PSA Newsletter

October 1996

• From Your Outgoing President
• From Your Incoming President
• Greg Martin Joining Staff
• Thank You PSA `96 Exhibitors!
• 1996 PSA Awards
• PSA Issues
• Officers and Committees of Poultry Science Association, Inc. 1996-1997
• PSA From Your Editor
• PSA Letters to the Editor
• PSA Congressional Science Fellow Report
• PSA PSA Journals Available
• PSA 49th International Poultry Exposition
• PSA Resources Available
• PSA News & Notes
• PSA Future PSA Annual Meetings
• PSA Coming Events
• PSA Poultry Science Association Sustaining Members
• PSA Thank You, Individual Sustaining Members
• PSA The World Food Prize
• PSA Congressional Science Fellowship

From Your Outgoing President

Our annual meeting was a great success. Much of this success was due to the tireless efforts of the Host Committee, chaired by Austin Cantor and Tony Pescatore. Everyone had a wonderful time during the week. The facility and setting were outstanding, and the activities were enjoyed by all.

Our scientific Program Committee, chaired by Bob Taylor, did an outstanding job to give us sessions that were of very high quality and were well attended. The innovative format for the Poster Session was well received and there have been requests to continue this format in the future. The co-chairs, Murray Bakst, Colin Baxter-Jones, and Edward Smith, developed an outstanding Ancillary Scientist Symposium on "Genetic SelectionStrategies for the Future," prior to the PSA meeting. Over 150 participants heard scientists from many countries discuss these issues. Similarly, the National Poultry Extension Workshop and the Informal Nutrition Symposium provided excellent programs for their attendees.

It has been a privilege and an honor to have been your President this year. The year has been very interesting. There has been a great deal of activity at the national level in assessing the role and viability of the Land Grant system, and with it, the role of scientific and professional societies.

Our Association has been involved in a number of specific activities. We responded to the "57 Questions" on agricultural research, education and extension for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture. These responses will provide information in support of the Farm Bill. Our former Federation of American Societies of Food Animal Sciences (FASFAS) Congressional Fellow, John Goldberg, has been closely involved in this process. We participated in a National Scoping Conference sponsored by the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges. We attended a leadership workshop for scientific societies hosted by the Council for Agricultural Research and Technology, along with representatives of 32 other groups. The purpose of this workshop was to enhance communication among the agricultural scientific societies.

I have previously mentioned our involvement in discussions regarding the possible formation of a federation that would replace FASFAS. This would involve the Animal Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, and Poultry Science Associations. The Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology is being studied as a model. We hope to have more detailed information for the PSA membership during the year.

On the national level, we have looked at our interactions with other societies and continued our efforts to influence funding and legislative matters relevant to animal agriculture. This has also been an introspective and thoughtful year. Our committees have worked very hard to summarize the membership and extension survey responses. These surveys will help us assess the characteristics and needs of our members, and to actively work to enhance relationships with the poultry and allied industries. The "Industry Symposium", organized by Hank Engster, was extremely successful and thought provoking. There are no ready answers to many of the questions we have posed. Rather, we are in a process of analysis and planning.

We are fortunate to be in a strong and healthy position as a society. This affords us the opportunity for thoughtful introspection which can lead to logical decisions in chosing our activities. In thinking through some of the challenges facing PSA, I would like to leave you with a summary of some of my observations and, I hope, provide "food for thought."

1. We now have members internationally and that international membership is growing.

2. The current technologies enable each of us to be more efficient. However, much more is expected of us with diminishing funds available. This means that not only are the economic pressures growing, but the pressures on time are imposing almost unrealistic demands on all of us.

3. How does this impact PSA? We have to assess the needs of our members. Professional and/or scientific societies provide services to their members to meet many needs. These range from programs for professional development to providing annual meetings to keep members in touch with both the science and our colleagues. In addition, professional societies are playing a major role at the national level by influencing funding and policy decisions in ways that would be difficult for individuals to accomplish.

4. What does PSA do? The obvious answer is a great deal. We are very fortunate to have many very active members, who willingly volunteer a great deal of time and energy to our organization. We have members who serve on committees and those who serve as PSA representatives to other organizations. We are very enthusiastic about our joint meeting with the World's Poultry Congress in the year 2000. This meeting will be held in Montreal, Canada, and will present exciting opportunities for both organizations. We are enhancing our linkage with the American Association of Avian Pathologists and hope to jointly sponsor a symposium for our members. We are also working more closely with the other FASFAS-member organizations. Planning for FAIR 2000 has begun. To promote further cooperation, the PSA Board of Directors passed a motion to provide membership in PSA to the President and Vice President of each of the other FASFAS-member organizations. Receiving our journal and newsletters will help them become more familiar with PSA and, hopefully, enhance communication, understanding, and interaction among the societies.

5. It is difficult to predict the characteristics of our members in the next century. Perhaps our base will become more diverse academically, as well as from industry. We may become increasingly interdisciplinary in order to address the complex questions and challenges that will face us. As a result, our constituents may be from a greater variety of disciplines and arenas.

All of this means that change is likely in our future. This notion has already been emphasized by both Jerry Cherry and Henry Marks. PSA is strong and vibrant, due to the support of our members and our industry. With this base, we can approach the future with enthusiasm and optimism. As change becomes a manageable challenge, it takes on exciting potential for the future. I know that we have the talent and creativity to deal with the challenges that we will face.

I want to close by thanking the PSA Board of Directors for their hard work, proactive approach and energy. I have been very fortunate to have had the pleasure to work with this group of individuals. A special thanks goes to Henry Marks for sharing his experience with the Board as our Immediate Past President and to Mark Cook and Scotti Hester, who have completed their term as Directors. Our committees did outstanding work this year and I am very grateful to all of these individuals who volunteered their time and energy. In addition, our representatives to other organizations and individuals who took on special projects or went to additional meetings provided a great service to PSA. Our Business Office staff made this year a pleasure and I sincerely thank them. Thanks also goes to individuals who provide special contributions to our society, including our Editor-in-Chief, Herb Siegel, and Lou Arrington, our Newsletter Editor.

