Lee receives honorary scientist award from Korean Department of Agriculture Dr. Kichoon Lee, received the Honorary Scientist award from the Rural Development Administration (RDA) part of the Korean Department of Agriculture. The award is given to scientists who have provided consultation services and is based on leadership and expertise in their research area. Lee has consulted scientists part of the RDA with their research direction. Research projects in particular involved genetically altering the organs of pigs to closely match human organs for pig to human organ transplants, and understanding gene functions in the development of muscle and adipose tissue using transgenic animals. As an Honorary Scientist, Lee will have more opportunities to develop collaborative research efforts and will serve as a consultant to the RDA or one of its constituent institutions. The RDA-which has over 2,042 research scientists-has five constituent organizations including four research institutions and one educational institution.

Department faculty participates in Ohio Sheep Day July 11 Sheep producers will have an invaluable opportunity to learn about the latest research and hands-on management practices at this year’s Ohio Sheep Day, which will be held Saturday, July 11, at the Eastern Agricultural Research Station near Belle Valley, in the rolling hills of Noble County. The event — sponsored by Ohio State University Extension, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association (OSIA), and the Ohio Sheep and Wool Program — will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $5 for OSIA members and $15 for non-members; a lamb luncheon is included with registration. The 2009 Ohio Sheep Day will cover various aspects of forage production and utilization, alternative feeds, sheep genetics and health issues, predator management, and marketing. Vendors/exhibitors dealing with all aspects of sheep production will also be onsite. Field day presentations include: • “Utilization of Annuals and Perennials in a Pasture Management System — What are the Advantages and Disadvantages?” Bob Hendershot, grasslands specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS); and Rory Lewandowski, OSU Extension educator in agriculture and natural resources. • “Ruminant Nutritional Programs Utilizing Dried Distiller’s Grains,” Steve Loerch, ruminant nutritionist, OARDC. • “Marketing to the Ethnic Population: What Are They buying?” Katherine Harrison-Haley, owner-operator, Blystone Farms, Canal Winchester. • “Risky Behavior: Do You Take Risks with Your Parasite Program?” Bill Shulaw, OSU Extension beef/sheep specialist. • “Managing Coyotes and Black Vultures in Ohio,” Jeff Pelc, wildlife officer, USDA Wildlife Services; David Schott, Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District wildlife/forestry specialist; Mike Dyer, private Ohio trapper. • “Lamb Carcass Cutting and Lamb Cooking Demonstrations,” Paul Kuber, OSU Extension meat specialist; and Nick Forrest, board member, American Lamb Board. There will also be tours of the Eastern Agricultural Research Station’s sheep handling and other research facilities as well as discussions about the station’s forage, grazing and management operations. One of OARDC’s 10 outlying agricultural research stations throughout Ohio, Eastern conducts forage, beef cattle and sheep research critical to the economic well-being of Appalachian counties. The Eastern Agricultural Research Station is located at 16870 Township Rd. 126, two miles east of Belle Valley. Take exit 28 off Interstate 77, turn south on State Route 821, turn east (left) on State Route 215, go about one mile and turn right onto Band Ridge Rd. (Township Rd. 126). For additional information, contact Roger High, OSU Extension sheep specialist and executive director of OSIA and the Ohio Sheep and Wool Program, at 614-292-0589 or high.1@osu.edu; or go to www.ohiosheep.org. In addition to the Ohio Sheep Day, the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council (OFGC) and the Small Farm Institute will be sponsoring a tour of Noble County sheep farms on Friday, July 10. Tour cost is $30 for OFGC members and $35 for non-members, and it includes bus transportation, lunch and refreshments. Registration forms are available at www.smallfarminstitute.org. OARDC and OSU Extension are the research and outreach arms, respectively, of Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

Introductory HACCP Course July 14-15 An introduction to HACCP course, offered by Dr. Lynn Knipe, will be held July 14-15, at the ODA Bromfield Administration Building in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The “Introduction to HACCP Principles for Meat and Poultry Processors ,” will be taught by Dr. Lynn Knipe, OSU Extension and Department of Animal Sciences; Phil Kozimer, DVM, ODA-DMI; Bill Rannells, DVM; and Roger Roeth, Eagle Registrations. Sessions include: HACCP overview, SSOP’s, Hazard Analysis, Preventive Measures, Critical Control Point Measures, Critical Control Point Monitoring, Record Keeping, in addition to other HACCP related topics. Register for the course on-line. Deadline for early registration is July 6. More information is available.

