CFAES Announces New Chair of Department of Animal Sciences

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) announces the appointment of John Foltz as chair of the Department of Animal Sciences. He will join CFAES for a four-year appointment on Oct. 9, 2017.

Remembered

The Department of Animal Sciences has lost a former staff member, Sue Malloy.

Students Earn Poultry Science Association Travel Grants

Two Department of Animals Sciences graduate students, Revathi Shanmugasundaram and Kim Wilson, and one former undergraduate student, Victoria Polentz, were awarded travel grants to attend the Poultry Science Associations’ (PSA) Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.

Department of Animal Sciences' Ann Ottobre Retires

On August 18, alumni, students, faculty and staff of the Department of Animal Sciences said goodbye to Ann Ottobre after 32 years of service.

Department of Animal Sciences Important to the Development of Ohio Wagyu Beef

A newly formed Ohio-based company had two animals harvested and processed in The Ohio State University Meat Laboratory for photographs of meat cuts conforming to the Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS). The IMPS is the standard used by hotels, restaurants, and other food service distributors when purchasing meat cuts.

Ohio State Meat Laboratory Processes Ohio State Fair Champion Lambs

The Ohio State University Meat Laboratory harvested and processed the Ohio State Fair Champion and Reserve Champion lambs for each of the Junior Fair breed winners. The Open Class Champion and Reserve Champion were also harvested and processed.

Faculty Spotlight: Lee & LeVan

Dr. Chanhee “Chan” Lee is using the study of animal science to lessen farming environmental impacts. His research focuses on nutrient utilization efficiency to improve production and lower nutrient excretion. The Ohio State University Livestock Evaluation Leader and Livestock Judging Coach, Hank LeVan, understands the importance of the Livestock Judging Team to Ohio State. However, his background and experience have prepared him for continuing the team’s long-standing tradition of...

Dr. Pasha Lyvers Peffer Wins NACTA Educator Award

Dr. Pasha Lyvers Peffer, Interim Associate Chair and Associate Professor, was awarded the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award during the NACTA Annual Conference.

Buckeye Dairy Club Held Annual Reception

The Buckeye Dairy Club held its annual awards reception on April 22 at the Der Dutchman in Plain City, with about 82 in attendance. Those recognized included the dairy judging and dairy challenge teams and the Club’s committee chairs and outgoing officers.

Austin Ayars Memorial Scholarship Launched

The Buckeye Dairy Club, in conjunction with John and Bonnie Ayars, launched the Austin Ayars Memorial Scholarship at the Buckeye Dairy Club’s annual awards reception banquet held at Der Dutchman in Plain City on April 22.

European Dairy Industry Study Abroad

This marked the fourth year for the OSU Dairy Industry Study Abroad, with the three previous trips occurring in 2007, 2011, and 2014. The first two trips were to the Netherlands, but the two most recent trips included the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.

Ohio State Places Second at National North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge

The Ohio State University placed second at the 16th annual North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) held March 30 – April 1 in Visalia, CA. There were 36 teams that participated in the national contest and 89 students that participated in the Dairy Challenge Academy. In total, 230 students from 25 states and three Canadian provinces, and from 37 colleges across the U.S. and Canada attended this educational event.

Dairy Judging Team Successful at Western Spring National Show

The Ohio State University Dairy Judging Team had a successful trip to the Western National Spring Judging Contest, part of the 102nd Richmond Black & White Days. Team members Tanner Topp, Ella Jackson, and Lexie Nunes placed 2nd overall and 2nd in reasons.

University Mental Health Resources

All OSU Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS) staff were sent home to tele-commute until further notice.The CCS phone line 614-292-5766 remains available for emergency assistance 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

CFAES Mental Health Counselor

Did you know that CFAES has hired a counselor to support the needs of their students' mental health? Dr.

Portfolium Resource Page

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has renewed its partnership with Portfolium.com and will continue to provide ALL students and faculty the opportunity to cre

Animal Sciences Career Services Site

The Career Services page on the departmental site has been redeveloped to hopefully make it more user-friendly. Check out helpful resources for building a resume, writing cover letters and more. There are resume templates that can be used to create a resume in case you don’t know where to start.