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From Your Incoming President

I would like to add my congratula tions and an expression of appreciation to all involved in the success of the first off-campus meeting of our Association in half a century. According to the listing on pages 2829 of our 19951998 PSA Membership Directory, the last off-campus meeting was held at the Jefferson Hotel, St. Louis, MO, in 1946. I found everything to be very convenient with all sessions being held under one roof.

This organization never ceases to amaze me when we look at the amount of time and effort put forth by so many of our members. I frequently have to remind myself that most of what is accomplished is done strictly on a volunteer basis.

I was extremely pleased with just how many willing members came up to me after the business meeting to volunteer their time and talents to the Association for the coming year. I have just put the finishing touches on the PSA committee assignments and I want to thank all of you who agreed to chair committees or serve as committee members. I am confident that, through all of your efforts, we will have another successful year.

I would like to thank Mary Ann Ottinger for all of the time and leadership she gave as President of the Association this year. We will be fortunate to have her serve one more year on the Board as our Immediate Past President. I would also like to join Mary Ann in thanking continuing board members and those who have completed their years of service. Each of these individuals has made significant contributions to the Poultry Science Association. I am looking forward to working with our newly elected Directors, John Proudman and Tony Pescatore. I would like to congratulate Hank Classen on becoming our First Vice President, and Don Bell, who was elected as our new Second Vice President.

I am really looking forward to the next annual meeting in Athens, Georgia. Henry Marks and the local Host Committtee from the University of Georgia, along with Sarge Bilgili and the rest of the Program Committee, will be working throughout the year to put together another memorable program for the Association.

Thank you for the honor of allowing me to serve as the Poultry Science Association's 86th President. Please feel free to contact me by phone (410/543-3411), FAX (410/543-3965) or e-mail (hme@shore.intercom.net) with any comments, suggestions, or concerns that may assist our Association in becoming healthier and stronger.

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Greg Martin is Joining the PSA staff

Gregory Martin is joining PSA at staff headquarters as a network administrator. He will be administering the PSA WWW site that includes the electronic publishing of Poultry Science (starting 1997). Any comments or suggestions about the PSA WWW site can be directed to Greg at gregm@adsa.org.

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Thank You PSA '96 Exhibitors!

PSA '97
Alltech
Alternative Design
ARPAS
The Brill Corporation
Carfax Publishing Company
CAST
Egg Innovations
EM-SCAN Inc.
Fats and Proteins Research Fdn.
Finnfeeds International Ltd.
Griffin Industries
IMV International
Insta-Pro International
Intec America Corporation
KenTech Plastics
Pelleting Concepts Intl.
Postive Action Publications Ltd.
Poultry Water
Quality Consortium
National Poultry Waste
Management Symposium

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1996 PSA Awards

Awards presented at the annual meeting banquet are listed in the December 1996 issue Poultry Science, along with a summary of each winner's achievements. The recipients and their affiliation, as listed in the annual meeting newsletter, are included here for your information.

Graduate Student Certificates of Excellence:

*Also received Nicholas Communications Awards

Environment and Management:

Nutrition:

Processing and Products:

Immunology:

Physiology:

Posters:

Graduate Student Manuscript Award:

Maurice Stein Fellowship:

Purina Mills Fellowship:

American Poultry Historical Society Award:

Poultry Science Association, Inc. Research Award:

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Poultry Welfare Research Award:

American Egg Board Research Award:

Broiler Research Award:

National Turkey Federation Research Award:

American Feed Industry Association Award:

Pfizer Extension Award:

Purina Mills Teaching Award:

Merck Award for Achievement in Poultry Science:

Poultry Science Association Fellows:

Each of these individuals is congratulated for their outstanding achievements. It is a special honor to be recognized by your peers. The Association is fortunate to have the continuing support of sponsors that makes the awards program possible.

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PSA Issues

In a continuing attempt to keep themembership updated on current or critical issues facing our Association, I wanted to take this opportunity to focus attention on three specific areas:

Formation of a Federation

Voting by Mail Ballot

Newsletter Editor

Mary Ann Ottinger has indicated, both in previous newsletters and at the annual business meeting this year in Louisville, that meetings have occurred among the Poultry Science, Animal Science, Dairy Science, and Meat Science organizations to discuss the formation of a federation similar in structure to that of the Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology (FASEB). A major goal is to gain additional efficiencies in the business office, while maintaining the individuality of each association.

Mary Ann stated at the Business Meeting that our Board of Directors was asked to decide whether a business plan for the formation of such a federation should be developed by the Business Office. Our Board voted unanimously to proceed with the development of the business plan so that we may better describe the proposed structure to our membership and communicate what, if any, financial impact would be expected from the federation.

Our business manager, Carl Johnson, has since reported to me that each of the other societies has given the green light to the development of such a business plan so they, too, can better present information to their respective memberships. It is my understanding that Carl and Chuck Sapp, from the Business Office, will be working on the economic details this fall. As more information becomes available, I will continue to communicate with our membership through the PSA Newsletter. I expect there will be enough information by our next annual meeting to have a good healthy, discussion.

My presentation at the annual meeting included a report that the Long Range Planning Committee has submitted a proposed change to Article 8 (Sections 1 and 2) of the PSA Constitution that addresses voting for officers and directors of the Association by mail, rather than at annual meetings. This proposal was brought forth after reviewing the results of the recent PSA survey, which indicated that a majority (62.1%) of the approximately 500 members responding favored the mail ballot. The number of members responding to this survey clearly exceeds our normal attendance at the annual business meeting.

The Board of Directors have all received copies of this proposal and are currently studying it, along with the constitutions and voting procedures of other societies based out of our Business Office, in order to develop the most workable balloting procedure. This will be discussed at length at our mid-year meeting in January. Any proposed change in the PSA Constitution must be published in the newsletter prior to the annual Business Meeting at which it is to be considered.

