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Photo of the week: Cattle chutes

Chutes are used to restrain cattle during times it is essential for the animal to be still, such as when receiving vaccinations. Read more

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New on AnimalSmart.org!

Every month, we add new articles to AnimalSmart.org. This site is a great resource for educators, consumers and kids interested in animals and the science behind agriculture. Read more

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JAM Workshop: Teaching and Learning in the Animal Sciences

Monday July 8, 2013.
Convention Center Rm 105-106

Topic: Challenging Old Assumptions and Breaking New Ground for the 21st Century

Attend this pre-meeting workshop to learn how to improve your students’ experiences and skills in the animal sciences. Instructors, administrators, PhD students, Post-docs, educational researchers and employers are invited to attend. Read more

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2013 ASAS Video Competition

This year’s theme is “The future of animal science.” Share your vision of the research, teaching and innovation that will help animal scientists change the world. All members of the American Society of Animal Science are invited to enter. Members of ASAS will vote on YouTube for their favorite.

First place: $1,250

Second place: $750

Third place: $500 Read more

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20
May

Breed spotlight: The Yorkshire pig

NAL4330_pigletdrinkingPork producers rely heavily on the hybrid vigor that comes from crossbreeding, but that does not mean purebred hogs are just for show.

Different breeds are known for different things. Some are known for their meat quality, some for their growth rate and others for their mothering capabilities.

But sometimes swine breeders show favor for one breed over another and the breed that proves to be most popular is the Yorkshire.

According to data obtained from the National Swine Registry, a consolidation of the Yorkshire, Hampshire, Landrace, and Duroc breed associations, the Yorkshire is the most recorded breed in the United States with over 419,000 litters of pigs on record since 1988. Read more »

19
May

Feature video: Congressman discusses new Farm Bill

House Representative Frank Lucas describes the process the New Farm Bill will go through to be passed into legislation:

16
May

Day of the FASS Symposium in Washington approaches

The Federation of Animal Science Societies is hosting their Annual Spring Symposium on June 4 in Washington D.C. The meeting is an open invitation with no registration fee.

Learn more

15
May

Android app brings news to ASAS members

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Look for the “TS” icon when searching for the app

You can now get the Taking Stock app on Android-powered devices! The app delivers all Taking Stock articles, photos and videos in a format easy to navigate on a phone. You can also use the app to see ASAS events and news from ASAS meetings. Go to the Google Play Store and search “Taking Stock” to find the app.

The Taking Stock app is also available on the iPhone. Visit the App Store and search “Taking Stock” to download it.

Both apps are free and the content is updated daily.

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May
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Animals in the news

Snail epidemic taking over Florida

The giant African land snail has made it past customs and border control and is now threatening Florida crops. These snails not only pose a threat to crop commodities, but also to human health, as they are a known carrier of meningitis. Read more »

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