American Society of Animal Science

What American Society of Animal Science does

The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) is a 501c3 nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1908 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. It fosters the discovery, sharing, and application of scientific knowledge concerning the responsible use of animals to enhance human life and well-being, serving academic researchers, animal producers, students, and industry professionals in animal science. The society serves more than 5,000 members through a portfolio anchored by three peer-reviewed journals — the Journal of Animal Science (the flagship, publishing 500+ articles annually from researchers across six continents), Translational Animal Science, and Animal Frontiers — produced, distributed, and marketed in partnership with Oxford University Press.

ASAS generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues across tiered categories ($10 undergraduate to $3,750 lifetime, with $250 professional as the core tier), conference and event registration (Annual Meeting plus four regional Sectional Meetings in the Midwest, Northeast, Southern, and Western U.S.), reduced publication page charges in its journals, institutional licensing through OUP, and Corporate Sustaining Memberships (held by Elanco, IIC, Kent Nutrition, Ralco, and Zinpro). International bundle memberships with the Canadian Society of Animal Science ($360) and the European Association for Animal Production ($345) extend reach across North America and Europe. Supporting revenue comes from the ASAS Foundation, which distributes approximately $100,000 in monetary awards annually through named funds, internships, and scholarships.

The society operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees and runs on a community-led go-to-market model: digital channels (asas.org, members.asas.org, the Taking Stock newsletter, webinars, and the Animal Smart public outreach site) feed in-person engagement at sectional and annual meetings, supplemented by a mobile app, a public policy program, a career center, an accreditation service, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Animals. Technology infrastructure is conventional: an online membership portal, virtual meeting and webinar tools, and OUP-managed journal distribution, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. The overall operating model is a classic learned society — member-funded, partnership-distributed, and content-led rather than product-led.

Name

American Society of Animal Science

Legal name

American Society of Animal Sciences, Inc.

Website

https://asas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Society of Animal Science is a 501c3 nonprofit professional membership society founded in 1908 that serves 5,000+ animal scientists, producers, and students through three peer-reviewed journals (in partnership with Oxford University Press), tiered memberships, annual and regional conferences, and foundation-funded awards.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Scientific Society Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Welfare Auditing, Compliance & Certification Services (Non-testing Lab) (AFAEALAN), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Advocacy, Policy & Public Awareness (Animal Welfare) (BPAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Animal science research
• Professional scientific society
• Peer-reviewed scientific publishing
• Academic conference services
• Professional membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Champaign

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individual members including professional, student, postdoctoral, support staff, transitional, and lifetime categories. Also includes sectional affiliations and bundle memberships with CSAS and EAAP.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from registration fees for Annual Meeting and sectional meetings (Midwest, Northeast, Southern, Western). Reduced costs for members.
3. Publication Services: Reduced publication page charges in Journal of Animal Science and Translational Animal Science for members. Institutional licensing through Oxford University Press partnership.
4. Corporate Sustaining Memberships: Corporate partners pay to support ASAS programs and receive recognition, website listing, complimentary registrations, and individual memberships.
5. Donations and Foundation: ASAS Foundation receives donations supporting various funds, awards, internships, and scholarships. The foundation distributes approximately $100,000 in monetary awards per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASAS is a 501c3 nonprofit professional membership society that advances animal science by publishing three peer-reviewed journals (Journal of Animal Science, Translational Animal Science, Animal Frontiers) in partnership with Oxford University Press, hosting an Annual Meeting and four regional Sectional Meetings, and operating tiered individual, student, lifetime, corporate, institutional, and international bundle memberships. The society also runs the ASAS Foundation, which distributes approximately $100,000 per year in awards, scholarships, and internship support, and provides accreditation, career, public policy, and directory services to the animal science community.