The third issue that our Board faces is that we will need to appoint a new Newsletter Editor to take over the duties after the October 1997 issue. Lou Arrington will be completing his second 3-year term at that time and will not be eligible for reappointment according to our Constitution. The newsletter is an important means of communication for our society. This will need to be addressed at our mid-year meeting in January, so we are currently looking for volunteers or suggestions to fill the position. Please contact any Officer, Director, or Lou Arrington if you have the desire or can suggest a good prospect to serve PSA in this role. We would appreciate having names to consider by December 15, 1996.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES POULTRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION, INC. 1996-1997

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

The 19961997 PSA Board of Directors (front row, left to right): Mary Ann Ottinger , Maryland, Past President; Henry Engster, Perdue Farms President; Henry Classen, Saskatchewan, First Vice President; Donald Bell, California-Riverside, Second Vice President; Mary Beck, Nebraska, Secretary-Treasurer; Herbert Siegel, Penn State, Editor-in-Chief; (back row, left to right): Andrew Giesen, Novus, Director; Paul Patterson, Penn State, Director; Sally Noll, Minnesota, Director; Frank Robinson, Alberta, Director; Anthony Pescatore, Kentucky, Director, and John A. Proudman, USDA-Beltsville, Director.

STANDING COMMITTEES

Program Committee (1997)
General Chairperson S. K. Bilgili, Assistant Chairperson W. E. Huff, Environment/Management H. S. Nakaue, Extension/Instruction A. J. Pescatore, Genetics M. Sadjadi, Immunology S. J. Ewald, Nutrition S. Leeson, Pathology E. Odor, Physiology M. R. Bakst, Posters P. A. Skewes, Processing/Products A. Sams, Ex officio (President) H. M. Engster, Ex officio (Sec-Treas) M. M. Beck

Local Arrangements Committee
Chair H. L. Marks, Ex officio (President) H. M. Engster, Ex officio (Sec-Treas) M. M. Beck

Program Committee (1998)
General Chair Elect W. E. Huff, Ex officio (First Vice Pres) H. L. Classen, 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 D. D. Bell

Nominating Committee
M. A. Ottinger, Immed Past Pres, Chair (2000), B. C. Wentworth, Past Pres (1997), J. A. Cherry, Past Pres (1998), H. L. Marks, Past Pres (1999), F. A. Bradley, Elected (1997), W. Guenter, Elected (1998), M. S. Lilburn, Elected (1999)

Long-Range Planning Committee
B. C. Wentworth (1997), Chair, 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), M. A. Ottinger (2000), H. L. Classen, Liaison

Resolutions Committee
C. J Flegal (1997), Chair, M. L. Sunde (1998), J. D. Firman (1999), M. M. Beck, Liaison

AWARDS AND HONORS COMMITTEES

American Egg Board Research Award
(see American Egg Board Technical Committee)

American Feed Industry Association Award
C. N. Coon (1998), Chair, H. L. Classen (1997), T. W. Sullivan (1998), M. S. Lilburn (1999), J. B. Hess (1999), A. F. Giesen, Liaison

American Poultry Historical Society Award
L. C. Arrington (1998), Chair, R. K. Cole (2000), N. R. Gyles (2000), M. A. Hall (2002), M. L. Sunde (2002), D. D. Bell, Liaison

Broiler Research Award
J. S. Bailey (1998), Chair, T. R. Scott (1997), M. L. Boyle (1998), J. B. Hess (1999), M. P. Lacy (1999), F. E. Robinson, Liaison

Committee on Fellows
G. W. Froning (1999), Chair, R. D. Crawford (1997), K. E. Nestor (1998), T. W. Sullivan (2000), R. H. Forsythe (2001), H. M. Engster, Liaison

Continental Grain Company

Poultry Products Award
D. L. Fletcher (1997), Chair, D. M. Smith (1997), A. L. Waldroup (1998), S. Barbut (1998), C. J. Wabeck (1999), P. H. Patterson, Liaison

Graduate Student Research Manuscript Award
R. J. Etches (1997), Chair, E. T. Moran (1997), J. A. Renden (1998), F. E. Robinson (1998), R. R. Dietert (1999), Y. M. Saif (1999), H. S. Siegel, Ex officio, F. E. Robinson, Liaison

Merck Achievement Award
J. V. Craig (1997), Chair, M. El Halawani (1998), J. Vanderstoep (1998), M. E. Cook (1999), P. Y. Hester (1999), H. L. Classen, Liaison

National Turkey Federation Award and National Turkey Federation Research Enhancement Award
K. K. Krueger (1998), Chair, R. W. Schwartz (1998), M. R. Bakst (2000), V. L. Christensen (2002), K. E. Nestor (2002), S. L. Noll, Liaison

Pfizer Extension Award
M. P. Lacy (1998), Chair, A. J. Pescatore (1997), S. I. Savage (1997), M. J. Wineland (1998), M. O. Smith (1999), R. D. Reynnells, Ex officio, A. F. Giesen, Liaison

Poultry Science Association Research Award
R. Vasilatos-Younken (1997), Chair, D. N. Foster (1998), B. M. Hargis (1998), K. Klasing (1999), G. B. Havenstein (1999), F. E. Robinson, Liaison

Poultry Science Association Student Recruitment
Awards Committee, (see Careers Committee)

Poultry Welfare Research Award
G. E. Duke (2000), Chair, E. M. Pierson (1998), I. J. H. Duncan (2000), W. M. Muir (2002), P. C. Harrison (2002), A. J. Pescatore, Liaison

Purina Mills Teaching Award
J. D. Firman (1997), Chair, R. C. Fitzsimmons (1998), H. R. Wilson (1998), D. M. Denbow (1999), F. E. Robinson (1999), S. L. Noll, Liaison

