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Penn State Equine Identification Project Continues to Educate

Programs are being conducted to inform and demonstrate microchipping for the equine industry.

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.

Efficacy of a New Post-thaw Method for Altering the Sex Ratio

The Heifer-Plus™ kit has become commercially available for treating bovine semen immediately post-thaw to alter the sex ratio of offspring.

Temperatures Are Rising - Make Sure Your SCC Doesn’t Follow

We are coming into the summer months when the incidence of mastitis and the bulk tank somatic cell count tend to rise.

Maximizing Income Over Feed Cost Will be Topic of Free Online Program

New and beginning dairy producers in Pennsylvania can learn how to maximize income over feed costs at the next Lunchtime Series for New and Beginning Dairy Producers program offered via the Web on June 25 from noon to 1 p.m.

PA Dairy Tool Training Available to Consultants on Profit, Target Teams

Pennsylvania consultants who are working with dairy teams to improve farm profitability can take advantage of free training on the new web-based version of the Penn State Profitability Assessment Dairy Tool.

Livestock Contribution to U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

There are conflicting reports on the contribution of ruminants to greenhouse gas emissions (GGE). In these environmentally sensitive times it will help to put things in prospective.

Spreadsheet Helps Calculate the Cost of Pasteurizing Milk for Calves

A new tool designed to help evaluate the decision to feed pasteurized waste milk is available. This spreadsheet developed by Penn State and Virginia Tech extension educators calculates the cost of owning and operating a calf milk pasteurizer as well as costs to feed milk replacer or whole, saleable milk.

From Terry Etherton

We are committed to embracing change in a way that builds on the excellence that we represent. Our mindset is that we must not stand still but, rather, work hard to get better. In my opinion, we have been very successful! This reflects the enthusiasm and hard work of faculty, staff and students in the Department. I offer my congratulations to them!

Student Clubs

Accomplishments of Students for the Responsible Use of Animals (SRUA), CHAPS, The Dairy Science Club, and Block and Bridle

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.

Awards and Honors

Distinguished Alumni; College, and University Awards

Penn State Stockmen's Club Honors Its Founders

With the Stockmen's Club being the oldest alumni organization in the College of Agricultural Sciences, members honored those who organized it in 1965 with an evening of celebration and recognition.

Penn State Collegiate Livestock Judging Team Competes in All-East Contest

The Team placed third in sheep and beef selection, and fifth in sheep judging, out of the eleven universities who participated in this three-day event.

Department of Dairy and Animal Science Students, Faculty Recognized

University and College Awards Programs Highlight Outstanding Accomplishments of Student Clubs and Advisers.

Department of Dairy and Animal Science Students and Faculty Recognized

Awards programs at the both the University and College level highlights outstanding contributions.

Department of Dairy and Animal Science Students and Faculty Recognized

Awards programs at both the University and College level highlight outstanding contributions.

DAS Students Excel at Annual Research Expo

Four DAS students won awards at the annual College of Agricultural Sciences/Gamma Sigma Delta graduate and undergraduate research expo held in March

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.

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.