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- DAS Hosts Visitors from University of the Azores
- Four visitors from The Azores, Portugal, visited Pennsylvania as part of an ongoing relationship between the University of the Azores and Penn State's DAS. They visited Pennsylvania dairy farms and learned more about the relationship of cooperative extension and the dairy industry.
- From Terry Etherton
- The Holiday Season is one of excitement – a time for reflection. As I look back at the past year, it is clear that the Department continues to grow and “accelerate”; accelerate in a way where more is being done by faculty, students, and staff. And, what is being done is occurring at a remarkably high level that is being recognized nationally and internationally. Much of this is captured in this issue of Hoofprints.
- Alumni News
- Outstanding Alumni and 2007 Distinguished Dairy Science Alumnus
- Awards and Honors
- Faculty, staff, and student recognitions
- Judging Teams
- Livestock and Dairy achievements
- Stockmen's and Dairymen's Clubs
- Student Clubs
- Collegiate Horsemen At Penn State, Block and Bridle, and Dairy Science Club
- What Happens When Electricity Rate Caps Expire?
- Your strategy should always be to optimize the use of energy to increase profitability and net cash flow.
- Feed Prices Soar, As a Great Nutritional Tool is Born
- By feeding cows less total protein along with a controlled release, non-protein nitrogen (NPN) product we can increase the iffeciency of the rumen function.
- Antibiotic Basics
- This is the second in a series that will explore the use as well as discuss some of the controversies concerning antibiotic therapy in dairy cattle.
- Penn Staters Excel at Northeast Student Affiliate Meetings
- With thirty-five students participating on eight teams, Penn State captured first and second place in overall University rankins at the 2008 ASAS/ADSA Northeastern Student Affiliate (NESA) meetings. Four more teams placed in the top ten.
- Horse-tending Students Live in Barn
- This story was published in the Daily Collegian on February 8, 2008.
- Penn State Beef Quiz Bowl Team Places Second in National Contest
- 2008 team continues tradition of dominance in the National Cattlemen's Foundation Collegiate Beef Quiz Bowl at Cattle Industry Convention.
- Animal Science Sophomore Will Promote Beef Industry as Ambassador
- Jennifer Rassler, Kempton, placed second in national contest and will promote the industry through October, 2008.
- McAllister Receives 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Service Award
- Dr. E. Scott McAllister, VMD, was recognized for his service to the equine industry and for his faithful and dedicated support the 4-H Horse Program.
- Reproduction and DHIA are focus of December PA Dairy Tool Workshops
- Consultants can "drill-down" to bottlenecks to profitability.
- Reproduction and DHIA are focus of December PA Dairy Tool Workshops
- Consultants can "drill-down" to bottlenecks to profitability.
- Workshop Shows Dairies How to Transition to Free-stall Set-up
- Workshops will be held in Union and Cambria counties.
- People in Ag Program Offers HR Training Across Northeast
- Workshops will benefit advisers in all agricultural fields.
- Rate Caps on Electricity Prices are Expiring
- Depending on which utility company provides your electricity, your rate cap protection may have already expired.
- Moyer Receives Extension's Spirit Award
- Dairy Alliance Program Manager Michele Moyer is recognized for exemplifying the mission of cooperative extension with the Cooperative Extension Director's Spirit Award.
- Trustee Scholarships Benefit Animal Science Students
- Two new Trustee Scholarships of $50,000 each have been established for undergraduate students majoring in animal sciences.
- Penn State Livestock Team Wins at KILE for Second Straight Year
- The Penn State livestock judging team was first at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg for the second year in a row, and were the high team in beef cattle for the third straight year.
- Dairy Judging Team Wins First at World Dairy Expo
- The collegiate dairy judging team from Penn State captured first place at the prestigious World Dairy Expo intercollegiate judging contest, placing first as the overall team and first in reasons.
- DAS Students Get Close-up View of Agriculture
- Annual agriculture industry tour introduces new Animal Sciences majors to potential career choices. Forty-one students participated in this ninth annual tour.