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Ad Hoc Ancillary Scientist Committee
M. R. Bakst, Chair, M. E. Delaney, D. M. Denbow, I.J.H. Duncan, K. Klasing, S. J. Lamont, D. V. Maurice, J. N. Petitte, C. G. Scanes, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison

American Egg Board Technical Committee
D. M. Smith (1997), Chair, M. L. Murphy (1997), M. E. Van Elswyk (1998), J. A. Doerr (1999), R. K. Gast (2000), F. Silversides (2001), P. H. Patterson, Liaison

Careers Committee
J. B. Carey (1998), Chair, R. N. Brewer (1997), B. M. Hargis (1997), D. J. Donoghue (1998), S. C. Ricke (1999), P. A. Skewes (1999), G. P. Martin, Ex officio, S. L. Noll, Liaison

Committee on Animal Care
D. M. Denbow (1997), Chair, K. E. Anderson (1997), J. R. Millam (1998), A. B. Webster (1998), S. E. Scheideler (1999), M. J. Darre (1999), W. J. Kuenzel (1999), M. M. Beck, Liaison

Committee on Drugs and Chemicals
C. R. Sadler (1997), Chair, E. Gonder (1997), C. W. Henry (1998), J. McNaughton (1998), T. W. Campi (1999), J. W. Kessler (1999), C. R. Angel (2000), R. K. Wagstaff (2000), P. H. Patterson, Liaison

Ad Hoc Committee on Electronic Publishing
C.A. Bailey, Chair, G. Martin, R. Pottberg, D. Reynolds, A. Rahn, A. Mester M. Suidhof, C. Johnson, F. Graves, G. Birrenkott, M. Beck.

Committee on Environmental Quality
N. G. Zimmermann (1998), Chair, J. C. Hermes (1997), J. C. Shih (1997), E. J. Smith (1998), T. A. Scott (1999), D. W. Murphy (1999), P. H. Patterson, Liaison

Constitution Committee
H. L. Classen (First Vice Pres), Chair, H. M. Engster (President), D. D. Bell (Second Vice Pres), A. J. Pescatore (Junior Director), J. A. Proudman (Junior Director)

Extension Committee
R. A. Ernst (1997), chair, S. F. Bilgili (1998), D. L. Cunningham (1998), S. G. Birkhold (1999), S. E. Watkins (1999), R. D. Reynnells, Ex officio, S. L. Noll, Liaison

Finance Committee
M. M. Beck (Sec-Treas), Chair, H. L. Classen (First Vice Pres), D. D. Bell (Second Vice Pres), M. A. Ottinger (Immediate Past Pres), C. Johnson, Ex officio

Food Safety Committee
A. L. Waldroup (1998), Chair, S. Barbut (1997), J. L. Heath (1998), K. E. Rinehart (1998), D. E. Conner (1999), J. H. Denton (1999), P. H. Patterson, Liaison

Industry Committee for Poultry Science
R. Stonerock (1997), Chair, M. C. Robach (1997), R. A. Costain (1998), W. C. Schwartz (1998), B. I. Fancher (1999), M. Sifri (1999), R. E. Buresh (2000), H. M. Cervantes (2000), C. L. Wyatt (2000), A. F. Giesen, Liaison

Maurice Stein Fellowship Committee
A. H. Cantor (1997), Chair, A. Rahn (1997), R. D. Reynnells (1998), P. S. Holt (1999), S. M. Russell (1999), D. D. Bell, Liaison

Membership Committee
R. J. Balander (1997), Chair, D. C. Crober (1997), B. M. Hargis (1998), N. Snapir (1998), J. H. Douglas (1999), S. L. Pardue (1999), D. D. Bell (Second Vice Pres), Liaison

Teaching Committee
R. J. Lien (1998), chair, D. R. Ingram (1997), P. A. Skewes (1998), S. L. Pardue (1999), A. J. Pescatore, 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, J. A. Proudman, Liaison

American Association for the Advancement of Science
A. M. Donoghue, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison

American Feed Industry Association
A. F. Giesen, A. F. Giesen, Liaison

American Institute of Biological Sciences
D. M. Denbow, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison

American Poultry Historical Society
L. C. Arrington, H. M. Engster, Liaison

American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
J. T. Brake, H. M. Engster, Liaison

Association of Executive Officers in Animal Sciences
H. L. Marks, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison

Board on Agriculture (National Research Council)
F. A. Bradley, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison

Coalition on Funding Agricultural Research Missions
M. A. Ottinger and H. C. Cecil

Council for Agricultural Science and Technology
J. A. Doerr, A. F. Giesen, Liaison

Federation of American Societies of Food Animal Sciences
H. M. Engster, M. A. Ottinger, Liaison

HACCP Alliance (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)
J. H. Denton, P. H. Patterson, Liaison

James E. Rice Memorial Library
G. F. Combs, Jr., J. A. Proudman, Liaison

Purina Mills Fellowship Awards Committee
W. Wu, J. A. Proudman, Liaison

Southern Poultry Science Society
J. D. May, A. F. Giesen, Liaison

World's Poultry Science Association (Canadian Branch)
H. L. Classen, H. L. Classen, liaison

World's Poultry Science Association (U.S.A. Branch)
E. T. Moran, A. J. Pescatore, Liaison

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From Your Editor

The Officers, Board, and staff have been generous in expressing their appreciation for my service. Even the members have been tolerant of my shortcomings. The job can be enjoyable, except when the deadline comes up at the same time other work needs to get done. On the other hand, its time for the readers to get a change from my style.

The bottom line is, the Board needs some names to consider very soon. They would like to begin discussing the appointment at their mid-year meeting which is held in mid-January, in Altanta, just prior to the International Poultry Exposition. If you are interested in serving as the Newsletter Editor, please let an Officer, Director, or myself know. If you know people that would make good editors, pass on their names. You can check on their willingness to be considered (willingness to serve if appointed) or we can make that contact if you prefer. Mid-December is the target for getting a list of potential candidates. Don't be hesitant to volunteer (yourself or others). The staff provides a lot of valuable help in the job.

