Annual Meeting – August 4–7, 1980

ASSOCIATION NOTES Annual Meeting — August 4-7, 1980 The sixty-ninth annual meeting of the Poultry Science Association, Inc., was held at the Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, August 4th to 7th. The total registration was 1,224, with 601 members, 196 nonmembers, 272 spouses, and 155 children.

President—C H. Moore, Department of Poultry Science, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36830(1982). First Vice President—L. S. Jensen, Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602 (1983). Second Vice President—D. B. Bragg, Department of Poultry Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1W5 (1984). Directors—C. B. Ryan, Department of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843 (1981). G. H. Arscott, Department of Poultry Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331 (1981). J. H. Wolford, Department of Poultry Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 (1981). J. N. Andrews, Holly Farms Poultry Industries, Inc., Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697 (1982). Kenneth Goodwin, Department of Poultry Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802 (1982). Secretary-Treasurer—G. W. Froning, Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583 (1981). Editorial Board of Poultry Science Editor-H. S. Siegel, Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, 934 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia 30605 (1983). [Interim editor-W. E. Shaklee, 2407 Indian Drive, Enid, Oklahoma 73701 (1981).] Section Editors Breeding and Genetics~K. W. Washburn, Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602 (1983). Education and Production-T. H. Coleman, Department of Poultry Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824 (1982).

Associate Editors Breeding and Genetics—Hans Abplanalp, California (1983); E. G. Buss, Pennsylvania (1983); J. S. Gavora, Ontario, Canada (1983); W. A. Johnson, Louisiana (1982); P. B. Siegel, Virginia (1981); R. G. Somes, Jr., Connecticut (1982). Education and Production—A. W. Adams, Kansas (1983); D. K. Andrews, Washington (1982); J. R. Cain, Texas (1982); A. P. Rahn, Michigan (1983); J. H. Wolford, Maine (1981); A. E. Woodard, California (1981). Environment and Health—]. N. Beasley, Arkansas (1981); A. A. Bickford, California (1981); A. F. Dhillon, Indiana (1983); W. R. Dunlop, New Hampshire (1981); C. S. Eidson, Georgia (1981); A. M. Fadly, Michigan (1982); D. W. Francis, New Mexico (1982); W. B. Gross, Virginia (1983); H. G. Purchase, Maryland (1983); W. M. Reid, Georgia (1982); Y. M. Saif, Ohio (1983); G. H. Snoeyenbos, Massachusetts (1982); Louis Van Der Heide, Connecticut (1982); S. A. Vezey, Georgia (1983); Richard Yamamoto, California (1983). Marketing and Products—R. C. Baker, New York (1982); H. R. Ball, North Carolina (1982); L. E. Dawson, Michigan (1983); T. L. Goodwin, Arkansas (1983); K. K. Hale, Jr., South Carolina (1981); R. J. Hasiak, Iowa (1981); J. L. Heath (1982); D. M. Janky, Florida (1981); J. W. MacNeil, Pennsylvania (1980); A. J. Maurer, Wisconsin (1983). Metabolism and Nutrition—G. H. Arscott, Oregon (1982); W. L. Bacon, Ohio (1981); D. H. Baker, Illinois (1981); L. B. Carew, Vermont (1981); G. F. Combs, Jr., New York (1982); C. R. Creger, Texas (1982); H. R. Halloran, California (1982); R. H. Harms, Florida (1981); L. S. Jensen, Georgia (1981); Steven Leeson, Ontario, Canada (1981); James McGinnis, Washington (1981); C. F. Nockles, Colorado (1983); Donald Polin, Michigan (1983); L. M. Potter, Virginia (1981); R. H. Roberson, New Mexico (1983); L. O. Rowland, Jr., Texas (1981); J. L. Sell, Iowa (1983); J. H. Soares, Jr., Maryland (1983); T. W. Sullivan, Nebraska (1982); M. L. Sunde, Wisconsin (1983); P. W. Waldroup, Arkansas (1982); A. B. Watts, Louisiana (1983).

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OFFICERS, BOARD, COMMITTEES, AND REPRESENTATIVES The officers, editorial board members, committee members, and representatives (including those whose terms of office have not expired) elected at the annual meeting or appointed by the President and/or Executive Committee are:

Environment and Health—Q. A. Marsh, Department of Poultry Science, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210 (1983). Marketing and Products-G. W. Froning, Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583 (1981). Metabolism and Nutrition—C. W. Carlson, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota 57007 (1981). Physiology and Reproduction—H. P. Van Krey, Department of Poultry Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 (1982).

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ASSOCIATION NOTES sentative—]. E. Savage (1982). Constitution Committee—h. S. Jensen (1982) (Chairman), P. Y. Hester (1981), H. M. Engster (1982), D. B. Bragg (1983), C. N. Coon (1983). Committee on Departmental Status—M. L. Sunde (1983) (Chairman), R. A. Teekell (1981), G. H. Arscott (1982), R. B. Buckland (1984). Committee on Drugs and Chemicals—S. A. Edgar (1982) (Chairman and Representative to the Intersociety Committee), M. C. Thomas (1981) (Assistant Chairman), R. H. Harms (1981), James McGinnis (1981), L. M. Potter (1981), C. L. Quarles (1981), M. L. Sunde (1981), E. F. Waller (1982), R. W. Winterfield (1982), T. V. Raines (1983), M. D. Ruff (1983), R. F. Miller (1984), J. H. Whitmore (1984). -Committee on Environmental Quality—R. L. Heath (1983) (Chairman and Representative to the ,: Intersociety Committee), M. L. Hamre (1981), J. H. Wolford (1981), T. V. Raines (1982), J. M. Vandepopuliere (1982), D. K. Andrews (1983), '. R. L. Wesley (1983). Finance Committee-G. W. Froning (1981) (Chair' man), L. S. Jensen (1981), C. B. Ryan (1981), D. B.Bragg (1982). :< Industry Committee for Poultry Science—]. E. Marr (1982) (Chairman), N. D. Magru.der (1981), J. D. Yates (1981), L. E. Marrett (1982), E. R. Miller (1982), S. P. Singh (1982), C, D. Blackshear (1983), John Boomgaardt (1983), F, E. Nelson (1984), A. H. Nesbit (1984), Charles Wyche (1984), T. K. Jeffers (1985), A. J. Leslie (1985), J. H. Smith (1985). Membership Committee—H. C. Cecil* (1981) (Chairperson), E. C. Naber (1981), E. T. Moran, Jr.* (1982), W. J. Stadelman (1982), P. Y. Hester* (1983), K. N. May (1983), L. M. Potter* (1984), C. B. Ryan (1984). (This committee consists of four immediate Past Presidents and four elected members. An asterisk denotes an. .elected member. The committee elects its own chairman.) Nominating Committee—C-, B. Ryan (1981) (Chairman), three other Past' Presidents present at the annual meeting, J.rW. Deaton (1981), K. K. Hale, Jr. (1982), W. F. Krueger (1983). Committee on Professional Development—E. C. Naber (1983) (Chairman), R. E. Cook (1981), D. C. Weand (1981), Kenneth Goodwin (1982), D. A. Roland, Sr. (1982), J. E. Marion (1983). Committee on Public Relations—R. C. Fitzsimmons (1983) (Chairman), C. R. Douglas (1981), T. J. Sexton (1982), R. A. Ernst (1984), J. H. Soares, Jr. (1985). Research Committee—H. L. Marks (1981) (Chairman), W. J. Stadelman (1981), H. G. Purchase (1982), R. A. Chung (1984), D. H. Baker (1985). Resolutions Committee—H. C. Cecil (1981) (Chairperson), R. C. Fanguy (1982), C. M. Fischer (1983). James E. Rice Memorial Library Committee—]. M. Gwin (1981) (Cochairman), J. L. Skinner (1981) (Cochairman). Teaching Committee—E. O. Essary (1982) (Chairman), C. R. Parkhurst (1981), J. F. Stephens (1983), A. W.Adams (1984). Extension Committee—]. V. Shutze (1981) (Chairman), F. D. Rollins (1982), H. C. Goan (1983), C. E. Ostrander (1984).

