The Online Newsletter of the American Dairy Science Association
January, 2002
2002 Annual Meeting
Because
this major influx of people will arrive throughout Canada at the same time of
the 2002 ADSA/ASAS/CSAS Annual Meeting, we recommend that you make your travel
arrangements early for our meeting in Quebec City!
NOTE --
UPDATE FROM HEADQUARTERS
Meeting Highlights
Opening Session Speaker
-- John Oliver, President of Maple Leaf Bio-Concepts, formerly with Eli Lilly will be
the 2002 Opening Session Speaker on Sunday, July 21 to open the 2002 ADSA/ASAS/CSAS Annual
Meeting in Quebec City. Oliver joined Eli Lilly in 1965 and became Director of Elanco Products
in 1971 and vice president of Eli Lilly Canada in 1976. In 1989, Oliver became president
of DowElanco Canada Inc., a joint venture between Dow Chemical and Eli Lilly. In 1997, Oliver
combined his interest with biotechnology and government affairs into two consulting firms:
Maple Leaf Bio-Concepts and Lojon Associates International. Make plans now to attend the
Opening Session to hear Oliver and then join your colleagues at the Opening Reception that
follows.
Approximately 30 symposia are planned for the 2002 annual meeting.
Click here to see the
latest information on the symposia and other events planned for Quebec City. The Northeast
ADSA-ASAS, the Southern ADSA, and the ARPAS meetings will also be a part of the annual
meeting in Quebec City. Another highlight is the Sixth International Workshop on the Biology
of Lactation scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2002 which is a joint symposium with the
European Association for Animal Production (EAAP).
Abstract Deadline -- The abstract deadline for the 2002 ADSA/ASAS/CSAS Annual Meeting is 11:59 p.m. CST, February
12, 2002. Click here to submit your abstract or visit the Quebec 2002 web site for the
latest information on the 2002 Annual Meeting.
Make Your Travel Arrangements Early
It has been brought to our attention that the World Youth Day, a conference
organized by the Catholic Church, will take place in Toronto, Canada, July
18-28, 2002. Over 750,000 people, from the ages of 16-35, are expected to
participate in this biannual event. Participants from around the world
will arrive in different regions across Canada on the 18th before making their
way to Toronto for the celebration on July 23rd.
2002 Auction
The ADSA Foundation Auction Committee has announced that the 10th Annual ADSA
Foundation Auction, planned for July 23, 2002 in Quebec City, has been
postponed. Lee Majeskie, Chair of the 2002 Auction Committee, said, "The meeting in
Canada poses some unique complications for our auction, namely shipping and tax
considerations. Our focus is to provide an evening of fun and fellowship each
year for the members, while generating funds to support the important programs
of the Foundation." Watch the web page for details on another fun filled event for
July 21 in Quebec City.
If you have already donated an item for the 2002 event, it will be deferred to
a 2003 event unless you notify us otherwise. The Foundation appreciates your past support
and looks forward to many great Foundation events to come. If you would like more information
about the Foundation, visit the ADSA web site at www.adsa.org.
New Phone Number --
You can now dial directly to ADSA Headquarters at 217-356-5146. Our fax number remains the same
(217-398-4119) as does our e-mail address: adsa@assochq.org. Click here to visit the ADSA
Home Page if you wish to see the ADSA Headquarters Directory.
Welcome
CD-ROM Library of Various Disciplines -- Due to the popularity of our CD-ROM
collections of the Journal of Dairy Science and the Journal of Animal Science,
we have decided to collaborate on a series of CDs specific to certain disciplines on common
interest. The material will be drawn from both journals (1995-2001) and arranged by
scientific section. These include breeding and genetics, dairy foods, physiology,
contemporary issues, teaching, environmental issues, and more! Each CD-ROM is available
for only $25.00. We will also offer the complete 2001 volume (January-December) of Journal
of Dairy Science and the Journal of Animal Science for just $25 each. The expected
delivery date is March 2002.
ADSA Officer Nominations
2002-2003 FASS Congressional Science Fellowship --
Who would be a likely candidate for 2002-2003? This experience is valuable
to a junior member of our societies with relevant career objectives and
interests. Perhaps an established faculty member would want to combine this
program with a sabbatical leave to gain experience in public issues and
governmental processes. A junior administrator in the Land-Grant system or
an agri-business firm might find this sort of opportunity rewarding and
useful.
The FASS Fellow from last year is Dr. Dana Hanson, who is currently on the
permanent staff of Mr. Lee Terry, (R-2nd) of Nebraska in the House of
Representatives. If you would like to talk with Dana about his experience,
he can be reached at the district office in Omaha by phone, 402-397-9944.
