| | BSAS News | | Dear BSAS community,
We are pleased to present the latest edition of the BSAS News. In this issue, we have gathered new articles, updates on upcoming events and news for our members and partners.
We have an update on our society journal, animal and it’s recent success in achieving a 3.6 Impact Factor as well as the real reasons BSAS members should publish with the top rated journal.
Earlier this month, we delivered the 10th R and Statistics workshop to a maxed out audience.
As we start plans for Freshers Week and the new academic year ahead, we invite you to renew your membership if it has lapsed over the last few months. Your support is greatly appreciated and allows us to run the stellar Annual Conference, networking and training events as well as our articles, jobs board and events calendar.
We hope you find some time to take break over the summer months and remember to keep in touch!
Best regards, The BSAS Team
| | | animal awarded 3.6 Impact Factor Ranking! | |  | There are already a great many reasons why you should publish with our society's journal, animal, and now there’s another one.
A recent 3.6 IF ranking cements its place as the publisher of robust, scientific and ethically led articles for researchers, industry, stakeholders and policy makers across the globe.
It offers our members unparalleled benefits and sets itself apart as the premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and advancements in the field.
With a 15% APC discount for BSAS members, it offers an exceptional platform for researchers to showcase their work and contribute to the ongoing expansion of knowledge in the field of animal sciences
| | | | | Sponsorship And Awards Committee
Interested in trying something new and expanding your professional experience? BSAS members are invited to register your interest to join the new Sponsorship and Award Committee.
This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career and work with other like minded professionals.
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| | 10th Anniversary of R and Statistics Workshop
Led by Lecturer in Welfare Physiology and R expert, Dr Davina Hill from the University of Glasgow, and ably assisted by PhD students, Katie Dubarry (University of Edinburgh) and Michael Arthur (Teagasc), the workshop provided participants with valuable skills and increased confidence in statistical analysis.
BSAS CEO, Maggie Mitchell, commented “The 10th BSAS R and Statistics Workshop not only imparted essential skills but also fosters a sense of community and collaboration”. |
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| | | BSAS Members Invited to Apply For Roles on Study Commission
BSAS is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for its members to actively contribute to the advancement of sheep and goat research and development. The European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP) is currently seeking applications for the positions for a number of Study Commissions including the roles of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Industry Representative within the EAAP Sheep and Goat Study Commission. |
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| | | BSAS Member Discount
If you are attending EAAP + WAAP + Interbull in Lyon next month, make sure you register for your BSAS Member complimentary EAAP membership to claim your BSAS member discount! |
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| | Articles | | animal July Highlighted Article: Behind the labels: Sustainability standards in dairy
You may have seen a sustainability label on the carton when buying milk. While a large number of certification standards have been developed very little is known about these standards, their characteristics and the sustainability challenges they aim to address. In this study we therefore analysed 19 sustainability certification standards used in dairy production
Keeley McGarr-O’Brien, Jonathan Herron, Laurence Shalloo ,Imke J.M. De Boer ,Evelien M. De Olde | |
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| | Animal Bytes article:
Despite being of negligible economic importance in dairy sheep, compared with fine-wool sheep, shearing remains an important husbandry practice with the potential to optimise flock management and welfare.
But, should you sheer sheep? If so, when?
Written by: Abigail Frazer
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| |  | The animal consortium which is made up of the BSAS - British Society of Animal Science, EAAP - European Federation of Animal Science and INRAE owns the 3 journals: We are extremely proud to have the esteemed animal as our Society’s Journal. As a leading peer-reviewed publication, it offers an exceptional platform for members to showcase their work and contribute to the ongoing expansion of knowledge in the field of animal sciences. If you want to publish a paper, please consider using animal Journal as you will be contributing vital funds for BSAS which are reinvested to support the development in animal science. | Jobs Board |  | Animal Microbiome Researcher at Teagasc, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co Meath, Deadline: 31 Jul
Post-Doctoral Animal Microbiome Fellow at Teagasc, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co Meath, Deadline: 02 Aug
AFBI Animal Data Scientist - Higher Scientific Officer, AFBI Hillsborough and AFBI Newforge Lane, Deadline: 02 Aug
Veterinary Investigation Officer, SRUC, Inverness, Deadline: 06 Aug
Research Associate (Data Scientist), SRUC, Inverness, Deadline: 07 Aug
Research Associate (Livestock), Roslin Institute Building, Edinburgh, Deadline: 11 Aug
Lecturer in Animal Science (2 x roles available), Writtle University College, Chelmsford, Deadline: 06 Aug
Forestry Officer (High-carbon ecosystems: Peatlands), Rome, Italy, Deadline: 14 Aug
https://bsas.org.uk/updates/jobs
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| | Awards
Last Chance to apply for the BSAS Undergraduate Thesis of The Year.
This award seeks to acknowledge the best of undergraduate research and offers the winner the opportunity to have a summary of their work
published on the BSAS website.
Deadline - 31st July 2023 | |
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| | Dates for your Calendar | | UPCOMING EVENTS
3rd One-day symposium of the ATF and EAAP Commission on Livestock Farming Systems 28 Aug 2023, Lyon, France
EAAP + WAAP + Interbull Congress 2023, 26-01 Sep 2023, Lyon, France
XVII Congress of the European Association of Agricultural Economists on Agri-Food systems in a changing world 29-01 Sep 2023, Rennes, France
NSA Sheep Farmer's Conference, 25 Oct 2023, Solihull, United Kingdom
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Methane Suppression Conference 27 Nov 2023, Belfast, United Kingdom
Healthy and sustainable diets: The role of animal-derived foods, 05 Dec 2023, London, United Kingdom
BSAS Dairy Nutrition Conference 2024 10-11 Jan 2024, Birmingham, United Kingdom
BSAS 2024: How animals underpin our ecosystems and economy, 09-11 Apr 2024, Belfast
Joint AAAP & AAAS Animal Production Congress 2024 8th - 12th July Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
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| | | | Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing has released ‘Key issues in agricultural ethics’ research edited by Dr Robert L. Zimdahl, Colorado State University Agriculture is facing unprecedented scrutiny for its social and environmental impacts. Key issues in agricultural ethics explores key ethical debates surrounding agriculture and agri-food supply chains. |
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| | Membership Renewal
As always, we thank you for your continued support and invite you to renew your membership to help to support animal science throughout the UK.
Your membership and your contribution to BSAS activities is essential in supporting our mission to advance the sector, improving the understanding of all aspects of animal science and ensuring research and knowledge transfer has a practical and beneficial application. |
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| | BSAS AmbassadorsStudent ambassador roles are still open. Find out more here |
| Get RegisteredBoost your career by getting accredited and joining the BSAS Register. Keep ahead in your career. Find out more and sign up here. |
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