This fall has been a busy time for PSA, with a number of our members being involved in various activities. These activities, which are listed and discussed below, have taken a significant amount of volunteer time from our members. I have been very impressed by the creativity and cooperative attitude shown by our members. This active participation keeps our society vital and allows us to position ourselves for the future. "Thank you" to the many members that are actively involved with PSA concerns!
1. Committees (listed in this Newsletter) have been formed and the committee members have been contacted. At the Board meeting in August, we attempted to develop specific charges for each committee. The Professional Development and the Ad Hoc Status of Poultry Science Departments committees were dissolved in accordance with our Board discussions. I ve asked Milt Sunde, together with Pat Curtis and Sam Pardue, to begin to compile data gathered regarding the status of the departments.
2. Many of you are aware of the "57 questions" posed to a number of groups, including scientific societies. The information will be used to compile balanced information about the variety of research and education activities in agriculture. Mark Cook took on the task of compiling PSA s response to these questions with the help of a number of our members. Mark and his committe did a terrific job of putting together the PSA response. After review by the Board, a final version was forwarded to John Goldberg. Please contact me if you would like to have a copy. In addition to our own response, we are noted as participants in the responses submitted by AAAS and from CoFarm.
3. Bernie Wentworth and the Long Range Planning Committee prepared the questionnaire that was sent to you along with the October Newsletter. If you have not returned it as yet, please complete and send in your questionnaire. We would really like to include your input.
4. The CAST meeting for scientific societies was held in October. More than 30 societies were represented. PSA had five representatives: John Doerr, Drew Giesen, John Kirby, Colin Scanes, and myself. Sessions concentrated on the challenges facing agriculture and the role of scientific societies in addressing these challenges. The CAST Board of Directors is planning a follow-up to this meeting. These efforts are aimed at enhancing the coordination of scientific societies associated with agriculture.
5. We are making progress on our meeting for the year 2000, looking at the potential of holding it in conjunction with the World's Poultry Congress. Hank Classen will be representing PSA in the planning of this meeting and we will keep you apprised of our progress.
My best wishes for a good winter and a productive 1996.
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If you did not see the article entitled "Poultry Science Meeting also Makes a Great Family Vacation," by William A. Dudley-Cash, I would recommend it to all members. It was in the October 2, 1995 issue of Feedstuffs, pages 14-15. I guess it would be termed a critical review of the 1995 annual meeting. Keep in mind, that a critical review points out both the good and the bad aspects of, in this case, the meetings. The things he liked included the family events planned by the host committee, the weather, the increased participation of industry and foreign researchers, and the poster sessions. He indicated that he missed the spirited and aggressive discussion following presentations that occurred in "old poultry science meetings." The major negative criticism related to some of the experiments being conducted with inadequate numbers of observations (birds) and/or inappropriate experimental design.
Dr. Dudley-Cash refers to his observations as being his perceptions; which he defines as "something I believe to be true but may not be fact." His prime interest is nutrition. Therefore, I assume he attended more of those sessions, but the comments would probably apply equally to all sections, at least to some degree. Read his comments and give some unbiased thought as to whether they apply to your research work. He concludes, under the subheading, "The Bottom Line," that "The annual poultry science meeting is a wealth of scientific information. It is also a great family vacation."
I had planned for some time to give the members an idea of the cost of the new, two-color format for the newsletter, in comparison to the pre-1994 issues. This has proven to be more difficult than I expected. More photos increase the cost of an issue. More pages and/or more copies printed lower the per page cost. Adding the second color had little effect on the actual printing costs, because the newsletter was already being printed on a two-color machine (but with the second phase not being used). We even changed printers along the way due to some problems incurred. Here is the data:
1993
Jan: Total Pages: 25,200, Print Cost: $1,346, Cost Per Page:
$0.0534
Apr: Total Pages: 25,200, Print Cost: $1,379, Cost Per Page:
$0.0547
Jul: Total Pages: 25,200, Print Cost: $1,286, Cost Per Page:
$0.0510
1994
Jan: Total Pages: 33,600, Print Cost: $1,777, Cost Per Page:
$0.0529
Apr: Total Pages: 33,600, Print Cost: $1,717, Cost Per Page:
$0.0511
Jul: Total Pages: 27,600, Print Cost: $1,876, Cost Per Page:
$0.0680
1995
Jan: Total Pages: 64,000, Print Cost: $1,613, Cost Per Page:
$0.0252
Apr: Total Pages: 35,200, Print Cost: $1,536, Cost Per Page:
$0.0436
Jul: Total Pages: 26,400, Print Cost: $1,338, Cost Per Page:
$0.0507
With statistics like these, I think I can prove anything, given the choice of which figures I want to compare. the total pages" figure is the number of pages in an issue (12 or 16) times the number of copies printed (2,100 to 2,300, usually). Why the big number in January 1995? Extra copies were printed to distribute in the PSA booth at the International Poultry Exposition (Southeastern) in Atlanta. That really brings down the per page cost. The July 1994 issue is higher due to the need for a correction of an error, requiring extra runs. The October costs were not included, as that figure was not available for 1995 when these figures were put together.
As best we can judge, the cost of the newsletter under the new format is essentially the same as before. If we compare the average cost for the three issues for each year, 1993, 1994, and 1995, we get $0.0531, $0.0573, and $0.0398 per page printed, respectively. If we eliminate the costs for July 1994 (unusually high) and January 1995 (unusually low), the averages are $0.0531, $0.0520, and $0.0467. The 1994 and 1995 figures do benefit from more pages in some issues and a few more copies of some issues, but the comparison convinces me that we are getting a greatly improved look in the newsletter for about the same bucks.
A survey questionnaire was included in the mailing with the October Newsletter. Your response would be appreciated, even though it is past the suggested deadline.
The Membership Dues Notice mailing included a form for "Nominations for 1996 Awards," listing the awards and chairs of each awards committee. There were some errors in the form due to its being sent out before the committees were finalized. Hopefully, the committee chairs listed in this issue of the Newsletter under the "1996 Annual Meeting" heading are correct. The mailing also included a short description of each award. A change in eligibility was made at the annual meeting for the Poultry Science Association Research Award, replacing the age limitation (winners may not have attained the age of 40 by the end of the calendar year) with "Nominees for this award must have received the terminal degree within the last 10 years." This may make someone eligible even though they have passed the age limit previously stated. If you submitted one or more names in nomination for any award(s) on the form, remember that an official nomination must also be submitted, providing the information required. Complete information on requirements for each award is provided in the PSA Constitution and By-Laws (pages 16-25 of the 1995-98 PSA Membership Directory). This does not include the eligibility change noted above for the PSA Research award. Contact the committee chair if you have questions. If your department chair is not a PSA member, make sure he/she is aware of these award opportunities. We would like to see more worthy nominees in each award category. The deadline for nominations is March 1, 1996.
Members should have received a "Call for Papers" envelope from the PSA Office in late December. Note that the deadline for submission of abstracts is moved up to March 4, 1996, due to the earlier annual meeting date. You'll need to start thinking about your abstracts at the end of February instead of the end of March. Yeah, most of us wait until the last minute!