The Fellow selected will spend about one year working as a special
legislative assistant on the staff of a Member of Congress or of a
congressional committee, advising on a wide range of scientific issues as
they pertain to public policy. The program includes an orientation on
congressional and executive branch operations and a yearlong seminar
program on issues involving science and public policy.
For further information and application materials, please call 217-356-3182,
e-mail bglenn@faseb.org, or click
here to visit the Web site. Application deadline is February 15,
2002.
FIFTH DISCOVER
CONFERENCE: Milk, Dairy Ingredients and Dairy Foods for the New Decade
Phillip Tong, California Polytechnic State University, is chair for this DISCOVER Conference.
The first DISCOVER Conference was held in June 1998. DISCOVER Conferences offer a retreat-type
setting and an informal format that encourage exciting interactions among scientists focusing
on topics of importance to the science of food animal agriculture. Sessions are held primarily
mornings and evenings with afternoons for discussion or recreation. Click
here for the program outline.
CAST Update What is a week like for CAST’s Executive Director, Teresa Gruber? Her late
September schedule, when she represents CAST at various meetings is typical:
Monday and Tuesday, American Crop Protection Association in West Virginia;
Wednesday, the National Research Council on publicly funded research; Friday, a
forum in Washington sponsored by Syngenta on "what an agribusiness company
should look like;" also on Friday, she has a meeting with USDA Under
Secretary of Agriculture Joseph Jen. In addition, that day FRIDAY NOTES from are
e-mailed from Fran Boyd to all CAST Board members and societies. Board members of CAST met in Raleigh, NC, September 21 and 22. Harold
Swaisgood from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, attended for ADSA
representative Bill Sandine. Because of the September 11 incident, attendance
was lighter than usual but "all agreed that it was a very effective meeting
(TG). As the meeting ended, Brad Inman of CH2M-Hill Engineering in New Orleans
was inducted as president and Kelvin Koong, Oregon State University, as
president-elect. The board approved an increase in dues starting in 2002 to $50 for individual
members and to $25 for students and retirees. Members can renew their membership
at the old rate ($40 and $20) if paid before December 1. Other Board meeting items and actions: 1. Approved the merger of CAST with the Agricultural Research Institute. 2. Budget presented and approved at $200,000. 3. Two publications were recommended for Board approval by the National
Concerns Committee (NCC): "Global Risks of Animal Diseases" and
"Environmental and Ecological Impacts of Crops Using Traditional and Modern
Biotechnological Breeding Methods." In addition, sponsors are being sought
to hold a conference on the impact of global animal diseases on homeland
security. 4. The Food Sciences and Agricultural Technology (FSAT) work group approved
the preparation of two reports for the NCC for possible submission to the
Executive Committee for report preparation. These are "Pathogen Testing in
Red Meats and Poultry" and a potential contract with the Animal Alliance to
prepare a document comparing their guidelines with those of Animal Welfare. A
conference call was held on this topic on October 1, and Animal Alliance asked
CAST to sponsor a workshop to develop an outline of factors to be considered in
the determination of animal welfare. The proposal will be coordinated with the
Federation of Animal Science Societies, the American Veterinary Medical
Association, and the Food Marketing Institute. The conference call also raised
the possibility of CAST hosting a symposium on Pathogen Testing in Red Meats and
Poultry. 5. Other topics being considered for possible Issue Papers or Task Force reports
are a) treatment of wastes, b) robotics in foods, c) best usage, d) comparison
of organic and traditional products, and e) security of the food supply from
bioterrorism. The spring 2002 CAST Board meeting will be held in Baltimore and the fall
meeting will be in Phoenix. (Click here to visit CAST's website) MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ADSA Members Recognized Dr. Stanley E. Gilliland received the Oklahoma State
University Eminent Faculty Award August 23, the most prestigious honor awarded
an OSU faculty member by the university. Dr. Gilliland was president of
ADSA in 1992 and has been a member of ADSA since 1973.
