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Two ASCI Faculty Positions Available

Dr. Julie Smith awarded research grant

Dr. Julie SmithThe National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Dr. Julie Smith, UVM Extension Dairy Specialist, an Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant which proposes to accomplish the following objectives: 1) develop biosecurity plans for use during highly contagious animal disease emergencies; 2) identify incentives or other support that would permit compliance with strict biosecurity measures; 3) encourage adoption of protocols to control or monitor access to farm facilities, and 4) promote model biosecurity plans for use in highly contagious animal disease emergencies.  Dr. Smith will be leading this dairy research and extension project in collaboration with Dr. Robert Parsons, UVM Extension Agricultural Economist, of the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics, and Ellen Rowe, Ed.D., UVM Extension Community and Leadership Specialist.  The project is scheduled to begin in January 2010.

Dr. Betsy Greene receives Individual Achievement Award

Dr. Betsy GreeneAssociate Professor and UVM Extension Equine Specialist, Dr. Betsy Greene, was recently presented with the eXtension's "Individual Achievement Award" at the eXtension National Conference held in St. Louis, MO.  An online resource, eXtension, pronounced "e" extension, is an educational partnership of 74 universities in the US which provides the public with objective and research-based information and learning opportunities. Professional educators with expertise in specific areas join together to form a community of practice, providing educational resources to the public. Dr. Greene's community of practice, HorseQuest, provides reliable and up-to-date horse information in equine science and management. 

Dr. David Kerr receives AFRI grant

Dr. David KerrThe long-term goal of the Kerr lab research is to identify genetic differences between animals in their ability to resist mastitis (infection of the mammary gland). This disease is the most costly infectious disease of dairy cattle, affecting both the quality and quantity of milk produced. Infectious disease must also be controlled to ensure the welfare and longevity of dairy animals. The Kerr lab has recently received a national grant from the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). The AFRI award is to continue this research into natural disease prevention mechanisms.

Pre-veterinary Student

ASCI Majors

Students in Animal Science may develop a program of study under one of four available options:

  • Pre-Veterinary Science
  • Equine Science
  • General Animal Science
  • Dairy Production

ASCI to offer pre-vet preparation class this spring

Dr. John BarlowDr. John Barlow, ASCI Research Assistant Professor, will be conducting a seminar consisting of 8 classes in the spring to prepare students for vet school.  ASCI 298D is designed to improve the student's understanding of the veterinary profession and the application process for admission to veterinary school.

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