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Physiology and Reproduction—H. V. Biellier, Missouri (1981); R. B. Buckland, Quebec, Canada (1983); R. J. Etches, Ontario, Canada (1982); M. R. Fedde, Kansas (1982); D. C. Foss, Vermont (1982); Bruce Glick, Mississippi (1981); G. C. Harris, Arkansas (1983); Birkett Howarth, Jr., Georgia (1983); W. J. Kuenzel, Maryland (1981); A. T. Leighton, Jr., Virginia (1983); F. X. Ogasawara, California (1981); R., K. Ringer, Michigan (1981); T. J. Sexton, Maryland (1983); J. P. Thaxton, North Carolina (1983); Ari Van Tienhoven, New York (1981); B. C. Wentworth, Wisconsin (1982); H. R, Wilson,, Florida (1983). . .;/ Publication Committee—The Editor-inrChief, Section Editors, Associate Editors, President, SecretaryTreasurer. Executive Committee-The President, Vice Presidents, Directors, Secretary-Treasurer, Editor-in-Chief. Special Awards Committee—James McGinnis (1981) (Chairman), J. L. McNaughton (1982), J. A. DeVaney (1983), J. R. Couch (1984), W. E. Shaklee (1985). Committee on Fellows—W. H. Ott (1982) (Chairman), J. D. Summers (1981), W. R. Jenkins (1983), R. H. Harms (1984), J. E. Savage (1985). National Turkey Federation Award Committee—K. E. Nestor (1982) (Chairman), K. E. Rinehart (1982), R. L. Adams (1984), R. E. Moreng (1984), L. M. Potter (1986). Pfizer Extension Award Committee-R. A. Ernst (1981) (Chairman), J. M. Casey (1982), C. W. Pope (1982), M. K. Eckman (1983), C. E. Ostrander (1983). Poultry and Egg Institute of America Award Committee-T. L. Goodwin (1981) (Chairman), N. A. Cox (1983), L. E. Dawson (1983), J. L. Heath (1985), A. J. Maurer (1985). Poultry Science Association Research Award Committee-R. E. Austic (1981) (Chairman), T. M. Huston (1981), G. F. Combs, Jr. (1982), R. J. Etches (1983), D. A. Roland, Sr. (1983). Ralston Purina Teaching Award Committee—ft. D. Barnett (1981) (Chairman), J. S. Avens (1981), P. C. Harrison (1982), W. F. Krueger (1982), J. F. Stephens (1983). Broiler Research Award Committee-K. E. Rinehart (1982) (Chairman), R. F. Miller (1981), E. L. Stephenson (1981), M. G. McCartney (1982), K. N. May (1983). Research Awards Committee—Bruce Glick (1981) (Chairman), J. L. Sell (1981), D. J. Bray?(1982), I. R. Sibbald (1982), R. M. Leach, ]x. (1983). American Egg Board Technical Committee-C. S. Huber (1983) (Chairman), TvL. Goodwin (1981), A. J. Maurer (1983), D". H. Bergquist (1984), J. N. Butts (1985). Committee on Animal Care—R. K. Ringer (1981) (Chairman and Representative to the Intersociety Committee), D. E. Davis (1982), D. C. Foss (1982), E. W. Gleaves (1983), R. S. Gowe (1983). Careers Committee—S. K. Varghese (1982) (Chairman),' J. E. Hill, Sr. (1981), J. F. Stephens (1982), K. K. Hale, Jr. (1983), D. J. Fagerberg (1984), G. S. Geiger (1984), C. R. Parkhurst (1985). Ralston Purina Fellowship Awards Committee Repre-

ASSOCIATION NOTES Representatives to National Organizations American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care-R. K. Ringer (1981). American Association for the Advancement of Science—G. J. Mountney (1981). American Institute of Biological Sciences—E. C. Naber (1981). American Poultry Historical Society—]. L. Skinner (1981). Council for Agricultural Science and Technology—W. F. Krueger (1981). National Research Council-National Academy of Sciences-M. L. Sunde (1981).

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Page Charges—Page charges will remain a t $3 5 per page or fraction thereof. A t t e n t i o n is called t o the following Executive Directives: (1) "If d e l i n q u e n t or future page charges are n o t paid, the E d i t o r has been instructed t o refuse t o accept further m a n u scripts from t h e d e p a r t m e n t or o t h e r organizat i o n . " (2) " T h e r e will be n o e x e m p t i o n of page charges e x c e p t when t h e e x e m p t i o n request is from a fiscal officer of t h e institution or organization." MEMBERS

FUTURE ANNUAL MEETINGS

ANNUAL DUES T h e annual dues for active m e m b e r s h i p in t h e Association, for 1 9 8 1 , remain u n c h a n g e d , namely twenty-five dollars, payable on or before J a n u a r y 1, 1 9 8 1 . Late p a y m e n t of dues, after J a n u a r y 1 and before March 3 1 , will require p a y m e n t of an additional three dollars and an additional ten dollars thereafter. S t u d e n t membership is twelve dollars and fifty cents. H o n o r a r y and Emeritus m e m b e r s pay n o dues, b u t if t h e y wish t o receive Poultry Science, the cost is twelve dollars and fifty cents. T h e following Executive Directive is b r o u g h t t o t h e a t t e n t i o n of all Active and S t u d e n t M e m b e r s : "Unless dues are paid b y J a n u a r y 1, Poultry Science will be withheld. U p o n paym e n t of dues before J u n e 1, t h e withheld copies of t h e journal, if available, will be s e n t . " Article 5, Section 5, of t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n reads: " A n y m e m b e r whose dues have n o t been paid b y J u n e 1 of the current year shall be considered t o have forfeited his m e m b e r s h i p . " POULTRY SCIENCE Subscription Poultry Science year.

Rate—The subscription rate for will c o n t i n u e t o be $ 4 5 . 0 0 per

Active— Michael Peter Akpe, 3550 Nicholson Dr., Apt. 1116, Baton Rouge, LA 70821; Walter Glenn Andrews, 1520 Trailwood Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606; Luis Barraza, P.O. Box 174, Panama 9A, Panama; Khalid Benabdeljeul, D. 1405, 1630, 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55454; Benibo S. Benibo, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70893; Sacit Faruk Bilgili, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331; J. James Bitgood, 235 S. Wheeler St., St. Paul, MN 55105; Teresa Lynn Blalock, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27650; Samuel J. Bowen, University of Georgia, Athens GA 30602; Joseph Michael Bricker, 610 Station Dr., Wooster, OH 44691; Matthew Anthony Bridger, 1135 2a Craborchard Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606; Daniel Edward Britton, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211; Miguel CapellaSkoknic, La Llaveria 1463, Santiago-10, Chile; Gustavo S. Cordova, Calle Vallarta #22, Col. Constitucion, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico; Lienke Cecile Culbreath, 442 Wall St., Lake City, FL 32055; Kenneth R. Cummings, P.O. Box 369, 20 Kingsbridge Rd., Piscataway, NJ 08854; Parvin Daghighian, 2089 Carter Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108; Mark Anthony Dekich, 291 E. Whitehall Rd., No. 2, Athens, GA 30605; Odi Hauhouot Diambra, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901; John Chilsholm Fuller, Jr., Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50010; Earl E. Gardiner, Research Station, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1J 4B1; Yeow Kwang Goh, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E3; Cynthia Anne Hall, 2505 Kilgore Ave., Apt. A, Raleigh, NC 27607; David Joseph Harris, 76 West 2230 North, Provo, UT 84601; Charles H. Hill, 1304 Lorimer Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606; William Joseph Hopkins, 3511 Kirby Dr., San Antonio, TX 78219; Sergio Houdier, Tecna, c/Mejia Lequerica 22-24, Barcelona-28, Spain; Mounira Naguib Ismail, 1614 I Spartan Village, East Lansing, MI 48823; Elizabeth Starr Jackson, 12-A Aberdeen St., Guelph, Ontario, Canada; Daral John Jackwood, 610 Station Dr., Wooster, OH 44691; Edwin Lee Jemison, South Central Poultry Research Laboratory, Mississippi State, MS 39762; Kee-Ching George Jeng, 270 Shelton Rd., Auburn, AL 36830; Otta Mack Junqueira, 2901 S.W. 13 th St., Apt. 232, Gainesville, FL 32608; Jose Jesus Kawas-Garza, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706; Nancy Ann King, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824; Linda J. Kling, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04473; Ken L. Klippen, 1326 Lake Shore Place, Gainesville, GA 30501; Glenn E. Kolb, 451 Taylor St., Barron, WI 54812; Arcenio Kunz, Sao Joao, 1191,

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T h e 7 0 t h annual meeting will be held at t h e University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, August 3 t o 7, 1 9 8 1 ; the 71st at t h e University of California, Davis, California, August 9 t o 1 3 , 1 9 8 2 ; t h e 7 2 n d at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, August 8 t o 12, 1 9 8 3 ; the 73rd at the University of Guelph, Guelph, O n t a r i o , Canada, August 6 t o 10, 1 9 8 4 ; and t h e 7 4 t h at t h e Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, J u l y 29 t o August 2, 1 9 8 5 .

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT 1. T h e Executive C o m m i t t e e m e t at Gaines-

ville, Florida, August 9, 1 9 7 9 , immediately following t h e Awards Program. C o m m i t t e e s for t h e Association were a p p o i n t e d . 2. T h e second meeting of t h e year was in Champaign, Illinois, F e b r u a r y 2 4 - 2 5 , 1 9 8 0 . T h e following e x p e n d i t u r e s were approved: a. Up t o $ 9 0 0 for s y m p o s i a at this m e e t i n g . Expenses and travel for t h e Program C o m m i t t e e t o m e e t at P u r d u e University to plan t h e 6 9 t h p r o g r a m . Expenses and travel for W. A. Becker and J. R. S m y t h , J r . t o a t t e n d t h e ad h o c Intersociety Council Committee for Genetics and Breeding. b . T h e following r e p o r t s were received and accepted b y the Executive C o m m i t t e e : Secretary-Treasurer Host C o m m i t t e e Business Manager Editor-in-Chief Newsletter E d i t o r Program Chairman Constitution C o m m i t t e e President c. Poultry Science Association representatives were a p p o i n t e d t o t h e t w o new c o m m i t t e e s of t h e Intersociety Council. d. T h e following were a p p r o v e d : Publication of t h e Fellows Brochure. In t h e n e x t Membership Directory in 1981 a c o m p l e t e list of t h e following will be included: Fellows elected Award winners Officers Directors Editors A n n u a l meetings e. E. T. Moran, Jr. a p p o i n t e d Program Chairman-Elect. 3. T h e Executive C o m m i t t e e m e t at West Lafayette, Indiana, for the 6 9 t h A n n u a l Meeting. Meetings were held all day S u n d a y , August 3, all day M o n d a y , August 4, n o o n o n T u e s d a y , August 5 and 9 a.m. to 1:15 p . m . on Wednesday, August 6. Our business affairs are in good shape and order. Investments n o w equal one year's operating expenses, which is ideal for t h e Association. T h e C o m m i t t e e does not r e c o m m e n d a change in t h e rates for dues, subscriptions, page charges, or reprints. a. Actions b y t h e C o m m i t t e e included: T h e reports in the PSM registration packets were accepted.

