February 9, 2015

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 Ken Olson, Ph: 630-237-4961, keolson@prodigy.net

California looks to join federal milk order

Underscoring continued support of their farmer-owners, the three largest dairy cooperatives in California submitted a joint proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), petitioning for milk producers in the state to begin operating under a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) and Land O'Lakes, Inc. submitted the proposal.


Under existing regulations, California dairy farmers operate under statewide milk pricing plans. The majority of farmers in other states operate under a FMMO, which provides uniform dairy prices for milk based on market prices. Shifting to a FMMO for California supports the desire of these cooperatives' dairy farmers to receive more equitable, market-based milk prices.


Changes made to the California state order before 2011 resulted in California's dairy farm families enduring unsustainable pricing for their milk. Cooperative leaders from CDI, DFA and Land O'Lakes, Inc. began advocating for a FMMO to work with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to correct pricing disparity.

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Fading grazing acres could impede producers' expansion plans  

 Cattle producers across the U.S. are heeding economic indications to rebuild and expand their herds, but a 32 million-acre decline in pasture availability over the last ten years is hindering expansion and causing producers to weigh options that require less land, according to a new report from the Rabobank Food & Agribusiness (FAR) Research and Advisory group. The report, "Outside In: Confined Cow-Calf Production as a Viable Model for Rebuilding the U.S. Cow Herd Numbers" finds that more innovation is paramount to the growth of the U.S. cattle sector.


"The U.S. cow herd must grow if the industry is going to preserve existing infrastructure and regain lost market share," said report author and Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory Group senior analyst Don Close. "In order to for that growth to occur, the beef and cattle community must address main expansion constraints: high capital barriers, declining availability of grazable acres, and ageing producers. In many parts of the country, incorporating systems for confined calf production is an important stop to overcoming these constraints."

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Associative effects may be tough to predict
 
 It is frustrating when feed analyses and model predictions suggest that a diet should support high production, only to find out that the cows do not agree.


One plus one may not always equal two - a reference to how associative effects (interactions) can occur among feedstuff nutrients in a total mixed ration that cannot be well predicted from the analysis of the individual ingredients.


Positive or negative


Associative effects can be either positive or negative in both an economic and biological sense and are extremely difficult to predict using model algorithms (J. Johnston, personal communication).


Both positive and negative associative effects are exemplified by the increase in cellulose digestion when small quantities of sugar or starch are added to an all-forage diet, whereas high levels of sugar or starch can cause a decrease in cellulose digestion (Hoover and Miller, 1991).

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Future of dairy policy, innovation 
 
 Consumers are the driving force: That was the visionary message International Dairy Foods Assn. president Connie Tipton delivered to the 1,050 dairy producers and other industry participants at the 30th annual Dairy Forum.


She empowered leaders in the dairy industry to build broader industry collaboration to steer policy and regulatory changes that would spark innovation to meet escalating consumer demands in an effort to grow global markets.


Reviewing the global prediction by four-star Gen. Michael Hayden, a former head of the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Administration, Tipton highlighted some key facts worth noting for the future of the dairy industry.


Interestingly, the economic power by 2020 will be in the hands of many nations instead of a few. As 70 million people move into cities over the next five years, the world is likely to see a $20 trillion growth in global gross domestic product and a billion new people join the world's middle class. In addition, global demographics will shift, as 66% of the world's elderly will live in the developed world while 80% of people under 18 will reside in Africa and Asia by 2020.

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ADSA and Related Happenings

 

USDA Holds Briefing on Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts

On February 2nd, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) held a briefing for stakeholders regarding the federal government's efforts to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  Representatives from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) provided the briefing.  The briefing started with a review of the 2012 workshop hosted by USDA to examine issues related to AMR.  The workshop looked at antimicrobial use, resistance and management practices and identified a series of gaps that needed to be addressed.  Gaps included the need more and better data, improved communication, development of metrics and resources to support these efforts.


The workshop concluded that work in the following areas would help address many of the gaps:

  • Holistic approach to understanding the microbiome
  • Enhanced utilization of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS)
  • Enhanced utilization of the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS)
  • Long-term research
  • Outreach and education

USDA has since developed an AMR Action Plan.  The plan has identified goals of obtaining and disseminating science-based drug use and resistance information and addressing knowledge gaps and developing mitigation strategies.  The objectives of the Action Plan include:

  • Determining patterns, purposes and impacts of antimicrobial usage.
  • Monitoring drug susceptibility.
  • Identifying management practices and alternatives to reduce AMR.