- Animal Sciences Major Has Largest Freshman Class Since 1999
- The class of 2011 has 55 freshman at University Park Campus intending to enroll in the Animal Sciences major, and 67 on other campuses.
- PEACCE Program Certifies 80th Farm
- PEACCE program recognizes environmentally safe agricultural practices, recognizing farms who meet or exceed standards set by the program.
- Women in Dairy 2008 Conference
- Women dairy producers, farm employees, and agribusiness professionals are urged to mark their calendars now for the upcoming Women in Dairy conference scheduled November 20, 2008, at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Conference Center in Camp Hill, Pa. “Leading the Way” is the theme of Women in Dairy 2008, presented by Penn State Dairy Alliance.
- John Ziegler Selected as 2007 DAS Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Professor emeritus of food science, Ziegler will be honored for his outstanding service to the Department and the College during Little I/Dairy Expo weekend, April 20 and 21.
- Donald Orr Honored as Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Donald Orr, Jr., president of JBS United, Inc. has been named Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus.
- Henry L. Bergfeld - 2005 Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Henry Bergfeld is the recipient of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science 2005 Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus Award. Henry Bergfeld received his college education at Penn State University, graduating in 1963 with a degree in animal science.
- John W. Fuquay Named 2003 Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Dr. Fuquay is co-author of Applied Animal Reproduction which is in its 5th edition with the 6th edition in production currently. John and his wife, Charlotte, have two sons, Michael and David.
- J. Robert Brunner Named 2002 Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Handling of Post-pasteurized Waste Milk is Very Important
- To keep calves healthy, everything comes down to good hygiene.
- Animal Care and Well-Being: Facts Not Fiction-Workshop April 1-3, in Indianapolis, Indiana
- This meeting is an ideal time for producers, animal health and management professionals, animal agriculture extension specialists and all individuals involved in animal agriculture - cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry and equine - to gather in one place, exchange information and take an in-depth look at animal care and well-being.
- Calf Management Tips for Cold Weather
- Within a certain range of temperatures called the thermoneutral zone or TNZ, calves can maintain body temperature without needing extra energy.
- National Hay Shortage Problems
- Agriculture experts around the country are warning hay farmers and buyers to watch for scams amid at feed shortage and resulting high prices.
- History of Polled Holsteins is Online
- SALEM, Ohio — Polled Holsteins represent just a fraction of dairy cows in the U.S., but Larry Specht has always been intrigued by these naturally hornless cattle.
- Two DAS Faculty Members Recognized at ADSA Meeting
- Dr. Lawrence D. Muller and Dr. Gabriella A. Varga received recognition at the ADSA-ASAS meeting held in Indianapolis in July. Muller received the Distinguished Service Award and Varga received its Applied Dairy Nutrition Award.
- Shepherd cares for flocks at Penn State
- Dry Off Dilemma
- Cows with shorter days dry have longer lifetime days in milk.
- Noncredit Course Offered in Reproductive Biology of Animals
- Coccidiosis: The Stealth Bomber to Dairy Operations
- Milking Procedures
- Where to Start When Diagnosing Mastitis Problems
- Evaluate Your 'Hygiene' Risk for Environmental Mastitis
- Mastitis Risk Assessment and the PA Dairy Tool
- Make Sure Milkers Know the 3 P's
- Why "Haylage in a Day" is Good for You and Your Cows
- Help Reduce the Spread of West Nile Virus
- More Forage Resources Available Online
- When Dairy Cows Leave Too Soon
- Understanding Your Herd's Culling
- Labor Management
- New and Timely Penn State Publications
- Genetics of Feet and Legs … Importance of Bull Selection
- Neospora: Could your Dog be a Carrier?
- Understanding Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle
- Timing the First Cutting of Alfalfa
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- Rate of Stillbirths and the Effect on Dam Survival and Reproductive Performance
- Stillbirth is a major issue within the dairy industry.
- Using Income Over Feed Costs to Monitor Cash Flow
- Income Over Feed Costs (IOFC) is a useful measure to establish the input-output relationship on the dairy farm.