Product overview

The American Society of Animal Science offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on its three peer-reviewed journals—Journal of Animal Science, Translational Animal Science, and Animal Frontiers—forming the ASAS Animal Science Collection, produced in partnership with Oxford University Press. The society provides multiple membership tiers (Professional, Support Staff, Postdoctoral, Undergraduate/Graduate Student, Transitional, Lifetime, Individual Sustaining, Corporate Sustaining, Institutional, and international bundles with CSAS and EAAP) granting access to journals, meeting discounts, career resources, and public policy programs. Event programming includes the Annual Meeting, four Regional Sectional Meetings (Midwest, Northeast, Southern, Western), the WCGALP international conference, EAAP-ASAS joint conference, and Discover conferences. Student development encompasses competitions (poster, oral, Three-Minute Thesis), the Young Scholar Recognition Program, and Applied Animal Science Awards. The ASAS Foundation manages numerous appreciation clubs, award endowments, internship funds, and the Legacy Fund. Supporting services include the Career Center, Animal Science Directory, Resource Directory, Public Policy Program, Accreditation services, the Guide for the Care and Use of Animals, Taking Stock blog/newsletter, Image Gallery, Animal Smart outreach platform, and a mobile app for meeting access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of Animal Science (JAS): Premier journal in animal science published by Oxford University Press, publishing more than 500 articles annually from countries on six continents.
• Translational Animal Science (TAS)
• Animal Frontiers
• Taking Stock
• Animal Smart
• ASAS Foundation