Presenters discussed the critical importance of surveillance and the need to expand and enhance surveys, longitudinal studies and measuring usage and related production practices.  USDA acknowledged the need for confidentiality protections to ensure producer confidence with participation.  They stressed that information collected by the NAHMS is protected by the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act (CIPSEA).  However, FSIS regulations still apply for slaughter sampling for residues.

For research, USDA highlighted the following priority needs:

  • Alternatives to antimicrobials
  • Vaccines
  • Feed, nutrition and genetic resistance
  • Ecology
  • Management practices
  • Use of multi-institutional/multi-disciplinary approaches

It was also noted that enhanced efforts are needed for education and outreach.  A copy of USDA's Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance can be found here.

USDA officials ended the briefing by discussing initiatives driven by the White House related to AMR.  In September 2014, President Obama issued an executive order to combat antimicrobial resistance bacteria.  The President directed agencies to develop a national strategy, which is schedule to be released in February.  The order identified the following national goals:

  • Slow the emergence and prevent the spread of resistant bacteria.
  • Strengthen surveillance.
  • Advance rapid diagnostic tests.
  • Accelerate research.
  • Improve international collaboration.

The President's fiscal year 2016 budget includes $1.2 billion to support efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance.  Across six USDA agencies, $77 million would be dedicated to AMR activities in the President's Budget.  More information on the President's AMR budget initiatives can be found here.

 

 

President Releases FY 2016 Budget Proposal

On February 2nd, President Obama released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2016, including proposed funding for agriculture research at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

Account

FY 2016 - Proposed

Agricultural Research Service - Research Programs

$1.122 billion

ARS - Buildings and Facilities

$ 206 million

NIFA Total (discretionary programs)

$1.508 billion

                Hatch

$244 million

                Smith Lever

$300 million

                Competitive Capacity                        

                Awards Program

$ 20 million

                AFRI

$450 million

                Expanded Section 1433

$0

 

The largest increase for USDA research programs comes in the form of a request for $450 million for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).  This is $125 million above the FY 2015 level of $325 million and includes $ 33 million for antimicrobial resistance.  The AFRI Foundational Research program would also receive a significant boost within the $125 million increase requested.

 

In keeping with recent Presidential budget proposals, there is no funding requested for Section 1433.  This account received $4 million in FY 2015 and strong efforts are expected this year to try and increase funding for the program.  This section was expanded in the 2014 Farm Bill to create a new competitive grants program focused on animal science research.  The expanded program will address the priority focal areas of food security, one health and stewardship that were identified through the FAIR 2012 process. 

 

Within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) budget, there is a $7 million increase requested for Livestock Production research, raising that program from $87 million to $94 million.  The President's budget request also includes $206 million for buildings and facilities, which would enable ARS to complete construction of the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory as well as address needs at four other facilities that have been identified as high priority through the agency's Capital Investment Strategy.  Several of these facilities also include important animal research activities. 

 

More details on the proposed 2016 budget for USDA can be found here.


 
 

JAM 2015 Updates and Reminders

The abstract submission site for JAM 2015 is open and looking for your abstracts! The success of JAM begins with the quality of the science presented-we look forward to your contributions to this global gathering of animal and dairy scientists. To submit your abstract visit http://www.jtmtg.org/JAM/2015/call.asp. Submission instructions, quality standards, answers to frequently asked questions, and student competition guidelines are available on the page. Remember the deadline for abstract submission is March 3, 2015, at 11:59 pm (Central Time).

Have you made your plans to attend?  Be sure you are among the 3,500 scientists from 50 countries who will meet in Orlando. The JAM 2015 scientific program will feature 2,200 oral and poster presentations as well as symposia, workshops, and pre-conference events presented by the world's leading animal and dairy scientists. Topics include animal health and well-being, dairy food science, dairy production, animal and human nutrition, livestock transport, food safety, and production and management. A full list of Symposia and workshops with information about each of theme is available by clicking here. Visit the JAM website often (http://www.jtmtg.org/2015) for the latest meeting information. The JAM housing page is now open also: simply click on the Hotel Information tab on the JAM website to make your reservation online. We will see you there.

