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Purdue News, November 2009: The Beef Center, a new Web site, contains all things beef - Dr. Ron Lemenager; The Beef Center web site is located at http://www.thebeefcenter.com/
Purdue News, October 2009: Purdue livestock specialists recommend testing before feeding - Dr. Brian Richert and Dr. Todd Applegate
Dr. Alan Grant, Department Head, has left Purdue to become Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech; Dr. Alan Sutton has been named the Interim Department Head - Read the Purdue News Release
Purdue News, September 2009: Recipients of the 2009 Distinguished Animal Sciences Alumni Awards
Purdue News, September 2009: In the future, cattle industry may make a move to the Midwest - Dr. Ron Lemenager
Agricultures Magazine, Summer 2009 - Going with the Grains: Livestock diet made with leftovers - Dr. Scott Radcliffe
Agricultures Magazine, Summer 2009 - Listening to the Animals: Debate over animal welfare escalates - Drs. Ed Pajor and Bill Muir
August 2009: The 2009 Pork Industry Handbook is now available - news release; order form; order online
Purdue News, June 2009: Purdue study: CAFO impacts a mixed bag in communities - Dr. Tamilee Nennich
June 2009: Dr. Alan Sutton will receive the ASAS Fellow Award for Extension during the ASAS/ADSA/CSAS Joint Annual Meeting in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in July
Purdue News, April 2009: Fish may actually feel pain and react to it much like humans - Dr. Joe Garner
Purdue News, March 2009: Mice and men should have more in common in clinical trials - Dr. Joe Garner
Purdue News, December 2008: Stress relief: Lab mice that exercise control may be more normal - Dr. Joe Garner
Fall, 2008: Dr. Terry Stewart was recognized by the National Society of Collegiate Scholars as an outstanding faculty advisor to the Purdue chapter of the organization. Faculty advisors work with chapter members in programs, community service opportunities, career resources, and scholarship offerings.
Purdue News, November 2008: Native birds might restock poultry industry's genetic stock - Dr. Bill Muir
October 2008: Dr. Mickey Latour was inducted into the Purdue Teaching Academy in October. The Teaching Academy honors and supports excellence in teaching and works to strengthen teaching quality throughout the university.
Purdue News, October 2008: IQ+ Beef merges good business and best management practices - Matt Claeys and Phil Reid
Purdue News, October 2008: Reproductive inefficiency eats at dairy producers' wallets - Dr. Allen Bridges
Purdue News, October 2008: First genomics breeding program to benefit poultry industry - Dr. Bill Muir
October 2008: Dr. Alan Sutton received the first Spirit of the Land-Grant Mission Award on October 1. The award was presented by Purdue Agriculture in recognition of his contributions in developing an integrated research and extension program.
September 2008: Dr. Mike Schutz was presented with several awards ath the Purdue annual extension banquet held September 16. Dr. Schutz was presented with the prestigious Eric G. Sharvelle Distinguished Extension Service Award for his significant contributions to extension. He, along with five of his colleagues, received the State Diversity Team Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi (the Extension Professional's Organization) in regognition of innovative programming to reach diverse audiences. Epsilon Sigma Phi also presented him with a Certificate in recognition of outstanding service in Global Relations.
Purdue Agriculture Connections Magazine, Fall 2008: Student is a sitter (not a setter) on U.S. Paralympic volleyball team - Animal Sciences junior Kendra Lancaster; the team won a silver medal in Beijing
June 2008: The 2008 Pork Industry Handbook is now available - news release, flyer and order form, order online
May 2008: Dr. Wayne Singleton was named a Master of the Pork Industry by National Hog Farmer. Dr. Singleton was recognized for his contributions to the broad and successful adoption of artificial insemination in the swine industry.
Purdue Agricultures Magazine, Spring 2008: Learning a New Language of Life - Dr. Amy Lossie
April 2008: Dr. Mark Russell was recognized as one of seven new 2007-2008 University Diversity Fellows at the Third Annual Diversity Fellows Colloquium held April 10. This is a highlight of the University's Diversity in the Classroom Project and the Diversity Fellows Program. Dr. Russell was recognized for including diversity components into ANSC 381 Career Leadership.
April 2008: During the 2008 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, the Proceedings were dedicated to Dr. Timothy Johnson, former dairy extension specialist. Dr. Johnson was recognized for his many contributions to the founding of the Tri-State Conference and his commitment to this very successful event.