- Urea Recycling Saves Money and Helps the Environment
- Feeding protein above a cow's requirement only led to manure with higher N content without any production benefits.
- Pennsylvania Beef Ambassador Heads to D.C.
- Beef Checkoff Ambassador Program gives youth a solid foundation for a future in the beef industry.
- Identify Bottlenecks to Higher Dairy Profitability
- Register for Drill Down Workshops with PA Dairy Tool Now!
- Do Antibiotics Work as Well as They Used To?
- While controversy continues as to the exact role of antibiotic use in animals and linkage to increased resistant populations of bacteria, many producers and veterinarians feel antibiotics do not work as well as they did years ago.
- DAS Students Provide Leadership at Scholarship Banquet
- Two women majoring in Animal Sciences in DAS were selected to serve in leadership roles at the 2007 College of Agricultural Sciences Scholarship Banquet.
- Walter Wurster Named DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus
- A retired Bucks County Farmer and Chester County Dairy Agent, Wurster will be recognized at the Nittany Lion Fall Classic on November 10.
- Pin Oak Lane Farm, New Freedom, PA
- Dr. Bill Solomon is looking for a career oriented person interested in equine reproduction to work at Pin Oak Lane Farm in New Freedom, PA.
- Polled Holstein History Now Online
- This report traces the migration of the polled condition in registered Holsteins in the United States back to the time of the earliest reporting of the trait.
- Are Your Cows Meeting Their Contribution Potential for Your Bulk Tank?
- Using Contribution Potential allows us to identify a group of cows that may be underperforming for two distinct reasons, either low milk yield or low cow numbers.
- Costs and Risks Associated with Natural Service Sires
- In light of the recent tragic death of a Pennsylvania dairy producer by a herd bull I feel it is important to review once again the costs and risks of having a bull on the premises.
- Middle Managers Conference
- Presented by Penn State Dairy Alliance, this one-day conference is designed to help middle managers in all agricultural fields develop their leadership skills and network with their peers.
- PDMP: Dairy Alliance Technical Training Workshops
- Presented by Penn State Dairy Alliance and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, these workshops are for dairy owners, managers, and employees.
- Centre Wildlife Care internships available for Summer 2008
- CWC has part time and full time internship positions available for Summer Semester 2008. In addition several part time internships are available during the Fall semester 2008 and Spring 2009.
- Spring Dairy Judging Contest
- Graduate Student News
- Karen Racicot, Ph.D. candidate advised by Troy Ott, has been named to the Academic Standards Committee of the College.
- Department Programs
- 35th Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale; New Beef Marketing Program; North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC)
- Comings and Goings
- Alex Hristov, Francisco Diaz, Joy L. Pate have joined the department. Sandy Gunsallus, staff assistant, has retired.
- DAS Tailgate II
- The second annual football tailgate is scheduled for November 15, 2008.
- Alumni News
- Spring Stockmen’s Club Dinner Dance and Stockmen’s Club Memorial Award for Freshmen Students
- Penn State Spring Dairy Judging Contest Results
- Reproductive Specialist Joins DAS Faculty
- Joy L. Pate, Ph.D. joined Penn State's Department of Dairy and Animal Science as professor of reproductive physiology. She joins the faculty after serving as a professor at Ohio State University.
- Animal Sciences Senior Receives Student Leadership Award
- Kyle Grim, East Berlin, received Craig Millar Award at University awards program for his outstanding leadership in student activities.
- American Youth Horse Council's 25th Annual National Youth Horse Leader's Symposium January 25-27, 2002 Rock Hill, S.C.
- Guidelines for horse owners and sales managers regarding a horse’s fitness for sale
- Feral Horse Population Management: Contraception the Topic of Preliminary Research Studies at Penn State
- Blister Beetle Toxicity
- Report on West Nile Virus Equine Vaccine
- Pennsylvania County-Level Results of State Equine Survey Announced
- Former Steeler Great Mel Blount at Ag Progress Days
- Problems for Horse Owners Caused by This Summer’s Wet Weather
- Federal Funds Available to Horse Facilities from USDA
- Horse Show Judges Training School to Take Place At Penn State University
- The Horse Professional's Code of Conduct
- Demystifying Business Planning: Concept, Customer, Cash
- Equine Inventory, Basic Economic and Demographic Characteristics, and Survey Methodology Used for Pennsylvania's Equine Industry
- DEMYSTIFYING BUSINESS PLANNING: CONCEPT, CUSTOMER, CASH
- Buying Hay, The Most Important Ingredient of the Horse’s Diet
- Equine Herpesvirus - USA (Ohio)
- Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale a Success!