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PSA `96
PFIZER WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION
For the first time ever, Pfizer is sponsoring a Wine and Cheese Reception for Tuesday evening, July 9. During this reception, posters and exhibits will be available for viewing. From 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. you can see the posters you want, visit with the exhibitors, and chat with your colleagues. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event!
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POSTER PRESENTERS - PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE
The 1996 PSA meeting will feature a change in the poster session with all posters up at the same time in one area. The posters and exhibits will be open Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception. The format will be 4 x 8 boards with either Velcro or push pin attachment. Presenters should plan to put up their posters Tuesday afternoon and leave them in place until Thursday afternoon. Authors must be present Tuesday evening and graduate student poster presenters will also need to be at their poster during a Wednesday session. The program committee will determine this time.
For a thorough description of poster presenter information, refer to the "Call for Papers" instructions and blue-line form sent in late December. Contact either the PSA Business office or the Poster Committee chair, Frederick Silversides, phone 418-656-7504, for more information. Abstracts are due MARCH 4, 1996!
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ANNUAL MEETING HOTEL INFORMATION
The Galt House Hotel, East Tower, is accepting room reservations for the 1996 PSA Annual Meeting. To make your reservation, contact the hotel at phone number 800-626-1814, or 502-589-5200. A special room rate of $85 plus state and local taxes is available for single, double, triple, or quadruple occupancy. Either the Executive Suite, which includes a 1 bedroom with 2 double beds and wet bar, or the King Bed (not a suite) rooms are available at this price. A riverview suite- 2 bedroom/2 double beds in each bedroom/2 baths/wet bar/balcony is also available for $475 plus state and local taxes. For those of you planning on driving or renting a car, there is an additional overnight parking fee. Please mention the Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting when making your room reservations.
The Registration and Hotel information forms will be sent in early April. If you do not wish to make your hotel reservations now, you can wait until the registration forms arrive in early Spring. We look forward to seeing you in Louisville!
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Proceedings
First International Symposium on the Artificial Insemination
of Poultry
M. R. Bakst and G. J. Wishart, editors
Artificial insemination remains the single most powerful technique a commercial breeder has for managing the genetic progress of poultry. And although AI has not changed much since the 1930's, the technology accompanying AI has. AI technology was the subject of the First International Symposium on the Artificial Insemination of Poultry, held at the University of Maryland-College Park, June 17-19, 1994. This Proceedings is a product of that Symposium.
This 300-page, well-illustrated, softbound book contains information on the following topics:
Research scientists, commercial breeders, geneticists, academia (for use as a textbook), producers, and managers would benefit from reading this book. To order, complete the form below and return to PSA. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
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1995-1996
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President, M. A. Ottinger; First Vice President, H. M. Engster; Second Vice President, H. L. Classen; Secretary-Treasurer, M. M. Beck; Immediate Past President, H. L. Marks; Directors, M. E. Cook, A. F. Gieson, P. Y. Hester, S. L. Noll, P. H. Patterson, F. E. Robinson
STANDING COMMITTEES
Program Committee (1996): General Chairperson, R. L. Taylor, Jr.; Environment/Mgmt, R. M. Hulet; Extension/Instruction, J. L. Grimes; Genetics, M. E. Delany; Immunology, G. F. Erf; Nutrition, M. Sifri; Pathology, B. M. Hargis; Physiology, E. D. Peebles; Posters, F. Silversides; Processing/Products, B. W. Sheldon; > Ex officio (President), M. A. Ottinger; Ex officio (Sec-Treas), M. M. Beck
Local Arrangements Committee
Chair, A. H. Cantor and A. J. Pescatore; Ex officio (President), M. A. Ottinger; Ex officio (Sec-Treas), M. M. Beck;
Program Committee (1997)
General Chair Elect, S. F. Bilgili; Ex officio (First V Pres), H. M. Engster; Ex officio (Sec-Treas), M. M. Beck
Publications Committee
Editor-in-Chief, H. S. Siegel; Section Editors, Newsletter Editor, L. C. Arrington; Ex officio (Sec-Treas), M. M. Beck; Ex officio (Tech Editor), A. Mester; Policy Manual Coordinator Second Vice President, H. L. Classen
Nominating Committee
H. L. Marks, Immed Past Pres, Chair (1999); G. W. Froning, Past Pres (1996); B. C. Wentworth, Past Pres (1997); J. A. Cherry, Past Pres (1998); T. A. Carter, Elected (1996); F. A. Bradley, Elected (1997); W. Guenter, Elected (1998)
Long-Range Planning Committee
B. C. Wentworth (1997), Chair; H. M. Engster (1996), J. A. Proudman (1997), J. A. Cherry (1998), R. E. Cook (1998), K. E. Rinehart (1998), R. T. Etches (1999), S. Leeson (1999), H. L. Marks (1999), H. M. Engster, Liaison
Resolutions Committee
M. P. Lacy (1996), Chair; C. J Flegal (1997), M. L. Sunde (1998), M. M. Beck, Liaison
AWARDS AND HONORS COMMITTEES
American Egg Board Research Award
(see American Egg Board Technical Committee)
American Feed Industry Association Award
M. Blair (1996), Chair; D. A. Roland (1996), H. L. Classen (1997), C. N. Coon (1998), O. P. Thomas (1998), H. L. Classen, Liaison
American Poultry Historical Society Award
L. C. Arrington (1998), Chair; L. E. Dawson (1996), H. S. Siegel (1996), R. K. Cole (2000), N. R. Giles (2000), H. L. Marks, Liaison
Broiler Research Award
J. J. Giambrone (1996), Chair; W. W. Robey (1996), J. P. Hudspeth (1997), J. P. Blake (1998), J. S. Bailey (1998), F. E. Robinson, Liaison
Committee on Fellows
J. R. Smyth, Jr. (1996), Chair; R. D. Crawford (1997), K. E. Nestor (1998), G. W. Froning (1999), T. W. Sullivan (2000), M. A. Ottinger, Liaison
Continental Grain Company Poultry Products Award
S. A. Woodward (1996), Chair; D. M. Smith (1997), D. L. Fletcher (1997), A. L. Waldroup (1998), S. Barbut (1998),
H. M. Engster, Liaison
Graduate Student Research Manuscript Award
D. M. Smith (1996), Chair; L. R. Minear (1996), R. J. Etches (1997), E. T. Moran (1997), J. A. Renden (1998), F. E. Robinson (1998), F. E. Robinson, Liaison
Merck Achievement Award