Students win regional and national essay contests Students part of the Management Intensive Grazing (ANIM SCI 340) course competed in the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council (OFCG) and the American Forage and Grasslands Council (AFCG) essay contests taking home the first, second, and third place spots in both contests. Although writing the essay is a class assignment, eligible students ages 19-22, submit their essays to the OFGC and the AFGC to compete against essays from students across the country. “Students enter to gain experience in communicating their new considerations about a set of ecologically smart farming methods. Teaching a concept heightens the learning of it,” said Dr. David Zartman, professor. The winners of the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council essay contest were: Tim Lamb, who received first place and $100 for his essay “Management intensive grazing;” Krystal Guthrie received second place and $75 for “Let's get back to the basics with management intensive grazing;” third place and $50 was awarded to Catelyn Edgel for writing an essay based on her personal experiences in the class and how the class will impact her home farm as her family applies their newly found management techniques. The following are the contest winners of the American Forage and Grasslands Council essay contest: First place and $200 went to Krystal Guthrie, Second place and $125 went to Tim Lamb, and Third place and $75 was awarded to Joe Zimmerman for his essay “Letting everyone feel needed.”

Graduating students part of the Dairy Certificate Program receive certificate of achievement Four students graduated from the Dairy Certificate Program and were awarded with the certificate of completion during a recognition breakfast June 11. The first four students who completed this program in its infant year are: Kyle Uhlenhake, Renee Starkey, Paige Gott, and Jeff Riethman. These four graduating students completed 36 credit hours in dairy focused courses, completed a dairy focused internship and participated in the Dairy Challenge along with other dairy and animal sciences activities. The Dairy Certificate Program provides students with specialized training in dairy science through specific coursework, extracurricular activities and internships. This is the first year in which this program was implemented. Students are pictured in the photo above from left to right: Kyle Uhlenhake, Renee Starkey, Paige Gott, and Jeff Riethman.

Animal Sciences students received awards during Hall of Fame and Student Recognition Ceremony To honor the Department’s outstanding students and their excellence in academics and leadership in the Department and the College, many students were presented with awards during the 2009 Hall of Fame and Student Recognition Ceremony. Jessica Smith received the Waldock Brothers Award which is presented yearly to an outstanding senior in Animal Sciences. In order to receive this award, a student must have an excellent academic record and exhibit leadership and involvement in the Department and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. During her academic career, Smith was extensively involved in student organizations, co-curricular teams, internships and study abroad opportunities. She was an active member in many student organizations and held many leadership positions in Saddle and Sirloin, Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural sorority, Collegiate Young Farmers/Ohio State Farm Bureau Council and was a member of the CFAES Ambassador Team. Among the many other activities in which she was involved include the Meat Judging Team, the Dairy Quiz Bowl, and the dairy challenge through the Buckeye Dairy Club. She also traveled to New Orleans as part of an alternative spring break. The George R. Johnson award was also presented which awards an Animal Sciences senior with the highest grade point average. This year, the award was presented to two seniors: Audra Hanthorn and Bethany Stammen. Hanthorn currently works full-time at a veterinary clinic in Hilliard while interning at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. She is the president and co-founder of the Veterinary Technology Club at Ohio State and hopes to pursue a career in the field of shelter medicine. Stammen - from St. Henry, Ohio – grew up raising hogs and turkeys, and growing corn and soybeans on her family farm. She participated in a number of activities including studying abroad in Ireland and serving as the vice-president elect of Towers Agriculture Honorary. She is completing her Honors research project in poultry nutrition and was accepted into the Ohio Veterinary Medicine Early Commitment Program. A number of seniors and juniors who rank in the top 10 percent of their class were nominated for the American Society of Animal Science 2009 Undergraduate Academic Recognition. The names of the winners will be published in the July issue of the Journal of Animal Science. The seniors nominated are: Josephine M. Bryk, Victoria Chu, Alexander D. DeRoziere, Carolyn M. Doerning, Audra L. Hanthorn, Megan L. Lowery, Monica B. Miller, Catherine N. Shaw, Bethany A. Stammen, Renee A. Starkey, Jaclyn S. Wells, Natalee R. Ziegler. The Juniors nominated were: Jack H. Andrews, Katlyn N. Barr, Elizabeth J. Carstensen, Kristin D. Hobbie, Brittani A. Jones, Andrew H. Lefeld, Joshua N. Lorbach, Morgan E. Menzie, Timothy E. Wyszynski. The recipient of the L.E. Kunkle award went to Amy Radunz, a graduate student who is conducting research in ruminant nutrition and meat science. The L.E. Kunkle award is presented to a graduate student who has distinguished academic accomplishments and service to the Department and fellow graduate students, and credibility as a University and community citizen. Over the past eight years, Radunz was employed at Washington State University and The Ohio State University as an instructor, farm manager, extension program specialist and as a research technician. She has developed a number of extension documents, taught the Animal Sciences 355.01 course, guest lectured in five courses, and served as a TA in two other classes. During her academic career, she published a number of research papers and received a SEEDS grant for her Ph.D. research project on the “Effects of energy source prepartum on skeletal muscle growth and development of offspring in beef cattle.” Outside of her research and class responsibilities, Radunz served as the president for the Animal Sciences Graduate Studies Association, and chaired the AS GSO, and is the graduate student member of the American Society of Animal Sciences (ASAS) Board of Directors. Already, she has accepted a faculty position at the University of Wisconsin, which she will begin upon the completion of her Ph.D.

