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• ADSA member John C. Bruhn receives Award of Distinction from UC Davis
• ADSA® Global Partner Program
• 2010 ADSA Award Nominations
• Upcoming Meetings …
• New Publications …
  • Bioactive Components in Milk and Dairy Products
  • The Ethology of Domestic Animals: An Introductory Text, 2nd edition
• Positions Available …
  • • Assistant or Associate Professor
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ADSA member John C. Bruhn receives Award of Distinction from UC Davis 

John C. Bruhn, a dairy food processing specialist emeritus in the Department of Food Science and Technology, is an accomplished researcher and educator whose work has helped improve the quality and taste of milk, cheese, and other dairy products. For his contributions, he has been honored among “Outstanding Faculty” with a 2009 Award of Distinction from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES) at the University of California, Davis.

Bruhn received his award, one of nine honoring faculty, staff, alumni and supporters, on October 9, 2009, during the CA&ES 21st annual College Celebration at UC Davis. The award is presented annually to those whose contributions and achievements enrich the image and reputation of UC Davis and enhance its ability to provide public service.

“This year's recipients have all made important contributions to keeping our college at the forefront of meeting society's most pressing challenges,” said CA&ES Dean Neal Van Alfen. “We are pleased to be able to give these individuals the recognition they deserve.”

Bruhn came to UC Davis in 1962 in pursuit of a master's degree in food science and technology, but coursework in biochemistry and microbiology convinced him that a career as a bacteriologist was more inviting. He earned his doctoral degree in 1968 and the following year became a UC Cooperative Extension specialist. Within a year, he met his future wife, Christine Mattson (now Christine Bruhn), who is a well-known consumer foods specialist at UC Davis.

Throughout his career, Bruhn's research and education emphasized the quality and safety of raw and processed milk and dairy foods. Early efforts with California dairy farm advisors helped eliminate variable milk flavors through a statewide program to teach dairy producers how to produce raw milk with uniform quality. He received an extension award from the American Dairy Science Association for this work, one of many career awards. Bruhn would also later become the organization's president. In the 1970s, Bruhn led a national effort to identify the source of iodine contamination on dairy farms and at food processors.

Bruhn helped establish the Dairy Research and Information Center in 1995 and served as its founding director until 2002. Before retirement, Bruhn worked with the artisan and farmstead cheese producers to improve the quality and safety of cheeses from goat, sheep, and cow milk. Earlier in 2009, the California Cheese and Butter Association awarded John and Christine Bruhn a shared lifetime achievement award for the many contributions the pair has made to the California cheese and butter industries.

“The career achievements of John Bruhn illustrate a lifetime of selfless service driven by passion for dairy food science and for meeting the needs of the dairy industry,” said Kathryn Boor, professor and chair, Department of Food Science, Cornell University. Boor is a former UC Davis staff research associate mentored by Bruhn.

To learn more about Award of Distinction recipients, link to the college's website for the event at http://collegecelebration.ucdavis.edu.

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ADSA® Global Partner Program 

ADSA is pleased to introduce e-Membership: Available only through ADSA Global Partner organizations, this electronic membership was designed for members of organizations who have an interest in dairy science, but may not have the time or budget to attend ADSA's annual meeting, or cost-justify full membership in ADSA due to a different area of specialization. The ADSA e-Membership rate is US $55, a 50% discount from ADSA professional membership dues. ADSA e-Members receive

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2010 ADSA Award Nominations 

Do you know a prospective ADSA award winner? If so, it is time to nominate that person for a 2010 ADSA award. Self nominations are always accepted, too! Again in 2010 the entire ADSA awards program, from nomination through selection, will be administered online. Submit your nomination at www.adsa.org/newawards/nominator.asp. You can also visit www.adsa.org/awards.asp for general information, policies and procedures, award history, and more. Communication with all involved in the process will be via e-mail; accurate e-mail addresses are necessary. The nomination process has two deadlines:

December 18, 2009: Initial nominations due

February 11, 2010: All of the supporting materials for nominations that were cleared through the initial stage are due.

If you need assistance or have questions during the process, contact Cara Tharp at 217-356-5146 ext.141 or by e-mail to carat@assochq.org

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Upcoming Meetings … 

Fulbright Scholar Award in Animal Science in Egypt, 2009–2010. An award is offered for specialists in poultry or fisheries nutrition, physiology or management for combined teaching and research activities at Assiut University in Egypt for one semester starting in September 2009 or later. Grantee will present seminars to students and faculty, advise on research, and contribute to curriculum. Generous stipend and living allowances, travel, and free housing provided. Application information at http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/. General information: Gary Garrison, e-mail: ggarrison@iie.org; phone: 202-686-4019. Applications accepted until future notice.