It's Not too Late to Renew (or Join)

While January has passed, you can still renew your ADSA membership.  We have highlighted many of the benefits of membership including the Discover Conferences, S-PAC, networking opportunities, our Issues Spokespersons, You Tube Channel,  member discounts for the annual meeting and more in past issues. All of these are in addition to receiving our top rated Journal of Dairy Science.  Be sure that you continue to receive your benefits throughout the year by renewing today. If you are not already a member we hope that you find the many ADSA benefits of interest.  Now is a great time to join and take advantage of all these member benefits and joining. In order to serve our members, and potential members more efficiently, we are continuing to offer online dues renewal.


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If you prefer to renew with a printed form, a PDF can be downloaded.

 

Are You Part of ADSA® on Linked In

Our ADSA Linked In group continues to grow. We currently have 1,195 members from around the world, are you one of them? It's a great place to network with other dairy professionals from around the world.  Check it out here.

 

Would you like to help the animal and dairy science community and attend JAM 2015 for free?

Referrals are the most tried-and-true way businesses grow, and the same is true for the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS). Do you know a colleague working with an animal science group that is in need of high-quality, cost-effective support services? Help them out by referring them to Jamie Ritter, FASS Executive Director at jamier@assochq.org .

Help them benefit from the shared resource concept and the 264 years of collective experience the FASS staff have in working with non-profit animal science organizations. If your referral becomes a FASS customer prior to July 1, 2015, ADSA will comp your registration to the 2015 JAM. It's win-win-win. For more information about services offered by FASS, click here.

ADSA is a founding member of FASS.

 

A Reminder for ADSA Members- Nominations for the ADSA Board are requested

Committed, well qualified Board leader are essential to the well-being of our organization. Every member has the opportunity and responsibility to select officers for the Association. Please consider carefully the qualifications and interests of other members you know and consider nominating them to serve as ADSA officers. This year nominations are open for:

  • Vice President from the Production Division (one-year term; followed by service as President for the 2016-2017 term, then Past President, then Past-Past President).
  • One Director from the Dairy Foods Division to serve for three (3) years - 2015-2018.
  • One Director from the Production Division to serve for three (3) years - 2015-2018.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 9, 2015.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR NOMINATION:
ADSA office you are nominating the candidate for:
Candidate Name:
Company/Organization:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
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Please e-mail your nomination to carat@assochq.org; indicating 2015 election and the division name you are nominating for in the subject line. If necessary, you may also fax nominations to 217-398-4119, or mail nominations to:

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Thank you for your participation in the ADSA Board nomination process! 

Dates to Note:

 

Feb. 17-18, 2015  17th Annual Dairy Ingredients Symposium, The Cliff's Resort, Shell Beach, CA. For more information, click here.


Feb. 18-20, 2015   Virginia State Feed Association and Nutritional Management Cow College, The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Roanoke, VA. For more information, click here. 


Feb. 24, 2015  2015 Vermont Dairy Conference, Sheraton Conference Center in South Burlington, VT. For more information, click here.

Feb. 24-25, 2015   Wisconsin Process Cheese Seminar, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205 Register On-line & Payment


 Feb. 24-26, 2015  Dairy NACCP Workshop, Penn State University, University Park, PA. Contact Kerry Kaylegian, kek14@psu.edu, 814-867-1379, Course website: http://agsci.psu.edu/dairy-haccp

 

Feb. 26, 2015, 12 p.m. Central, Formulating Diets for Groups of Lactating Cows with Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University. For more information, click here.


Mar 2-3, 2015   NYS Cheese Manufacturers' Association, Double-Tree Hotel, Syracuse, NY For more information contact Janene Lucia 607-255-2893


Mar 3-5, 2015  Western Dairy Management Conference, John Ascuaga's Nugget, Reno, NV. For more information, click here.


Mar 10-13, 2015   The 33rd Western Canadian Dairy Seminar. Sheraton Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. For more information, click here.

Mar. 17-20, 2015   27th Annual Cheese Short Course 1, Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. For more information, click here.