J. M. Bahr (1996), Chair; B. Glick (1996), J. V. Craig (1997), M. El Halawani (1998), J. Vanderstoep (1998), H. M. Engster, Liaison
National Turkey Federation Award and National
Turkey Federation Research Enhancement Award
J. L. Sell (1996), Chair; M. P. Richards (1996), K. K. Krueger (1998), R. W. Schwartz (1998), S. L. Noll (2000), M. R. Bakst (2000), S. L. Noll, Liaison
Pfizer Extension Award
S. E. Scheideler (1996), Chair; A. J. Pescatore (1997), S. I. Savage (1997), M. J. Wineland (1998), M. P. Lacy (1998), R. D. Reynnells, Ex officio, A. F. Giesen, Liaison
Poultry Science Association Research Award
M. M. Compton (1996), Chair; T. W. Sullivan (1996), R. Vasilatos-Younken (1997), D. N. Foster (1998), B. M. Hargis (1998), M. E. Cook, Liaison
Poultry Science Association Student
Recruitment Awards Committee
(see Careers Committee)
Poultry Welfare Research Award
G. H. Carpenter (1996), Chair; P. Y. Hester (1996), E. M. Pierson (1998), I.J.H. Duncan (2000), G. E. Duke (2000), P. Y. Hester, Liaison
Purina Mills Teaching Award
S. L. Pardue (1996), Chair; G. P. Birrenkott (1996), J. D. Firman (1997), R. C. Fitzsimmons (1998), H. R. Wilson (1998), M. E. Cook, Liaison
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Ad Hoc Ancillary Scientist Committee
C. G. Scanes, Chair; M. R. Bakst, D. M. Benbow, I.J.H. Duncan, A. L. Johnson, K. Klasing, S. J. Lamont, J. A. Mench, J. Petitte, C. A. Ricks, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison
Ad Hoc Electronic Publishing Committee
C. Bailey (Chair); G. Martin, R. Pottberg, D. L. Reynolds, G. Birrenkolt, M. Beck, A. P. Rahn, A. M. Mester, M. J. Zuidhof, C. Johnson, F. Graves
American Egg Board Technical Committee
R. G. Elkin (1996), Chair; M. L. Murphy (1997), D. M. Smith (1997), J. A. Doerr (1998), R. K. Gast (1998), M. E. Van Elswyk (1998), P. Y. Hester, Liaison
Careers Committee
S. C. Ricke (1996), Chair; T. P. Oscar (1996), R. N. Brewer (1997), B. M. Hargis (1997), J. B. Carey (1998), D. J. Donoghue (1998), S. L. Noll, Liaison
Committee on Animal Care
R. C. Newberry (1996), Chair; J. D. Brake (1996), J. A. Mench (1996), D. M. Denbow (1997), K. E. Anderson (1997), J. R. Millam (1998), A. B. Webster (1998), M. M. Beck, Liaison
Committee on Drugs and Chemicals
J. F. McCormack (1996), Chair; B. I. Fancher (1996), E. Gonder (1997), C. R. Sadler (1997), C. W. Henry (1998), J. McNaughton (1998), T. W. Campi (1999), J. W. Kessler (1999), P. H. Patterson, Liaison
Committee on Environmental Quality
J. P. Blake (1996), Chair; W. C. Merka (1996), J. C. Hermes (1997), P. H. Patterson (1997), J. C. Shih (1997), E. J. Smith (1998), N. G. Zimmermann (1998), P. H. Patterson, Liaison
Constitution Committee
H. M. Engster (First Vice Pres), Chair; M. A. Ottinger (President), H. L. Classen (Second Vice Pres), A. F. Giesen (Junior Director), P. H. Patterson (Junior Director)
Extension Committee
S. L. Noll (1996), chair; J. Britton (1996), R. A. Ernst (1997), S. F. Bilgili (1998), D. L. Cunningham (1998), R. D. Reynnells, Ex officio, S. L. Noll, Liaison
Finance Committee
M. M. Beck (Sec-Treas), Chair; H. M. Engster (First Vice Pres), H. L. Classen (Second Vice Pres), H. L. Marks (Immediate Past Pres), C. Johnson, Ex officio
Food Safety Committee
A. J. Maurer (1996), Chair; S. Barbut (1997), J. L. Heath (1998), K. E. Rinehart (1998), A. L. Waldroup (1998), D. E. Conner (1999), H. M. Engster, Liaison
Industry Committee for Poultry Science
S. R. Rogers (1996), Chair; R. C. Angel (1996), M. W. LaVorgna (1996), M. C. Robach (1997), W. C. Schwartz (1997), R. Stonerock (1997), A. F. Giesen (1998), B. I. Fancher (1999), H. M. Engster, Liaison
Maurice Stein Fellowship Committee
G. Zeidler (1996), Chair; B. A. Watkins (1996), A. H. Cantor (1997), A. Rahn (1997), R. D. Reynnells (1999), H. L. Marks, Liaison
Membership Committee
J. J. Lyons (1996), Chair; E. D. Peebles, III (1996), R. J. Balander (1997), D. C. Crober (1997), B. M. Hargis (1998), N. Snapir (1998) H. L. Classen, Liaison
Teaching Committee
J. C. Fuller (1996), Chair; D. R. Ingram (1997), P. A. Skewes (1998), R. J. Lien (1998), P. Y. Hester, Liaison
POULTRY SCIENCE REPRESENTATIVES
Ad Hoc Committee on Literature Preservation
J. L. Skinner, H. M. Engster, Liaison
American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
M. R. Bakst, M. E. Cook, Liaison
American Association for the Advancement of Science
A. M. Donoghue, H. M. Engster, Liaison
American Feed Industry Association
A. F. Giesen
American Institute of Biological Sciences
D. M. Denbow, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison
American Poultry Historical Society
L. C. Arrington, P. Y. Hester, Liaison
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
J. T. Brake,
Association of Executive Officers in Animal Sciences
H. L. Marks
Board on Agriculture (National Research Council)
F. A. Bradley, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison
Coalition on Funding Agricultural Research Missions
J. A. Doerr and M. A. Ottinger
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology
J. A. Doerr, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison
Federation of American Societies of Food Animal Sciences
H. M. Engster and B. C. Wentworth, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison
HACCP Alliance (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)
J. H. Denton, H. L. Classen, Liaison
James E. Rice Memorial Library
G. F. Combs, Jr., M. E. Cook, Liaison
Purina Mills Fellowship Awards Committee
C. N. Coon, M. E. Cook, Liaison
Southern Poultry Science Society
F. W. Edens, A. F. Giesen, Liaison
World's Poultry Science Association (Canadian Branch)
W. Guenter, H. L. Classen, liaison
World's Poultry Science Association (U.S.A. Branch)
E. T. Moran, P. Y. Hester, Liaison
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GOLD ($100.00 or more)
J. O. Anderson, Walter de Araujo, J. James Bitgood, Helene C.
Cecil, Nuhad J. Daghir, R. J. Etches, Glenn W. Froning, Lee W.
Herrick, Harlan Hochstetler, Steven Leeson, Edwin T. Moran, Jr.,
Hector J. B. Motta Deppen, Amir H. Nilipour, Walther H. Ott,
Roberto Rey Duque, Jerry L. Sell, Karl H. Sera, J. Robert Smyth,
Jr., Scott W. Spreen, Thomas W. Sullivan, J. D. Summers, Katuhide
Tanaka, Rose Marie Wegner, Douglas Zaviezo
SILVER ($50.00)
Harold V. Biellier, William T. Derieux, Richard W. Gerry, Rex J.
Guneratne, Hobart R. Halloran, James A. Harper, Charles H. Hill,
William E. Huff, Yukio Nakata, Jun-ichi Okumura, Mary Ann
Ottinger, A. S. Rosenwald, F. Barry Shaw, Chatree Tadtiyanant
BRONZE ($25.00)
Albert Adams, Lynn G. Bagley, Janice M. Bahr, Dori Carlos
Barbieri, J. K. Bletner, Francine Bradley, Denver D. Bragg, John
T. Blake, Donald J. Bray, Tom Bryan, Thomas W. Burnell, C.
Wendell Carlson, David D. Caveny, Frank L. Cherms, Jr., Milton Y.