Department inducts new honoree into the Animal Sciences Hall of Fame The Department is proud to induct Elizabeth Harsh into the 2009 Animal Sciences’ Hall of Fame during the annual Hall of Fame and Student Recognition Ceremony. As an exceptionally well respected professional in the agricultural industry, Elizabeth Harsh demonstrates superior skills and has achieved success for her family, her community and for livestock producers in Ohio. Harsh-who received her Bachelor of Science degree in animal sciences in 1983-is the executive director for the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) where she is responsible for directing the programs and activities of the OCA and administering the beef check-off program. She is a valued lobbyist for agriculture and coordinates all the public policy efforts for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association. Her energy and enthusiasm for animal agriculture led her to be involved in many state and national organizations. Beginning at a time when leadership roles in agriculture where male-dominated, Harsh took on many leadership roles serving as an example to others who may follow in footsteps. From 1984 to 1989, she served as the executive secretary of the Ohio Angus Association; served as the beef superintendent at the Ohio State Fair from 1990 to 1992, and in 1998 she was the chairman of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association State Executive Officers. From 1998 to 1999 she was the chairman of the Ohio FFA Sponsors’ Board then from 1999 to 2000 she was the president of the Ohio Livestock Coalition. Currently, she serves as the president of the Ohio Agricultural Council. Recognizing that our youth are a vital long-term resource to livestock production, Harsh is involved in many youth-oriented programs and freely gives her time to the Department. Not only does she serve as a valuable resource and guest lecturer in many of the Department’s classes, but she also provides internship and scholarship opportunities for the Department’s students. Harsh also works with many youth-oriented programs including the OCA BEST program, which promotes educating Ohio’s youth on beef industry issues, promotes family participation and rewards the successful accomplishments and hard work of junior beef producers. Harsh is a valued partner in many Ohio State Extension activities and serves as a member of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Vice President’s Advisory Council. Her involvement in OSU Extension activities includes the Beef 509, Ohio Professional Beef Producer Program and the Ohio Beef Quality Assurance Program. In 2003, she was honored with the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ Distinguished Alumni Award.

Velleman recieves grant funding to continue research Dr. Sandy Velleman received grant funding from the Midwest Poultry Research Program in the amount of $25,000 for her research project “Regulation of the Growth of Poultry Skeletal Muscle.” Velleman hopes to improve the efficiency and the rates of muscle (meat) accretion in poultry and to identify biochemical parameters that might improve selection criteria of poultry.