Fifth IDF International Mastitis Conference 2010, March 21–24, 2010, Christchurch Convention Centre, New Zealand. Hosted by the New Zealand Veterinary Association Foundation for Continuing Education, VetLearn, and held only once every 5 years, the International Mastitis Conference offers a unique opportunity to report on innovative research and other advances in the understanding of mastitis research and extension. The opportunities for putting forward your research and views to industry leaders and your peers both locally and globally, as well as collaboration and networking with your peers will be invaluable and we encourage early submission. Visit www.idfmastitis2010.com for more information.

Ninth World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, August 1–6, 2010, Leipzig, Germany. The congress is the premier meeting point for scientists involved in genetic improvement of livestock around the world. Much has changed in the field of applied livestock genetics over the past 50 years and certainly over the last 35 years since the first WCGALP was held in Madrid, Spain, in 1974. Abstract submission deadline is February 28, 2010; early bird registration deadline is January 31, 2010, and regular registration is open from February 1 through May 31, 2010. Visit www.wcgalp2010.org for more information.

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New Publications … 

Bioactive Components in Milk and Dairy Products 

Edited by Young W. Park, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia

ISBN: 978-0-8138-1982-2. Hardcover; 440 pages.

Wiley-Blackwell Publishers, Ames, Iowa, and Oxford, UK.

Visit www.wiley.com/go/food for ordering information.

Bioactive Components in Milk and Dairy Products extensively covers the bioactive components in milk and dairy products of many dairy species, including cows, goats, buffalo, sheep, horse, camel, and other minor species. Editor Park has assembled a group of internationally reputed scientists in the forefront of functional milk and dairy products, food science and technology as contributors to this unique book.

Coverage for each of the various dairy species includes bioactive proteins and peptides; bioactive lipid components; oligosaccharides; growth factors; and other minor bioactive compounds, such as minerals, vitamins, hormones and nucleotides, etc. Bioactive components are discussed for manufactured dairy products, such as caseins, caseinates, and cheeses; yogurt products; koumiss and kefir; and whey products. This book may be essential for professionals specializing in functional foods, nutraceuticals, probiotics, and prebiotics, as well as biotechnology research.

The Ethology of Domestic Animals: An Introductory Text, 2nd edition 

Edited by Per Jensen, Linköping University, Sweden

ISBN: 978-1-84593-536-8. 246 pages.

CABI, Wallingford, UK.

Visit http://www.cabi.org/bk_BookDisplay.asp?PID=2152 for ordering information.

Modern farm environments are profoundly different from the natural habitats of the ancestors of today's farm animals, and through genetic selection, the appearance and behavior of the animals themselves have also changed. However, the legacy of the ancestors is still obvious, and some apparently bizarre actions are only possible to understand in the light of the evolutionary history of the species. On the other hand, some of the behaviors we can observe in animals in a modern farm or in a laboratory are not part of the normal, species-specific behavior at all. They may even indicate that the animal is under stress and that its welfare is poor. Distinguishing between these possibilities is one important goal for applied ethology. This revised and updated edition includes extended coverage of dog behavior and human–animal interactions as well as novel and intriguing research findings. The issue of animal cognition, central to understanding welfare, has also received a more thorough examination.

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Positions Available … 

The Animal and Dairy Science Department, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia, Athens, has a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position for an assistant or associate professor. The appointment will be 75% research/25% teaching. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing an independent research program in theoretical and applied quantitative genetics with emphasis on cattle and swine. Theoretical research responsibilities involve the development of linear and nonlinear models for the genetic evaluation of livestock and the incorporation of genomics information into national genetic evaluation programs. The applied research responsibilities involve assistance in developing methodologies for national and international genetic livestock evaluation programs. Teaching responsibilities will include a graduate level quantitative/molecular genetics course and an undergraduate course in animal breeding/genetics. Required qualifications include a PhD in animal breeding and genetics or equivalent and an understanding of theoretical and computational methodology related to the analysis of quantitative and molecular livestock data for the purposes of genetic evaluation. The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues in research, teaching, and extension is essential. Some course work in the area of molecular genetics and livestock experience is desirable. Applicant must submit original transcripts, complete curriculum vitae, reprints of publications during the last five years, and any other information that reflects professional competence. In addition, applicants should request four letters of reference from individuals who can provide a critical evaluation of the candidate's research, teaching and other scholarly activities. Applications and letters of reference should be sent to Dr. J. Keith Bertrand, c/o Janet Rowland, Animal & Dairy Science Department, Rhodes Center, 425 River Road, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-2771; phone: (706) 542-6259; fax: (706) 542-2465; e-mail: jrowland@uga.edu. The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

For more job position announcements, please see the FASS Job Resource Center at http://www.fass.org/job.asp