Dairy and Animal Science News

Position Announcement: Ph.D. Training in Reproductive Biology/Reproductive Immunology

An opportunity exists to study for the Ph.D. in Animal Sciences with an emphasis in Reproductive Biology/ Reproductive Immunology in the newly formed Center for Reproductive Biology and Health (CRBH) at Penn State.

Position Announcement: Senior Project Associate

Responsibilities include collaborating with project investigators, agribusiness professionals and dairy producers in managing data collection and analysis for a dairy profitability research project in the Department of Dairy and Animal Science.

So You Want to Sell Your Own Beef?

Penn State's Meats Laboratory and Beef Education Center is offering a Freezer Beef School with tips on marketing your own product.

Duane Norman to be Honored as DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus

Dr. Duane Norman will be honored by Penn State's Department of Dairy and Animal Science, recognizing his outstanding leadership in the field of genetics.

2009 Pennsylvania State Horse Show

The 50th annual Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show featured 896 youth with 999 horses and a recognition of volunteers and 4-H'ers who have participated over the years.

'Meat is Neat' -- Professor of Meat Science Harnesses Power of the Web

Chris Raines, extension meats specialist and assistant professor of meat science and technology, researches factors that affect meat quality and helps meat processors -- large and small, national and local -- with the quality and safety of the food they produce.

Penn State's Horse Judging Team Places Fourth at All American Quarter Horse Congress

Team performs well in competition with colleges and universities from around the country.

Penn State's Dairy Judging Team Successfully Competes in Collegiate Contest

Janell Hartzell Wins Reasons, Horst Wins Three Breeds at World Dairy Expo

Penn State's Dairy Science Club Raises Funds with OsteoChallenge

Members of Penn State's Dairy Science Club organized the eight annual OsteoChallenge 5K race and raised more than $600 for the National Osteoporosis Foundation while raising awareness about this disease.

Research Aimed at Soothing Thunderstorm-Stressed Dogs

During the 13 years that veterinarian Nancy Dreschel was in private practice, she saw a lot of dogs that were severely frightened by thunder and lightning storms. So when she got the opportunity in 2003 to conduct research on what might be done to help animals suffering from this problem, she jumped at it.

2009 PA Junior Dairy Show Results

First Annual Center for Reproductive Biology and Health Retreat

New DAS Students Visit Agriculture Industries

Fifty-five students and faculty from the Department of Dairy and Animal Science and the Department of Poultry Science toured agricultural industries in south central Pennsylvania on the 11th Annual New Student Industry Tour.

DAS Personnel Recognized at ADSA Meeting

Four individuals from DAS were recognized at the ADSA meetings held in Montreal, Quebec, last week.

Penn State Dairy Science Club Members Shine at ADSA Meetings

Penn State's Dairy Science Club was recognized for the third straight year as the Outstanding Chapter at the ADSA meeting in Montreal. They also placed first in the quiz bowl competition and the electronic version of the Dairyman yearbook placed first.

Penn State Students Reserve National Champions in Meat Science Quiz Bowl Competed at Reciprocal Meat Conference in Arkansas

Penn State's DAS team placed second in the American Meat Science's Intercollegiate Quiz Bowl held as part of the Reciprocal Meat Conference in Arkansas.

Penn State's Dairy Alliance Goes International

In a collaborative effort with the University of the Azores, Penn State's Dr. Lisa Holden and Alan Bair trained industry leaders and producers in the concept of dairy advisory teams.

Nutrition Specialist Joins DAS Faculty

Kevin Harvatine, Ph.D., joined Penn State's DAS faculty as Assistant Professor of Nutritional Physiology.

Newly Minted DAS Ph.D. Receives New Investigator Award: Recognition from the American Society for Reproductive Immunology

Karen Racicot, who recently completed her doctoral degree in Penn State's Department of Dairy and Animal Science, received the prestigious Gusdon Memorial New Investigator Award.

2009 Cow Camp is Big Success

The fifth annual Dairy Days Cow Camp, sponsored by the Penn State Dairy Science Club, took place at University Park, PA from May 29-31. More than 80 campers and chaperones from 16 counties participated. Housed in Penn State dormitories, they enjoyed a variety of educational and social events.