Mar 23-26, 2015    NIAA Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN For more information click here


Mar 23-27, 2015 6th    Pan Commonwealth Veterinary Conference of the CVA and the 27th Congress of the Veterinary Association of Malaysia, The Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For registration and more information click here,


Mar 23-27, 2015    Cheese Tech Short Course, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, For more information click here.


Mar 23-27, 2015    Tharp & Young Ice Cream Course, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY For more information contact   Deanna Simons 607-254-4882 or Janene Lucia 607-255-2892


Mar 24, 2015  12 pm Central. Proper Dry-Off Procedures to Prevent New Infections and Cure Existing Cases of Mastitis with Dr. Stephen Nickerson, University of Georgia. For more information, click here.

Mar 30-Apr 1, 2015    2015 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Annual Meeting*, Madison, WI For more information click here.


Mar 30 - Apr 3, 2015   From Waste to Worth: Advancing Sustainability in Animal Agriculture- Seattle, WA. For more information  click here.

 

Apr 7-9, 2015   Membrane Filtration, Evaporation & Drying Technology Short Course, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, For more information contact Tristan Zuber  607-227-7398 or Louise Felker 607-255-7098


Ap 13-15, 2015   Congress on Gastrointestinal Function, Gleacher Center, Chicago. For more information, click here.

Apr 14-16, 2015  High Temperature Short Time (HTST) Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. For more information, contact Steve Murphy 607-255-2893 or Louise Felker 607-255-7098.

Apr 19-24, 2015  6th Annual Hands-On Workshop in eBeam Irradiation Technologies, National Center for Electronic Beam Research (NCEBR), 400 Discovery Dr., College Station, TX 77843. For more information, click here.

Apr 20 - 22, 2015   Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN. For more information click here

 

Apr 26-30, 2015    World of Cheese, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, For more information click here


May 5, 2015   Cleaning and Sanitation, UW Madison, 1605 Linden Dr., Madison WI
Download a copy of the brochure and register for the short course


May 6, 2015   HACCP, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, For more information click here 


May 8-10, 2015   4th International Symposium on Dairy Cow Nutrition and Milk Quality, Friendship Hotel, Beijing, China. For more information, click here. 

May 12-13, 2015    Applied Dairy Chemistry, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, 1605 Linden Dr., Madison WI Download a copy of the brochure and register for the short course


May 19-21, 2015    Basic Dairy Science & Sanitation Workshop, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, For more information contact Kim Bukowski 607-254-3313 or Louise Felker 607-255-7098


May 26-29, 2015    29th Discover Conference - "Amino Acid Requirements of Dairy Cattle", Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, Il. For more information click here

 

June 2-4, 2015    Cheese Grading Short Course, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, For more information click here


June 9-11, 2015    Science of Yogurt & Fermented Dairy Products Workshop (Basic), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY  14853 For more information contact Tristan Zuber 607-227-7398 or Louise Felker 607-255-7098


June 10-11, 2015   4-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference, Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA. For more information contact Jim Salfer at salfe001@umn.edu. 

June 15-18, 2015  17th International Symposium of the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (WAVLD), Saskatoon, Sask. For more information, click here.

June 16-18, 2015    Advanced Science of Yogurt & Fermented Dairy Products Workshop, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. For more information contact Tristan Zuber  607-254-3313 or Louise Felker 607-255-7098


June 24-25, 2015  2015 Precision Dairy Conference and Expo, Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN. For more information contact Marcia Endres, PHD, 612-624-5391 or miendres@umn.edu. For more information, click here.

July 1-3, 2015  The XVII International Silage Conference, Piracicaba, Brazil. For more information, click here.

July 9-12, 2015   2015 Interbull Annual Meeting, Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL. For more information, click here or here.

July 11-18, 2015  ADGA National Show, Deschutes County Expo Center, Redmond, OR. For more information contact American Dairy Goat Association, PO Box 865, Spindale, NC 28160; 828-286-3801 or adga@adga.org or www.ADGA.org


July 12-16, 2015    2015 ADSA- ASAS Joint Annual Meeting (JAM)*, Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL. For more information click here


July 20-23, 2015  Certified Milk Inspector's School in Association with NY State Agriculture & Markets, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. For more information contact Janene Lucia 607-255-2892 or Steve Murphy 607-255-2893


Aug 4-5, 2015  Milk Pasteurization, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, 1605 Linden Dr., Madison WI

Download a copy of the brochure and register for the short course


 Aug 18-20, 2015   HACCP for Dairy Operations, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY for more information. Steve Murphy 607-255-2893 or Louise Felker 607-255-7098.