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P.O. Box 224, Toledo, Parana, Brazil, 85900; Arturo Lopez Madrid, University of Arizona, Tucson, AR 85721; Amir A. Marefi, 250 Lewis LN #74, P.O. Box 41, Carbondale, IL 62901; David Eugene Martin, P.O. Box 464, Mississippi State, MS 39762; R. Dwayne Martin, 923 S. College Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801; Michael A. McKinney, Moon Lake Mobile Homes, #69, Laingsburg, MI 48848; Phyllis Merkur, 101 Curl Dr., #243, Columbus, OH 43210; Marion Henry Metcalf, P.O. Box 278, Bainbridge, GA 31717; Sorab P. Mistry, 1011 W. Green, Champaign, IL 61820; William Martin Muir, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546; Stanley Dean Musgrave, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469; Yathirajulu M. Naidu, 241 Milford St., East Lansing, MI 48823; Maria Nobuye Narimatsu, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824; Ronald H. Nelson, 1545 North Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823; Diane Sue O'Banion, DeKalb AgResearch, Inc., Sycamore Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115; Ted William Odom, 310 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801; Oluwole Bamidele Oluleye, Box 2094, Auburn, AL 36830; Heroldo Palomares, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907; Alan H. Parson, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824; James William Plunkett, 203 Main Ave., S.W., Apt. B, Cullman, AL 35055; Owen J. Ravino, 55 Highland Ave., Keasbey, NJ 08832; David Hawley Rice, 5315 Dana Drive, Stp. C, Raleigh, NC 27606; Eugene Raymond Skoch, 103 W. 26th St., N. Kansas City, MO 64116; Fazal Mohammed Tagadawala, 1146 Gibbs Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108; Saif Ullah Tahir, 117 North Monroe, Mason City, IA 50401; Steve Taiwo, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901; Robert Edward Taylor, 1919 Swift Dr., Oakbook, IL 60521; Sanya Theimishi, Arbor Acres Thailand Co. Ltd., 2387 New Petchburi Rd., 4th Fl., Bankapi, Phyathai, Bangkok, Thailand; Govind G. Untawale, 331 A Rector St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861; Yvonne Vizzier, 541 Ford Ave., Jackson, MS 39209; William L. Wendorff. Red Arrow Products Co., P.O. Box 507, Manitowoc, WI 54220; Maheteme Selassie Wolde-Tsadick, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1W5; Ellen K. Wilson, 2509 Derbyshire Ct., West Lafayette, IN 47906; Darrold D. Woodworth, 1016 Mae St., Storm Lake, IA 50588; Douglas Zaviezo, 808 Terrace Apartments, Pullman, WA 99163; Student—Olajumoke Caroline Akanbi, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331; John Joseph Cochlan, Jr., Cal Poly Poultry Unit, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; How-Hong Hsieh, P.O. Box 686, College Station, TX 77840; Gregory P. Martin, 28846 E. Grooms Road, Oakdale, CA 95361. Active to Emeritus—Randall K. Cole, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853; Ralph W. Kline, 4940 E. Laurel Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85254; Manfred Frank Lawatsch, 1226-4th St., Elk River, MN 55330; Norman O. Olson, 1301 Heritage Place, Morgantown, WV 26505; Oscar E. Olson, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007; C. S. Shaffner, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20740; Milo H. Swanson, 2804 Iron Hills Way, Riverside, CA 92506.

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would suffer and that those in attendance at our annual meeting are in a better position to know and select the officers. f. For some time many members of the PSA have complained about the early deadline for the submission of abstracts for the annual meeting. This year, for example, the deadline was February 28th — almost 5 months before the meeting at Purdue University. A major reason for the long time needed is for the printing of the abstracts. The Executive Committee recommends that the deadline for 1981 be set for May 1st. To accomplish this, the abstracts will be unedited and reproduced by photo-offset for availability at the annual meeting. Pages of the abstract booklet will be numbered separately from the regular pages in Poultry Science and published (as photo offset) in the August or September issue of the journal. Signed: C. B. Ryan President

REPORT OF OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND COMMITTEES Business Manager s Report As of the June issue of Poultry Science, circulation was down 102. We have experienced a decrease of 81 professional members, an increase of 49 student members, and a decrease of 70 subscribers. During the first six months of 1980, number of pages published was 1,356 in Poultry Science compared to 756 pages the first six months of 1979 for 600 pages more. In 1979 there were 1,734 pages published in Poultry Science at a cost of $95,220 for printing, binding, and mailing. Average page cost was $55. The first six issues in 1980 consisting of 1,168 pages cost $30,474 with an average page cost of $56. These figures do not include costs for section editors, postage for mailing proofs, telephone, etc. If we publish 2500 pages (increase of 766) in 1980 we can expect printing costs to be $42,560 more than 1979. PSA has $285,700 invested in interest bearing accounts: $25,700 at 5.25%; $80,000 at 7.5%; $110,000 at 7.75%; $40,000 at 13.013%; and $30,000 at 14.79%. Between now and September 4, $70,000 in certificates mature

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Additional oral reports were heard and accepted. Nominees for Fellows were elected. Continue to publish 12 issues in 1981. The following were approved by the Committee: List of Emeritus Members. Payment of 1981 dues to CAST, AIBS, US Branch of WPSA and Canadian Branch of WPSA. Up to a maximum of $500 for the Careers Committee. Expenses and travel for the Program Committee to go to the University of British Columbia to plan the program for the 70th Annual Meeting. $1200 honorarium for the Editor-inChief. Expenditures for PSA Intersociety Council members to attend the meeting in Chicago. Up to three trips if other funding is not available for W. J. Stadelman and Keith Reinhart to attend meetings to assist in updating materials related to "Animal Agriculture Research — To Meet Human Needs in the 21st Century." The Executive Committee feels that the Intersociety Council Animal Care Committee should prepare the scientific materials for animal production and management. In the Appendix of the Constitution and Bylaws of PSA, years of eligibility for research considered for the National Turkey Federation Award changed from 5 to 6 years and the Poultry and Egg Institute of America Award changed from 3 to 4 years. Reasons for these changes are to allow papers published in odd and even years to have equal values in evaluating papers for these awards since they are given in alternate years. A member of the Association has raised a question regarding the possibility of a mail ballot for officers and committee elections. The Executive Committee desires an expression from the membership in attendance on this matter. In discussion, the Executive Committee recognized that the entire membership would have an opportunity to vote using this procedure; however, they felt that the attendance at the business meeting

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ASSOCIATION NOTES income are up. Estimated income is now $290,300. Journal and travel expenses are up with estimated expenses at $260,950 for a proposed net gain of $29,3 50. A budget for the fiscal year will be prepared later and distributed to members of the Board. A better idea of the growth of the journal is needed to prepare a 1981 budget. Each 100 pages published affects the budget by $5,600. A three year comparative financial statement is enclosed to show the trend of the financial status of the Poultry Science Association. Investments now equal one year of operating expenses, which is an ideal situation for the Association.

POULTRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION REVISED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1980 Income Member dues Subscriptions Sustaining members Back issues Page charges Investment income Advertising Reprints AIBS Miscellaneous Annual meeting

$ 38,500 70,000 10,000 1,200 60,000 23,000 1,200 26,000 300 100 60,000

Total Expense Journal—Poultry Science General printing Postage Telephone Office supplies Section editors Management fee Refunds Travel Organization dues Reprints Back issues Newsletter Annual meeting Honoraria Insurance, legal, and audit Miscellaneous

$290,300 $140,000 1,000 4,800 900 100 16,000 15,000 1,000 8,000 3,500 9,000 2,000 2,000 54,000 1,650 1,800 200

Total

$260,950

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$ 29,350

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that will be reinvested at the highest rate possible in federal insured institutions. Currently the 30 month certificates are paying 9.5%. This past year a membership directory was produced at a cost of $4,152. The directory was mailed to members of PSA without charge. The directory carried a geographical listing of names and an alphabetical listing with address, telephone number, and area of primary interest if the information was provided. The next directory will be published in midyear 1982. A revised budget for fiscal year 1980 was prepared. Subscription and sustaining member income are down. Page charges and investment

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Subtotal Annual meetings TOTAL Gain (loss) NET WORTH Expense Journal—Poultry Science General printing Postage Telephone Office supplies Editorial office Management fee Refunds Travel Organization dues Miscellaneous Salary Reprints Back issues Newsletter Honoraria Depreciation Taxes Index Insurance, legal, and audit Research committee Membership certificates Membership directory Subtotal Annual meetings TOTAL

1978

1979

$ 36,138 72,307 9,850 1,721 70,421 5,937 2 1,020 176 16,697

$ 38,145 78,466 11,750 2,716 49,660 13,964 60 1,220 1,363 25,612 275

$ 41,693 72,275 12,200 1,804 54,060 20,351 34 1,020 500 20,984 276 110 125

$214,271 63,764 278,035 50,173 $117,218

$223,035 60,874 283,909 75,002 $192,220

$223,424 76,356 301,790 51,199 $243,420

$105,694 1,070 3,158 427 1,892 20,611 13,508 633 4,933 25 2,814 2,750 7,055 1,255 762 450 29 197

$ 85,216 750 3,932 630 25 14,612 13,500 916 5,102 2,715 151

$ 95,220 1,059 4,200 846 105 12,318 14,612 610 7,317 2,125 585

7,067 2,005 1,311 1,650

11,486 2,843 3,154 1,200 29

15,789 550 1,835

5,043 1,220 6,335 173 4,152

$157,761 51,146 $208,907

$174,634 75,957 $250,591

$167,266 60,595 $227,861

Signed: Claude Cruse Business Manager

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Income Membership dues Subscriptions Sustaining members Back issues Page charges Investment income Science brochure Advertising Miscellaneous Reprints AIBS refunds 5-Year index Membership certificates

1977

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Future PSA Meetings

Report of the Secretary - Treasurer

Place

Date

1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Vancouver Davis Maryland Guelph Iowa State

Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. July

3-7 9-13 8-12 6-10 29-Aug. 2

It was recommended that the PSA membership, meeting, and late registration fees remain unchanged. The Poultry Science Association has retained D. F. Colbert, Sr., CPA, to audit the financial records and prepare an annual financial report. Portions of the December 31, 1979 report are as follows: Certificates of deposits 1979 1978 $190,000.00

$150,000.00

Income and expense statement for years ending December 31.

