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USDA Mulls Changes to Meat Testing System - 12/29 Successful Farming
Even though a risk assessment study conducted at Harvard University shows current USDA testing would be able to detect extremely low incidences of Mad Cow disease, the federal government is considering changes to its meat testing, officials said Monday. more
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BSE Will Spur Congress Review COOL, Ban on Downer Cow Slaughter - 12/30 Successful Farming
The discovery of mad cow disease in a Washington state dairy cow will spur Congress to take up several meat safety topics again in 2004, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) told reporters Tuesday. more
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CDC: Outbreaks, Deaths From Salmonella Strain Are Declining - 12/26 USA Today
Outbreaks and deaths from one of the worst strains of salmonella to hit the United States in recent decades are on the decline, according to a new federal health study. more
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Veneman Announces Additional Protection Measures to Guard Against BSE - 12/30 USDA
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced additional safeguards to bolster the U.S. protection systems against Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, or BSE, and further protect public health. more
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Presidential Nominees Criticize Bush Administration Over BSE - 12/30 MeatingPlace
Responding to the discovery of a single cow with bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the United States, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry proposed several changes to livestock inspections while candidate Howard Dean said the Bush administration failed cattle producers by not having adequate plans in place to cope with the discovery. more
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Additional Information on the BSE Case
For complete, continuously updated information on the BSE case, see FASS Track Special Edition:BSE Case Discovered in Washington State. more
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'Mad Cow' Mechanism May be Integral to Storing Memory - 12/24 EurekAlert
Scientists have discovered a new process for how memories might be stored, a finding that could help explain one of the least-understood activities of the brain. What's more, the key player in this process is a protein that acts just like a prion – a class of proteins that includes the deadly agents involved in neurodegenerative conditions such as mad cow disease. more
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Cloned Half-Asses From Idaho Hold Promise For Livestock Industry - 12/24 Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Last spring, researchers in the Northwest U.S., according to this story, won an international scientific race to be the first to clone an equine. The story says that today, the world's first cloned animals in the horse family, three half-asses from Idaho, are doing much better than many of the clones of other species. more
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''Frankenpet'' Makers Target Fleas - 12/22 The Sunday Times
American scientists believe they are close to a hi-tech cure for the most common curse upon man's best friend - ctenocephalides canis, the common dog flea. more
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Key Appetite Regulator May be Identified, Scientists Report - 12/18 EurekAlert
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered the first direct evidence in mammals that a chemical intermediate in the production of fatty acids is a key regulator of appetite, according to a report in a recent issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. more
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From the Head of a Rooster to a Smiling Face Near You - 12/23 NY Times
It starts with a chicken, not an egg. The red combs of roosters and hens turn out to be some of the best sources for the sugar molecule hyaluronan, a compound that some doctors are calling the next big thing after Botox. more
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US Jersey Cow Breaks World Milk Production Record - 12/29 AgOnline
A Washington state Jersey cow named Joy, owned by Melissa Kortus, of Lynden recently broke the world record for milk production giving 44,930 pounds of milk. She is also the first Jersey in history to complete back-to-back production records of more than 40,000 lbs. more
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Pork Board Names New Top Scientist - 12/19 MeatingPlace
Veterinarian Paul Sundberg has been named vice president of science and technology for the Pork Board, replacing veterinarian Beth Lautner, who will become director of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in January.more
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New Position Openings Now Posted in FASS Job Resource Center
Now posted: Two Animal Scientist positions at the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine; Virginia Tech is seeking an Assistant Professor of Equine Nutrition in the Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences; The College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management at the University of Hawaii at Hilo seeks an Assistant Professor with emphasis on forage based, sustainable livestock production in a subtropical environment; ARS U.S. Sheep Experiment Station located in Dubois, Idaho, is seeking a permanent, full time Research Animal Scientist or Rangeland Scientist. more
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Federation of Animal Science Societies Welcomes Interim Scientific Liaison
Dr. David Meeker has joined The Federation of Animal Science Societies Office of Scientific Liaison (OSL), based in Bethesda, Maryland. As the Interim Scientific Liaison, Meeker will represent the member societies and present a unified scientific voice to decision making bodies in the Washington, D.C. arena. One of the main missions of the position will be to generate advocacy and support for increased funding of animal agriculture research. As well, Meeker will serve as FASS representative to scientific organizations, government officials, industry groups, and coalitions.
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR 2004 JOINT MEETING!
