Press Releases from American Society of Animal Science (13 total)
Producers breed better cows faster through genomic selection
Here’s the thing about bulls: they do not make milk. So when producers want to breed cows with better milk yield, it’s tricky to pick…
Animal Scientists Respond to Yahoo’s “College Majors That Are Useless”
Official statement from the American Society of Animal Science Board of Directors. For immediate release – Jan. 20, 2012
Animal Scientists Respond to Yahoo’s “College Majors…
Amid concerns over FDA announcement, animal scientists emphasize importance of a …
Jan. 2, 2012—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it would close hearings on the potential risks of “subtherapeutic” antibiotic use in…
To save babies from suffocation, scientists study sheep births
In human babies, a lack of oxygen during birth can have tragic consequences. This suffocation, called fetal asphyxia, can cause severe brain damage and stillbirth.…
Pea chips may be a good alternative to corn and soybean meal in swine diets
Producers who add pea chips to swine diets may be able to save money on feed without sacrificing pig growth or performance, according to researchers…
Listeria outbreak: Food safety researchers available for comment
CHAMPAIGN, IL—With 25 people dead from listeria contamination of cantalopes, officials are looking at cattle operations as a possible source of the bacteria. A FDA…
In Australia, beef producers work to improve global market
By Madeline McCurry-Schmidt
After Brazil, Australia is the largest beef exporter in the world. In 2009, Australian beef exports accounted for 19 percent of global…
Genetically-engineered animals could help human farmers
For the FDA, one fish is causing big problems. The AquAdvantage (AA) Salmon, a genetically-engineered (GE) salmon, famous for growing twice as fast as conventional…
Changes in discharge permitting may help CAFO owners
For many CAFO owners, securing a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is expensive, inconvenient, and confusing. Owners of CAFOs (confined animal feeding operations)…
Shade crucial for beef cattle performance
For cattle producers plagued with summer heat waves, researchers from the University of Queensland and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have good news.
According to a…
Sheep flock to new flavors
Sheep given a variety of feed flavors will stop gorging and start eating more small meals over the course of the day. These findings, published…
Tips for responsible agriculture
According to a 2008 study, the entire process of raising an animal from birth to dinner table is responsible for 14 percent of total global…
New ASAS president says scientists should be “aggressive” about public outre …
A new plan for ASAS
Dr. Margaret Benson, the recently sworn-in president of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), admits that traveling is “fun perk”…
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