Dendy, E. O. Essary, Robert C. Fitzsimmons, E. W. Glazewer, Paul
Griminger, N. Roy Gyles, Patricia Y. Hester, Scott Hinners, John
R. Hunt, Donald W. Jeannoutot, Leo S. Jensen, Yen-Pai Lee, James
E. Marion, Greg F. Mathis, Sally L. Noll, Donald Polin, William
H. Revington, Richard D. Reynnells, James S. Rock, A. Barde
Rogers, Ernest Ross, Sheila E. Scheideler, Robert W. Schwartz, T.
J. Sexton, Daniel N. Smith, Nickolas G. Zimmermann
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There are several basic issues facing our society. With the rapid strides in biology and technology, many interesting opportunities are available to us as scientists with exciting applications on the horizon for the poultry industry and for companies that support domestic animal agriculture. PSA, in cooperation with other scientific societies, provides an integral means for communication, coordination and collaboration among the varied facets of agricultural sciences.
Many societies are or will be facing severe economic stress due to shrinking membership, rising costs of operation, and pressures from rapid changes in technology that make it increasingly difficult to keep up and remain competitive. We are fortunate in that PSA is very healthy as evidenced by our active membership, consistent attendance at meetings, and economic status. In listening to the reports of other scientific societies at the CAST meeting, it once again became apparent that we face an unusual situation in that we support an industry that is expanding and extremely viable, while at the same time academic departments and positions identified as "Poultry Science" are disappearing. With this situation, we must face the problem of adopting a strategy that will best position our society for the future.
We have followed a number of approaches in the past, including sending representatives to other societies such as AAAS; joint sponsorship of symposia at meetings of other societies and inviting their scientists to participate in our meetings; building a broader base of members; sponsoring symposia preceding our annual meeting through the Ad Hoc Ancillary Scientists Committee; publishing high quality papers in Poultry Science; and many other activities. We have been fortunate to have an excellent Business Office through which we have been able to coordinate with the dairy and animal science associations, optimizing efficiencies in management.
So, now what? Do we continue to build these relationships and perhaps expand our base? What role do we wish to take in coordinating efforts with other societies? As already mentioned, we have benefited in our Business Office from an excellent working relationship with other societies. Do we want to consider joint meetings; perhaps not overlapping, but in tandem in some fashion? These issues are very controversial relative to the directions that we wish to take and the nature of the investments (time, effort, and financial) required. However, as time goes by, PSA will will have to face these issues with an open mind.
Much of this points to planning. Strategic planning can be arduous and expensive if done to an extreme. Many scientific societies are assessing their future direction through a number of different approaches. The Long Range Planning Committee's questionnaire was designed to help us clarify your feelings on many of the issues facing the Association. We hope to be able to discuss the results at this year's annual meeting, along with some of the approaches that we can consider to insure a strong future for the Poultry Science Association.
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Dear Lou,
I just wanted to thank you for the comment you made about the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (and my position as section editor for that journal) in the latest PSA Newsletter. Launching a new journal is, of course, a risky business, particularly when it deals with a topic that generates such strong feelings and so much polarization. Hopefully, we will succeed in our goal for the journal, which is to present objective scientific information about animal welfare that will help to address this issue in an informative and constructive way.
Again, many thanks for your remarks.
Sincerely,
Joy Mench
University of California at Davis
Dear Sir,
A diminishing number of us can remember when, at PSA Annual Meetings, some poor soul was assigned the task of evaluating the quality of slides, and subsequently castigating those authors responsible for those judged to be "busy", illegible, or otherwise unsatisfactory. So we must be thankful for the bounteous software which now allows us to avoid those pitfalls.
At the recent Annual Meeting, however, I was sometimes struck by what I perceived to be a poor choice of medium for conveying some experimental results. The use of complex, multi-coloured histograms is fun to the producer, but often leaves the viewer wishing for an old-fashioned table. When we are looking at modest differences, the three-dimensional histogram is not the best way to illustrate them, being confusing and, by its nature, incapable of highlighting small variations.
I'm sure those who used this medium, and read this letter, will know that I'm talking to them!
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Peter Hunton
Poultry Specialist
The Ontario Egg Producers'
Marketing Board
Editor's Response
Regarding the letter from Joy Mench, I probably said enough in my "From Your Editor" item in the October Newsletter. I would only add; get a copy of the new journal and evaluate it based on its content. Then express your concerns, complaints, or compliments to the editors of that journal. Constructive criticisms are always welcomed by those who are trying to serve you.
Dr. Hunton's letter struck home with me. For more years than I want to calculate, as a graduate student and a faculty member, I assumed the responsibility for making many of the slides for student and faculty presentations. Thus, I became an expert (in my own mind). This was before the days of computer-generated slides, when lantern slides and the Diazo process were the norm. This experience did make me look at the slides used at presentations (PSA meetings and others) in a more critical light.
It was not unusual to see some slides that did not show up well due to poor contrast in the slides, especially if the room were not adequately darkened. While the facilities at recent PSA meetings have been greatly improved, slides still need to be made with good contrast (but not glaring contrast) so they would be clear in a poorly darkened room. Black lettering may not show up well on red, purple, and other dark colored backgrounds.
Too much material on the slides has always been a common problem. If the audience can't read it, the slide is useless maybe even a detriment, as straining to see the data draws audience attention away from your oral report. Slides need not include every bit of data measured. A slide is usually not on the screen long enough for the audience to analyze any data that you do not cite; even though the data may be of some interest. If you are not going to mention it in your talk, think about whether having additional data on your slide adds anything to your presentation; or does it draw the audience's attention away from the focus of your report.
The image is sometimes too small for easy reading, especially in large rooms. Can the borders be reduced to enlarge the image? Leave a small border to reduce problems of focus between the center and the edges. Can a slide be appropriately divided into two tables, listings or graphs? When feasible, this enables the speaker to focus on specific comparisons, and allows increased size of lettering, etc. for easier reading by us older folks with tired eyes. Can the format be altered (i.e., from vertical to horizontal) to make full use of the screen?
Presenters occasionally point out an error in a slide during their presentations. Proof your copy carefully before making the slides. Have someone else proof them as well. In editing the Newsletter, I know how easy it is to read what you know is supposed to be there, rather than what actually is there. Mistakes will still sometimes occur. If time permits, make a new slide. It will improve your image, too.
This is a more personal and somewhat petty criticism. I like to see some of the campus/company logos on title slides, but once is enough. On slides providing information, they are a minor distraction and they take up space that could be better used to enlarge the tables, graphs, and messages you use to support your presentation.
There are other ways to improve slides. Most campuses and larger companies have audiovisual specialists that can give you some good advice. Practicing your talk before co-workers may also point out ways to improve your slides. In short, plan the content and format of your slides based on what you plan to report. Assume that the room conditions will be less than ideal; too light, audience too far from the screen, etc. A slide that shows up well under these conditions will also be good under the best conditions. The equipment and services we have today makes it possible to redo marginal slides in a short time. Take advantage of this technology, but use it wisely.