The early bird registration fee for the 2004 Joint ADSA/ASAS/PSA meeting is $250 for those who sign up by April 15th, 2004. Details will be included on the membership renewal forms to be distributed later this month. more
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Attention Animal Scientists! Interested in Taking an ARPAS Exam and Becoming Certified?
ARPAS exams are being given at specific meetings throughout 2004. Join ARPAS and become certified in your field. more
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EPA Seeks Interns Interested in Working in The Hazardous Waste Management Field
This document solicits cooperative agreement proposals from educational institutions and non-profit organizations that are interested in obtaining EPA financial assistance to provide educational and training opportunities, in the form of internships, for students in the hazardous waste management field. more
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NSF Looking For Food Safety Award Nominations
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based NSF International has asked for nominations for its new Food Safety Leadership Awards Program. According to NSF, this inaugural awards program brings together a cross-section of academicians, industry leaders and regulators to recognize individual achievement and innovation that raises the level of food safety for the public. more
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IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program 2004
Deadline Jan. 15, 2004. Each summer, IIASA hosts a group of about 50 graduate students, primarily doctoral, from around the world in its Young Scientist's Summer Program (YSSP) to work on policy research related to their graduate studies. more
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Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study
Deadline Jan. 15, 2004. Wide variety of disciplines. Stipends range from 17,000-40,000/year. Graduate Student Fellowships allow students to conduct research for 10-week periods in association with Smithsonian research staff. Predoctoral, Postdoctoral, and Senior Fellowships allow scholars to conduct research for periods of 3 to 12 months. more
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National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) solicits applications for the FY2004 National Research Initiative (NRI) Competitive Grants Program. Applications must be received by the date for your program area listed at the end of the FY2004 Request for Applications (RFA). more
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Chateaubriand Fellowship for French Lab Research
The Office of Science and Technology in the French Embassy is accepting applications for doctorate and Postdoctoral researchers who wish to gain experience working in a French lab. Included in the award is airfare, health insurance, and a 6-12 month stipend. You need to obtain an agreement from a hosting laboratory before applying. The deadline is Dec. 31, 2003. more
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Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) Program
CSREES solicits applications for an estimated $3.0 million in grants for the Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program (BRAG). Applications must be received by close of business February 10, 2004 ( 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). more
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Research Grants Available For Faculty at Minority Serving Institutions -Tropical Biology Research Experience
The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS), a consortium of more than 60 universities and research institutions throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, Australia and South Africa, requests applicants for an eight-week summer research experience in tropical biology for 2004. more
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EPA Seeks Clean Water Research Grant Funding Proposals, including research on the effects of Animal Feeding Operations on Water Quality
In the December 17 Federal Register, EPA announced that the Agency was " ... soliciting Initial Proposals (IPs) from States, Tribes, local governments, universities, non-profits, and other eligible entities ... interested in applying for Federal assistance for Water Quality Cooperative Agreements.
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Department of Homeland Security Cites Agro-Terrorism as Top Priority For University Research
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced the release of a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) calling for proposals that will focus on research efforts to combat agro-terrorism. The notice, which is available on the DHS web site at: www.dhs.gov under the "Research & Technology" tab and at www.grants.gov, invites colleges and universities to submit letters of intent by January 5, 2004, followed by full proposals, due on February 9, 2004. more
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NATIONAL JOB BANK FOR EXTENSION, OUTREACH, RESEARCH, & HIGHER EDUCATION LAUNCHED
A new National Job Bank was launched in November hosted by the Journal of Extension. The National Job Bank for Jobs in Extension, Outreach, Research, and Higher Education, found at http://jobs.joe.org replaces the job bank web site found at CSREES. more
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CSREES Fellows Applications/Nominations Solicited
CSREES is pleased to continue the Fellows Program in 2004. This program offers faculty and staff affiliated with Evans-Allen Programs, 1994 Institutions, 1890 Institutions, the District of Columbia and U. S. Territories, and Alaskan and Hawaiian Native Serving Institutions the opportunity to work and study with CSREES Federal staff in Washington, D.C., during the summer. more
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Call of Entries For The Marschall Rhodia Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding accomplishments in research and development outside the USA and Canada in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, technology, and engineering pertaining to the dairy food industries. Please find additional details at www.adsa.org/awards/mrsh.html more
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Food Research Proposals sought by the UK Food Standards Agency
The Agency is currently looking to commission research or survey projects in a number of areas. more
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Students Studying the Beef Industry Offered Scholarships
Deserving college students who intend to pursue careers in the beef industry have a chance to supplement their education thanks to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the National Cattlemen's Foundation (NCF). More than $25,000 in cash scholarships and prizes will be awarded to students in the NCF's 14th annual CME Beef Industry Scholarship Program now underway. more
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USDA-CSREES Seeks Food Safety Research Proposals