Income Membership dues Journal subscriptions Sustaining members Back issues Page charges Science brochure Advertising Miscellaneous Reprints Annual meetings AIBS refunds 5-Year index Membership certificates TOTAL INCOME Expenses Journal—Poultry Science General printing Postage Telephone Office supplies Editorial office Management fee Refunds Travel

1979

1978

$ 41,693.49 72,275.22 12,200.00 1,804.50 54,060.00 34.00 1,020.00 500.26 20,984.35 76,355.88 276.00 110.00 125.00

$ 38,145.16 78,466.78 11,750.00 2,716.38 49,660.50 60.00 1,220.00 1,363.89 25,612.00 60,874.44 275.00

$281,438.70

$270,144.15

95,219.96 1,058.83 4,200.32 845.94 104.76 12,317.55 14,612.00 610.25 7,317.46

85,215.99 750.95 3,932.53 630.65 24.92 14,611.98 13,500.00 916.95 5,102.52 (continued)

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The Executive Committee met on February 2 4 - 2 5 , 1980 at the PSA business office in Champaign, IL. All of the members were present except K. N. May. A suggested Fellows Brochure prepared by W. H. Ott was reviewed. It was decided to publish the brochure and distribute it in the packet at the Purdue meeting. Poultry Science Association circulation appears to be leveling off. The past three years, 1977 through 1979, circulations were 3377, 3518, and 3508, respectively. The World's Poultry Science Association, US and Canadian branches, provided $1,000 and $100, respectively, to support an international speaker, Ian Duncan from Scotland, to speak on "Animal Rights, Animal Welfare; A Scientist's Assessment."

Year

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(Continued) Income and expense statement for years ending December 31. 1979 2,125.00 75,956.98 585.50 11,485.56 2,842.57 3,154.38 1,200.00 5,043.34 1,220.33 6,335.23 29.00 173.47

2,715.00 51,146.16 151.82 7,067.45 2,005.96 1,310.68 1,650.00 15,788.58 550.00 1,835.34

4,152.23

Membership directory

$250,590.66

$208,907.48

Net operating income

30,848.04

61,236.67

Investment income

20,351.45

13,764.97

NET INCOME

$ 51,199.49

$ 75,001.64

TOTAL EXPENSES

Signed: J. M. Vandepopuliere Secretary-Treasurer

Report of the Finance Committee

The World's Poultry Science Association's USA branch contributed $1,000 and the Canadian branch $100 to help defray the cost of bringing Ian Duncan to the PSA meeting in August. The Business Manager and Assistant Business Manager have each been bonded for $250,000 at a total cost of $212. This provides the recommended level of protection for the Association. The Executive Committee voted to have the Association's records audited by a Certified Public Accountant. Claude Cruse arranged to have D. F. Colbert, Sr., C.P.A., prepare the 1979 financial report.

A large part of the differential in net operating income was due to a decrease in journal subscription and reprint income and an increase in journal and reprint publication expenses. Good business management practices recommend maintenance of reserves of one and a half to two times the annual expenses. Current retained earnings of $243,420.00 are approximately equal to the annual expense. The Finance Committee recommends continued effort to reach a minimum reserve of one and a half times the Association's annual expense. Signed: J. M. Vandepopuliere Chairman

1979 Income and Expense Statement

Report of the Editor-in-Chief

1979

1978

$281,438.70

$270,144.15

250,590.66

208,907.48

Net operating income

30,848.04

61,236.67

Investment income

20,351.45

13,764.97

$ 51,199.49

$ 75,001.64

When the new editorial system for Poultry Science was initiated three years ago, about one-third of the members of the Editorial Board were appointed to one year terms, another one-third for two year terms, and the other one-third for three year terms. Subsequent appointments were for three year

Income Expenses

Net income

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Dues Annual meetings Miscellaneous Reprints Back issues Newsletter Honoraria 1976 Index Insurance, legal, and audit Research committee Depreciation Membership certificates

1978

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drews, G. F. Combs, Jr., R. J. Etches, A. M. Fadly, D. C. Foss, H. R. Halloran, W. A. Johnson, A. P. Rahn, R. G. Somes, Jr., and Louis Van Der Heide. Also, the following scientists assisted in the editorial process by reviewing at least one manuscript during 1979. H. E. Adler N. K. Allen L. D. Andrews J. O. Anderson R. E. Austic S. E. Bloom B. B. Bohren W. M. Britton E. G. Buss A. H. Cantor T. C. Chen J. R. Chipley W. M. Collins J. V. Craig L. B. Crittenden B. L. Damron D. C. Dobson L. J. Dreesen S. A. Edgar H. M. Edwards, Jr. R. C. Fanguy D. L. Fletcher H. L. Fuller J. D. Garlich K. L. Goodwin A. A. Grunder J. W. Hardiman D. L. Harris J. A. Hebert, Jr. J. L. Heath W. F. Hughes R. G.Jaap J. E. Jones E. W. Kienholz P. E. Klesius J. D. Latshaw A. T. Leighton, Jr. P. C. Lowe M. G. McCartney L. R. McDougald P. J. Marini E. T. Moran, Jr. G. W. Morgan W. J. Mueller T. S. Nelson

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terms so that about one-third of the Editorial Board would be changed each year. This year is my turn to go off the Editorial Board. The Executive Committee, through President C. B. Ryan, asked Section Editor H. S. Siegel to succeed me as Editor-in-Chief. He agreed. However, Dr. Siegel had scheduled a Fullbright Grant in the Netherlands for six months. I will continue as Editor-in-Chief until July 1, 1981, when Dr. Siegel will be back in the US and ready to assume these duties. H. P. Van Krey is serving as Section Editor of Physiology and Reproduction during Dr. Siegel's absence. This is expected to be my last report to the PSA membership as Editor-in-Chief. I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to all who have contributed to making the new editorial process a successful one. I owe a special dept of gratitude for the support of the PSA Executive Committee members during the past three years. Kudos to the Technical Editor, Section Editors, Associate Editors, and reviewers, for they have done the real editorial work, and to the Index Editor for making the research subjects easily located. Last but not least, thanks to Claude Cruse and his staff, who put it all together and got it printed and distributed. Index Editor Steven Lesson reports that things have been going smoothly and that we seem to have a workable system of handling the subject index. He has agreed to continue to do the index, but said he would not be offended if someone else would like the job. During 1979, M. H. Swanson's two-year term ended as Section Editor of Education and Production. He was succeeded by T. H. Coleman. Associate Editors W. E. Briles, R. E. Cook, W. R. Featherston, P. C. Harrison, S. B. Hitchner, B. E. March, and H. D. Muller went off the Editorial Board in 1979. Their services as Associate Editors, totaling 29 years, have been greatly appreciated. During 1979, H. S. Siegel agreed to be reappointed to a three-year term as Section Editor of Physiology and Reproduction. Reappointed as Associate Editors for three-year terms were G. H. Arscott, R. C. Baker, H. R. Ball, J. R. Cain, C. R. Creger, M. R. Fedde, D. W. Francis, G. A. Marsh, W. M. Reid, G. N. Snoeyenbos, J. V. Spencer, T. W. Sullivan, P. W. Waldroup, and B. C. Wentworth. Newly appointed in 1979 for three-year terms as Associated Editors were D. K. An-

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C. F. Nockels R. P. Reddy J. L. Sell T. J. Sexton J. L. Smith J. R. Smyth, Jr. R. H. Thayer D. E. Turk P. N. Vohra C. J. Wabeck

Their contributions to the quality of the journal are much appreciated. During 1979, Volume 58 of Poultry Science contained 231 scientific papers, 33 research notes, 367 Poultry Science Association abstracts, 75 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists abstracts, 13 book reviews, and 6 Nunc Dimittis in addition to Association Notes and the index. The total was 1698 pages in addition to 32 pages of author and subject indexes. In comparison with the previous year, Volume 58 contained 24 fewer scientific papers, 13 fewer research notes, 66 more Poultry Science Association abstracts, 15 more Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists abstracts, 7 more book reviews, 5 fewer Nunc Dimittis, and 130 fewer pages. The papers (including research notes) came from 37 of the 50 states, 7 locations in Canada, and 11 foreign countries. In addition, US Department of Agriculture laboratories in 6 states were represented. Florida led the states in number of papers published with 16, followed by Alabama with 15 and Georgia with 14. The University of Guelph and the Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa led the Canadian locations with 16 each and Israel led the foreign countries with 6. Maryland led the USDA laboratories with 10 papers. The average number of days from receipt of manuscript to the time I received the publication was 343 for 228 scientific papers and 336 for 32 research notes for an overall average of 342. This is 59 days longer than 1978. The average number of days to publication for each issue during 1979 was: January, 322; March, 320; May, 278; July 330; September, 386; and November, 427. I received the January issue 28 February, March issue 4 April, May issue 24 April, July issue 3 July, Sep-