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TIME AND PLACE
The 85th Annual Meeting will be held at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky, July 8_12, 1996. Preparations are in progress and the planning committee is looking forward to your attendance. Future issues of the PSA Newsletter will carry details of the event as they become available. Specific questions and special meeting room needs should be addressed to one of the Local Arrangements Committee chairs, Austin H. Cantor (606/257-7529) or Anthony J. Pescatore (606/257-7529), both at the Department of Animal Sciences, Garrigus Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0215.
PROGRAM CHAIRS
General Chair --- Robert L. Taylor, Jr., Animal/Nutritional Sciences, Kendall Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824; phone 603/862-4625, FAX 603/862-3758, email bob.taylor@unh.edu
Environment and Management --- R. Michael Hulet, Department of Poultry Science, 222 Henning Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802-3501; phone 814/863-8934, FAX 814/865-5691
Extension and Instruction --- Jesse L. Grimes, Department of Poultry Science, Box 7608, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7608; phone 919/515-5406, FAX 919/515-7070, email jlgrimes@poultry.poulsci.ncsu.edu
Genetics --- Mary Erin Delaney, Department of Avian Sciences, University of California - Davis, Davis, CA 95616; phone 916/754-9343, FAX 916/752-8960
Immunology --- Gisela F. Erf, Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Nutrition --- Mamduh Safri, Animal Health/Nutrition Division, Premiere Agri Technologies, Inc., 7405 University, #4, Des Moines, IA 50325; phone 515/255-2877, FAX 515/255-6690
Pathology --- B. M. Hargis, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843; phone 409/845-5941
Physiology --- E. David Peebles, III, Department of Poultry Science, Box 9665, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762; phone 601/325-3379, FAX 601/325-8292
Posters --- Frederick Silversides, Department de Zootechnie, Faculte des Sciences de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation, Universite Laval, Ste Foy Quebec QC, Canada G1K 7P4; phone 418/656-7504, FAX 418/656-3766, email 4107fsil@vm1.ulaval.ca
Processing and Products --- Brian W. Sheldon, Department of Food Science, Box 7624, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7624; phone 919/515-2971, FAX 919/515-7124
PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. An original and four copies of the abstracts must be sent to Ann Mester, PSA Technical Editor, 1111 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874, to arrive on or before March 4, 1996.
2. The abstract, not exceeding 200 words, must be typed on the special form forwarded by the Business Office to all members. Additional copies may be obtained from the Business Office (Mary Swenson, Poultry Science Association, 1111 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874; phone 217/356-3182; e-mail marys@adsa.org). Xerox or other duplicated copies may be used provided that they are clean and legible, but the original must be on the blue-line form. Instructions for completing the abstract form are provided on that form. The type used should be large enough that it can be easily read. If word processing is used, print shall be of letter quality and no smaller than elite type (12 pitch or 10 point).
3. In preparation of abstracts, authors are urged to refer to Volume 74, Supplement 1 (1995) issue of Poultry Science for examples of the format to be used. It is: title of paper, author(s) with initials preceding the surname(s), name of department or section or division (or section and department), university or firm or other organization, address (note that an abbreviation is used for state or province and that the country is shown for abstracts from outside the Unites States) with zip code or other postal code, and, finally, the abstract paper.
4. The abstract should give clear, concise information on the problem, materials, procedure(s), method(s) used, results, and conclusions. Statements regarding work in progress or contemplated or planned should not be included. Statements such as "...will be discussed, etc." should not be used. Short footnotes may be added.
It is recognized that abstracts of some papers for the Extension and Instruction or Processing and Products sections, panel participation, symposia, or requested review papers may not follow these instructions implicitly, but the general format should apply. The rule concerning the length of the abstract will be strictly enforced.
5. Space is provided on the left-hand side of the abstract form to indicate a preference as to the section in which the paper might be presented. The name of the author who will present the paper should be indicated by an asterisk after the presenter's name. An abstract should not be submitted unless one of the authors expects to be in attendance to present the paper. Only 2 x 2 slides may be used, unless special arrangements are made with the Program Chair.
6. An author desiring to present more than one paper should indicate the order of preference on the abstract form. No space is provided for this, but the top right-hand corner should be used.
7. Papers may be a) accepted for presentation or b) refused.
8. The Board of Directors has instructed the general program Chair that he/she, with the assistance of the Section Chairs, has full responsibility and authority for disposition of papers as in item 7, to assign papers to sections and arrange the order of presentation within sections, to limit the number of papers accepted from a laboratory or other unit, and to solicit papers with no inference of later acceptance for publication as manuscripts in Poultry Science. A Section Chair may arrange with the Editor, prior to the annual meeting, for publication of papers presented at a symposia or a review paper.
9. Abstracts will be published, as submitted, in the 1996 supplement issue of Poultry Science. Copies of the abstracts section of the journal will be available by the annual meeting.
10. Additional copies of the abstract booklet, if available, may be purchased at cost at the registration desk.
11. Reprints of abstracts, following publication in Poultry Science, may be purchased at a cost of $99.00 per hundred if an order with billing and shipping instructions is forwarded to the Business Manager prior to the end of the annual meeting.
NOMINATIONS FOR HONORS AND AWARDS
Rules and regulations for nominations for honors and awards may be found in the appendix to the Constitution, Section F, Poultry Science 73:369-378. Where membership in the Poultry Science Association is a prerequisite for receiving an award or honor, it is the nominator's responsibility to verify the candidate's membership in the Association. Letters of transmission should state that verification has been received. Nominations and documentation of previously unsuccesful candidates for awards and honors will be carried over for a second consideration; thereafter, they should be resubmitted when appropriate. Nominations should be submitted to the appropriate awards committee chair by March 1, 1996. The awards committee chairs for 1996 are:
American Egg Board Research Award --- Robert G. Elkin, Department of Animal Sciences, 1151 Lily Hall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1151; phone 317/494-4820, FAX 317/494-9346, email belkin@hub.ansc.purdue.edu
American Feed Industry Association Award --- Mike Blair, Seaboard Farms of Athens, Inc., 1255 Roberts Blvd., #110, Kennesaw, GA 30144-3694; phone 706/419-8812, FAX 706/419-8814
American Poultry Historical Society Award --- Louis C. Arrington, Department of Poultry Science, 260 Animal Sciences Building, 1675 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706; phone 608/262-9764, FAX 608/262-6005, email lcarring@facstaff.wisc.edu
Broiler Research Award --- Joseph J. Giambrone, Department of Poultry Science, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5416; phone 205/844-2642, FAX 205/844-2641, email jgiambro@ag.auburn.edu
Continental Grain Company Poultry Products Research Award --- Scott A. Woodward, Sunny Fresh Foods, 206 West 4th Street, Monticello, MN 55362; phone 612/271-5644, FAX 612/295-6566
Fellows --- J. Robert Smyth, Jr., Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, 307 Stockbridge Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003; phone 413/545-2137, FAX 413/545-6326
Graduate Student Research Manuscript Award --- Denise M. Smith, Food Science & Human Nutrition, 106 Food Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1224; phone 517/353-9513, FAX 517/353-8963, email 20533dms@msu.edu
Maurice Stein Fellowship Award --- Gideon Zeidler, Department of Avian Science/Coop Ext., 138 Highlander Hall, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521; phone 909/787-5038, FAX 909/787-5091
Merck Achievement Award --- Janice M. Bahr, Department of Animal Sciences, 1207 W. Gregory Drive, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801; phone 217/333-2900, FAX 217/244-2871, email jmbahr@uxl.cso.uiuc.edu
National Turkey Federation Award --- Jerry L. Sell, Department of Animal Science, 201 Kildee Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011; email jsell@iastate.edu
National Turkey Federation Research Enhancement Award --- given in alternate (odd) years
Pfizer Extension Award --- Sheila E. Scheideler, Department of Animal Science, C206 Animal Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583-0908; phone 402/472-6451, FAX 402/472-6362, email SES@UNL.EDU
Poultry Science Association Research Award --- Mark M. Compton, Department of Poultry Science, 144 Livestock/Poultry Bldg., University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602; phone 706/542-1359, FAX 706/542-1827
Poultry Science Association Student Recruitment Award --- given in alternate (odd) years
Poultry Welfare Research Award --- Glenn H. Carpenter, Chatham County Agri Center, P. O. Box 278, Pittsboro, NC 27312; phone 919/542-8202, FAX 919/542-8246, email gcarp@chatham.ces.ncsu.edu
Purina Mills Teaching Award --- Samuel L. Pardue, Department of Poultry Science, Box 7608, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7608; phone 919/515-5540, FAX 919/515-2625, email SAM@poultry.poulsci.NCSU.edu
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The Ancillary Scientist Ad Hoc Committee is coordinating another pre-meeting symposium: "Genetic Selection Stategies of the Future", co-chaired by Murray Bakst (ARS/USDA), C. Baxter-Jones (Arbor Acres), and E. Smith (Tuskeegee University). This Symposium will provide an opportunity for poultry scientists and commercial breeders in the poultry industry to meet and discuss new approaches to the genetic selection of poultry. While the "classical" methods of genetic selection will be discussed, our emphasis will be on the application of contemporary techniques using germplasm manipulation and molecular approaches to genetic selection in modern day poultry breeding programs.