Aug. 20-21, 2015   Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Embassy Suites, DFW, Grapevine, TX. For more information, click here. 


Sept 6-8, 2015    NYS Cheese Manufacturers' Association .Annual Fall Meeting, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lake Placid, NY, for more information contact Janene Lucia  607-255-2892


Sept 8-9, 2015    Cultured Dairy Products Short Course UW Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, For more information click here


Sept 15-17, 2015   Fluid Milk Processing for Quality& Safety, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, For more information contact Steve Murphy607-255-2893 or Janene Lucia607-255-2892


Sept 16-17, 2015   The 76th Minnesota Nutrition Conference, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, MN. For more information, click here. 

Sept 21-24, 2015    NYS Association for Food Protection Annual Conference/FDA NE Regional Update, Syracuse, NY, For more information contact Janene Lucia  607-255-2892


Sept 22-24, 2015    Master Artisan Short Course Series, UW Madison,  For more information click here


Sept 29-Oct. 3, 2015   World Dairy Expo "Dairy in our DNA", Madison, WI. For more information, click here.


 Oct 12-16, 2015    Cheese Tech Short Course, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, For more information click here


Oct 13-15, 2015   High Temperature Short Time (HTST) Pasteurizer Workshop, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, For more information contact Steve Murphy 607-255-2893 or  Janene Lucia  607-255-2892


Oct 14-18, 2015   ADGA Annual Convention, The Riverside Hotel, Boise, ID. For more information contact American Dairy Goat Assn. PO Box 865, Spindale NC 28160, 828-286-3801 or adga@adga.org or www.ADGA.org

 

Oct 20-21, 2015   Dairy Ingredient Applications, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, For more information click here


Oct 22-28, 2015  119th IUSAHA-AAVLD Annual Meeting, Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI. For more information, click here.


 Oct 26, 2015  Vat Pasteurization Workshop in Association with NYS Agriculture & Markets, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, For more information contact  Rob Ralyea 607-255-7643 or  Janene Lucia 607-255-2892


Oct 27-28, 2015    Basic Cheese Making Workshop, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, For more information contact Rob Ralyea607-255-7643 or Janene Lucia607-255-2892


Nov 2-5, 2015   30th Discover Conference. Creating an enduring US dairy production sector, Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL. For more information, click here. 

Nov 5-7, 2015    Cheese Grading Short Course, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, Room 205, For more information click here


Nov 11-12, 2015 PA Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop. For more information, click here.

Nov 12-13, 2015  DCRC Annual Meeting, Adam's Mark, Buffalo, NY. For more information, click here.

Dec 2-4, 2015   Ice Cream Makers Short Course, UW Madison, Babcock Hall, 1605 Linden Dr., Madison WI Download a copy of the brochure and register for the short course


June 20-24, 2016 13th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis*, Nantes, France, For more information click here


*An S-PAC Partner Conference


If your organization's conference isn't among the ever growing list that contribute proceedings and presentations to S-PAC®, ask your conference organizer to contact Ken Olson for more information about the benefits of participation.


If you would like to have an event included in the "Dates to Note," please contact Ken Olson.

 

Thanks to our Corporate Sustaining members for their ongoing support of ADSA and the Journal of Dairy Science®.

Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition

Adisseo North America

Alltech

Akey, Inc.

Elanco Animal Health

Pfizer Animal Health

Pioneer
 Varied Industries Corp.

SoyPLUS / SoyChlor

Diamond V Mills Inc

Kent Feeds

Grande Cheese Co.

Danisco USA Inc

Land O'Lakes Inc

Kraft Foods

GEA Farm Technologies (Westfalia/Surge)

Prince Agri Products

Novus International

BioZyme Inc.

Ag Processing Inc.

Darling International Research

Performance Products, Inc.

MIN-AD, Inc.

Quali Tech

Zook Nutrition & Management

Swedish Univ. of Agri. Sciences

 

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