Signed: William E. Shaklee Editor-in-Chief

Report of the Newsletter Editor Four issues were prepared in 1979—80: Volume 3, No. 4, October, 1979; Volume 4, Nos. 1, 2, and 3, January, April, and July, 1980. The editor is encouraged by the increase in requests to use the Newsletter to communicate to poultry scientists and educators. More information on new appointments, responsibilities, and accomplishments by PSA members would be helpful. During these three years the Newsletter has been primarily to communicate news and information, rather than for editorial commentaries on timely issues. Few other than the editor have availed themselves of the latter opportunity, despite some cajoling and "baiting" on his part. This can only indicate to a complacent editor that the format, scope, tone, content, etc., of the Newsletter are either acceptable to most PSA members, or that they do not bother to read it! The excellent cooperation of the business office staff, executive committee, and "reporters" is duly recognized and sincerely appreciated. Signed: Donald J. Bray Newsletter Editor

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tember issue 22 September, and November issue 17 December. The average number of days to publication by Section was: Breeding and Genetics, 336 (16 papers); Education and Production, 254 (15 papers); Environment and Health, 301 (51 papers); Marketing and Products, 331 (27 papers); Metabolism and Nutrition, 378 (75 papers); Physiology and Reproduction, 370 (44 papers); and Research Notes, 336 (32 notes). Between 1 July and 31 December 1979, I responded positively to 9 requests for permission to reproduce data from Poultry Science. The number of minor errors that show up in the journal has been reduced considerably. The main concerns now are that manuscript reviews sometimes take an unusually long time, and the date between receipt of manuscripts and appearance in print should be reduced. The manuscript rejection rate during 1979 was about 9%.

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Special Awards Committee The Special Awards Committee did not submit any nominations for special awards during the current year. Signed: James McGinnis Chairman

Report of the American Egg Board Technical Advisory Committee

Signed: T. L. Goodwin Chairman

Report of the Industry Committee for Poultry Science

The responsibility of the Industry Committee is to promote the participation of the poultry industry in the affairs of the Poultry Science Association. Participation is solicited from companies for Sustaining Memberships and for individual members from industry.

1980 Sustaining Members Agway, Inc. A. L. Laboratories, Inc. American Cyanamid Company American Hoechst Corporation Arbor Acres Farm, Inc. Armour Food Company Babcock Poultry Farm, Inc. H. J. Baker and Brothers, Inc. Calcium Carbonate Company Campbell Soup Company Cargill Inc., Nutrena Division Central Soya Company, Inc. CEVA Laboratories Cobb, Inc. Colonial Poultry Farms Con Agra, Inc. Com Products, a Division of CPC International, Inc. Country Pride Foods Dawe 's Laboratories, Inc. DeKalb Ag Research, Inc. Earl B. Olson Farms, Inc. Foster Farms The Fox Company Gold Kist, Inc. H&N, Inc. Henningsen Foods, Inc. Holly Farms Poultry Industries, Inc. Hubbard Farms International Minerals & Chemicals Corporation Land O 'Lakes Lilly Research Laboratories Marshall Durbin Companies McCarty-State Pride Farms, Inc. Merck, Inc. Monsanto Company Moorman Manufacturing Company Mountaire Poultry Company Nicholas Turkey Breeding Farms, Inc. Perdue, Inc. Peterson Industries, Inc. Pfizer, Inc. Pilch Inc. Roche Chemical Division Ross Poultry Breeders, Inc. Salsbury Laboratory Shaver Poultry Breeding Farms, Ltd. Smith-Douglass, Division of Borden Chemicals, Inc. Smith Kline Animal Health Products Sterwin Laboratories, Inc. Strain Poultry Farms, Inc. Tyson Foods, Inc. The Grange Company The Upjohn Company Zacky Farms

Signed: J. E. Marr Chairman

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The committee met during the 1979 Poultry Science meeting to select the recipient of the American Egg Board Research Award. The 1979 winner was James H. Denton of Texas A&M University. The committee was represented on the Product and Market Development Review Panel for 1979-1980. AEB awarded nine grants in 1979 to university personnel for development of new products utilizing eggs or fowl meat. One member of the AEB scientific review team was from this technical advisory team. Those people receiving aid from AEB were: Robert Baker, T. C. Chen, Frank Cunningham, E. O. Essary, Glen Froning, J. H. MacNeil, Clayton Huber, W. J. Stadelman, and Nan Unklesbay. Also, AEB Graduate Fellowships were awarded to Scott Woodward (University of Missouri), Elizabeth Lang (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Teiko Johnson (Michigan State University). The committee will serve as judges for the American Egg Board Research Award. The presentation will be made during the Poultry Science Meeting at Purdue University. The winner will be chosen after the committee reviews the manuscripts and hears each author's presentation.

This year a total of 54 industries (up to May 8) are enrolled as sustaining members and are listed below. Each company contributed $200 each for a total contribution of $10,800. The committee is continuing to solicit prospects for their support.

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Report of the James E. Rice Memorial Library Committee

During the year, 133 volumes were added. This brings the total collection to 5,814 volumes. The financial position of the library is good and a considerable improvement over either of the last two years. The summary of income and expenses follows. Expenses include only the cost of publication and binding. Income $ 176.35

$4,051.00

$4,051.00 $4,227.35

Total funds available Expenditures Books, periodicals, binding

$2,896.77

Balance of income, March 31, 1980

$1,330.58

Signed: John L. Skinner James M. Gwin Cochairmen

Report of the American Poultry Historical Society

The Society has had a busy year. Activities included the following: An updated Hall of Fame Brochure was distributed to the membership and made available to the National Agricultural Library and other Society display areas. A booth was set up at "Southeastern." The scheduled tri-annual Hall of Fame selection processes were completed and the following selections were made: Ben Roy Burmester, Monroe Cappel Babcock, Frederick Bruce Hutt, Donald Mason Turnbull, James Dryden. (Formal presentations of portraits will take place later this year.) Sales of the history book continue but are now at a reduced pace. Correspondence on matters of poultry history continues. Four issues of the quarterly newsletter were prepared and distributed. Each newsletter included from one to three biographical sketches of prominent poultry personalities. M. L. Sunde was succeeded as president by A. W. Jasper.

The Society continues to work with the Smithsonian and other museums with agricultural focus to encourage the preservation and display of items of significance in the history of the poultry industry. The Society invites the Poultry Science Association to increase its attention to matters of our industry's history as the two organizations move ahead. The 1980's have greater potential because of those who have preceded us and we owe it to them to not forget their efforts. Signed: J. L. Skinner Archivist

Report of the Representative to the Ralston Purina Research Fellowship Awards Committee The Ralston Purina Research Fellowship Awards Committee met in St. Louis, Missouri, at Checkerboard Square on Tuesday, February 26, 1980. Members of the committee present were: Dean Randall J. Jones, Oklahoma State University, representing the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges; J. E. Savage, University of Missouri, representing the Poultry Science Association; and William H. Hale, University of Arizona, representing the American Society of Animal Science. B. L. Larson had planned to attend the meeting as a substitute for Kenneth Harshbarger, Dairy Science representative, who was on an assignment in Indonesia. However, due to blizzard conditions in Illinois, Dr. Larson could not make the trip and phoned in his evaluation of the applicants. Of the 52 applications received, 27 were in animal science, 13 in dairy science, and 12 in poultry science. After review and evaluation of the applications, the awards shown in Table 1 were made for the 1980—81 school year. All recipients have accepted the fellowship for 1980—81. Mark G. Oldenkamp was First Alternate, 1979-80. Steven R. Rust and David C. Weakley were recipients of 1 9 7 8 - 7 9 and 1 9 7 9 - 8 0 awards. Matthew W. Hall and Deborah Ann Schade were recipients of 1979—80 awards. Although the total number of applications this year decreased, I'm pleased to report that applications from Poultry Science students increased. Members are again urged to encourage all qualified students to apply.

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Balance of income, April 1, 1979 Interest on endowment $4,051.00 Sales 0.00

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Report of the Careers Committee The Careers Committee of PSA conducted their annual meeting in Gainesville, Florida in conjunction with the Poultry Science Association Meetings. The Poultry Science Careers Committee of the Poultry Science Association participated in the National Agricultural Careers Show held in Kansas City in November 1979. Glen Geiger, as representative of the committee reported that the event was a tremendous success. Thousands of FFA students and vocational ag teachers attended this event and once again this year Geiger had the opportunity to visit with many of them on a one to one basis about careers in poultry science. The poultry science booth was one of the greatest attractions to the students. As a member of the Committee I had the opportunity to enhance the image of careers in poultry industry in Michigan on several occasions. A formal presentation on the above topic was given to approximately 150 students who attended the Farmer's Week Program at Michigan State University in March. In January, 1980, I also spoke to approximately 100 poultry graduates who attended the Southeastern Poultry and Egg Convention in Atlanta, Georgia about the Careers Committee of PSA and its assistance to poultry graduates, poultry industry, etc. The Careers Committee assisted the poultry industry, poultry institutions, and the poultry graduates in the area of employment throughout the year. Finally, the Careers Committee contacted the universities across the US and Canada that have a Poultry or Animal Department to

gather information on recruitment of poultry students, promotional materials on poultry careers, and salary ranges of poultry graduates. In this survey, an attempt was made to assess the need for the 80's in the area of poultry careers. We hope to publish the results of this survey in Poultry Science in the near future. Signed: Sam K. Varghese Chairman

Report of the Committee on Drugs and Chemicals Our committee has been watching the activities of regulatory agencies, and although there have been numerous press releases during the past year threatening removal of certain drugs for use in food animals except by prescription by a veterinarian, there have been no major changes in policy. M. C. Thomas, cochairman, represented our committee at one national meeting and submitted a brief report for release through the PSA Newsletter. T. V. Raines of this committee has almost finalized a much needed proposal for the treatments for minor species. Preparation of the CAST report on antibiotics for Congress was almost complete this spring, but some changes were suggested and the report has been delayed. The finding of the special committee of the National Academy of Science was that there is no evidence that drug resistance by bacteria to antibiotics has come about through subtherapeutic use of antibiotics in food animals. Because of lack of incriminating evidence, it has been proposed epidemiological data be collected comparing the health of humans who have been extensively exposed to animals and/or their feed to that of the health of humans not exposed to those conditions. Congressman Dingell (D/MI) and Waxman (D/CA) in May introduced legislation calling for the ban of subtherapeutic antibiotic use in animal feed. Penicillin and tetracycline were cited specifically. The Chairman attended the Regulatory Agency Committee Meeting in Beltsville, MD, February 25 and 26. Highlights included: 1) ASAS approved support for a half-day symposium on "The Regulatory Situation Concerning the Animal Sciences."

