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Dairy Days Cow Camp

Posted: Wednesday April 30, 2008

Youth Dairy Days has outstanding speaker lineup [Read the full article.]

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Pennsylvania Dairy Stakeholders To Award Academic Scholarships

Posted: Thursday April 17, 2008

For the 2008-2009 academic year, the Pennsylvania Dairy Stakeholders will again offer $5,000 in scholarships to directly support Student Leader Scholarships. Each student scholarship may have a value of up to $1,000. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=724)

DAS Students Excel at Annual Research Expo

Posted: Wednesday April 16, 2008

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

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=725)

Presidential Campaign Comes to the College of Ag Sciences

Posted: Monday April 14, 2008

Before addressing a crowd estimated at more than 20,000 on the Old Main lawn Sunday afternoon (March 30), Illinois Sen. Barack Obama visited the College of Agricultural Sciences' dairy complex. There, he learned about dairy nutrition, milk safety and the importance of agricultural research authorized by the Farm Bill now making its way through Congress. Among those accompanying Obama were Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Bob Casey; Robert Steele, dean of the college; Terry Etherton, Distinguished Professor of Animal Nutrition and head of the Dairy and Animal Science Department; Virginia “Ginny” Ishler, manager of the dairy complex; and several students. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1012)

Animal Sciences Senior Receives Student Leadership Award

Posted: Friday April 11, 2008

Kyle Grim, East Berlin, received Craig Millar Award at University awards program for his outstanding leadership in student activities. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1009)

Reproductive Specialist Joins DAS Faculty

Posted: Friday April 11, 2008

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. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=726)

Penn State Spring Dairy Judging Contest Results

Posted: Wednesday April 9, 2008

The Penn State Spring Dairy Judging Contest took place Saturday, April 5. Nearly 200 contestants competed in the 4-H, FFA and Collegiate divisions. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1010)

William H. Rishel Selected as DAS Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus

Posted: Friday March 14, 2008

Rishel will be honored during Little I/Dairy Expo weekend, April 18 and 19. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1089)

Penn Staters Excel at Northeast Student Affiliate Meetings

Posted: Monday March 3, 2008

Penn State captured first place in the overall University ranking at the 2008 ASAS/ADSA Northeastern Student Affiliate (NESA) meetings held February 22-24, 2008, at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA. They received the top overall honors on the basis of exceptionally strong teams in each of the competitive areas: quiz bowl, livestock judging and paper presentations. Thirty-seven teams from eight universities competed, with eight of the teams from Penn State. [Read the full article.]

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Pennsylvania Beef Ambassador Heads to D.C.

Posted: Thursday February 28, 2008

Beef Checkoff Ambassador Program gives youth a solid foundation for a future in the beef industry. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1086)

Polled Holstein History Now Available Online

Posted: Wednesday February 27, 2008

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. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1085)

Penn State Beef Quiz Bowl Team Places Second in National Contest

Posted: Friday February 22, 2008

The Penn State Beef Quiz Bowl team placed second in the 2008 National Cattlemen's Foundation Collegiate Beef Quiz Bowl held as part of the 2008 Cattle Industry Annual Convention in early February in Reno, NV. The Colorado State University team placed first. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1084)

Dairy Nutritionist Joins DAS Faculty

Posted: Tuesday February 12, 2008

Alexander N. Hristov, Ph.D., P.A.S., joined the faculty of Penn State's Department of Dairy and Animal Science in January as associate professor of dairy nutrition. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1082)

CHAPS Members Attend National Convention

Posted: Friday February 8, 2008

The members of the Collegiate Horsemen's Association of Penn State (CHAPS) were educated on several aspects of the horse industry last week during their trip to the national convention of the American Collegiate Horsemen's Association (ACHA) in South Carolina. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1080)

Penn State's Myers Trains Wild Mustang

Posted: Wednesday January 23, 2008

Suzanne Myers, research associate in Penn State's Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, loves training horses and loves a challenge. Now she is combining both loves after being selected by the Mustang Heritage Foundation to train a wild mustang and compete in the Midwest Mustang Challenge, April 18-20 in Madison, WI as part of the Midwest Horse Fair. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1075)

Noncredit Course Offered in Reproductive Biology of Animals

Posted: Wednesday January 16, 2008

The Department of Dairy and Animal Science is offering a free, noncredit course in Reproductive Biology of Animals for those who have an interest in the subject but are not currently enrolled in a college or university program. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1074)

How Does Cost Efficiency Affect Farm Profitability?

Posted: Thursday January 10, 2008

Clearly, cost efficiency is critically important to the profitability of the dairy farm. In particular, keeping direct expenses under control makes a huge difference in your farm's profitability outcome. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1070)

Youth Recognized for Achievements in PA 4-H Horsemanships Skills Program

Posted: Tuesday November 20, 2007

Pennsylvania youth were honored for their mastery of Level 3 or 4 horsemanship and handling skills at the State 4-H Horse Show. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1064)

DAS Sophomore Will Promote Beef Industry as Ambassador

Posted: Monday November 12, 2007

Jennifer Rassler, Kempton, placed second in national contest and will promote the industry through October, 2008. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1065)

McAllister Receives 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Service Award

Posted: Monday November 12, 2007

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. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1066)

Block and Bridle Club Shines at National Convention

Posted: Friday November 2, 2007

The Penn State Block and Bridle Club received national recognition for their year-long activities at their national convention. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1054)

Moyer Receives Extension's Spirit Award

Posted: Friday November 2, 2007

Dairy Alliance Program Manager Michele Moyer is recognized for exemplifying the mission of cooperative extension with the Cooperative Extension Director's Spirit Award. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1052)

DAS Students Provide Leadership at Scholarship Banquet

Posted: Wednesday October 31, 2007

Two women majoring in Animal Sciences in DAS were selected to serve in leadership roles at the 2007 College of Agricultural Sciences Scholarship Banquet. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1053)

Walter Wurster Named DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus

Posted: Monday October 29, 2007

A retired Bucks County Farmer and Chester County Dairy Agent, Wurster will be recognized at the Nittany Lion Fall Classic on November 10. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1049)

940 Youth Competed in PA State Horse Show

Posted: Saturday October 27, 2007

Representing 60 counties, 940 young people competed in the 48th annual Horse Show in October in Harrisburg, with more than 1040 horses competing in 49 performance classes and 79 production classes. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1048)

Penn State Livestock Team Wins at KILE for Second Straight Year

Posted: Thursday October 11, 2007

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. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1043)

Dairy Judging Team Wins First at World Dairy Expo

Posted: Thursday October 11, 2007

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. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1042)

Penn State Hosts Dignitaries from Chinese Agricultural University

Posted: Thursday October 4, 2007

Penn State hosted a five-member delegation from Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University from Yangling, Shaanzi Province, China to learn more about land-grant universities and discuss the possibility of exchanging students and scholars. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1040)

Microbiologist/Quality Control Technician--Berks Packing Co., Inc.

Posted: Thursday September 13, 2007

Microbiologist/Quality Control Technician Normal hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. There are times, however, when the individual will need to stay late for environmental swabbing, etc. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=420)

Red and White Holstein History Now Online

Posted: Monday September 10, 2007

Dr. Larry W. Specht has researched and published a history of the Red and White Holstein breed, tracing its origins and its growth. [Read the full article.]

(Full article at http://www.das.psu.edu/user/equine/FullStory.cfm?newsID=1022)