Animal Sciences

For The Week of January 6, 2008

THEFT ALERT!
A student's truck was stolen from the Animal Science parking lot on January 3 in the afternoon, between 12:30 and 3:00 PM. The truck was locked and was parked legally. Please be careful about locking your vehicles and making sure that any items of value are not visible through the windows of your vehicle. Also, please let Sandy Bentley in 122 Animal Science Building know if you notice anyone in the parking lot who is loitering or who looks out of place. The OSU Police Officers who responded indicated that there have been quite a few vehicle thefts recently. In addition, a pair of boots was stolen from the Animal Science lobby yesterday earlier in the day. Please be aware and make sure that personal items are stored securely.


FROM THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR - WINTER QUARTER 2008 DEADLINE ADJUSTMENTS
In light of the somewhat shorter quarter, and particularly with only a two-day first week, the following deadline adjustments for WI08 have been approved:
 
1.  The 100% refund deadline will be moved from the "First Friday" (January 4) to Monday, January 7.   This has already been reported to the campus community in announcements about the January 4 (Monday v Friday) class attendance.
2.  The "Third Friday" academic deadlines (Last day to drop without a "W;" Last day to register for audit; Last day to register for P/NP) will be moved from Friday, January 18, to Friday, January 25.   This will provide a better opportunity for students to have sufficient academic feedback before making these decisions.
3.  The "Seventh Friday" academic deadline (Last day to drop/withdraw without petitioning) will move from Friday, February 15, to Friday, February 22.


NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR ANIM SCI 330 COMING SPRING QUARTER 2008
Lecture will be MTWR at 12 noon and lab sections will be held F 8-10 and 12-2 (this is an update to what is currently printed in the Master Schedule).


NOTE REGARDING ANIMAL SCIENCES H310 COURSE
Animal Sciences H310 is offered only in the Winter and will NOT be offered Spring Quarter as indicated in the OSU Course Offerings Bulletin and Master Schedule. 


ANIMAL SCIENCES 340 STUDENTS WIN ALL 3 AWARDS IN OHIO FORAGE AND GRASSLAND COUNCIL SPONSORED ESSAY CONTEST
It is a delight to begin the New Year with a fabulous announcement of students' successes.  The Animal Science 340 class known as Management Intensive Grazing has a class exercise to write an essay on the topic of grazing or forages.  Meanwhile, there are two contests for essays sponsored by the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council and, likewise, by the American Forage and Grassland Council.  Every year since the class began participating in these contests 8 years ago, members of the class have won all three awards of both contests.  It was just announced that the 2007 class is holding up the record by winning all three of the Ohio awards, while we wait till the end of January to see how they fared in the national contest.

The Ohio winners are:
First place - Matt Hutcheson - $100
Second place - Zachary Ward - $75
Third place - Jessica Smith - $50

Congratulations to these students for their fine work.  Also, Dr. Zartman will be teaching the class again this coming Spring Quarter.  Special thanks to Regan Bluel, John Lemmermen, and Maurice Eastridge for supporting the class and the field locations available to the class.


ATTENTION STUDENTS COMPLETING WINTER QUARTER 2008 INTERNSHIPS 
Students who are completing Winter Quarter internships will present an overview of their internship experience (and turn in the final report, activity report #2, and both evaluation forms) at the Internship Forum, scheduled for Wednesday, February 13 from 9-3. 

Students must sign-up in person for a presentation time anytime before Friday, January 11 in the Animal Sciences Student Advising Center in 116 Plumb Hall (the schedule is posted on the wall outside Amy Lahmers' office).  Presentation time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Check with your OSU internship advisor regarding a time that will work for both of you before signing up for a time to present.  OSU internship advisors must be present at students' presentations so that he/she can assign the grade for Animal Sciences 489. 

Also, be sure to register for Animal Sciences 489 for Winter Quarter as soon as possible, if you have not yet done so, so that you will receive course credit for the work you have completed.  To register, obtain the course enrollment number from your OSU internship advisor.