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Nearly 100 people attended this meeting, and all the professional associations of the poultry and livestock industries were represented. A transcript of the meeting was distributed to key people in the poultry industry. The CEQ has kept in close contact with CEQ's from ADSA, ASAE, and ASAS, in an effort to keep the poultry industry aware of current problems and opportunities concerning environmental quality. Personal inquiries received by the chairman and members of the CEQ indicate a need to retain this group as a standing committee of PSA. Signed: R. Lewis Wesley Chairman

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Signed: S. A. Edgar Chairman

Report of the Committee on Animal Care and the Representative to the Intersociety Committee on Animal Care, and Representative to American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care In 1979, the Research Animal Alliance (RAA) was established to keep users of laboratory animals informed regarding current and future effects of proposed, pending, and existing laws, rules, and regulations. RAA has a goal to participate in legislative hearings, to be a channel of communications, and to improve credibility of the laboratory animal community. For more information write to RAA at P.O. Box 23, Newton, MA 02160. Several laws continue to be introduced into Congress related to animal welfare and use in research. H.R. 4805 (Richmond, D-NY) proposes to establish a National Center for Alternative Research to develop methods of research and testing that do not involve the use of live animals. H.R. 4479 (Weiss, D-NY) is similar in purpose but is to establish a commission. H.R. 282 (Drinan, D-MA) and H. Con. Res 26 (Whitehurst, R-VA) support the development of alternative research methods, through Federal funds, to eliminate direct or indirect use of animals. As representative to the Board of Trustees of AAALAC, I attended the Trustees Meeting held in Chicago on December 4, 1979. We discussed activities of AAALAC and approved the 1980 budget. AAALAC was established in 1965. The AAALAC program has now achieved wide acceptance with 378 institutions

accredited. Twenty-one of these institutions serve an entire campus; however, only one includes an agricultural college with poultry facilities. Signed: Robert K. Ringer Chairman

Report of the Departmental Status Committee Michigan State University Department of Poultry Science will be combined with the Department of Animal Husbandry on July 1, 1980. As in many poultry departments, the cost of instruction per credit hour was very high. The Department had 11.25 FTE faculty positions and a budget of more than $500,000. These figures for the year 1985 will be reported if available. As of September 1, 1978, a Department of Poultry Industry was re-established at California Polytechnic State University. R. A. Voitle is the Department Head. The May issue of Poultry Science (59:971— 975) contains the complete manuscript on the minority and sex profiles of graduate students and academic staff for poultry programs in the United States and Canada. The preliminary report made last year is amplified in this paper. Signed: M. L. Sunde Chairman

Report of the Committee on Public Relations The Committee on Public Relations of PSA had limited activities during the past year. These activities were primarily those of the committee chairman working with the host committee to plan the annual meeting. All suggestions were greatly appreciated and very helpful. Anyone having suggestions for this committee is urged to pass them along to next year's chairman. Signed: Joe Berry Chairman

Report of the Representative to the National Research Council The publication Nutrient Requirements of Poultry has been well accepted. More than

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2) The National Academy of Sciences received a $250,000 contract to review the situation concerning antibiotics and their report has since been submitted. 3) FDA was to make $1.5 million available for contract studies to compare health of humans associated with animals fed low level antibiotics compared to humans not exposed. 4) Regulation of animal waste in feed. 5) DES was officially removed from the market this year. 6) Problem of sulfa residues was discussed at some length. 7) An overview of BVM activities by Dr. Crawford and responsibilities of FDA.

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Report of the Representative to the American Association for the Advancement of Science The annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) was held in San Francisco, California, January 3 - 8 , 1980. President for 1980 is Frederick Mosteller, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, and President-Elect is D. Allan Bromley, Department of Physics, Yale University. Total membership in 1979 was 128,262 members. The AAAS cosponsored the working conference on "Animal Agriculture and Human Needs in the 21st Century" held at Boyne, Michigan, May 4 - 9 , 1980. Another highlight of the past year was the launching of the magazine "Science 80", which now has about 250,000 subscribers. The problem of selection of Fellows appears to have been resolved and 485 members were elected Fellows. Signed: George J. Mountney

Report of the Representative to the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has continued its efforts during 1979—80 to serve as an unbiased voice for scientific agriculture. The Poultry Science Association along with 25 other scientific societies are the member societies of CAST. Most of the work carried out by CAST is done by task forces in response to requests from Congress, a federal agency, or in areas identified as important by the CAST Board of Directors. Each task force is organized to include outstanding authorities or eminent scientists from the discipline areas under consideration. To date, 82 task force reports have been completed and 16 more either are in progress or have been authorized by the Board of Directors. Recent completed reports or those that are of specific interest to poultry science are: 1) Report No. 79 — "Impact of Government Regulations on the Beef Industry." 2) Report No. 80 - "Aflatoxin and Other Mycotoxins: An Agricultural Prospective." 3) Report No. 81 — "A Plague on our Children" (A response to a Public Broadcasting Service television program regarding herbicide use). 4) Report No. 82 — "Food From Animals: Quality, Quantity and Safety." 5) Directory of Environmental Scientists in Agriculture. 2nd edition. The Poultry Science Association is represented on the CAST Board by R. E. Cook, and C. E. Howes serves as the Washington Liaison. Signed: R. E.Cook

Report of the Research Committee The research committee continued to interact with the Intersociety Research Committee and the Council of Intersociety Presidents (American Society of Animal Science, American Dairy Science Association, Poultry Science Association, and American Meat Science Association). The intersociety committee again responded to the request of A. R. Bertrand, Director of Science and Education Administration, for identification of highest priority areas for research in animal agriculture.

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6200 copies have been sold since January 1978. The sales are up from 4300 copies a year ago. The supply (less than 500) of the other reports that poultry people may want are as follows: Effect of Genetic Variance on Nutritional Requirements of Animals ($6.50); Effect of Processing on the Nutritional Value of Feeds ($14.50); Effects of Fluorides in Animals ($4.25); Nutrients and Toxic Substances in Water for Livestock and Poultry (545) ($4.75); Selenium in Nutrition ($3.75). If anyone wants to buy a copy he or she should order promptly. The publication mentioned last year, Interactions of Mycotoxins in Animal Production is available for $9.25. All orders should be sent to the Office of Publications, National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20418. The report Mineral Tolerance of Domestic Animals will be published this summer. This report discusses 35 minerals and should be a valuable reference for us. Other reports in preparation include 1) United States—Canadian Tables of Feed Composition, 2) Biological Energy Interrelationships and Glossary of Energy Terms, 3) Influence of Environmental Stress on Nutrient Requirements, and 4) Feeding Underutilized Feedstuffs to Animals. Signed: M. L. Sunde

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Signed: Leo S. Jensen Chairman

Report of the Resolutions Committee The Resolutions Committee sought information on persons who passed away during April 1, 1979 to May 1, 1980 and whose careers involved the science, extension, husbandry, or teaching of poultry. Inquiries were made of chairpersons or supervisors, including US governmental units, whose areas dealt directly or indirectly with poultry science. The Committee prepared 6 resolutions of appreciation to those contributing to the success of the 69th annual meeting and 7 resolutions of remembrance. The Committee recommends diat the Executive Committee consider that the resolutions for appreciation or remembrance be prepared on paper or parchment suitable for framing. Signed: Donald Polin Chairman

Report of the Research Awards Committee I am pleased to report that the Research Awards Committee continues to receive a substantial number of nominations of truly outstanding scientists. There were 24 nominations considered this year, 8 for the AFMA Award and 16 for the Merck Award. The quality of the nominations was especially good this year and the Committee unanimously agreed that selection of a single individual for each award was very difficult. We feel that the people who nominate these scientists should be congratulated for their wisdom and

their fortitude. The Committee feels it is important tliat nominations continue to support outstanding poultry scientists. We strongly suggest that those people who nominate individuals for awards continue to carefully read the guidelines for each award published in Poultry Science and adhere to these guidelines as much as possible. Good detailed and factual information presented in a coherent manner goes a long way toward supporting a nomination. Only manuscripts published during the eligibility period should be included in the nominations. Items such as grant monies, gifts, contracts, etc. obtained by individuals can be very informative and helpful but are often overlooked. The Research Awards Committee is very appreciative of the cooperation received from the membership and encourages continued support. Signed: Joseph H. Soares, Jr. Chairman

Report of the Broiler Research Award Committee Two outstanding research workers were nominated for the first Broiler Research Award, to be presented annually by the National Broiler Council. Nominations were accompanied by the appropriate letters of endorsement and publications for evaluation. These materials were forwarded to the Committee members, who responded promptly with their selections. Since there were two candidates and five Committee members, there was no problem with a tie vote. It is recommended that when more than two candidates are nominated, that each Committee member rank the nominees in the order of their choice. This will tend to eliminate the chance of ties and delays in making the final selection. There have been no suggestions for changes in the adopted procedure. Signed: Frank R.Craig Chairman

Report of the National Turkey Federation Research Award The committee consisted of R. L. Adams, R. E. Moreng, K. E. Nestor, K. E. Rinehart,

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During the week of May 4—9, three members of the poultry research committee participated in a special conference in Boyne Falls, Michigan, "Animal Agriculture: Human Needs in the 21st Century." This was a planning conference to establish research priorities. About 200 invited participants were divided into 10 working groups and research imperatives were developed by each group. A book summarizing the state of the art, research constraints, and research imperatives as developed at the conference will be published.