Department staff member receives prestigious university award Her leadership, ability to embrace change and her warm approachable “can-do” spirit, earned Deb Gallagher the 2009 Ohio State University Distinguished Staff Award. This highly prestigious University award is presented to 12 Ohio State Staff members each year to honor their exceptional achievements, leadership and service to the University. Those who receive this award have over five years of service at Ohio State and provide outstanding and ongoing excellence in services to faculty, staff and students; develop creative solutions to problems that are more effective or efficient and enhance the quality of work life in ways that make a significant difference for colleagues or customers.

Department celebrates the dedication and hard work of our students The annual College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences 56th annual recognition program was quite a success for the Department. After hearing about all the wonderful activities CFAES students were involved in this past year, we can’t help but be extremely proud of their hard work and achievements. The following is a list of our faculty and students who received awards during this year’s banquet: Top 20 Seniors Wendy Sewell of Albany, Ohio Natalie Miller of Shelby, Ohio Jessica Smith of Mason, Ohio Renee Starkey of Spokane, WA Newcomb Scholars Freshman Jennifer Klingle of Englewood, Ohio Brittany Makosky of Campbell, Ohio Sophomores Lindsay Shoup of Orrville, Ohio Juniors Elizabeth Carstensen of Martin, Ohio Jack Andrews of Reynoldsburg, Ohio Seniors Bethany Stammen of New Weston, Ohio Alexander De Roziere of Mason, Ohio Medard Ruehle Leadership Award: Callie Wells, Hamilton, Ohio Ray A. Miller Student Council Scholarship Award: Ryan Conklin, Callie Wells CFAES Internship Award: Victoria Chu Outstanding Student Organization: Alpha Zeta University Research Undergraduate Scholarships: Josephine Bryk, Broadview Heights, Ohio Victoria Chu, Allendale, NJ Sarah Czapranski, Scottsville, NY Andrea Eilenfeld, Lucas, Ohio Monica Miller, Youngstown, Ohio Kaleen Percha, Uniontown, Ohio Amanda Stalford, Logan, Ohio Bethany Stammen, New Weston, Ohio CFAES Research Forum Participants, Winners and Recipients of the Will C. Hauk Memorial Scholarship Animal and Life Sciences First Place, Emma Jinks, Lancaster, Ohio Second Place - Christina Egner, Shelby, Ohio Nutrition First Place -Julie Serr, Centerville, Ohio Second Place -Caleb Priest, Triway, Ohio Third Place - Bethany Stammen, New Weston, Ohio Gamma Sigma Delta Scholarship: Bethany Stammen, St. Henry, Ohio Outstanding Service to Students Award : Dr. Maurice Eastridge Outstanding Advisor Award: Dr. Ana Hill Plimpton Outstanding Teaching Award: Dr. Steve Boyles

Several faculty receive prestigious awards during college recognition banquet Three Animal Sciences faculty took home prestigious awards during the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) annual recognition banquet on May 7. Dr. Maurice Eastridge received the Outstanding Service to Students Award. This award is given by the CFAES Student Council to recognize a faculty or staff member who shows outstanding support to students and their activities. Nominated by her students and advisees, Dr. Ana Hill received the Outstanding Academic Advisor Award. Dr. Steve Boyles received the Plimpton Outstanding Young Teacher Award which recognizes and encourages faculty who exemplify excellence in and commitment to teaching. This award includes a plaque and $500 for the recipient and $400 for the department to enhance its teaching program.

Seven Animal Sciences majors names as Newcomb Scholars in the CFAES Seven Animal Sciences majors were named as a Newcomb Scholar during the annual College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) recognition banquet on May 7, 2009. Each year, the selection committee identifies students with the highest GPA in the CFAES at the end of Winter Quarter. The following are Animal Sciences students named as Newcomb Scholars: Freshman Jennifer Klingle of Englewood, Ohio Brittany Makosky of Campbell, Ohio Sophomore Lindsay Shoup of Orrville, Ohio Junior Jack Andrews of Reynoldsburg, Ohio Elizabeth Carstensen of Martin, Ohio Seniors Bethany Stammen of New Weston, Ohio Alexander De Roziere of Mason, Ohio, Senior