Appointment BIOTECHNOLOGY US Ag Biotech Regulatory Process Explained and Recommendations for
Improvements Presented in an October 11 Report, Titled: "Evaluation of the
U.S. Regulatory Process for Crops Developed through Biotechnology,"
which was prepared by a Task Force of the Council for Agricultural Science and
Technology (CAST) - The CAST News Release states: "Regulators need adequate
resources to make more information available to the public about how decisions on
biotechnology are made ... The paper's authors found that the U.S.
regulatory process for evaluating biotechnology-derived crops is comprehensive
and meets its charge of ensuring that biotechnology-derived
foods are at least as safe as foods derived using traditional breeding
techniques ..." - The report addresses the following questions: "(1)
How are safety assessment and regulatory reviews conducted? (2) Can
obvious strengths and weaknesses of that process be identified? (3) Can improvements be
made in conduct and direction of independent research, in performance of safety
assessments, in opportunities for consumer participation, or in any other
aspects of the regulatory process that will both enhance the quality of the
assessments and further ensure the ultimate safety of biotechnology-derived crop
products? and (4) Are there improvements to the regulatory review process for
biotechnology-derived plants that will enhance public confidence in the
process?" and makes the following Policy and Research Recommendations:
"Retain the current case-by-case safety assessment approach and continue to
emphasize regulatory conditions carefully tailored to address risks identified
for individual biotechnology-derived plant products; Finalize the Food and Drug
Administration's (FDA) current proposal for a mandatory, premarket notification
in lieu of the present policy of voluntary consultation for all food products of
agricultural biotechnology; Provide the public with rapid, comprehensive
accessibility to applications and supporting health and safety data submitted to
regulatory agencies for biotechnology-derived products; Issue approvals for both
food and feed use for crops intended to enter commodity streams; Provide the
additional resources sorely needed for key regulatory review functions; ...
Conduct additional research on selected topics to ensure that present-day
questions can be answered and that future developments will be assessed
adequately; Develop rapid screening methods for biotechnology-derived crop proteins
in raw agricultural commodities, such as grain and vegetables; Conduct additional research to
support regulatory oversight and product stewardship of biotechnology-derived crops
currently on the market; Carry out additional research on the potential health, safety,
and environmental effects of biotechnology-derived products that are not designed to be
substantially equivalent to their conventional counterparts (sometimes referred to as next
generation biotechnology-derived crops); [and] Conduct additional research on
food allergies and identification and characterization of allergenic food
proteins .." - A copy of the report is posted at: http://www.cast-science.org
- Questions may be directed to lead author Dr. Bruce M. Chassy, University of Illinois,
at 217 244 7291; b-chassy@uiuc.edu and CAST's Cindy Lynn Richard or Dr. Teresa A. Gruber
at 202 675 8333; crichard@cast-science.org or tgruber@cast-science.org or Karen Edwards at
703 281 7600; karen@kcegroup.com
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
GLOBAL ISSUES
Biotechnology in Kenya - The USDA FAS on November 1 Issued a Report, Titled:
"Biotechnology in Kenya," Report Number KE1005, the Highlight of which
states: "Kenya is one of the few African countries that have developed a
significant capacity for agribiotechnology research and development. Biotech is
viewed as a development tool for poverty alleviation and food security. At
present there is very little commercial utilization of results from modern biotechnology
research in Kenya. The first Biotechnology sweet potato crop has been harvested" -
A copy of the complete report is posted at http://www.fas.usda.gov/scripts/gd.asp?ID=130682481
A Bill Requiring Mandatory Labeling of Ag Biotech Foods was Voted Down
by the Canadian Parliament on October 17 by a vote of 126 to 91 - A
statement on the vote by BiotechCanada is posted at http://www.newswire.ca/releases/October2001/17/c7639.html Japan - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Status - USDA
APHIS Issues an Interim Rule which amends the Agency's " ... regulations
by adding Japan to the list of regions where bovine spongiform encephalopathy
exists because the disease has been detected in a native-born animal in that
region. The effect of this action is restriction on the importation of ruminants
that have been in Japan and meat, meat products, and certain other products of
ruminants that have been in Japan. This action is necessary to help prevent the
introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy into the United States.