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Signed: Fred T. Shultz Chairman

Report of the Pfizer Extension Award

Committee

The Pfizer Extension Award Committee, composed of John Shutze, Chairman, Lou Arrington, Charlie Pope, John Casey, and Ralph Ernst has evaluated the materials submitted for the nine very well qualified candidates. The quality of materials submitted, the supporting letters, and the professional manner in which the candidates were presented were above reproach. Those people responsible for making the nomination and compiling the necessary materials are to be commended for the excellent job they have done. The 1980 winner has been selected and the name of the recipient has been sent to the President of PSA. The President has informed the appropriate people at Pfizer so that a

plaque can be made for the presentation at the Poultry Science Annual Meeting. Signed: John V. Shutze Chairman

Report of the Poultry Science Association Research Award Committee The members of the PSA Research Award Committee, R. E. Austic, D. B. Bragg, G. F. Combs, Jr., and T. M. Huston evaluated 58 papers published in the 1979 volume of Poultry Science. The authors considered had, as sole or senior author, published research in Poultry Science in the previous calendar year, were members of the Association for more than one year, were not former winners of any research award over which the PSA, Inc. has complete supervision, and had not attained 40 years of age by the end of the calendar year preceeding 1980. Correspondence began with committee members in February 1980 when a list of authors and papers (page numbers) was distributed for evaluation. By the third week in April, each committee member had submitted a list of their top 5 authors. The lists were pooled and 5 finalists chosen. Each member received the names of the finalists in early May and was asked to rank them from 1 to 5. Final correspondence was received from committee members and the nominee for the 1980 PSA Research Award was determined during the last week in May, 1980 and will be announced at the Awards Banquet. Signed: W. J. Kuenzel Chairman

Report of the Ralston Purina Teaching Award Committee The following PSA members served on the 1980 Ralston Purina Teaching Award Committee: C. R. Parkhurst, Chairman, North Carolina State University; Jack Avens, Colorado State University; Paul C. Harrison, University of Illinois; W. F. Krueger, Texas A&M University; and B. D. Barnett, Clemson University. An open letter was sent to all US and Canadian universities encouraging nominations

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and F. T. Shultz. Six nominations were received, each worthy of the award. I would like to suggest the following changes in the Nominations for Honors and Awards section of the November issue of Poultry Science in odd numbered years (since this award is given only in even numbered years): 1. Referring to Volume 58, page 1679, section 7, middle of the second paragraph, change "during the past five years" to "published during the five calendar years preceding the year the award is given". The change would a) remove the confusion as to which five years are intended; b) make it easier for nominators and reviewers to determine which papers are to be included (since papers are cited only by year not month); and c) allow time for publications and reprints of the latest year to become available. 2. Referring to the same statement, change the time span for work accomplished from "five" years to "six" years. Since the award is given only in even numbered years, work done in an odd year is eligible for three consecutive awards whereas an even year is eligible for only two consecutive years. Obviously, it is better to publish in odd years with the present system.

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for the Ralston Purina Teaching Award. A similar letter was sent to committee members. In addition to the nominations on file, only one new nomination was received. The file of previous nominees was reviewed, updated, and PSA memberships verified. The list of nominees was submitted to the committee members by mail with each nominee's data. A unanimous choice was made by the committee and as directed, the recipient's name was submitted to C. B. Ryan.

Report of the Committee on Fellows

The committee proposed a brochure on Fellows to include nomination procedure and a chronological list of past recipients to encourage nomination of other worthy candidates for this award. The Executive Committee approved publication of this brochure and a copy is enclosed in each registration packet. Fifteen candidates were nominated in 1980. The committee considered each candidate to be fully qualified for election as Fellow, but it was limited by the Bylaws to the election of not more than five Fellows at an annual meeting. The committee recommends five nominations for Fellow in the Poultry Science Association for 1980. Sponsors of candidates not elected Fellows in 1980 are invited to resubmit nominations for 1981 with revisions where appropriate.

Committee

The Constitution as revised at the 68th Annual meeting, was published in the January 1980 Poultry Science. Past chairmen of the various honors and awards committees were requested by the President to study materials appearing in the Constitution, Bylaws, and Appendix to update and remove inconsistent statements in the Appendix. This was done and approved by the Executive Committee prior to publishing the announcement of the honors and awards in the November 1979 issue and the Constitution, Bylaws, and Appendix in the January 1980 issue of Poultry Science. The Committee believes that the Constitution is up-to-date in its present form. Signed: C. H. Moore Chairman

Report of the Professional Development Committee The Professional Development Committee has the responsibility of developing ways and means of improving the professional standing of the members of the Poultry Science Association. The committee met two times during the year and made the following contributions to the membership: 1) Completed arrangements and developed guidelines for initiating the Broiler Research Award to be sponsored by the National Broiler Council. The first award should be presented in 1980.

To date (May 15, 1980), 53 applications have been received by the Chairman. These break down to 44 for active membership, 3 student, and 6 emeritus. Final action on these applications will take place during the Annual Meeting at Purdue.

2) Accreditation of Poultry Science Members. The committee worked with the General Program Committee for the 1980 Association meeting to develop a symposium designed to acquaint the membership with current methods used for accreditation in North America. The symposium will include a discussion of the current program of certification being offered by the American Registry of Certified Animal Scientists (ARCAS) and the current system being used for certification of scientists in Canada. The symposium should acquaint our PSA membership with the advantages and disadvantages of certification.

Signed: E. T. Moran, Jr. Chairman

Signed: R. E. Cook Chairman

Signed: E. I. Robertson Chairman

Report of the Membership Committee

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Signed: C. R. Parkhurst Chairman

Report of the Constitution

ASSOCIATION NOTES Report of the Extension Committee Representative The following recommendations concerning priority problem areas in extension poultry science were made to the Intersociety Committee.

a) A continuous improvement in environmental quality and energy conservation is mandatory if the demands for the production of high quality food products are to be met economically and humanely. b) There is a need for the development and application of feasible management practices that will enhance reproductive performance of all classes of poultry, for example, the practice of buying more male chicks than needed and at four to eight weeks of age selecting a given percentage for breeders. This practice is of value because it increases the genetic selection intensity on multiplier breeder flocks. However, only a small number of commercial producers are employing this technique. c) There is a need to develop better communications among commercial poultrymen, breeders, allied industrymen, as well as federal and state government and educational agencies. This may partially be accomplished by traditional seminars, workshops, and mass media. However, vast quantities of data are available in the commercial industry that are not being fully utilized. For example, feed mills, hatcheries, and processing plants continuously collect data but either fail to use them or only partially use them. If programs could be developed to summarize and evaluate these data, the entire poultry industry would benefit. For example, data from breeder flocks and hatcheries can be utilized in a similar manner as the feed ingredient data at the University of Georgia. The major feed mills send feed ingredient laboratory analyses reports for summarization and evaluation. In four years over 40,000 samples have been evaluated and the data now are being fully utilized in feed formulation and feed quality

control. The feed industry spent over $600,000 in laboratory fees in one state and was not using these data prior to the development of this extension project. We now have available the most accurate computer matrix for feed formulation of any place in the world. d) Practices that reduce egg breakage and downgrades are needed because of increased automation, increased rates of production, and recycling of commercial layers. 2. Safety and nutritional value of animal products Poultry producers may safely say that their products are among the most nutritional, wholesome animal products available. However, the use of chemicals and drugs in commercial agriculture continually presents a threat of a possible accidental contamination to the food chain. These accidental contamination problems have been disastrous to several agricultural enterprises in the past few years. Extension poultry scientists should aid in developing monitoring programs to avoid such disasters. This would include developing procedures for determining the toxic effect and obtaining knowledge on how to deal with accidents legally and to protect animal and human health. The monitoring of ingredients and finished products is necessary if all concerned are to be protected. This does not mean every state should have a costly laboratory, but there should be a method of communications among state and federal agencies and the commercial industry to avoid or minimize possible food chain contaminations resulting in high economic losses. Developing programs relating to the maintenance of quality and nutritional value of poultry products is mandatory. The advent of large establishments serving meals or providing products that are widely distributed necessitates extra caution and the need for training food handlers, i.e., schools, chain stores, fast food outlets, etc. If food is mishandled and people become sick or contaminated, it is not the food handlers who receive the bad publicity but the commodity. Therefore, the producers of a commodity have a responsibility to insure that wholesome, quality products reach the consumer.