Registration for this symposium is separate from annual meeting registration, but is very affordable at $40 to 50. For more information contact Murray Bakst: murray@ggpl.arsusda.gov or Colin Scanes at phone 908-932-9702, fax 908-932-6996.
Program
Sunday night, July 7
Keynote Speaker: Past and Current Selection Strategies Bill Rishell, Arbor Acres
Evening Reception
Monday, July 8 (Sessions I - III, talks are 20-25 min with 10-15 min of questions)
I. Genetic Selection Strategies (introduction, techniques, pros/cons)
8:00 am Population genetics. Paul Siegel, VPI
8:30 am Computer modeling. William Muir, Purdue
9:00 am Molecular approaches - Markers and Mappers. Graham Bulfield, Scotland
9:30 am Coffee break
II. Germplasm Manipulation - Techniques and Efficacy of Transgenic Production
10:00 am Blastodermal cell manipulation. Rob Etches & Ann Gibbins, Guelph
10:30 am Primordial cell manipulation. James Petitte, NCSU
11:00 am Embryo manipulation. Ken Simkiss, UK
11:30 am Open discussion for Sessions I and II
12:00 am Lunch
III. Molecular Approaches to Genetic Selection (introduction, techniques, pros/cons)
1:30 pm Mapping the genome. Hans Cheng, ADOL
2:00 pm DNA marker technology. Jerry Dodgson, Michigan State
2:30 pm Map based QTL identification. Jossi Hillel, Israel
3:00 pm Coffee break
IV. Integration of Classical and Molecular Approaches of Genetic Selection (four 20-min presentations and a panel discussion)
3:30 pm Feed efficiency and growth. Derek Emmerson, Campbell Research and Development
3:50 pm Disease resistance. Larry Vint, DeKalb
4:10 pm Egg production. Alan Emsley, ISA
4:30 pm Maximizing yield. David Pollack, Perdue Farms
4:50 pm Open discussion for Sessions III and VI
5:25 pm Closing remarks.
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Anticoccidial Information Including Safety, Toxicity, Incompatibilities and Associated Matters is the title of a new manual written and privately printed by N. G. Fowler of Anitec Associates. The manual is designed to provide easy access to practical information on anticoccidials for veterinarians, poultry consultants, larger poultry breeders and production companies, feed and drug allied industries, educational institutions and laboratories. The £80.00 price includes postage and handling. Contact N. G. Fowler, Anitec Associates, 57 High Street, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LA, U. K.; phone 01227 830349, FAX 01227 832111.
Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, a new (1995) journal published by the Agricultural Academy of Bulgaria, is the first scientific journal in Bulgaria to be published entirely in the English language. It covers a wide range of agricultural topics, including animal and plant research, from central Europe. Contact Mrs. Iliana Nikolova, Editorial Secretariat, Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, Blvd. Tzarigradsko shosse 125 Bl. 1 Room 215, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria.
Food Preservation by Moisture Control: Fundamentals and Applications, a new book from Technomic, presents an extensive guide to the effect and use of moisture in the preparation, processing, preservation, stability, analysis and packaging of food. Edited by Gustavo V. Barbosa-Canovas, Washington State University and Jorge Welti-Chanes, Universidad de las Americas, Mexico, it is a valuable handbook for those involved in research, development, processing and testing of food products. ISBN: 1-56676-358-4, 1995, 880 pages, hardcover, $145.00. Available from Technomic Publishing Co., Inc., 851 New Holland Avenue, Box 3535, Lancaster, PA 17604; phone 717/291-5609 or 800/233-9936, FAX 717/295-4538.
The Food Safety Consortium Newsletter is produced by the three member institutions: the University of Arkansas, Iowa State University, and Kansas State University. The copy received included articles on irradiation and effects of alkaline egg washes on shell porosity. The editorial address is 110 Agriculture Bldg., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701; phone 501/575-5647.
Improving Production & Utilisation of Grain Legumes compiles 296 scientific contributions from the second European Conference on Grain Legumes, which was held in Copenhagen on July 9-13, 1995. ISBN: 2.9509491.0.X; 484 pages; price, including shipping, 625 FF (French Francs) in Europe and 657 FF to other countries. Order from: AEP - Conference 1995, 12 avenue George V, 75008 Paris, France; phone (33) 1.40.69.49.09, FAX (33) 1.47.23.58.72.
Meat, Poultry and Game is the latest update to McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The book provides new and authoritative nutrient data for the extensive range of cuts of meat as retailed and as prepared by a variety of cooking methods. It is a major update to the official United Kingdom food composition data. Coverage includes beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, duck, grouse, goose, pheasant, pigeon, hare, rabbit, venison, heart, kidney, liver, oxtail and sweetbread. ISBN: 0 85186 380 9, 150 pages, softcover, price £25.95. For details, contact Mike Corkill, The Royal Society of Chemistry, Thomas Graham House, Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 4WF, U. K.; phone +44 (0)1223 420066, FAX +44 (0)1223 423429. The book may be ordered from: Turpin Distribution Services, Blackhorse Road, Letchworth SG6 1HN, U. K.; phone +44 (0)1462 672555, FAX +44 (0)1462 480947.