Purdue News, January 2008: Loss of milk production booster could cost dairy farmers, consumers - Dr. Mike Schutz
October 2007: Drs. Todd Applegate and Mark Russell were recognized by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Specialists Association (PUCESA) during the Annual Extension Service Banquet. Todd received the PUCESA Junior Award and Mark received the PUCESA Career Award for their leadership and service to extension. Read the Purdue News release.
Purdue Agricultures Magazine, Summer 2007: Two articles about ANSC faculty appeared in the issue. Group Dynamics - A new statistical method of determining genetic traits that influence social interactions among animals may make for more productive livestock - Dr. Bill Muir. Cellular Clues - Animal Sciences researchers look for links between egg quality and disease development - Drs. Rebecca Krisher, Zoltan Machaty, and Ryan Cabot.
Purdue News, August 2007: Purdue launches CAFO Web site to aid decision makers - Drs. Paul Ebner and Alan Grant - the CAFO website is located at http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/CAFO/
May 2007: Dr. Dave Gerrard is the recipient of the 2007 American Meat Science Association (AMSA) Research Award. The award will be presented at the 2007 Reciprocal Meat Conference (AMSA's national meeting) at South Dakota State University in June.
April 2007: Dr. Layi Adeola will receive the American Feed Industry Association Award in Nonruninant Nutrition at the national meeting of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) in July 2007. This award recognizes excellence in nutrition research of nonruminant animals.
April 2007: Rachel Cumberbatch, an animal science and pre-veterinary medicine major from Lebanon, IN, has received the $500 Flora Roberts Award for the outstanding graduating woman. Read the news release.
April 2007: Dr. Layi Adeola will be the first recipient of the Maple Leaf Farms Research Award. The award is to be awarded at the Poultry Sciences Association (PSA) annual banquet in July 2007. This is a new award at PSA and is given to stimulate and reward research with ducks and improve the knowledge base of science as applied to commercial duck production.
April 2007: Dr. Mickey Latour has been selected to receive the 2007 NACTA Teacher Fellow Award. The award will be presented at the annual conference of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, which will be held at the University of Illinois in June 2007. This award recognizes scholarly efforts and excellence in teaching.
Purdue News, March 2007: Feeding livestock biofuels byproducts: Is it worth the cost? - Dr. Brian Richert
March 2007: Dr. Shawn Donkin has been named a 2007 University Faculty Scholar in recognition of outstanding academic distinction. The appointment is effective July 1, 2007 and continues for a period of five years.
Purdue News, February 2007: Purdue dairy speaker sinks teeth into bovine overeating - Dr. Tim Johnson
Purdue News, February 2007: Scientists find method to pick non-competitive animals, improve production - Dr. Bill Muir
Purdue News, February 2007: 4-H members and parents can learn, pig out at Junior Pork Day - Drs. Brian Richert and Clint Rusk
Purdue News, January 2007: Purdue Extension DVD helps horse owners start on right hoof - Drs. Colleen Brady and Mark Russell
Purdue News, October 2006: Purdue Extension unveils 2007 Pork Industry Handbook - Dr. Alan Sutton
Purdue News, September 2006: PIG puts pork production expertise online - Drs. Alan Sutton, Brian Richert, and Ed Pajor
Purdue News, July 2006: Mice learn tasks that may help treat human psychiatric disorders - Dr. Joseph Garner
Purdue News, July 2006: Specialist: Rotational grazing a pick-me-up for tired pastures - Dr. Ron Lemenager
July 2006: Congratulations to Tayo Adedokun, ANSC graduate student working with Dr. Todd Applegate. Tayo received a Pinnacle Graduate Student Award from the International Ingredient Corporation. He is among 6 awardees from nutrition laboratories across the country (across all species).
Purdue News, July 2006: Beef producers shouldn't turn blind eye to pinkeye, expert says - Dr. Ron Lemenager
Purdue News, June 2006: Web log beefs up cattle industry information, news - Dr. Ron Lemenager and Phil Reid
Purdue News, June 2006: Flight risk: Flies a health concern for beef cattle, specialist says - Dr. Ron Lemenager
Purdue News, April 2006: No fish story: Indiana positioned for aquaculture boom
Purdue News, March 2006: Odd-looking pig focus of research into diabetes, infertility, heart disease - Dr. Rebecca Krisher
Purdue News, December 2005: Parrots' behaviors mirror human mental disorders - Dr. Joseph Garner.
Purdue News, November 2005: Experts: Poultry industry's structure is antidote for bird flu - Dr. Todd Applegate and Paul Brennan.