We are looking forward to hearing about your internship experience.  If you have any questions about the remaining assignments for Animal Sciences 489 or the Internship Forum, please contact your internship advisor, Dr. Peffer, or Amy Lahmers.  
 

SHADES OF ANIMAL SCIENCES INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE FIRST MEETING OF WINTER QUARTER
Tuesday, January 8, 5:30 pm in 111 Animal Science Building Speaker will be:  Dr. Kimberly Cole, one of the newest faculty members in the OSU Department of Animal Sciences.  She serves as the Equine Extension Specialist and faculty supervisor of the OSU Equine Facility. Her extension responsibilities include the development of youth and adult outreach programs which address current issues faced by Ohio's horse industry, with particular emphasis on science-based education. Dr. Cole's current research focuses on the development of novel vaccine vectors against foreign antigens and their ability to elicit immune responses. Dr. Cole will introduce herself to the club and will speak about opportunities in the equine industry.


FOOD ANIMAL CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, January 10th 5pm in OSU VHA :  Life as a Rural Vet
        -This is always a great presentation.
        -3 Veterinarians: Drs. Hardesty, Wise, Brennan will discuss their lives working as a rural veterinarian. 
        -All are welcome...if you know of an undergrad that is looking to get into vet school they are more then wecome to come as well
        -See attached flier
        -PIZZA will be served!!
 
Also, please find attached a summer veterinary assistant announcement from an employer that will be attending both the Ohio Dairy Vets conference and externship fair.  If you are interested in this, bring a resume and talk with Dr. Wiley at the externship/job fair!!!


ATTENTION PRE-VET STUDENTS INTERESTED IN FOOD AND MIXED ANIMAL PRACTICES
Externship & Job Fair For Food Animal and Mixed Animal Practices - RSVP Required to meiring.5@osu.edu by January 7^th. 
Date:       Saturday, January 12, 2008
Time:       12:30 - 4:30 PM
Place:      Grand Lounge of the VMAB
Lunch:   Will be provided

Who should attend:  All students who are considering careers in mixed-animal or food animal medicine.  If you are looking for a position after graduation, a formal summer externship, or just a practice to spend a day or a weekend, we encourage you to participate.  Practitioners from Ohio and surrounding states will be there to meet you and discuss their practices.   Sponsored by the Ohio VMA and the OSU Food Animal Club.

ATTENTION FIRST AND SECOND YEAR STUDENTS
Ohio State Animal Sciences/Columbus State Veterinary Technology Program Information Sessions Scheduled:
*Tuesday, January 22, 6:30 pm in 111 Animal Science Building
*Wednesday, January 23, 12 noon in 111 Animal Science Building

*Attending ONE session (not both) is required as part of the admission process for students who desire to begin the Program during Fall Quarter 2008.

This new academic program allows students to obtain. . .
*Ohio State's Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
*Columbus State's Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology
*Registration as a Veterinary Technician with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board
*Eligibility to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam, recognized in more than 40 states to certify veterinary technicians

Program Highlights:
*The first two years of the program will be spent at Ohio State in the Animal Sciences major
*The third and fourth years are split between both Ohio State and Columbus State
*600 hours of internships required based on student interest

To learn more visit:  http://ansci.osu.edu/students_undergrad.html or contact Amy Lahmers at lahmers.8@osu.edu


ATTENTION PRE-VET STUDENTS
You Are Invited to Attend. . . the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Conference in conjunction with the Midwest Veterinary Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Columbus on Saturday, February 23, 2008. 

The keynote speaker will be renowned exotic animal veterinarian Fredric Frye.  Sessions will include:

Careers in Equine Medicine
Careers in Small Ruminant Medicine
Careers in Shelter Animal Medicine
Careers in Exotic Animal Medicine
Careers in Public Health and Preventive Veterinary Medicine
Non-Traditional Veterinary Opportunities
Veterinary School Admissions Process and Preparation
Economics of Veterinary Medicine
Writing Your Personal Statement
Choosing and Applying to a Veterinary College:  What You Need to Know

For more information and to obtain registration information, see:  http://www.mvcinfo.org/ 

WILLIAM H MINER AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE INTERNSHIPS - CHAZY, NY
The William H. Miner Agricultural Research Center, Located in New York's fertile Champlain Valley, is the present day manifestation of the philosophy and principles once embodied in Heart's Delight Farm. Since its creation in 1951, the principal function has been, and continues to be, the economic improvement of agricultural operations through research, education, and demonstration. 

