency has Updated Its "Food Law Guide"
- The September 2002 Issue of the Guide was released on September 18 by the UK
Food Standards Agency - According to the FSA News Release, " ... The Guide
is a comprehensive document which codifies all relevant EC and UK food
legislation. It provides explanatory notes and overviews of different food law
areas, covering topics such as composition and labelling, chemical safety, food
hygiene and the control of foodstuffs. The Guide is intended only as a general
guide. For definitive information you must consult the appropriate Act, Order,
Regulation or Code of Practice ..." - An electronic copy of the Guide
should be posted soon at http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/foodlaw
and a paper copy should be available soon for order by contacting one of the UK
Stationery Offices in the US Listed at http://www.tso.co.uk/site.asp?FO=39723&DI=316483
or by ordering direct at http://www.tso.co.uk/bookshop/bookstore.asp
GRANTS, INTERNSHIPS, AND EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
GRANTS
USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program (NRICGP)
-- Applications are invited for competitive grant awards in the agricultural sciences under the USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program.**IMPORTANT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE CHANGES**
1. Submission deadline dates for NRICGP proposals have been advanced to earlier in the year (see below).
2. Proposals now must be RECEIVED BY 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the date
listed below.
Listed below are the five targeted research areas that involve animal systems
along with the deadline for RECEIPT of submitted proposals:
Animal Reproduction - 41.0 (received by December 2, 2002)
Animal Health and Well-Being - 44.0 (received by December 2, 2002)
Animal Growth and Nutrient Utilization - 42.0 (January 15, 2003)
Animal Genome and Genetic Mechanisms - 43.0 (January 15, 2003)
Animal Genome: Basic Reagents and Tools - 43.1 (January 15, 2003)
Eligibility requirements for the NRICGP are as follows: Except where
otherwise prohibited by law, State agricultural experiment stations, all
colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations,
Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations, and individuals within
the United States are eligible to apply for and to receive a competitive grant.
Applications may be submitted by individual investigators, co-investigators or
multidisciplinary teams.
Types of proposals that can be submitted include:
1. Standard Research Proposals
2. Conference Proposals
3. Agricultural Research Enhancement Awards including:
1. Postdoctoral Fellowships
2. New Investigator Awards
3. Strengthening Awards are available to faculty with appointments at USDA-EPSCoR
state institutions or small and mid-sized institutions that are not among the
top 100 universities and colleges that receive Federal funds for science and
engineering research. Strengthening Awards include:
i. Research Career Enhancement Awards (Sabbatical Awards)
ii. Equipment Grants
iii. Seed Grants
iv. Strengthening Standard Research Project Awards
Applicants are encouraged to review the NRICGP RFA (Program Description) and
other pertinent information for FY 2003 at http://www.reeusda.gov/nri/.
Consultation with the appropriate Program Director (http://www.reeusda.gov/nri/directory/directory.htm)
for eligibility requirements and project suitability is also encouraged.
Additional information, including abstracts of previously funded research and a
list of Frequently Asked Questions, is available on the USDA NRICGP web site at
http://www.reeusda.gov/nri.
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USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program
Legislation in the 2002 Farm Bill (Section 7210) essentially doubled the available funding for the USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program for fiscal year 2003. Additional details will be available when Congress passes the Agricultural Appropriations Bill later this year; however, fiscal year 2003 program funds are expected to be in excess of $2 million.
The purpose of the USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program is to assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the safety of introducing into the environment genetically modified organisms, including plants, microorganisms, fungi, bacteria, viruses, arthropods, fish, birds, mammals, and other animals.
The 2002 Farm Bill outlines the following research priorities:
(1) Research designed to identify and develop appropriate management practices to minimize physical and biological risks associated with genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms.
(2) Research designed to develop methods to monitor the dispersal of genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms.
(3) Research designed to further existing knowledge with respect to the characteristics, rates, and methods of gene transfer that may occur between genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms and related wild and agricultural organisms.
(4) Environmental assessment research designed to provide analysis which compares the relative impacts of animals, plants, and microorganisms modified through genetic engineering to other types of production systems.
(5) Other areas of research designed to further the purposes of this section.