An updated copy of the Constitution and By-Laws is due to be published in the October 1996 issue of Poultry Science. Several changes have been made that are not in the PSA Membership Directory, 19951998 printing. This leads into my next topic. Now is the time to start thinking about nominations for awards given through the Poultry Science Association. There are a few changes in the rules regarding these awards that can increase the eligibility of nominees. Nominating materials for most awards are due on March 1 of the year.

Each year, some award programs receive several nominees, whereas others have good nominees, but little competition. Unsuccessful nominations are carried over for a second year, but they should be updated where needed. It takes some time to collect and arrange the materials needed for a successful nomination. If you have questions on the requirements, check with the selection committee chair. Start collecting information and materials early. Those deadlines come up fast. The next PSA Newsletter will carry more information, including the address for the award committee chairs.

Send in items of general interest regarding changes in your company, department, group, etc. I think there should be many more "News and Notes" items than I usually receive.

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Letters to the Editor

Richard Reynnells sent the following message out by e-mail, under the title, "A thought on PSA participation." It is reproduced here for those who are not on Rich's e-mail list. It addresses a problem that should be a concern for all PSA members. Rich completed a term on the PSA Board of Directors in 1993. From Rich:

While at the business meeting at the Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting I couldn't help but think about the complaints one hears in the hallways regarding the Association, the nomination process, and the difficulty in getting committee assignments.

This comment is not meant to be holier than thou, but I think someone should mention it. There were considerably less than 100 people at the business meeting. Those people were the only ones [A] able to attend the meeting for whatever reason, [B] at the meeting that did not have to or want to leave early, [C] at the meeting and interested enough to participate. They were the only ones able to vote [I agree with retaining that policy] for Board members and officers, and other matters of importance to our organization.

It would seem that if one is not willing to make some sacrifice, large or small, that they should quietly accept whatever happens in the Association. The Board voted to allow student members voting privileges, as we thought this would strengthen the organization and interest in the business meeting and related affairs.

In my opinion, excuses and apathy are leading us to elimination both as an organization and as entities in the universities. As a former supervisor has said, "You deserve what you tolerate." If the membership does not care about PSA or our strength in the universities or government, I guess we deserve what we get.

EDITOR'S RESPONSE

My friend, Rich, has a little trouble counting when he has to keep his shoes on. Actually, there were more than 100 at the Business Meeting at least, one of the tellers told me that about 150 people voted in the elections. The number varied considerably, depending when you took your count. Even so, Rich's point is well taken and reflects a concern I have expressed in the past. A significant number of members who are at the PSA meetings each year fail to attend the Business Meeting. It was also reported that just a couple of votes separated the winner from the runner up in some of our elections this year. This means that each vote can make a difference. Where were you when the ballots were cast? Past President Ottinger and President Engster both commented on the willingness of members to serve on committees and in other important ways. The Business Meeting offers all members at the meetings a way to participate.

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Congressional Science Fellow Report

As my fellowship year draws to a close, I would like to thank the Dairy Science, Poultry Science, Animal Science, and Meat Science Associations for their support of the Federation of American Societies of Food Animal Sciences (FASFAS) Congressional Science Fellowship. The fellowship has undoubtedly been one of the most interesting and exciting learning experiences of my life. It has complemented my scientific training by affording an insider's view to policy making, and to how science can be used (or misused) in the legislative process.

The exposure to the different players in the science field, from industry and consultants to lobbyists and agencies, has expanded my understanding of career opportunities, both for myself and the students I may one day advise. While I occasionally had opportunities to apply specific scientific knowledge, more often I used the general skills gained through an advanced science degree; such as, critical reading, a concise writing style and an analytical approach to problems. At the same time, I learned a variety of communication skills and a better understanding of how scientists can contribute more to the legislative process.

When I was interviewing offices for placement, my hope was to work in an office active on environmental and agricultural issues. The particular legislation I wanted to work on included the Farm Bill, the grazing bill, pesticide policy reform, and the Endangered Species Act. Working in the office of Congressman Boehlert (R-NY) fulfilled all of these goals. As the newly appointed co-chairman of the Republican Environmental Task Force, he has been intimately involved in almost every piece of environmental legislation considered by this Congress.

I was fortunate enough to accompany him on the House floor to fight for the Farm Bill Conservation Title, which included, for the first time, provisions to target technical and financial assistance specifically to livestock producers for nutrient and waste management. We are currently involved in negotiations on grazing legislation and hope to have a bill passed this September. I was pleasantly surprised that a bipartisan, widely supported pesticide policy bill was passed by this Congress.

Despite general concensus that the Delaney Clause was outdated, the controversy surrounding the food safety issue made reform appear unlikely. It is a great accomplishment that, after decades of impractical standards, chemical food safety laws will finally reflect current knowledge and technology. Though the Endangered Species Act was not reformed this year, extensive negotiations are underway to introduce a compromise bill early in the next Congressional session. I will continue to be on Mr. Boehlert's staff, and expect to be involved in these debates.

Looking back, it really has been a busy, productive and remarkable year for a fellow to be on the Hill. People often ask if I am more cynical now that I have seen the government process up close. The truth is that I am actually less cynical now, and most fellows seem to agree on this point. Although there is definitely a share of unsavory characters on the Hill, there are also a lot of people who are sincere in trying to make things better. More and more, they are relying on science to make their points. It is our responsibility as scientists to contribute to this process by maintaining the integrity of the peer review system and effectively communicating our scientific knowledge. The FASFAS fellowship experience has enabled me to improve my ability to do this, and I am grateful for the chance.

My best wishes to the incoming Congressional Science Fellow, Ellen Bergfeld. I hope her year is as stimulating and inspiring as mine was.