..." - Effective retroactively to September 10, 2001, with comments due to
APHIS by December 17 - APHIS Contact: Dr. Gary Colgrove, Chief Staff
Veterinarian, National Center for Import and Export, Sanitary Issues Management
Staff, VS at 301 734 4356 - USDA APHIS October 16 Federal Register:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2001_register&docid=01-25953-filed BSE in the European Union - The EC Directorate General for
Consumer Protection and Health, Scientific Steering Committee, on December 5
released the following documents: "Opinion on hypotheses on the
origin and transmission of BSE (adopted on 29-30 November 2001)," a
copy of which is posted at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/ssc/out236_en.pdf
- "Opinion on the six BARB BSE cases in the UK since 1 August 1996
(the six BARB BSE cases born and confirmed in the UK after 1 August 1996: Is
there a need to review the opinions of the Scientific Steering Committee with
regard to the UK date-based export scheme and other TSE-related risks?) (adopted
on 29-30 November 2001)," a copy of which is posted at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/ssc/out237_en.pdf
- "Opinion on requirements for statistically authoritative BSE/TSE
surveys (adopted on 29-30 November 2001)," a copy of which is
posted at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/ssc/out238_en.pdf and "Updated
opinion on sourcing of ruminant materials from GBR I countries for medical
devices (originally adopted on 6-7 September 2001, update adopted on
29-30 November 2001)," a copy of which is posted at http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/ssc/out239_en.pdf
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Germany, Italy and Spain
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service affirms the Agency's April 30
Interim Rule, " ... adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim
rule that added Germany, Italy, and Spain to the list of regions where bovine
spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) exists because the disease had been detected in
native-born animals in those regions. Germany, Italy, and Spain had already been
listed among the regions that present an undue risk of introducing BSE into the
United States, so the effect of the interim rule was a continued restriction on
the importation of ruminants that have been in Germany, Italy, or Spain and
meat, meat products, and certain other products of ruminants that have been in
Germany, Italy, or Spain. The interim rule was necessary in order to update the
disease status of Germany, Italy, and Spain regarding BSE ..." - The
rule took effect on April 30 - APHIS Contact: Dr. Donna Malloy, National Center
for Import and Export, Products Program, VS at 301 734 3277 - USDA APHIS
December 11 Federal Register:
January 20-23, 2002
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Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA
Registration information:
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!
The conference will be held January 20-23, 2002 at Asilomar
Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California, which sits on the Pacific Coast near Monterey.
The early registration fee of $375.00 has been extended until January 7, 2002. After January
7, 2002, registration is $475.00. Participation will be limited to the first 100 registrations
received.
For more information, click here to visit the DISCOVER
Web site.
This DISCOVER Conference is designed to address the key questions facing the
dairy industry about how science and technology will impact milk and milk components in the
next decade.
Recent advances in our knowledge of the nutritional and functional performance of milk and milk
components as an ingredient in food and as a part of a healthy diet have sparked renewed
interest in the science and technology of milk.
Consumers, producers, processors, regulatory agencies, dairy marketing organizations, and food
industry executives have exciting and broad-reaching ideas on how science and technology will
impact milk and milk components in the next decade. To help bring all these thoughts into
focus, the DISCOVER Conference Series is pleased to present the DISCOVER Conference on Food
Animal Agriculture: Milk, Dairy Ingredients and Dairy Foods for the New Decade - Developing
New Composition, Nutritional and Functional Targets for Tomorrow's Consumer, January 20-23, 2002.
The program will bring together representatives from a variety of interests to address
needs of end-users in the next decade; assess trends, practices and developments that can help
guide the industry through the next decade; investigate pre- and post-harvest science and
technology needed to achieve our goals; and determine the most effective technology transfer
to be implemented/continued to achieve successful application.
The conference is targeted for scientists involved with dairy cattle nutrition, suppliers of
feeds and animal health products, and producers or feeders, as well as scientists working milk
composition, consultants for the dairy industry, companies involved in processing milk and dairy
products, suppliers of milk products and regulators for the dairy industry. Participation is not
restricted to ADSA members.
Sixth DISCOVER Conference on Food Animal Agriculture
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The sixth DISCOVER Conference is scheduled for April 28 - May 1, 2002 in Nashville, Indiana,
at Abe Martin Lodge the site of the first four DISCOVER conferences. The conference will start
at 6:30 p.m. with dinner on Sunday, April 28 followed by a keynote address, "Nitrogen and the World".
Click here to check on the latest information for
this conference.
Dr. Robert L. Sellars and Dr. Zdenko Puhan were presented the 2001 International Dairy Federation (IDF)
Award, the highest honor, during the World Dairy Summit, October 28-November 1
in Auckland, New Zealand. This annual award recognizes remarkable contributions
to progress in international dairying. Dr. Sellars, from Waukesha,
Wisconsin has been of a member of ADSA since 1955 and, among many other positions,
served as the ADSA President in 1990. Dr. Puhan is from Zurich, Switzerland, and
has been a member of ADSA since 1969.
Dr. Jeff Armstrong, Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State
University, FASS Board member and ASAS Past President, was appointed by Secretary
Veneman to the USDA National Agricultural Research Economics, Education and Extension
Advisory Board. Dr. Armstrong is the representative in the category of "National Food
Animal Science Societies".
