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Nov
29
USDA to Reduce Salmonella Associated with Poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced new strategies to reduce Salmonella illness linked to poultry products. The efforts will include gathering data and information to support future actions to move closer to the Healthy People 2030 target of a 25% reduction in Salmonella illness.
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Nov
29
Giving Tuesday opportunities - 2021
ASAS and the ASAS Foundation recognize members on Giving Tuesday.
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Nov
29
School Food Recovery Act Reintroduced
The School Recovery Act was recently introduced to direct the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants to support schools working on food waste reduction programs. “Reducing food waste in schools will give students the opportunity to develop responsible habits that can benefit their communities and our planet throughout their lives,” said Bonamici in a press release.
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Nov
29
Review of Pandemic Food Box Expenditures Results Released
The government hired hundreds of private companies last spring to buy food no longer needed by restaurants, schools, and cruise ships, and transport it to overwhelmed food banks. The program faced several problems such as spilled and spoiled food, high costs, and uneven distribution nationwide.
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Nov
29
NIFA to Invest Over $50 Million in New Farmers and Ranchers
“We recognize that beginning farmers and ranchers have unique needs for education, training, and technical assistance. Their success, especially in the first 10 years, often hinges on access to reliable, science-based information and the latest educational resources so they can improve their operations’ profitability and sustainability long-term.”
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Nov
29
IFIC Survey States Most Americans Have Tried Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) released the results of a survey about plant-based meat alternatives. The purpose of the survey was to see how often plant alternatives are consumed and why. It should be noted that the study was funded by SNI Global (formally the Soy Nutrition Institute) and the United Soybean Board.
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Nov
29
Food Prices Continue to Increase Ahead of Thanksgiving
As the holidays approach, the price to prepare your celebratory dinner will likely be higher this year. Factors including the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, transportation costs, and supply chain issues are to blame.
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Nov
29
Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 Advances
A new bill introduced and approved by the House Agriculture Committee would offer transparency in the discrepancy between what cattle producers receive and what consumers are paying for beef.
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Nov
29
Animal Activists Upset Over COP26 Menu
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held in Glasgow, Scotland. The event had local and seasonal offerings and took a “plant-forward approach”, with 40% of the menu being plant-based options. The menus also feature a carbon footprint graphic of each item so attendees can be informed of the impact of their choices.
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Nov
29
Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Established
During the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE), along with 31 other countries and 48 non-government partners, announced the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate). “The United States is proud to be launching the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate initiative alongside the United Arab Emirates and over 80 partners across the globe," said John Kerry, US special presidential envoy for the climate.
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Nov
22
Interpretive Summary: Thyroid hormone suppression in feeder pigs following polymicrobial or porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus-2 challenge
The swine industry continuously battles infectious disease challenges; unfortunately, the nature of our intensive management makes it particularly vulnerable. Understanding how the numerous physiological systems respond to disease is advantageous to scientists working to establish immunity.
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Nov
22
Interpretive Summary: Physiological response of weaned piglets to two transport durations observed in a Canadian commercial setting
Multi-site pig production is a standard industry practice, though it risks stressing animals during transportation. Most data involving transportation effects was done in market hogs, and the current Canadian transport regulations weigh heavily on these studies' information.
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Nov
22
Interpretive Summary: Smith Nutrient Restriction followed by Realimentation sheep
Nutrient restriction in pregnant females has been repeatedly shown to have adverse effects on the growth and development of their offspring. Realimentation following nutrient restriction may be a strategy to mitigate the negative growth effects that maternal nutrient restriction has on offspring.
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Nov
18
Interpretive Summary: Repeatability of gaseous measurements across consecutive days in sheep using portable accumulation chambers
Global temperatures are expected to increase over the next thirty years; the implications of climate change will have a large impact on livestock population and production, which will affect food security. Ruminant animals have contributed to 39.8% of global agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, but will play a role in the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions through the development of sustainable livestock production and the adoption of mitigation measures.
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Nov
18
Interpretive Summary: Myostatin suppresses adipogenic differentiation and lipid accumulation by activating crosstalk between ERK1/2 and PKA signaling pathways in porcine subcutaneous preadipocytes
A study recently published in the Journal of Animal Science aimed to determine the effect of myostatin on lipid accumulation in porcine subcutaneous preadipocytes and to further explore the potential molecular mechanisms.
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Nov
18
Interpretive Summary: The effect of vitamin C on long-haul transport stress in beef steer calves
Long-haul transport may occur at several points during the lifespan of feedlot cattle and is a source of undesirable stress on the wellbeing of these animals. Performance can subsequently suffer and lead to reduced health and productivity.
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Nov
15
Interpretive Summary: Effect of bone morphogenetic protein 4, gremlin, and connective tissue growth factor on estradiol and progesterone production by bovine granulosa cells
It has been well documented that Bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) participate in the paracrine regulation of granulosa cell function in multiple species. However, it is unknown if responses to BMPs change with follicular size or interacts with connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) or BMP antagonists (e.g., gremlin) to directly affect granulosa cell function in cattle.
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Nov
15
Interpretive Summary: Feeding graded inclusion levels of raw and cooked garbanzo beans to cats
Garbanzo beans (Cicer arietinum) are a popular and important legume food protein crop in human nutrition but is not as well utilized or studied in companion animal nutrition. Because raw garbanzo beans contain anti-nutritional factors, it may potentially have negative impacts on digestibility, fecal characteristics, or the gut health of companion animals.
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Nov
15
Interpretive Summary: Fonesca appeasing substance bos indicus summary
Transport and feedlot entry are among the most stressful events in the lives of feedlot cattle, and the stress from these events tend to adversely impact welfare and productivity. Therefore, there is a great interest in strategies to relieve these stresses to improve welfare and performance.
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Nov
11
Interpretive Summary: Effects of bismuth subsalicylate and encapsulated calcium-ammonium nitrate on feedlot beef cattle production
Sulfur is an important element for the ruminant animal due to its role in bacterial growth and metabolism, but high concentrations of dietary sulfur can be related to reductions in growth performance and the incidence of polioencephalomalacia.
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