The Integrated Research, Education and Extension Competitive Grants Program is accepting applications for the agencies National Integrated Food Safety Initiative area. Proposals are due to CSREES by Dec. 19. Grants will support agricultural research, extension and education activities that address food safety priorities. CSREES also requests stakeholder comment on developing an RFP for next year’s competition. more
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OFRF Announces Spring Deadline
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is adding a Dec. 15 deadline for spring projects to its existing July 15 deadline for grant applications. OFRF funds research on organic food and farming systems and the dissemination of research results to interested growers. Projects should involve farmers in design and implementation. OFRF may also support educational programs that benefit a significant number of organic farmers. The average grant awarded is $7,600 and matching funds are encouraged. OFRF is interested in funding research that takes places in certified organic systems and does not usually sponsor work comparing conventional and organic practices. more
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AAAS Congressional Fellowships
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is accepting applications for fellowships from scientists and engineers who are interested in spending a year on the Hill working on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee. Deadline for Applications is Jan. 10. Awards are a $60,000 stipend plus allowances for health insurance and temporary relocation to Washington DC. more
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Changes to MAI Programs
The name, eligibility requirements and closing dates have changed for the former EPA MAI undergraduate and graduate fellowship programs. The programs are now called the "Greater Research Opportunities" (GRO) Undergraduate Student Fellowship program, and Graduate Student Fellowship program. The closing dates are also extended to Jan. 6. more
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Ford Foundation's Fellowship Programs
The Ford Foundation offer predoctoral, dissertation and postdoctoral support for members of specific underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing or have completed a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in a research-base field of study. more
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NSF Centers for Learning and Teaching
The NSF Centers for Learning and Teaching program focuses on the advance preparation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educators and on building partnerships between universities, school systems and educational organizations. more
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Society
Sponsored Meetings
2004 ADSA/ASAS/PSA Joint Meeting
July 25-29, 2004, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
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International Animal Welfare Research Conference
February 17, 2004, Kansas City, MO. The IMAWRC, precedes The AMI Foundation's 2004 Animal Care and Handling Conference and is cosponsored by the Federation of Animal Science Societies. The meeting will offer important research updates about cattle and hog production, transport and processing. The conference also will include poster sessions in each area. A call for posters has been issued. To register or to download brochures, visit link listed on the following page.
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North American Veterinary Conference
January 17-21, Orlando, Florida, USA
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Banff Pork Seminar
January 20-23, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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Biopharming and Animal Cloning Regulatory and Policy Issues
January 22, 2004. College Park, Maryland.
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International Poultry Scientific Forum
January 26-27, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting
February 12-17, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Animal Care and Handling Conference
February 17-19, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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International Animal Welfare Research Conference
February 17, 2004, Kansas City, MO. The IMAWRC, precedes The AMI Foundation's 2004 Animal Care and Handling Conference and is cosponsored by the Federation of Animal Science Societies. The meeting will offer important research updates about cattle and hog production, transport and processing. The conference also will include poster sessions in each area. A call for posters has been issued. To register or to download brochures, visit link listed on the following page.
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Agricultural Outlook Forum 2004
February 19-20, Arlington, Virginia, USA
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Global Conference on Animal Welfare
February 23-25, Paris, France
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American Meat Institute Annual Meat Conference
March 14-16, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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National Institute for Animal Agriculture Annual Meeting: Maximum Preparedness - Safeguarding Animal Agriculture
April 4-8, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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British Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting
April 5-7, York, England, United Kingdom
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Technology and Approaches to Reduce, Refine and Replace Animal Testing
April 5-7, Ames, Iowa, USA
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3rd International Symposium on Egg Nutrition for Health
April 18-21, 2004; Banff Center, Banff, Alberta
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Conference on Equine Nutrition Research (CENR)
May 22-23, 2004, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
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FASEB Summer Conference - Biology of Calpains in Agriculture, Health and Disease
Tuscon Omni Resort and Spa
June 12-17, 2004
Contact: Neil Forsberg (neil.forsberg@orst.edu)
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57th Reciprocal Meat Conference
June 20-23, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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Agriculture in the Classroom National Conference
June 23-26, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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The 28th National Nutrient Databank Conference
June 24 - 26, 2004 "From Farm to Fork; Practical Applications of Food Composition Data" to be held at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.
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55th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production
September 5-9, 2004, Slovenia, Bled.
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