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New CAST Commentary Addresses Respiratory Disease in Sheep
Disease has contributed significantly to the decline of bighorn sheep populations throughout much of western North America, imperiling some populations and subspecies. Pasteurellosis Transmission Risks between Domestic and Wild Sheep is a new Commentary from CAST that reviews current knowledge on pneumonic pasteurellosis in domestic and wild sheep, the risks of transmission between these species, and approaches for lowering the overall risk of epidemics in wild sheep. (August 2008)
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FREE CAST PRINTED PUBLICATIONS!
Just in time for “back-to-school,” CAST is offering several of its earlier publications (in boxed quantities of 45 to 400+ copies per box) free for only a small shipping charge ($10.00 per box).* Each publication will be distributed in full-box quantities only, and orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone interested in taking advantage of this special CAST offer should contact the CAST Office at 515-292-2125.
CAST publications are widely respected as a source of credible scientific information. Act today to take advantage of this “inventory clearance offer” and get the benefit of free CAST publications for your organization, association, or classroom.
*For a complete list of available publications click here.
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CAST Releases First in Series about Carcass Disposal
Safe, effective disposal of swine carcasses in both routine and catastrophic circumstances is essential for human and animal health, environmental protection, and aesthetics. Swine Carcass Disposal Options for Routine and Catastrophic Mortality, a new Issue Paper from CAST, describes traditional disposal methods (burial, incineration, rendering, and composting) as well as alternative and nontraditional technologies (extended storage, alkaline hydrolysis, anaerobic digestion, and gasification). (July 2008) |
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Better Vaccines Will Benefit Animal Agriculture
Vaccine Development Using Recombinant DNA Technology is the seventh in a nine-part CAST series entitled Animal Agriculture's Future through Biotechnology. Infectious animal diseases continue to rank foremost among the significant factors limiting efficient production in animal agriculture. This new Issue Paper provides details about specific diseases and vaccines. The authors offer an historical overview of vaccine development, evaluate the development of vaccines for many animals, describe commercially available vaccines, outline recent advances in recombinant vaccines, and discuss the future of vaccines for animal diseases. (May 2008)
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Water Quality is the Focus of New CAST Publication
Water Quality and Quantity Issues for Turfgrasses in Urban Landscapes, a new CAST Special Publication, is the result of a workshop at which scientists, researchers, environmentalists, and water specialists joined together to discuss the issues facing the turfgrass and water industries. This publication addresses the science of turfgrass and other landscape materials, water use, and the related environmental concerns, while realizing that the ultimate goal is to provide quality urban areas for activities and recreation while conserving and protecting our water supply. (March 2008)
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Biotech Crop Gene Flow Featured in New Issue Paper
Implications of Gene Flow in the Scale-up and Commercial Use of Biotechnology-derived Crops: Economic and Policy Considerations identifies the nature of gene flow related to biotech crops and the limited conditions under which it can lead to economic problems. The Issue Paper addresses regulatory, policy, and research topics in the context of gene flow of biotech crops. (December 2007)
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New CAST Commentary Evaluates Risk of Biofuel Crops Becoming Invasive Species
Several candidate biofuel feedstock species being considered for commercial production in the United States are invasive pests in other regions where they have been introduced. This new CAST Commentary, Biofuel Feedstocks: The Risk of Future Invasions, describes the potential risk of dedicated biofuel species becoming weedy or invasive and provides a process to quantify and minimize this risk. (November 2007)
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CAST Releases Two New Publications on Avian Influenza Vaccination
Avian influenza (AI), a viral disease of poultry, has a complex epidemiology, and the correct use of poultry vaccines is a critical component of overall control and eradication. CAST is releasing two new publications, Avian Influenza Vaccines: Focusing on H5N1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI), with a Comprehensive Bibliography (Special Publication) and Avian Influenza Vaccinations: A Commentary Focusing on H5N1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (CAST Commentary), that discuss the science of avian influenza vaccination and the art of controlling avian influenza. The Special Publication also offers an analysis of previous AI vaccine campaigns. (October 2007)
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CAST Commentary Evaluates Production of Cellulosic Biomass for Biofuels
Whereas current biofuel production in the United States relies primarily on corn grain conversion to ethanol, future systems are expected to depend more heavily on crop biomass than on grain and seed. Convergence of Agriculture and Energy: II. Producing Cellulosic Biomass for Biofuels addresses several critical questions on current issues and offers solutions for the future. (October 2007)
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New CAST Issue Paper Heralds Health Benefits of Live Microorganisms
Probiotics: Their Potential to Impact Human Health addresses the biological processes and physiological benefits of probiotics. Written and reviewed by an international scientific task force, this new paper provides an overview of current developments and regulations and a preview of future applications. (October 2007)
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