[Editor's Note: Ellen Bergfeld can be contacted at 2700 Connecticutt Avenue NW, #106, Washington, DC 20008; home phone 202/234-9724.]

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PSA Journals Available

Dear Sir:

I have the following journals that I would like to donate to a library:
Poultry Science - Volume 42 (1963) to Volume 68 (1989)
Journal of Animal Science - Vol 19 (1960) to Vol 73 (1995)
Journal Of Dairy Science - Vol 45 (1962) to Vol 78 (1995)

You pay the freight. Contact:
Dr. Bill Gossett
GOSSETT/FARMLAND
P. O. Box 512
Marion, OH 43301
Phone 614/383-5265

Dear Sir:

I am a retired member of the Association who no longer has need for the Poultry Science journals which I accumulated while active. I would like to donate the journals to an institution in a developing country or to a group in this country which distributes journals to such areas. I have issues from 1981 through 1991 with the exception of nine individual numbers. Contact:

Louis Shor, DVM
32 Hopemont Drive
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Keep in mind that these journals may have already been moved through another contact by the time this newsletter is received, but these offer a good opportunity to get Poultry Science into a local or foreign library at a minimal cost. It should be presumed that the journals are not bound. Shipping costs are pretty reasonable if sent by the "book or library rate."

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49th
International Poultry Exposition

The theme "Setting the Pace" was chosen because the Exposition truly sets the pace for the poultry industry, according to the U. S. Poultry & Egg Association Chairman Jack Davis, with the Southern Empire Egg Farm. Nowhere else can you interact with such a concentration of people in your industry or see as many customers and prospects at one time.

More than 1,100 exhibitors will fill over 16 acres of indoor display space with every conceivable product and service used in the production and processing of poultry and eggs. The two exhibit halls will be open from 9 am to 5 pm on January 22 and 23, and from 9 am to 3 pm on January 24. In adition, a variety of educational programs will be offered for the commercial broiler, turkey and egg industries.

For more information, contact: U. S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, GA 30084; phone 770/493-9401, FAX 770/493-9257, E-mail: cray@poultryegg.org

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Resources Available

Improving Our Understanding of

Ratites in a Farming Environment, edited by D. C. Deeming, is the proceedings of an international conference held at the University of Manchester (U. K.) on March 2729, 1996. Cloth bound; 194 pages. The cost including postage and handling is:

United Kingdom                       £42.75
Europe & Scandinavia       £43.75
 World                                    £46.75
Australia and Far East             £47.75

Checks or money orders in £Sterling must be payable to "Ratite Conference" and included with orders. Mail to Dr. D. C. Deeming, Hangland Farm Ostriches, Ltd., Upper Wardington, Banbury, OX17 1SU, United Kingdom.

A Field Guide to Common Animal Poisons, by Michael Murphy, is a quick reference for veterinary practitioners and students, designed to help in the recognition and treatment of animal exposure to toxins. Paperback/plastic comb; 352 pages; ISBN 0-8138-2934-8; $29.95. Available through Iowa State University Press, 2121 S. State Street, Ames, IA 50014-8300; phone 800/862-6657 or 515/292-0155, FAX 515/292-3348.

The Royal Society of Chemistry announces the publication of Meat Products and Dishes, the latest update of McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods. The book provides new nutrient composition data for popular raw and cooked meats and for meat-based products and dishes. Coverage includes new data on up to 60 nutrients for over 280 foods. Softcover; about 150 pages, ISBN 0 85404 809 X; Price £25.95.

The book may be ordered from Turpin Distribution Services Ltd, Blackhorse Road, Letchworth SG6 1HN, U.K.; phone +44 (0) 1462 672555, FAX +44 (0) 1462 480947. For further 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, e-mail: marketing@rsc.org

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News & Notes

California

Francine Bradley, Extension Poultry Specialist in the Department of Avian Sciences at the University of California-Davis, received two honors in March. She was named the "Poultry Scientist of the Year" by the Pacific Egg & Poultry Association (PePa), at their annual meeting in Newport Beach. PePa is a trade association representing the poultry industries in the western United States and Canada. Francine was recognized for her research contributions and her leadership of the collegiate student programs sponsored by PePa. She is the first woman and the youngest scientist to receive this award.

Francine Bradley was also the first woman to be inducted into the California National Poultry Hall of Fame. This Hall of Fame is sponsored by an alliance of ten organizations within the state that represent standard bred or exhibition poultry. Bradley was honored for her leadership and dedication to educational activities that foster the recruitment of youth into poultry programs. This included her work to set up guidelines for the recently developed ABA/APA (American Bantam Association and American Poultry Association) Youth Program. The Hall of Fame induction was held at the annual meeting of the Northern California Bird Fanciers in Anderson.

Barry W. Wilson, Chair of the UC-Davis Department of Avian Sciences suffered a mild stroke in late August or early September. Although he is reportedly doing well and continues to work, he has chosen to step down from the Chair position at his doctor's suggestion.

Midwest Poultry Science Undergraduate Center of Excellence

The first summer of teaching poultry at the Undergraduate Center of Excellence was considered to be a great success. There were 21 students from 10 states that completed three to nine credits of upper level course work. The courses offered were : 1) Incubation and Hatchery Management, 2) Avian Physiology, and 3) Poultry Enterprise Management. Although most students felt it was an intense and demanding experience, the knowledge gained was worth the effort. The staff that taught this summer included: Wayne Bacon, Glenn Birrenkott, Jim Bitgood, Ron Kean, Forest Muir, Sally Noll, Allan Rahn, Jack Shere, Alice Wentworth, and Bernie Wentworth. Wendy Clark worked with the program as a Teaching Assistant. After completing their courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, most of the students moved on to internships sponsored by 16 commercial companies in nine states.

Plans for the summer of 1997 involve starting a new group of students in the courses offered this year, plus offering continuing students three additional classes: Avian Health, Advanced Poultry Nutrition, and Poultry Products Technology. Students completing the 18 credit and internship program will gain valuable knowledge specifically associated with poultry science, agri-business and poultry production.