Dairy Club has udderly fun time raising money http://tinyurl.com/qut55h By Marc Fehar, Lantern Staff Writer The Buckeye Dairy Club milked a cow in the South Oval Wednesday afternoon to raise awareness about world hunger and to promote Ohio's dairy industry. The event allowed students and faculty to donate $1 to milk Buckeye Bessie in a holding pen behind Orton Hall. Tipping the scales at 1,300 pounds, Buckeye Bessie is a 3-year-old brown Jersey cow. Proceeds benefited Heifer International, which buys livestock and educates Third World animal caretakers on farming to help ease community hunger. The Buckeye Dairy Club needed to raise $500 in order to fund the purchase of a cow for the nonprofit organization, said Stephanie Adams, event organizer and a junior in animal sciences. Cow milking is not on the daily agenda for assistant professor Leslie Lockett, but she got her opportunity Thursday. "I had no idea I would milk a cow today," said Lockett, who teaches English. Lockett said one of her students told her in class about the cow on campus, but she couldn't believe her eyes when she came face to face with Buckeye Bessie. "I'm from the city, so the only experience I've had with cows is petting them at state fairs," Lockett said. Lockett, who watched a documentary on dairy farming the night before, said milking a cow is not as hard as it looks. The dairy farm, located on West Campus, sells milk to support operational costs of the farm, where students interested in agriculture volunteer. Heifer International sends cows to more than 57 impoverished countries, such as Honduras and Zimbabwe, spokesman Dale Ingram said. The charity has helped train more than 48 million people care for livestock, according to the Heifer International Web site. "The heifer that we purchase will provide food [milk and meat] year round for a needy family," Adams said. Adams said the cow could also be used for breeding, which will benefit others in the area. Another goal of the event was to educate dairy consumers on how milk gets from the farmer to the breakfast table, Adams said. "It's important because not a lot of people have ever met a cow," Adams said. As of Thursday night, Adams estimated the group had raised about $250. ________________________________________ Marc Feher can be reached at feher.13@osu.edu.

Students compete in academic quadrathlon competition The Ohio State Department of Animal Sciences Academic Quadrathlon team competed in the 2009 Midwest American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) and American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Meeting held in Des Moines, Iowa. The team competed against 14 Midwestern university teams placing fifth overall, third in the lab practicum, third on the exam, seventh in the quiz bowl and 12th in the oral presentation. By participating in the Academic Quadrathlon, students have the opportunity to test their knowledge and expertise in animal sciences. During the Midwestern competition, the students had the opportunity to attend the scientific presentations and interact with others who have an interest in the animal agriculture industries including students, faculty, and staff from other prominent Midwestern universities. The 2009 Ohio State Academic Quadrathlon team included Andrea Eilenfeld, Emma Jinks, Luke Morrow and Kathy Schircliff and was led by Dr. Paul Kuber.

Dr. Paul Kuber receives outstanding extension award Dr. Paul Kuber, assistant professor, was awarded the Young Animal/Dairy Science Leader Outstanding Extension Award from the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) and the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) during the 2009 Midwest Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa. Every year, the ASAS and ADSA award the Outstanding Extension Award to an extension educator who conducts outstanding extension educational programs in animal or dairy sciences, is engaged in providing leadership for outreach education and for their work with livestock producers. Kuber, a youth development extension specialist in the Department of Animal Sciences, focuses on 4-H youth development by providing educational materials and curriculum for 4-H livestock projects. He is the state leader for the development of state-wide youth quality assurance and food safety programs and develops supporting materials for the youth food animal production sector that is recognized across the U.S. Outside of youth development, he provides leadership to state-wide educational efforts and conducts research focused on improving the value of Ohio Lamb. He also collaborated to develop state-wide educational programs geared toward small producers and processors and focused on development of direct marketing efforts of locally grown meats via farm sales, farmers markets and on-line. Kuber received a Bachelor of Science in animal sciences in 1991 at the California State University, Fresno and received a Master of Science in meat science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After receiving his Master’s, Kuber took a position at Superior Farms in California as the quality control manager and later transferred to Australia where he worked with the Australian lamb industry. He later received his PhD in meat science from the Washington State University and in 2001 joined the faculty at the University of Idaho as an assistant professor. In 2004, he joined the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University as a youth development specialist where he teaches courses and conducts research in meat science.