Peas - Utilisation in Animal Feeding summarizes the current knowledge on various aspects of the use of peas in animal feeding (including poultry). Major topics covered include composition, quality, utilization by animals, inclusion rates in animal rations, and economic value. Contact Anne Mauffret, Edition UNIP Technique, 12 avenue George V, 75008 Paris, France; phone +33 (1) 40 69 49 07, FAX +33 (1) 47 23 58 72.
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The 1995 National Poultry and Egg Conference was held at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, on November 16. The annual conference enables 4-H'ers from all over the country to compete in five separate events. The conference is designed to help the participants learn to make and defend decisions, speak publicly, and gain skills in poultry-related subjects.
The 138 4-H'ers participating represented 25 states. The team competitions included a poultry and eggs judging contest (20 teams) and an avian bowl tournament (12 teams). Events for individual competition were broiler barbecuing, turkey barbecuing, and egg preparation demonstrations, with 11, 8, and 15 contestants, respectively. In addition to the 4-H'ers, about 250 people, including industry representatives, county/state/federal extension personnel, 4-H leaders, chaperons, and coaches, helped make the conference a success. The conference was made possible through financial support and contributions of services and goods from many companies, commodity groups and individuals.
The champion team in the poultry and egg judging contest was from Florida, with a score of 4,165 points out of a possible 4,500. The Florida team members were Ryan Cox, Tori Lundock, Loren Myhre, and Cindy Clark (alternate). They were coached by Sheila Anderson and Bob Renner. The top individual judge was Paul Byrd from Virginia, with a total of 1431 of the possible 1500 points. Other top ranking teams were from Georgia, 2nd; Virginia, 3rd; Tennessee, 4th; Ohio, 5th; West Virginia, 6th; Mississippi, 7th; Louisiana, 8th; Indiana, 9th; and Arkansas, 10th.
The California team, coached by Pat Robin, won the avian bowl contest. The winning team members were: Lori Conkling, Dan Famini, Karla Langer and Rachel Rubin. Other top teams were from Ohio, 2nd; Minnesota, 3rd; South Carolina, 4th; and Kansas, 5th.
California's champion 4-H avian bowl team (from left):
Karla Langer, Lori Conkling, Dan Famini, Rachel
Rubin, and Pat Rubin (coach) received
award
s from Tom Schaffer of Perdue Farms.
In the cooking demonstration contests, Julie Johnson from Tennessee took first place in the barbecued chicken competition. First place in the turkey barbequing contest went to Bishme Foster of South Carolina. Kimberly Coursey of Georgia won the egg preparation demonstration event.
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The University of Arkansas' Center of Excellence for Poultry Science was dedicated on September 10, 1995. The Center's main building was named for the late John W. Tyson, a poultry industry pioneer and patriarch of the family that built the world's largest poultry company. The building includes a 172-seat auditorium named for Leland Tollett, chairman and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, Inc.
Marty Jakosa, manager of the Butterball Turkey Company in Turlock, CA was elected Chairman of the Board for the California Poultry Industry Federation (CPIF) during its recent annual meeting in Fresno. Joining Jakosa on the CPIF Executive Committee for 1996 are Richard Zacky of Zacky Farms in Fresno, Vice Chairman; Herb Heil of Nicholas Turkey Breeding Farms in Sonoma, Secretary-Treasurer; and Michael Hoyt of Foster Farms of Merced, Past Chairman.
Henry L. Marks has been named Head of the University of Georgia's
Poultry Science Department, He assumes the responsibilities of Jerry Cherry, who resigned to return to teaching at the University, effective October 1, 1995.
Dr. Marks received his B.S. and M.S. in poultry science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and his Ph.D. in poultry genetics from the University of Maryland. His research experience had been with USDA, ARS in Beltsville, MD and Athens, GA prior to accepting his new position. PSA members know Henry as an active member and Immediate Past President of the Association.
Frank Frazier of McLean, VA was named distinguished alumnus of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture at the college's annual Alumni Roundup in Lexington. "Distinguished alumnus awards are presented to individuals who have made substantial contributions to agriculture and their communities," said Grace Gorrell, associate director of the college's development program.
Frazier, a 1940 graduate of the University of Kentucky, with a B.S. in agriculture, was a key organizer of the National Broiler Council. He served as their chief executive officer from 1955 through 1971. Frazier set the groundwork for the enactment of the Poultry Products Inspection Act of 1958 and served as principle industry spokesman when the act was amended in 1967. He also managed NBC's award-winning marketing and promotions program for many years when the industry was showing rapid growth after World War II.
Intervet, Inc., Millsboro, DE was the first recipient of the David B. Snyder Alliance Award from the University of Maryland College Park. Intervet was recognized for its role in the development of a strategic alliance between the two mutually symbiotic institutions comprised of talented individuals, valuable resources and a common goal to help the poultry industry fight viral diseases.
The Strategic Alliance Award is the result of a relationship that began several years ago between the University of Maryland and Intervet. Dr. David Snyder, a premier inventor on the University's staff, had developed promising technology related to Infectious Bursal Disease. Intervet scientists, Drs. Klaus Obers and Dieter Lutticken, shared an interest in developing the IBDV technology and the possible development of a vaccine. The resulting alliance with research funding by Intervet led to approximately 14 separate technologies being licensed to Intervet from the University.
Walther and Maxine Ott, both Oregon State University alumni, made a financial gift to the OSU Foundation to create the Walther H. Ott Professorship in Poultry Science for the Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences. The professorship was established to provide assistance to a faculty member, to promote research and education by a poultry scientist new in their career at OSU.
The poultry science program has launched an emu research program with donated hatching eggs and monetary support from the Oregon and Washington emu industries. Emu research is a supplement to the poultry research effort. The turkey research program at OSU was terminated on July 1, 1995, after many years of research in turkey nutrition, genetics, and incubation. Contemporary industry style poultry research facilities will be built at the turkey farm with financial support from Oregon Poultry Industries, friends of the poultry science program, and the university.
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Keystone Symposia on Molecular & Cellular Biology
In the winter months of 1996, the Keystone Symposia will hold 36 conferences on a wide variety of topics related to molecular and cell biology. Each of these meetings covers a period of 7 days. A selected sample of the topics is listed below. Persons interested in these phases of science should request the complete list of topics and additional information from James W. Larkin, Keystone Symposia, Drawer 1630, Silverthorne, CO 80498; phone 303/2621230, FAX 303/2621525.
Jan 29-Feb 4 Molecular Biology of the
Cardiovascular System. Keystone, CO
Feb 17 Cell Polarity. Lake Tahoe, CA
Feb 4-10 Cell Migration. Santa Fe, NM
Feb 10-16 Molecular Mechanisms in DNA
Replication and Recombination. Taos, NM
Feb 10-16 Cell Biology of Virus Entry,
Replication, and Pathogenesis. Santa Fe, NM
Mar 1-7 Viral Genome Replication. Tamarron, CO
Mar 11-17 Molecular Basis for Drug Resistance in
Bacteria, Parasites, and Fungi.
Park City, UT
March 17-23 Transcriptional Mechanisms. Taos,
NM
January 29 - February 1, 1996
64th Annual North American Gamebird Association Convention and
Short Course. Omni Hotel, Atlanta, GA.