National Breeders Roundtable

The annual National Breeders Roundtable updates the latest research on poultry breeding and genetics. The conference, sponsored by the Poultry Breeders of America and the Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association, was held in St. Louis, MO.

Ostriches On Line

Ostriches On Line, an internet information center for all aspects of the industry, received the Magellan 3 Star award. This resource center features over 500 pages of reference material and other services. The address of the Ostriches On line web site is: http://www.achiever.com/ostrich/index.html

Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association

Don Dalton, SEPEA President, announced that Tari P. Kindred has been named as the Association's first Director of Food Safety. In this position, she will provide expertise for SEPEA's Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and biosecurity programs and will develop an industry training program in cooperation with the HACCP Oversight Committee and SEPEA's Training Department. Dr. Kindred has 11 years of experience in USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The SEPEA Board of Directors voted unanimously to change the name of the 49-year old organization to the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The change took effect on August 5, 1996. Board Chairman Jack Davis, Southern Empire Egg Farm, indicated that the new name would better reflect the Association's broad membership base, but that their mission would remain unchanged.

Wisconsin

The Department of Poultry Science and the Meat & Animal Science Department combined to form the new Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It became official on July 1, after many months of negotiations on how the new department should be structured and operate. The designation of a Poultry Science major was maintained for the undergraduate program. Jack Rutledge, former chair of MAS, is the first chair of Animal Sciences.

This rendered Rich Reynnell's Poultry Science Resource List (May 1996) outdated almost before we got it. Except for the department name change, the address remains unchanged. The general departmental phone number is now 608/263-4300. The receptionist at that phone can transfer you to any individual in the department. Rich's list gave a direct office phone number for most of the staff and these have not changed. There are three exceptions. Bernie Wentworth's direct number is 608/262-8945, Lou Arrington's is 608/262-1774 and Milt Sunde's number is 608/262-1659. Most importantly, the department FAX number is changed to 608/262-5157. You may want to make these changes in your Resource List or other directories.

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Future PSA Annual Meetings

1997 University of Georgia, Athens, GA August 36

1998 Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA August 25

1999 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR dates TBA

2000 Immediately preceeding the World's Poultry Science meeting, Montreal, Canada.

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Coming Events!

October 21-22, 1996
1996 National Poultry Waste Management Symposium, Marriott-Harrisburg Hotel, Harrisburg, PA. Contact Michael Hulet, The Pennsylvania State University, 213 William L. Henning Bldg., University Park, PA; phone 814/863-8934, FAX 814/865-5691.

October 21-24, 1996
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Short Course. Holiday Inn, St Louis, MO. Contact American Meat Institute Foundation, P O Box 3556, Washington, DC 20007; phone 703/841-2400, FAX 703/527-0938.

October 23-25, 1996
National Meeting on Poultry Health & Processing. Sheraton Ocean City, Ocean City, MD. Contact Bill Satterfield, Delmarva Poultry Industries, Inc., R.D. 6, Box 47, Georgetown, DE 19947-9622; phone 302/856-9037.

October 24-25, 1996
Southeastern Seminar: Women in Management. Chateau Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA. Contact SEPEA, 1530 Cooledge Rd, Tucker, GA 30084; phone 770/493-9401, FAX 770/493-9257.

November 3-7, 1996
47th American Assn for Laboratory Science National Meeting. Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. Contact AALAS, 70 Timber Creek Dr, Cordova, TN 38018.

November 11-17, 1996
Seoul International Exhibition of Machinery, Science and Technology for Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Livestock `96. Korea Exhibition Center, Seoul, Korea. Contact SIEMSTA `96 Management, Korea Exhibition Center (KOEX), 150 Samsung-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea; phone (82) (02)551-1144, FAX (82) (02)551-1311.

November 14, 1996
Southeastern Seminar: Grain Forecast and Economic Forecast. Airport Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, GA. Contact SEPEA, 1530 Cooledge Rd, Tucker, GA 30084; phone 770/493-9401, FAX 770/493-9257

January 22-24, 1997
International Poultry Exposition `97. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Contact USPOULTRY, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, GA 30084; phone 404/493-9401, FAX 404/493-9257.

February 11-16, 1997
National Meat Association 51st Annual Convention. San Diego Concourse, San Diego, CA. Contact AMA, 1970 Broadway, Suite 825, Oakland, CA 94162; phone 510/763-1533, FAX 510/763-6186.

March 1-4, 1997
46th Western Poultry Disease Conference. Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn, Sacramento, CA. For information, visit http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vetext/wpdc.html. Contact Conference & Event Services, University of California, Davis,CA 95616; phone 916/757-3331, FAX 916/757-7943, e-mail Imcaparas@ucdavis.edu

April 9-10, 1997
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.

May 11-14, 1997
88th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, WA. Contact American Oil Chemists' Society, Meetings and Exhibits Department, P. O. Box 3489, Champaign, IL 61826-3489; phone 217/359-2344, FAX 217/351-8091.

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Poultry Science Association

Individual Sustaining Members
September 20, 1996.

~CORRECTION~
PSA '96 Annual Meeting Donor

Thank you Hoffmann-La Roche for your donation at the Gold Level ($1001 -$4999). We apologize for incorrectly listing you at the Bronze Level.
Thank you for your support!

