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Journal of Animal Science, Vol 77, Issue 8 2031-2038, Copyright © 1999 by American Society of Animal Science

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Shrinking membership in the American Society of Animal Science: does the discipline of poultry science give us some clues?

P. R. Cheeke
Department of Animal Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA.

Concerns have been expressed by the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) leadership about the declining membership in ASAS. I present the viewpoint that the history of the Poultry Science Association (PSA) membership and the elimination of poultry science departments from many land grant universities could be an indication of what the future holds for animal science. I suggest that the industrialization of poultry production has led to a decline in the demand for traditionally trained poultry scientists. Industrialization of swine production is proceeding rapidly, with other animal-based industries showing the same trend. If maintaining a large ASAS membership is indeed a priority, new opportunities must be developed. Equine and companion animal programs offer such possibilities, tapping into a high level of student interest.


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