Contact Walter S. Walker, at Box 2105, Cayce, SC 29171; phone
803/796-8163, FAX
803/791-0982.
February 6-7, 1996
1996 Australian Poultry Science Symposium.
University of Sydney, Sydney,
NSW, Australia. Contact Derick Balnave, Dept. of Animal Science,
University of
Sydney, Werombi Road, Camden, NSW 2570 Australia; phone +61 (46)
550 277, FAX
+61 (46) 551 331.
February 8-13, 1996
1996 AAAS Annual Meeting and Science Innovation
Exposition. Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency and
Stouffers
Hotels, Baltimore, MD. Contact the American Association for the
Advancement of
Science, 1333 H Street, Washington, DC 20005;
phone Ellen Cooper at 202/326-6431.
February 7-9, 1996
First International Conference on Air Pollution from
Agricultural
Operations. Westin Crown Center, Kansas City,
MO; sponsored by the MidWest Plan Service. Contact Carole
Seifert, Office of Extended
& Continuing Educ., Iowa State University, 102 Scheman, Ames,
IA 50011-1112; phone
515/294-1400, FAX 515/294-6223.
February 15-18, 1996
National Meat Association's 50th Annual
Convention. Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CA. Contact
NMA, 1970 Broadway,
Suite 825, Oakland, CA 94612; phone 510/763-1533, FAX
519/763-6186.
February 21-23, 1996
Midwest Poultry Federation Convention. Minneapolis
Convention Center,
Minneapolis, MN. Contact MPF, 2380 Wycliff St., St.
Paul, MN 55114; phone 612/646-4553, FAX 612/646-4554.
March 14-17, 1996
National Poultry & Food Distributors Assn. Annual
Convention. Marriott CasaMagna, Cancun, Mexico.
Contact NPFDA, 604
Green Street, NE, Suite #3, Gainesville, GA 30501; phone
404/535-9901, FAX 404/535-7385.
March 18-19, 1996
SEPEA Feed Mill Management Seminar. Omni Hotel,
Atlanta, GA. Contact
Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association, 1530
Cooledge Road, Tucker, GA 30084; phone
770/493-9401, FAX 770/493-9257.
March 27-29, 1996
International Conference on "Improving Our Understanding of
Ratites in a
Farming Environment." Dalton-Ellis Hall, University
of Manchester, Manchester, England. Contact Dr. Charles Deeming,
Hangland Farm
Ostriches Ltd., Upper Wardington, Banbury, OX17
1SU, United Kingdom; phone +44-1295-712712, FAX +44-1295-710628.
March 31 - April 5, 1996
VI International Symposium on Avian
Endocrinology. Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada.
Contact Robert J. Etches,
Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University
of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1; phone 519/824-4120,
FAX 519/836-9873,
email retches@aps.uoguelph.ca
April 10-11, 1996
Poultry Conference and Exhibition. London, Ontario,
Canada. Contact Sharon
Pook, Western Fair Association, Box 4550, Station
D, London, Ontario N5W 3K3, Canada; phone 519/438-7203, FAX
519/679-3124.
April 14-16, 1996
American Meat Institute/Food Marketing Institute Meat
Marketing
Conference. Squaw Creek Point Hilton, Phoenix, AZ.
Contact
AMI, P.O. Box 3556, Washington, DC 20007; phone 703/841-2400, FAX
703/527-0938.
April 28-30, 1996
Urner Barry's XX Annual Executive
Conference. MGM Grand Hotel, Casino &
Theme park, Las Vegas, NV. Contact Urner Barry Publications,
Inc., P.O. Box 389, Toms River,
NJ 08754; phone 800/932-0617, FAX 908/341-0891.
April 28 - May 1, 1996
87th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. The Indiana
Convention Center and
RCA
Dome, Indianapolis, IN. Contact American Oil
Chemist' Society, Education/Meetings Department,
P.O. Box 3489, Champaign, IL 61826-3489; phone 217/359-2344, FAX
217/351-8091.
May 1-5, 1996
45th Western Poultry Disease Conference, XXV Anniversary
Celebration and
XXI National Convention of Asociacion Nacional de Especialistas
en Ciencias
Avicolas. Hotel Fiesta Americana Condessa, Cancun,
Mexico.
Contact Lina Caparas, Conference and Event Services, University
of California, Davis,
CA 95616; phone 916/757-3331, FAX 916/757-7943, E-mail:
lmcaparas@ucdavis.edu.
May 2-3, 1996
National Breeders Roundtable. Airport Marriott
Hotel, St. Louis, MO. Contact
Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road,
Tucker, GA 30084; phone
770/493-9401, FAX 770/493-9257.
May 8-9, 1996
California Animal Nutrition Conference. University
Piccadilly Inn, Fresno, CA.
Contact California Grain & Feed Assn., 1521 "I"
Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; phone 916/441-2272, FAX
916/446-1063
May 19-24, 1996
TEMA-9: Ninth International Symposium on Trace Elements in
Man and Animals.
Banff Centre for Conferences, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Contact The Banff Centre for Conferences, P.O. Box 1020, Station
11, Banff, Alberta, Canada
T0L 0C0; phone 403/762-6308, FAX 403/762-6388.
June 22-26, 1996
Institute of Food Technologists Annual
Convention. New Orleans, LA. Contact IFT, 221 N.
LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL
60601;
phone 312/782-8424.
June 26-30, 1996
USAPEEC Annual meeting. Omni Hotel, Charleston, SC.
Contact USA Poultry
&
Egg Export Council, 2300 W. Park Place Blvd.,
Suite 100, Stone Mountain, GA 30087; phone 404/413-0006.
June 30 - July 12, 1996
13th International Congress on Animal Reproduction.
Sydney Convention Center, Sydney, Australia. Contact
ICAR 96
Congress Secretariat, GPO Box 128, Sydney, NSW,
2001 Australia; phone +61-2-262-2277, FAX +61-2-262-2323.
July 12-19, 1996
XVI International Workshop on Rapid Methods and Automation in
Microbiology. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Contact Daniel Y. C. Fung, Workshop Director, Department of
Animal Sciences and
Industry, 139 Call Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-1600; phone
913/532-5654, FAX 913/532-5681.
July 16-18, 1996
NBC Broiler Marketing Seminar. The Grove Park Inn,
Asheville, NC. Contact
National Broiler Council, 1155 15th Street,
NW/#614, Washington, DC 20005; phone 202/296-2622, FAX
202/293-4005.
July 16-17, 1996
SEPEA Hatchery-Breeder Clinic. Sheraton Civic Center
Hotel, Birmingham, AL.
Contact Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association,
1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, GA 30084; phone 770/493-9401, FAX
770/493-9257.
July 25-28, 1996
American Association of Meat Processors Convention &
Suppliers Exposition.
Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY. Contact
AAMP, P.O. Box 269, Elizabethtown, PA 17022; phone 717/367-1168.
August 4-9, 1996
VIIIth International Symposium of Veterinary Laboratory
Diagnosticians. Jerusalem Renaissance Hotel, Jerusalem,
Israel.
Contact the Secretariat, VIIIth WAVLD, P.O. Box
50006, Tel Aviv 61500, Israel; phone 972 3
5140014, FAX 972 3 5175674 / 660325.