Dairy
Issues in the News
Anti Ag Biotech Views and Reports of Actions taken in Opposition to Genetically
Engineered Crops and Foods are included in the Winter 01 - 02 Issue of the
Newsletter of Northeast Resistance Against Genetic Engineering, a copy of which
is posted at: http://www.nerage.org/phpweblog/uploads/regional.pdf
- ERS at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2001_register&docid=01-28836-filed
- CSREES at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2001_register&docid=01-28837-filed
- NASS at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2001_register&docid=01-28838-filed
Bioterrorism - Preparedness in the European Union - On October 23, European
Commissioner David Byrne made a presentation on this topic during the Agriculture Council
meeting held in, Luxembourg, a copy of which is posted at
http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/health_consumer/library/speeches/speech128_en.pdf
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the Republic of San Marino and the Independent Principalities of Andorra and Monaco - USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Issues a Final Rule affirming the Agency's June 4 Interim Rule which " ... amended the regulations by adding the Republic of San Marino and the independent principalities of Andorra and Monaco to the list of regions that present an undue risk of introducing bovine spongiform encephalopathy into the United States because their import requirements are less restrictive than those required for import into the United States and/or because of inadequate surveillance. The interim rule placed restrictions on the importation of ruminants that have been in Andorra, Monaco, or San Marino and meat, meat products, and certain other products of ruminants that have been in Andorra, Monaco, or San Marino. The interim rule was necessary in order to prevent the introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy into the United States ..." - The rule took effect on May 29 - USDA APHIS Contact: Dr. Donna Malloy, Senior Staff Veterinarian, National Center for Import and Export, Products Program, VS at 301 734 3277 - USDA APHIS December 11 Federal Register: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2001_register&docid=01-30601-filed
GRANTS, INTERNSHIPS, AND EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE -- Europe and Central Asia Program
The Directorate for International Programs of the American Association for the
Advancement of Science (AAAS) seeks a Program Associate for its Europe &
Central Asia Program. AAAS is the nation's leading general science and
engineering association, based in Washington, DC.
The Program Associate will be primarily responsible for helping the Program
Director organize and conduct workshops, seminars, and short courses abroad and
in the U.S. Other duties include collecting and disseminating information
about grant, employment and other opportunities for NIS scientists via an
on-line newsletter; preparing proposals for submission; and project coordination
and general administrative support.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, with a Master's
preferred; 3-5 years' experience in programs dealing with Europe and/or Central
Asia (with travel experience preferred); Russian language fluency strongly
desired; knowledge of website design and maintenance; excellent writing, verbal
and interpersonal skills; experience with requirements for foreign travelers;
willingness to travel; ability to work independently and with a team. Please
send a letter expressing interest together with current resume and salary
requirement to: AAAS, Human Resources Department, 1200 New York Avenue NW, Suite
101, PA-013, Washington, DC 20005. AAAS is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Non-smoking work environment.
COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
The American Institute of Biological Sciences, a nonprofit scientific
organization, seeks a Communications Representative to join its busy team at
AIBS Headquarters in Washington, DC. Serve as media and membership
liaison; maintain press and membership databases; maintain website Media Room;
design, produce, and edit newsletter, press releases, and promotional materials;
play key role in PR/promotions for AIBS activities including publications,
meetings, exhibits, education, and public policy. Requires at least a
Bachelor's degree in science, journalism, or communications; advanced science
degree a big plus; at least three years experience with scientific associations,
journalism, and marketing and public relations practices; excellent verbal and
writing skills; ability to summarize scientific information for a variety of
audiences; capable of handling multiple projects; strong interpersonal and
organizational skills; PC/Mac computer skills including databases (FileMaker or
Access), layout programs (PageMaker etc.), and web. Salary to the $40's, depending
on experience. Send cover letter and resume to rogrady@aibs.org. Fax
202-628-1509.
Professional Meeting Calendar
Click here for complete list of ADSA Future
Annual Meetings12th International Symposium on Lameness in Ruminants, January 9-13, 2002, Orlando, Florida
National Mastitis Council 41st Annual Meeting, February 3-6, 2002, Orlando, Florida; visit www.nmcoline.org for additional information
AAAS Annual Meeting and Science Innovation Exposition, February 15-18, Boston; visit www.aaasmeeting.org for additional information
USDA Outlook Forum Set for February 21-22, 2002, Arlington, Virginia, Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, for further details: http://www.usda.gov/oce /waob/agforum.htm
IFT's International Food Safety and Quality Conference and Expo, February 20-22, 2002, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia; visit www.iftfoodsafety.org for additional information