Miner Institute conducts research programs that apply basic science to contemporary problems confronting the dairy and equine industry. Our areas of focus include the crop-animal interface, cow comfort and behavior, and equine reproductive management. 

Utilizing both the onsite Holstein dairy farm and our Morgan horse herd, Miner Institute demonstrates the latest innovations in crop and dairy/equine production so that regional producers and allied industry may understand the on-farm application of new technologies. 

Three paid summer internships programs are now available for summer:

• Summer Experience in Farm Management: Work Experience for Farm Management students on the Institute dairy farm includes milking, herd health, calves and a variety of field work activities such as tillage, planting, and harvest. The students fit and show a string of dairy cattle at the local county fair. The Summer Experience in Farm Management introduces students to the modern farm as a business, which has as its objective the conversion of plants into milk and meat.
• Summer Experience in Equine Management: The emphasis of this program is the management of a commercial equine facility and improved horse handling and training skills. Students will learn ground training techniques including halter breaking, lungeing, longlining, and ground driving. The versatility of the Morgan and varied ages and abilities of horses at Miner Institute allow for students to experience many different disciplines to varying degrees. Students will have an opportunity to participate in other operations including milking, pasture management, and a variety of field work activities.
• Summer Experience in Agricultural Research: The Summer Experience in Agricultural Research is a new offering by Miner Institute in 2005. Students interested in careers in veterinary medicine and graduate school will find this program useful in preparing for academic and career opportunities in the agricultural research field.

To apply, visit www.whminer.org/education.html

WILDLIFE HAVEN REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP - CRESTLINE, OH
Established in 1987 and located in north central Ohio, Wildlife Haven works with all species of native Ohio wildlife, admitting approximately 600 each year.  Educational programs are presented both on-site in our Visitor Center or the Public Display Area (houses 11 permanent, non-releasable raptors & mammals) and off-site.

Duties and Responsibilities: This internship will provide on-the-job training in basic rehabilitation skills.  During the summer months, most admissions are infant birds and mammals that require almost constant care. Interns gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of wildlife species and learn handling techniques, dietary needs, food prep and feeding methods.  Other duties include cage cleaning, record keeping, dealing with the public, groundskeeping, cage building and general maintenance. Interns will be expected to work at least 4 10-hour days each week, including evenings, weekends and holidays.  Intern is needed May through August, exact dates dependent upon school end/start dates - need an approximately 12 week commitment.

Requirements: Applicant must be at least 18 years old, have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. We are seeking a dedicated, dependable person with a desire to learn about caring for native wildlife and gaining hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation.  Person needs to be able to work at varied tasks, be a motivated 'self-starter' who is able to work independently or with others, and be able to work efficiently while following directions and established procedures.

Wages: This position pays a $50 per week stipend and housing is provided in a very nice, private on-site guesthouse, utilities provided (including cable TV but not phone).

Applicants should send a resume including 2 references with phone or email contact info and a written statement of interest outlining your reasons for applying, any relevant skills you may possess and what you hope to gain from this experience. Include the range of weeks for which you are available.  Mail to:  Internship Program, Wildlife Haven, 3659 State Route 598, Crestline OH 44827 or send via email to  wildjane@columbus.rr.com


NOAH'S BARK DOGGIE DAYCARE FLOOR WORKER INTERNSHIP - COLUMBUS, OH
Hours: 7am to 7pm
Wages: None. This is a volunteer position.
Responsibilities: Maintaining a facility that runs high numbers of canines of all breeds in an open area. This includes monitoring dog behavior, preventing or correcting unwanted behavior, and screening for potential problem dogs. This also involves a great deal of cleaning and maintaining of our facility.
Knowledge and Experience Intern Should Gain: Vast knowledge of dog interactions and behavior including stressful situations. Training and working in packs vs. individual one on one. Maintaining and running a small business and a bit of customer service as well as the ins and outs of running a dog daycare facility.
Contact Info: Cassandra Madden, Manager, Noah's Bark Doggie Daycare, 2427 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: 614-487-8002
Email: Cassandra@noahsbarkddc.com
Website: http://www.noahsbarkddc.com/