Purdue News, August 2005: 'Value-added' beef gaining hoofhold in cattle industry - Dr. Ron Lemenager.
Purdue News, August 2005: Purdue Extension, partners launch pregnant pig housing Web site - Dr. Ed Pajor.
Purdue News, August 2005: Happy and passive means more productive animals - Dr. Bill Muir.
Dr. Layi Adeola will receive the American Feed Industry Award at the upcoming 2005 Poultry Science Association annual meeting in Auburn, AL. The American Feed Industry Award is an annual award given for distinctive work demonstrating sound research in poultry nutrition.
The Department of Animal Sciences was presented with the Arthur G. Hansen Recognition Award during the University Annual Retirement Banquet on June 1, 2005. This award is presented by the Office of the President and the Purdue University Retirees Association to the University unit that excels in fostering a strong relationship with its retirees. A cash award of $2500 from TIAA-CREF provides funds to enhance involvement of retirees in the department and accompanies a recognition trophy (that will be displayed in the Lilly Hall third floor showcase). A master plaque identifying the recipients hangs in the Purdue Memorial Union. The award is given in honor of Arthur G. Hansen, who served as Purdue president from 1971 to 1982. Read the Purdue News Release.
Purdue News, April 2005: Purdue animal production programs available online - highlighting Department of Animal Sciences programs IQ+Beef, Indiana Farm Fresh Beef, and Milking for Quality
The 2005 Purdue Agriculture Team Award is being given to the Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Team. The team members are from several departments at Purdue, and include:
- Animal Sciences - Dan Kelly, Scott Radcliffe, Brian Richert, and Alan Sutton
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering - Claude Diehl, Albert Heber, Teng Lim, and Jiqin Ni
- Agronomy - Rich Grant
- Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory - Ching Ching Wu
- Health Sciences - Neil Zimmerman
Purdue News, April 2005: Specialist: Grass tetany-afflicted cows unsteady as they go - Dr. Ron Lemenager
Article in Fortune, February 2005 - Porky Pigs: On an island off Georgia, wild hogs developed many traits of human couch potatoes. Scientists are excited. - research of Dr. Mike Spurlock
Purdue News, January 2005: New Purdue barn strives for cleaner, fresher air for livestock farms - Dr. Brian Richert and Dr. Albert Heber (ABE).
Dr. Scotti Hester will receive the Helene Cecil Leadership Award from the Poultry Science Association at the upcoming 2004 ADSA/ASAS/PSA Joint Annual Meeting. The award recognizes women for their significant or sustained scientific contributions in the field of poultry science or for recent significant leadership roles in the promotional and developmental opportunities for women in the area of poultry science. The award will be presented at the Poultry Science Association Awards Banquet on July 28.
Dr. Michael Spurlock will receive the 2004 Agricultural Research Award on Friday, May 7. Purdue News, April 2004: Innovation earns scientist 2004 Purdue Agricultural Research Award. Related article in Connections, Spring 2004 issue: Animal scientist's research brings home the bacon: Study of swine fat cells may apply to human immune system.
Purdue News, April 2004: Purdue specialists help rewrite outdated livestock standards - Drs. Todd Applegate and Alan Sutton.
Dr. Paul Collodi has been named a University Faculty Scholar. Dr. Collodi was recognized by Provost Mason on March 11, 2004 at a ceremony for faculty scholars. The University Faculty Scholar program recognizes outstanding faculty who are on an accelerated path for academic distinction.
Purdue News, January 2004: Fat cells fight disease, Purdue University researchers find - Dr. Mike Spurlock and Kolapo Ajuwon
Dr. Wayne Singleton was presented with the Hovde Award on December 13 at the 2003 Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention. The Hovde Award is presented annually to a Purdue faculty/staff member that has made significant contributions to the citizens of the state of Indiana. Dr. Singleton has contributed greatly to Indiana's livestock industry.
Dr. Mark Russell was inducted into the Book of Great Teachers in a ceremony on campus August 28. He was one of 42 teachers campus-wide (8 in the School of Ag) recognized for outstanding contributions to the teaching mission.
Dr. Donald C. Lay, Jr. has received an Area Early Career Research Scientist of the Year Award (Midwest Area) from USDA-ARS. Dr. Lay is Research Leader of the Livestock Behavior Research Unit.
Purdue News, February 2001: Genomics Research Promises to Make Hogs Less Piggy - Drs. William Muir and Allan Schinckel.