- Vesicular Stomatitis: Is it a threat to Pennsylvania’s Horse Industry?
- The Equine Experience Ag Progress Days 2004
- Federal Legislation Introduced on Animal Identification System
- Manure Hauler and Broker Certification Update
- Horses: They Make a Vacation Affordable
- In Cold Weather Horse’s May Be at Risk of Colic
- 2006 National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium offers fabulous lineup of Presenters
- Internal Parasites in the Horse
- Penn State Equestrian Team Ranks Second in the Nation
- Federal Emergency Funds and Horses
- Animal Welfare- What's on the Horizon?
- The food industry has an expectation that animal commodity groups will develop on-farm auditing procedures using a set of approved guidelines as the base.
- Penn State's Myers Trains Wild Mustang
- Suzanne Myers has been selected to train a wild mustang and compete in the Midwest Mustang Challenge in April in Madison, WI.
- Penn State's Myers Trains Wild Mustang
- Suzanne Myers has been selected to train a wild mustang and compete in the Midwest Mustang Challenge in April in Madison, WI.
- Speaking of Communication – Learning Spanish
- New Year Party Plans - The last checklist for the year
- Transferring Your Farm Assets
- John C. Graham, Sr. Named 2003 Animal Science Distinguished Alumni
- 2008 4-H Horse Program Regional Driving Clinics
- 4-H Driving Clinics added as news items
- Horsemanship Skills Level 1-2 Examiner Trainings
- Two horsemanship skills examiner training clinics announced.
- Workshop for Feed Industry Professionals
- The 2008 Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop will take place November 12-13 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, Pennsylvania. Feed industry professionals, nutrition consultants, and veterinarians rank this training opportunity as one of the premier events in the Northeast.
- Don’t Forget the September 30 Deadline to Apply for Fuel Tax Refund
- Any person who uses liquid fuels in the actual production of agricultural products is eligible for a tax refund.
- Electricity Rate Caps are Expiring – Then What?
- Just what will happen when the electricity rate caps expire in 2010 and 2011? That question is the same as asking what will happen when the deregulation of generated electricity is completed. Although the details have not yet been announced by any of the major investor-owned utility companies in Pennsylvania, I believe there is sufficient information to make some educated guesses of what may happen. In the April 2008 issue of Dairy Digest, I speculated on a few changes that will likely take place. Now I want to expand on my speculations.
- Department of Dairy and Animal Science Students and Faculty Recognized
- Awards programs at both the University and College level highlight outstanding contributions.
- LGM is Topic of Training Series for New Dairy Producers
- Online session offered free of charge
- Producing High Quality Milk
- Bedded Pack Shelters
- Can We Stop Calf Scours?
- Pneumonia Is A Calf Killer
- Corn Silage - Lessons Demonstrated
- Proper Use of Vaccines is Essential
- Farm Transfer Vehicles
- Maintain Margin of Profit as Well as Total Profit
- Dry Off Dilemma
- However, the dry period that maximizes production across two lactations might not be optimal if it results in higher rates of culling at the end of the second lactation. Therefore, this research also addressed the important question of impact of days dry on lifetime production.
- Troubleshooting Heat Detection Problems on Your Dairy
- When should you watch for heats? It is ideal to watch for heats during the early morning or late evening hours.
- Horse Quest
- KILE 2007 Livestock Expo and Horse Shows
- Penn State Equine Program Takes on a New Face
- West Nile Virus - Updates
- Wet Fall weather caused many cases of rain rot in horses
- Fire Safety: 30 Seconds is all Your Horse Has