American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists -- ARPAS -- The Symbol of Today's Professional Animal Scientist

Joined January 2020
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This year’s Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist has been awarded to N. Andy Cole! Join us in congratulating Dr. Cole for his many years of dedicated service to the community and the profession: arpas.org/News/ARPAS-Newslet…
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Join us in congratulating Wade T. Nichols, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAN (Merck Animal Health), as ARPAS president-elect! Here is the 2026– 2027 full leadership lineup guiding ARPAS in its mission to advance the animal science profession: arpas.org/About/Leadership/O…
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#AppliedAnimalScience has published the abstracts from the International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare, bringing together experts to provide an overview of the emerging research and progress for the future of beef cattle welfare. Read on: arpas.org/News/Press-Release…
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Did you miss this year's ARPAS Symposium at #ADSA2026, or want to rewatch it? In partnership with ADSA, we've made the recordings available for all ARPAS members! ➡️ arpas.org/About/Symposium Stay tuned for more information on the 2027 symposium topic at #ASAS2027!
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As we close out the final months of 2026, we want to reach out to share resources for your next #AppliedAnimalScience submission: 2027 APCs: arpas.org/Applied-Animal-Sci… AI policy: arpas.org/Applied-Animal-Sci… Instructions for authors: appliedanimalscience.org/con…
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The Fall 2026 ARPAS Newsletter is officially here! 🍂📰 Our President, Dr. Patrick French, reflects on a busy and impactful year for our community 👉 Read the full issue: arpas.org/News/ARPAS-Newslet…
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In a new #AppliedAnimalScience study, a team demonstrates that dairy cows grazing alfalfa fertilized w/ selenium produced milk with 4x the selenium of milk from cows grazing untreated pasture. Read on: arpas.org/News/Press-Release…
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Analyzing six years of auction data, authors of a new study in #AppliedAnimalScience (doi.org/10.15232/aas.2026-02…) reveal the shifting market dynamics of beef-on-dairy breeding.
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A new Invited Perspective and Commentary article published in #AppliedAnimalScience (doi.org/10.15232/aas.2026-02…) tells the story of monensin's discovery from the people who lived it by Arthur (Art) Raun, Leo Richardson, and Emerson Potter, three retired Eli Lilly & Co. scientists.
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Explore the Editor's Choice standout article from the June issue of #AppliedAnimalScience! "Invited Review: Precision livestock farming technologies in swine intensive production" at doi.org/10.15232/aas.2025-02….
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Explore the Editor's Choice standout article from the June issue of #AppliedAnimalScience! "Invited Review: Vitamin A in beef cow-calf systems—Biological relevance, revisiting of requirements, and unresolved questions" at doi.org/10.15232/aas.2025-02…
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ARPAS is excited to share that #AppliedAnimalScience's (AAS) Impact Factor has climbed from 1.4 to 1.8 in Clarivate's latest Journal Citation Reports, continuing a steady upward trend since AAS received its first Impact Factor in 2023. appliedanimalscience.org/
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📅 Attention ARPAS Members! We know it’s short notice, but join us for the ARPAS Business Meeting to have your voice heard, connect with fellow members, and get the latest updates on key initiatives impacting the field of animal science. 👉 addcal.io/e/9t2tiqup4nif
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Dive into the latest ARPAS updates via the Spring/Summer newsletter! arpas.org/News/ARPAS-Newslet… 🌾President's Letter 🌾Executive Vice President's Report 🌾Upcoming ARPAS Exam and CEU Events 🌾Report on Applied Animal Science 🌾Report on ARPAS Symposium 🌾ARPAS Treasurer's Report
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⏳ Time is running out to cast your vote! Polls close Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT. Your vote helps shape the direction of our community. Don't miss the deadline! 🔗 arpas.org/polls/ #ARPAS #AnimalScience #VotingReminder
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Hey ARPAS members! It’s time to make your voice heard. 🗣️✨The 2026 ARPAS General Elections are officially underway! 👉 Cast your ballot now: arpas.org/polls #ARPAS #AnimalScientists #AgLeaders #Elections2026 #CastYourVote
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An invited review in #AppliedAnimalScience (doi.org/10.15232/aas.2025-02…) examines how sensors, robotics, and data analytics have the potential to advance swine management, including barriers to their widespread adoption. Read on: arpas.org/News/Press-Release…
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An invited review in #AppliedAnimalScience (doi.org/10.15232/aas.2025-02…) examines the evidence behind beef cow vitamin A requirements and calls for more research and updated supplementation strategies: arpas.org/News/Press-Release…
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🗳️ The 2026 ARPAS General Elections are officially open! We encourage all ARPAS members in good standing to cast their ballots for the next President-Elect. 🔗 Log in with your ARPAS credentials to cast your ballot today! arpas.org/polls
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Free pizza + free ARPAS exam! Grads, grab your labmates, pick a date, and take the ARPAS exam together online. All you need is: 🍕5+ MS or PhD students 🍕A faculty mentor to proctor 🍕An appetite for pizza and professional growth bit.ly/ARPASPizzaExams
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