The fiscal year 2003 Request for Applications (RFA) and application information will be available later this year at: www.reeusda.gov/crgam/biotechrisk/biotech.htm. For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Deb Hamernik, USDA-CSREES, dhamernik@reeusda.gov, phone: (202)401-4202NOMINATIONS
Agricultural Air Quality Research and Policy - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Seeks Nominations by November 12 of Individuals to Serve on the Agency's Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality - Task Force Members review research results by any Federal agency that addresses air quality issues related to agriculture or agriculture infrastructure, provides recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture for guidance on development and implementation of air quality policy, works to ensure intergovernmental (Federal, state, and local) coordination in establishing policy for agricultural air quality and to avoid duplication of efforts; assist, to the extent practical, Federal agencies in correcting their erroneous data with respect to agricultural air quality; and ensure that air quality research related to agriculture receives adequate peer review and considers economic feasibility - Details are posted at http://fargo.nserl.purdue.edu/faca/ - Task Force Contact: Beth Sauerhaft, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service at 202 720 8578; fax: 202 720 2646; e-mail: Beth.Sauerhaft@USDA.gov - USDA NRCS September 25 Federal Register:http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-24346-filed
Agricultural Statistics - USDA Seeks Nominations of Individuals to Serve on the Agency's Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics - USDA notes that " ... The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the scope, timing, content, etc. of the periodic censuses and surveys of agriculture, other related surveys, and the types of information to obtain from respondents concerning agriculture. The Committee also prepares recommendations regarding the content of agriculture reports and presents the views and needs for data of major suppliers and users of agriculture statistics ... The Committee, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, consists of 25 members representing a broad range of disciplines and interests, including, but not limited to, representatives of national farm organizations, agricultural economists, rural sociologists, farm policy analysts, educators, State agriculture representatives, and agriculture-related business and marketing experts. Members serve staggered 2-year terms, with terms for half of the Committee members expiring in any given year. Nominations are being sought for 12 open Committee seats ..." - Nominations due to USDA by October 21 - USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Contact: Rich Allen, Associate Administrator at 202 720 4333 - USDA NASS September 20 Federal Register:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-23888-filed
Professional Meeting Calendar
2002 Cornell Nutrition Conference, October 24-25, 2002, Syracuse Wyndham Hotel (315-432-0200), http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/dm/cnconf/
International Exposition for Food Processors trade show will be held November 3-7, 2002 in Chicago, Illinois on Navy Pier. Any questions regarding this show can be directed to Nancy Janssen, Executive Director of the IEFP at 1-800-331-8816 or 703-684-1080.
North American International Livestock Dairy Cattle Shows, November 8-12, 2002, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, Louisville, KY, http://www.livestockexpo.org
North American International Livestock Exposition, November 9-22, 2002, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, Louisville, KY, http://www.livestockexpo.org
Tri-Societies Annual Meetings -- The American Society of Agronomy, Crop
Science Society of America, and Soil Science of America, November 10-14,
2002, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN, http://www.asas-cssa-sssa.org/anmeet/
Third NSF International Conference on Food Safety
Customer Drive Risk Management: From Fork to Farm, November 10-13, 2002,
Orlando, Florida, visit www.nsf.org/conference/food3 for more
details
Responding to the Increasing Global Demand for Animal Products, November 12-15, 2002, University Cultural Centre, UADY, Merida,
Mexico, organized by British Society of Animal Science, American Society of
Animal Science, and Mexican Society of Animal Science; visit www.bsas.org.uk for
more details.
Pacific Regional Milk Seminar, November 19-21, 2002, Atlantis Casino,
Reno, Nevada, jcbruhn@ucdavis.edu
2nd Panamerican Congress on Milk Quality and Mastitis
Control, November 24-27, 2002, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil, visit
www.milkpoint.com.br/mn/pc2002/ing.htm for more details.
National Mastitis Council Annual Meeting, January 26-29, 2003, Fort
Worth, Texas, http://www.nmconline.org
Fifth
International Dairy Housing Conference, January 29-31, 2003, Radisson Plaza
Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas held in conjunction with the National Mastitis Council
42nd Annual Meeting, January 26-29, 2003. For additional information, contact
Brian Holmes, Conference Chair, 608-262-0096, e-mail: bjholmes@facstaff.wisc.edu
American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting, "Science as a Way of Life", February 13-18, 2003, Denver, Colorado, http://www.aaasmeeting.org
Western Dairy Management Conference, March 12-14, 2003, Reno, Nevada, http://www.wdmc.org
China International Dairy Expo 2003, April 8-11, 2003, Beijing, China National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, http://www.goodwill-exh.com.hk/dairyexpo/index.html
The First International Conference on Food Systems, organized by College of Food Systems, United Arab Emirate University, April 20-22, 2003, Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates, http://www.cfs.uaeu.ac.ae/conferences/foodsys/ficfs.htm
17th Annual J. R. Brunner Protein Symposium, May 8-9, 2003, Michigan State University, Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing, Michigan. For additional information, contact Dr. Zeynep Ustunol, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 at 517-355-7713, ext. 184; FAX 517-353-1676; by email: ustunol@msu.edu
3rd NIZO Dairy Conference, Dynamics Texture, Process and Perception,
June 11-13, 2003, Papendal, The Netherlands, http://www.NIZOdairyconf.com
IX World Conference on Animal Production, October 26 - 31, 2003, Porto Allegre, Brazil; Information is available at conference web site: www.waap.it/9thworld.htm or by contacting Leonard S. Bull, Vice President of WAAP for North America at leonard_bull@ncsu.edu