GOLD ($100.00 or more)

J. O. Anderson, Walter de Araujo, George H. Arscott, J. James Bitgood, Helene C. Cecil, Nuhad J. Daghir, R. J. Etches, Glenn W. Froning, Lee W. Herrick, Harlan Hochstetler, Mario E. Jimenez, Steven Leeson, Edwin T. Moran, Jr., Hector J. B. Motta Deppen, Amir H. Nilipour, Walther H. Ott, E. Ernest M. Pierson, Roberto Rey Duque, Jerry L. Sell, Karl H. Sera, R. N. Shoffner, J. Robert Smyth, Jr., David C. Snetsinger, Scott W. Spreen, Thomas W. Sullivan, J. D. Summers, Katuhide Tanaka, Gilbert A. A. Van Putte, Rose Marie Wegner, Douglas Zaviezo

SILVER ($50.00)

Richard L. Arnold, Lou Arrington, Robert L. Bickford, Harold V. Biellier, A. W. Brant, Donal P. Conway, William T. Derieux, Florencio Eusebio, Glenn Stuart Geiger, Richard W. Gerry, Rex J. Guneratne, Hobart R. Halloran, James A. Harper, Charles H. Hill, William E. Huff, Louis E. Marrett, Yukio Nakata, Jun-ichi Okumura, Mary Ann Ottinger, A. S. Rosenwald, F. Barry Shaw, Ralph Stonerock, Chatree Tadtiyanant

BRONZE ($25.00)

Albert Adams, William Aho, Lynn G. Bagley, Janice M. Bahr, Dori Carlos Barbieri, Mary M. Beck, J. K. Bletner, Francine Bradley, Denver D. Bragg, John T. Brake, Donald J. Bray, Tom Bryan, Thomas W. Burnell, C. Wendell Carlson, Rocco V. Carsia, David D. Caveny, Frank L. Cherms, Jr., H. L. Classen, W. M. Collins, M. E. Cook, Milton Y. Dendy, E. O. Essary, Colin Fisher, Robert C. Fitzsimmons, George F. Gee, E. W. Glazewer, Paul Griminger, N. Roy Gyles, Melvin L. Hamre, Patricia Y. Hester, Scott Hinners, Robert L. Hogue, John R. Hunt, Donald W. Jeannoutot, Leo S. Jensen, P. A. Kondra, Yen-Pai Lee, James E. Marion, Greg F. Mathis, Jose Nascimiento, Sally L. Noll, Donald Polin, William H. Revington, Richard D. Reynnells, James S. Rock, A. Barde Rogers, Ernest Ross, Michael D. Ruff, C. B. Ryan, Paul H. Sammelwitz, Sheila E. Scheideler, Robert W. Schwartz, T. J. Sexton, Albert D. Shackleford, Daniel N. Smith, Ronald J. Thurston, Alice W. Wentworth, Bernard C. Wentworth, Nickolas G. Zimmermann

Individual Sustaining Membership sponsors one-year free membership to Graduate Students who are first-time members.

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Thank you Individual Sustaining Members!

You funded the following graduate students in 1996:

Sayed H. Abdel-Fattah, Ain Shams University
Ossama H. Abdel-Maged, Ain Shams University
Nemat AGM Ali, Ain Shams University
Carl Aglio, University of Arizona
Brian K. Anderson, Mississippi State University
Tahaney M. Ayeed, Ain Shams University
Danielle Benefield, Auburn University
David M. Bozeman, Mississippi State University
Nathan E. Collins, Auburn University
Mark A. Cooper, University of Georgia
Johnny Courtney, Harper Adams, Agricultural College
Melvin D'Souza, University of Georgia
Permal Deo, University of Queensland
Thomas Donkor, St. Joseph's Training College
Naiera H. El-Nabarawy, Ain Shams University
H. Pettit Ewing, University of Georgia
Yewande O. Fasina, University of Saskatchewan
James Amoako Fianko, Ghana
Randolf E. Friesen, University of British Columbia
Ayman M. Hassan, Ain Shams University
Denise R. Holsberger, University of Maryland
Netta Jorgensen, Mississippi State University
Woo-Kyun Kim, Penn State University
Bal Krishna Joshi, Lewis and Clark College
Kannoth Kumar, Roslin Institute
Leonardo Lara, Univ Fed de Minas Gerais
Carey P. Laster, Auburn University
Monica Ledur, University of Guelph
Laura Leigh Perkins, Virginia Polytechnical Institute
Guoyu Li, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Curtis Novak, University of Nebraska
YooHeon Park, Korea University
Ali Pishnamazi, JEI - Khorasghan Islamic, Azad University
Peter Plumstead, University of Natal
Titiek Eko Pramudji, Arizona State University
Jason Sagebiel, Texas A&M University
Ana Paula Silva Pinto, Universidade Federal Fluminense
Marcu H.A. Willemsen, University The Netherlands
Ming-der Yang, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ahmed S. Mohmamed, Ain Shams University
Eshrati Baha Safar, Iran
Ishraq A. Shata, Ain Shams University

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The World Food Prize

T he World Food Prize Foundation requests nominations for the 1997 World Food Prize, which recognizes outstanding individual achievement in improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. The Prize emphasizes the importance of a nutritious and sustainable food supply for all people and recognizes that improving the world's food supply for the long term depends on nurturing the quality of land, water, forests, and other natural resources.

Nominees should be individuals who have worked successfully toward this goal in any field involved in the world food supply, including food and agricultural science and technology, manufacturing, marketing, nutrition, economics, political leadership, social sciences, and other related fields that have brought food to tables of a significant number of people across the world.

The laureate will receive $200,000 and a sculpture created by world-renowned designer Saul Bass. The award is based solely on individual achievement with no consideration of nationality, ethnicity, political persuasion, religion, sex, or age.

For a brochure detailing nomination procedures, contact The World Food Prize Office of the Secretariat, David Acker, College of Agriculture, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-1050; tel. (515) 294-8454; fax (515) 294-9477; e-mail: bjelland@iastate.edu; or http://www.netins.net/showcase/wfp.

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Congressional Science Fellowship

Sponsored by the Federation of American Societies of Food Animal Sciences, to work as a Legislative Assistant on a Congressional Committee or on a Congressional Staff. Ph.D. in an area of food animal sciene required. Applications are due February 15, 1997. Request further information and application instructions from FASFAS Congressional Science Fellow Program, 1111 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874, (Telephone 217/356-3182, Fax 217/398-4119, E-mail: fasfas@adsa.org). EOE.

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