Products and services

• Journal of Animal Science The premier peer-reviewed journal in animal science, publishing more than 500 articles annually from researchers across six continents, covering all disciplines within animal science. Produced, distributed, and marketed in partnership with Oxford University Press.
• Translational Animal Science A peer-reviewed journal focused on bridging fundamental animal science research with practical applications in animal production and welfare. Published in partnership with Oxford University Press.
• Animal Frontiers A peer-reviewed review journal published in partnership with four other animal science societies, providing accessible summaries of current animal science topics for researchers, industry professionals, and policy makers.
• ASAS Annual Meeting The flagship annual conference bringing together animal science professionals for research presentations, networking, and professional development opportunities. Members receive reduced registration fees.
• Sectional Meetings (Midwest, Northeast, Southern, Western) Regional conferences organized by four geographic sections across the United States, providing opportunities for researchers to present work and engage with peers in their region.
• WCGALP Conference International World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production conference bringing together global professionals in animal production and research.
• Discover Conference Specialized invitational conferences focused on specific topics within animal science, fostering in-depth discussion among selected participants.
• EAAP-ASAS Joint Conference Joint international conference with the European Association for Animal Production, facilitating collaboration between American and European animal science communities.
• Individual Membership Annual individual membership tiers including Professional ($250/year), Support Staff ($125/year), Postdoctoral ($100/year), Graduate Student ($50/year), Undergraduate Student ($10/year), and Transitional ($150/year). Provides journal access, meeting discounts, career resources, eligibility for awards, and public policy program participation.
• Lifetime Membership One-time $3,750 lifetime membership available to individuals with research, educational, commercial, or administrative responsibilities or interests in animal science disciplines.
• Individual Sustaining Membership Premium individual membership at $415/year (with $195 tax deductible) providing all professional member benefits plus enhanced recognition and listed support of ASAS services on the website.
• Corporate Sustaining Membership Corporate membership tier for organizations supporting ASAS programs and initiatives, including one individual membership, complimentary meeting registration, website listing, and recognition.
• Institutional Membership Site or multi-site institutional license providing access to ASAS journals through partnership with Oxford University Press. Pricing available through OUP contact.
• CSAS/ASAS Bundle Membership Combined membership with the Canadian Society of Animal Science at $360/year, allowing members to affiliate with both societies.
• EAAP/ASAS Bundle Membership Combined membership with the European Association for Animal Production at $345/year, designed for international professionals.
• ASAS Foundation Funds Multiple named funds (Excellence in Animal Science Advancement Fund, Legacy Fund, appreciation clubs, internship and award endowments) supporting animal science advancement through monetary awards, scholarships, and internships.
• Student Competitions Competitive events including undergraduate and graduate student poster presentations, oral competitions, and the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) video competition held at sectional and national meetings.
• Young Scholar Recognition Program Program sponsored by Zinpro acknowledging research accomplishments of current and recent Ph.D. and M.S. students in the Western Section of ASAS.
• Applied Animal Science Award Section-level award selected from WSASAS abstract submissions with supporting videos, requiring video submission within 15 days of abstract deadline.
• Taking Stock Blog/Newsletter Online newsletter featuring interpretive summaries of animal science research, blog posts, and industry news accessible to members and the public.
• ASAS Career Center Online job board connecting applicants with positions in academia and industry within the animal science field.
• Animal Science Directory Directory service providing access to animal science professionals and organizations within the ASAS network.
• Animal Science Resource Directory Resource directory compiling educational materials, research tools, and professional resources for animal science practitioners.
• Public Policy Program Advocacy program including Snack and Fact briefings, Taking Stock D.C. events, white papers, webinars, and expert lists supporting science-based policy engagement.
• ASAS Accreditation Service Accreditation services for academic programs and institutions meeting ASAS standards in animal science education.
• Guide for the Care and Use of Animals Comprehensive guidelines and standards for ethical care and use of animals in research, teaching, and extension activities.
• ASAS Animal Science Collection Product suite comprising three peer-reviewed journals (Journal of Animal Science, Translational Animal Science, and Animal Frontiers) produced, distributed, and marketed in partnership with Oxford University Press.
• ASAS Meetings Mobile App Mobile application available for Apple iOS and Android providing access to meeting programs, schedules, abstracts, and event information for ASAS conferences.
• Animal Smart Outreach Platform Public outreach platform providing science-based information about animals and animal science for general audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ members served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ElancocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate Sustaining Member of ASAS. Elanco is a pharmaceutical company serving the animal health industry. Supports ASAS programs and initiatives through corporate membership.
• IIC (International Ingredient Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate Sustaining Member of ASAS. IIC specializes in animal nutrition ingredients. Supports ASAS programs and receives recognition on ASAS website.
• Kent Nutrition GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate Sustaining Member of ASAS. Kent Nutrition is an animal nutrition company. Supports ASAS programs and receives recognition benefits.
• Ralco NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate Sustaining Member of ASAS. Ralco Nutrition supports ASAS initiatives and programs through corporate membership.
• ZinprocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate Sustaining Member and sponsor of the Young Scholar Recognition Program. Zinpro is a performance mineral company for animal nutrition.
• Oxford University Press (OUP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ASAS partnership with OUP to provide production, distribution, and marketing services for the three journals in the ASAS Animal Science Collection: Journal of Animal Science, Translational Animal Science, and Animal Frontiers.
• Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner society offering bundle membership (CSAS/ASAS) for $360/year. Members can affiliate with both societies.
• European Association for Animal Production (EAAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner organization offering bundle membership (EAAP/ASAS) for $345/year. EAAP is offering individual memberships for non-EAAP countries through this partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Dairy Science Association (ADSA): ADSA is the closest U.S.-based peer professional society for dairy and animal scientists, publishing the Journal of Dairy Science and holding annual meetings — directly competing for the same academic researchers, producer members, and corporate sustaining sponsors.
• Poultry Science Association (PSA): PSA serves poultry scientists with its own peer-reviewed journal (Poultry Science) and annual meeting, competing head-to-head with ASAS for animal science researchers, conference attendance, and corporate sponsorship in the livestock production space.
• European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP): EAAP is ASAS's international counterpart for animal production science in Europe; the two societies already cross-sell bundle memberships and co-host joint conferences, and EAAP is a near-direct peer in scope, membership model, and publishing activity.
• Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS): CSAS is ASAS's Canadian sister society, offering bundle memberships and serving North American animal scientists with similar conferences and publications — a direct competitor and partner for the same member base across the U.S. and Canada.
• Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS): FASS is a coalition of animal science societies (including ASAS, ADSA, PSA) that coordinates shared services like the Guide for the Care and Use of Animals and scientific policy work — a peer coalition that overlaps in publishing, policy advocacy, and accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Agronomy (ASA): ASA is a larger, broader scientific society covering crops, soils, and agronomy — overlapping with ASAS at the agricultural science and academic member level, but with a different scientific focus and a much larger publication portfolio.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): AVMA is the largest U.S. veterinary professional association with overlapping concerns around animal health, welfare, and research — adjacent rather than directly competing, since AVMA targets veterinarians while ASAS targets animal scientists and producers.

Emerging players

• Society for Range Management (SRM): SRM serves rangeland and grazing-focused animal scientists and ecologists, partially overlapping with ASAS's livestock production membership — useful as a peer for cross-society membership patterns and journal/conference benchmarks.

Others

• Oxford University Press (OUP): OUP is ASAS's publishing partner for three journals and institutional licensing — not a competitor but a strategic infrastructure provider that determines ASAS's global distribution, open-access economics, and institutional reach.
• Elanco Animal Health: Elanco is a Corporate Sustaining Member of ASAS and a representative animal health industry partner; relevant as a peer-type comparator for the corporate membership / sponsorship ecosystem that funds ASAS programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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