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1. Reproductive performance Research on improving the reproductive performance of poultry has received top priority. This is justified because no other single factor influences poultry production as much as reproductive efficiency. Extension poultry scientists should work toward the following objectives:

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4. Processing efficiency in relation to extension The processing of poultry and eggs has changed more rapidly within the past five years than in the previous two decades. As a result of these changes the need has arisen for more advanced technological information in the field of processing. The ability to process more poultry products at a lower cost becomes more timely with the world food supply becoming more scarce. The technological breakthroughs will undoubtedly occur in industry because research must be conducted in commercial units. Therefore, the role of extension leadership in the area of processing efficiency becomes extremely important. Extension personnel should concentrate in those areas of the utmost economic importance. These areas may be briefly defined as follows: a) Energy utilization and conservation must be a number one priority, since processing costs increase in proportion to energy costs. Therefore, work in the area of energy must be encouraged and expanded.

b) For resource conservation it is essential that environmental quality and protection be considered in the treatment of plant waste. c) In the area of regulation, the cost of providing inspection services for poultry processing is continuously increasing. Areas where extension can and does function are in the areas of net weight standards, scalding systems for processing control, and voluntary quality assurance. These areas are necessary for industry and government. Extension is the buffer zone between the two. d) For waste utilization, the development of processing procedures for the conversion of waste materials from poultry and egg proccessing and from hatcheries into more usable products is important from an ecomonic and environmental standpoint. The use of extension in applied field research continues to be one of the most important areas of expertise that may be offered to industry and government for the development and utilization of technical knowledge. 5. Poultry sanitation and disease Health problems become more apparent as the production of poultry becomes more intensive and larger numbers are concentrated in a given area. The public aspects of disease common to both man and animals (zoonoses), or at least believed to be, will require the collection of field data. New vaccines and drugs need to be tested and evaluated under field conditions for their efficiency. Isolation and sanitation procedures utilized for the protection of poultry health are mandatory. New programs need to be developed in the area of preventative medicine while attempting to minimize the indiscriminate use of drugs. Every effort should be made to develop educational material and programs that help the poultry industry to properly utilize drugs and vaccines according to manufacturers' recommendations. Signed: John V. Shutze

Report of the Intersociety Council The Intersociety Council members are the Presidents, Presidents-elect or Vice Presidents, and Past Presidents of the American Society of

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3. Feed efficiency Increases in production efficiencies can be achieved by coordinating the latest applicable research efforts with commercial poultry problem areas. As environmental quality, energy conservation, and inflation increase die economic pressure on the poultry industry, programs that will enhance production efficiencies become mandatory. The items of greatest economic importance are feed, bird, housing and equipment, and labor in order of priority. Therefore, programs should be designed to make the greatest economic contribution. There is definitely a relationship among the cost items, but if the programs are designed to enhance production efficiency in areas of greatest economic returns, these relationships will complement each other. Each area of the country has certain production and marketing advantages that should be exploited by educational and service programs. Extension personnel should have the capabilities to conduct laboratory and field studies, and to test new products, equipment, drugs, ingredients, and management practices and to evaluate them in terms of commercial production efficiency.

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The following items will be on the agenda for the meeting on October 16, 1980. 1. Animal rights groups, especially the Institute for the Study of Animal Problems. 2. Thesaurus for agriculture. 3. Federation of Scientific Agricultural Societies. 4. Report from the President of each of the societies. 5. Reports from each of the Committees. 6. Appointments on each committee for those whose terms expire in 1980. PSA has R. L. Wesley, Chairman of Environmental Quality and J. V. Shutze, Extension Committee. 7. Meeting date and place for 1981 meeting will be scheduled. Other items of business will probably be on the agenda that will be prepared after this meeting. I am sure the other societies will have some inputs for the agenda for the October 16, 1980 meeting. This Council really works for six to seven hours, with very little lost time, to act on all of the agenda. This will be my last year to serve on the Council. Signed: C. B. Ryan Chairman

Report of the General Program Committee Edwin T. Moran, Jr., Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario has been nominated to serve as General Program Chairman for the 71st Annual Meeting to be held at the University of California, Davis in 1982. Dr. Moran is willing to serve at the discretion of the Executive Committee. The general procedure for handling abstracts worked well this year primarily because of total cooperation by W. E. Shaklee, Editor, Poultry Science, and the section chairmen. The procedure followed was, in general, that recommended by last year's program chairman. The procedure used this year was as follows: 1. Abstracts were mailed (29 February deadline) directly to the General Program Chairman. 2. Program Chairman acknowledged receipt of abstracts by postcard to authors on same day abstract was received, and abstract title and author were recorded by section.

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Animal Science, American Dairy Science Association, American Meat Science Association, and the Poultry Science Association. The Council will meet in Chicago, October 16, 1980, at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the O'Hare Hilton Hotel. Host for this year will be the Poultry Science Association. The immediate past president is the Council Chairman and Chairmanship rotates among the four societies. The Council has the following active committees (1979—80) composed of representatives from each society as follows: 1. Animal Care — R. K. Ringer, PSA representative 2. Environmental Quality — R. L. Wesley, PSA representative 3. Drugs, Chemicals and Additives — S. A. Edgar, PSA representative 4. Research — L. S. Jensen, PSA representative 5. Extention — J. V. Shutze, PSA represenative 6. Teaching — E. O. Essary, PSA represenative 7. Intersociety ad hoc Committee on Teaching Animal Genetics and Breeding — J. R. Smyth, Jr. and W. A. Becker, PSA representatives. Meeting of this committee to be in August 1980 in Champaign, IL at the national office. They plan to have the book ready for publication in 1981. No additional meetings would be needed after August 1980. (G. E. Shook, Chairman) Intersociety activities to date include: 1. Conference on animal agriculture — Human Needs in the 21st Century, May 4—9, 1980, Boyne Mountain Lodge, Boyne Falls, MI 47913. 2. Council approved a revised Organizational Statement for the Intersociety Council to include the American Meat Science Association and two new committees, namely, Extension and Teaching. 3. A letter was sent to Dr. Goyan, Commissioner of Food and Drug, about the appointment of a replacement for Dr. Lester Crawford's position, Director, Bureau of Veterinary Medicine. 4. A letter was sent to Dr. G. B. Guest, Acting Director, Bureau of Veterinary Medicine, concerning the appointment to the position, Director of Veterinary Medicine Research, Beltsville.

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tution and Bylaws to be consistent with the intent of the award. These changes were made by the Executive Committee and appeared in the January 1980 issue of Poultry Science. A problem developed this year that must be guarded against in the future. The registration forms and general information concerning the annual meeting were mailed out relatively early to the membership without any mention being made regarding the extent of the scientific program. As a result, many association members were unaware until the official program was received that a large and vital part of the scientific session was scheduled for Thursday morning. As a result, departure plans did not take into account the Thursday program. It is recommended that in the future the extent of the scientific program be clearly demarcated by the host institution when mailing out the registration forms. The program committee met at Purdue University in April to review facilities, to make room assignments, and to set up the scientific program. It is recommended that the program committee continue to be assembled at the host institution. To do so aids greatly in developing the total program. This was particularly true this year because of the abbreviated program and the large number of abstracts submitted. The number of abstracts received this year exceeded four hundred, which was a slight increase over last year's meeting. The approximate numbers of abstracts for preceding years are shown for purposes of comparison. Last minute cancellations may alter the final count for this year.

AR

OH

SD

wv

WA

KS

AL

SC

FL

IN

Environment -management Extension Genetics Instruction Marketing-technology Nutrition Pathology Physiology Poster sessions Symposia

'71 30 37 30 16 50 112 24 47 0 0

'72 14 38 21 14 51 129 25 48 0 0

'73 36 35 36 7 51 111 30 50 0 0

'74 39 20 26 12 43 97 27 43 0 0

'75 39 30 38 17 44 86 39 52 0 0

'76 26 36 26 9 38 115 29 55 0 0

'77 37 32 31 12 34 102 21 53 2 16

*78 38 26 27 8 38 88 26 47 4 15

'79 34 26 34 10 43 113 30 79 3 9

'80 45 29 40 10 44 118 33 70 6 10

Total

346

340

359

307

345

334

340

317

381

405

Three symposia were developed by the Program Committee:

1. Certification of Poultry Scientists — Alternatives for the Future (General)

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3. Within one week after deadline for abstract receipt, abstracts were forwarded to Section Chairmen. 4. A complete set of the abstracts was sent by mid-March to W. E. Shaklee for editing for publication. 5. Section Chairmen tentatively organized the abstracts into sessions in preparation for Program Committee meeting at host institution. 6. Organization of sessions was completed at meeting at Purdue in April. 7. Upon returning home, Session Chairmen prepared session schedules as they were to appear in the Program. 8. Edited abstracts were alphabetized and keyed with section, date, and time on program and complete set was forwarded to the business office for publication by May 1st. 9. The programs received from session chairmen were edited, and a complete program schedule was sent to the business office by May 1st for publication. 10. Scheduling of abstracts on program was confirmed by card to authors. The "Certificates of Excellence" presented each year to graduate students presenting the best papers were modified. Instead of recognizing students for "meritorious presentation of a research paper" the new certificates more logically recognize the quality of research. The committee also recommended to the Executive Committee, through First Vice President Claude Moore, modification of the Consti-

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2. Cytogenetic Techniques, Research and Practial Implications (Genetics) 3. Special Problems in Hatchability (Physiology) In addition, Ian J. H. Duncan of the Poultry

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Research Center, Edinburgh, Scotland was invited to deliver the major presentation at the business session. Signed: H. P. Van Krey Chairman

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