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM
The Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Neurobiology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center participate in a multi-disciplinary graduate program in Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB). This program offers opportunities for advanced training leading to a Ph.D. degree in several broad areas of basic biomedical research. The program contains over 120 faculty members, and provides CMB students with great flexibility in choosing a laboratory to carry out their dissertation research. The research carried out at UAB is among the best in the nation, as measured by our consistent ranking among the top 15% of U.S. medical schools in NIH grant support.

Financial support is provided to all participants in the CMB program, with generous stipends that match or exceed those at other nationally ranked institutions. We are among the programs with the highest student retention rate. All of these factors ensure that students in the SCMB Program complete their doctoral studies in a productive, well-equipped, and exciting research environment. 

http://www.cmb.uab.edu/, cmb@uab.edu , Phone: 1-800-CMB-PROG

AMERICAN DAIRY ASSOCIATION MIDEAST INDUSTRY RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Effective Date:   December 1, 2007

Department: Communications
Reports to: Vice President, Communications
Job Role: To communicate the value of the dairy checkoff program and Ohio Dairy Producers Association to dairy producers, co-op/processor management, producer leadership and industry organizations. The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships among dairy producers, the dairy industry, government agencies and the checkoff program.

Industry Relations Responsibilities:

• Serve as an advocate for dairy promotion checkoff and Ohio Dairy Producers Association.
• Assist in the development of appropriate communications to producers, producer leaders, industry influencers and board members.
• Assist in the development, coordination and distribution of dairy promotion-related and dairy industry communications, including newsletters, postcards, ads, brochures and presentation materials.
• Write, customize, edit and distribute news materials to producer/ag media. Participate in producer/ag media news interviews where appropriate.
• Write, edit and compile producer-related content for http://www.ohiodairyproducers.org/.
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry communicators and influencers, and producer/ag media. 
• Attend on-going local producer meetings and industry events to communicate positive dairy checkoff messages and to promote Ohio Dairy Producers Association.
• Assist in development, coordination and providing of on-site support/staff dairy exhibits at producer and industry events, trade shows, conferences, etc.
• Field questions from producers and industry and respond with appropriate information. 
• Assist in identifying and conducting one-on-one visits with targeted dairy producers, producer leaders and industry influencers.
• Serve as a liaison to and increase awareness of dairy checkoff and Ohio's dairy industry among industry partners and other agricultural organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate dairy industry issues and potential legislation, policy and regulation that may impact Ohio?s dairy industry. Share with senior management on continual basis.
• Assist in development and coordination of Ohio Dairy Producers Association membership drive.
• Assist in development and coordination of Ohio Dairy Producers Association producer education programs and member services. 
• Promote Ohio Dairy Producers Association PAC.
• Coordinate scientific advisory panel.
• Coordinate farmer spokesperson/community relations training. 
• Provide industry and image communication support for marketing communication programs.
• Support crisis communication plan by serving on internal emergency response team.
• Integrate UMP messages through written communication and promotion tools where appropriate.
• Provide input and feedback into the development and evaluation of UMP and local programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO or VP, Communications.
  

Qualifications:
Education:Bachelors degree in animal science, agricultural communications or other related degree from an accredited college or university.
Professional: Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office Sound knowledge of the agricultural industry, particularly dairy.
Personal: Flexible in schedule to work occasional evenings and weekends, initiative, dependable, ability to organize time, creative, team attitude, desire to learn, willing and able to travelby automobile.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to:
Ms. Jenny Hubble
Vice President, Communications
American Dairy Association Mideast
Direct: 614.890.4977
Office: 614.890.1800
http://www.drink-milk.com/