Saturday, March 24, 2012

VCA Animal Hospital Internship Possibility

Dr. Bennington at the VCA Animal Hospital in Newark, DE

is interested in having UD animal science members as interns.

Her practice is the only

practice in Cecil County that is accredited by AAHA.

If you decide to contact her regarding interning, please let her know that you received her contact information through Dr. Brannick and the UD Animal Science Club.

Dr. Bennington is also offering to have us come visit the hospital for an informational tour. Please sign your name in the following Google Document if you are interested in attending. ***see email from 3/24/12

VCA Newark Animal Hospital

1360 Marrows Rd., Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 302-737-8100

NATIONAL ZOO TRIP!


We have changed to date for the National Zoo trip to May 6 because the previous date was the same as Relay for Life. The bus cost will be approximately $20 per person BUT that covers the drive there and back, gas, parking, and there is no entrance fee! So the only other cost would be lunch (unless you pack one). Please feel free to invite friends and non-animal science club members as well! We need to fill the bus!

Check out the National Zoo's website! http://nationalzoo.si.edu/

Meeting Minutes from Mar. 21

Meeting Minutes 3/21
Meeting called to order at 6:02 pm
Treasurer's Report: no changes
Minutes Approved
Old Business:
-Steve Cook's farm last weekend was productive! We learned about showing cows and walked and bathed them. We also helped to clean up the old straw from the barn and bed the free stalls for the dairy cows.
-Ag Scavenger Hunt victory! Our team won the 1 hour race to find necklaces and clues around the Ag School campus. Competitions included cup stacking, double-stuffed oreo eating, and balloon tossing. As a result, we will have ice cream at our meeting April 4! We voted on Mint n' Cookies or Delaware River Mud Pie (one on the 4th, one at another upcoming meeting)!
-Sign up for Ag Day by the end of Spring Break! You must cover at least one shift but more will be fun and greatly appreciated!
-Re-vote on National Zoo. Survey will be sent out.
New Business:
-Change for Critters Jar will be at all future meetings. Please add money/change and at the end of the semester we will vote on an organization to donate it to!
-Send Sara H pictures for the scrapbook! (shobson@udel.edu)
-Voted on Ag Day T-shirt: "Mooves like Jagger" design with cow wearing sunglasses. Shirt color = teal, image color = white.
-Ag Day Quizbowl questions and candy
Upcoming Events:
April 4 - Sharp 107 at 6:30 - Dr. Miller (Tri-State Bird Rescue)
April 11 - Trabant Patio at 6:00 - Mrs. Hobson (rescue dog)
April 12 - Townsend 132 at 6:00 - UD undergraduate veterinary applicant panel (senior students who just went through application
and interview process with Veterinary Schools)
April 18 - Sharp 107 at 6:15 - Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Vet Med (Admissions speaker)

DOG class (University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine)

PRE-VET OPPORTUNITY...from Dr. Patrick Larkin. I am an Instructor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. I have recently developed a new online class called The Dog. I was hoping you could forward the below information about the class to other members of your Pre-Veterinary group.

The Dog Course is specifically designed for undergraduate students interested in learning more about dogs, especially those planning careers in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technical Programs. Students will be introduced to a number of topics, including evolution, domestication, anatomy, biology, role in society, physiology, behavior, and health of the dog. Students enrolled at any College or University can take this course. This course will be offered in the Fall of 2012. Enrollment begins on March 26Th. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Dr. Patrick Larkin (pmlarkin@ufl.edu).

Additional information about the Dog Class (including tuition and how to enroll) can be found at the following URL (http://dev.distance.ufl.edu/the-dog). If students are interested in taking the class, registration is now open for “non-degree seeking” students and registration will open on March 26TH for “Continuing Education” students. The difference in these two registration methods is explained at the above mentioned URL.

Feel free to email me if you have any other questions and thnaks for posting information about the class.


Milking Job at the Cook Farm!

Mr. Cook needs someone to milk one day a week on a Saturday or Sunday (both milking shifts)! It will be a paid position and you will be trained if you have never milked. Please let me know if you would like to do this!
For security reasons, emails are not posted on here but you can email me (Nina) or comment on the post. Thanks for reading!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

NC State Vet School Open House

The NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine will host its open house on Saturday, March 31 from 9am to 3pm.

More information can be found at:http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/news/openhouse/

Contact: Jeff Huckel, Director
NC State University - CVM
Student Services Office
1060 William Moore Drive, Box 8401
Raleigh, NC 27607

phone (919) 513-6203
email jeffrey_huckel@ncsu.edu
website http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/

Camden Equine Internship!

Reminder from Ms. Nemec....

Applications for the Camden Training Center internship (Camden, SC) are due by March 23rd!

Look at "internship" postings for more information!

Dairy Herd Management (New Bolton Center)

Internship in Dairy Herd Management

Inclusive Dates: July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

Number of Positions: 1-2

Position Description: The objective of this year long internship is to provide the successful

candidate with knowledge, training, and experience in dairy herd management. Candidates must
either be 1) a graduate of a four year bachelors program with dairy or animal science experience,
or 2) a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technician or technology program (eligible
for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a CVT). After successful completion
of the program, the intern should be an excellent candidate for a position as a dairy herd
manager, veterinary technician in bovine private practice, applicant to veterinary school, or a
research assistant. The intern will work exclusively at the University of Pennsylvania School of
Veterinary Medicine’s Marshak Dairy farm, which houses approximately 175 lactating Holstein
cows, 30 dry cows, and 160 young stock. The Marshak Dairy currently employs a herd manager
and three additional full-time farm workers. Oversight is provided by a staff veterinarian (dairy
coordinator) and veterinary care for the farm is provided by Penn Vet’s Field Service ambulatory
veterinary practice. The intern will have the opportunity to learn from all associated staff and
personnel in order to provide a complete herd management picture.

The primary responsibilities of the intern will revolve around daily work at the Dairy, including
milking cows, feeding calves, A.I. breeding, calf and transition cow care, and farm upkeep.
Additional skills and experiences gained in this internship include transition cow health
monitoring, body condition scoring, lameness scoring, calf health scoring, and other possibilities
according to the interest of the intern and discretion of the dairy manager and farm coordinator.
Training will be provided by the farm staff and dairy coordinator in these technical skills
according to the intern’s experience and background. Additional instruction in record entry
and analysis (DairyComp305), management of reproductive programs, nutrition, mastitis and
milk quality, labor management, and preventative health programs will be provided in regularly
scheduled team meetings and extended seminars. The intern may also have involvement in
research projects conducted at the Dairy.

The Marshak Dairy is located on the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary
Medicine’s New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, PA.

Send resume and letter with references to Dr. Jon Garber at garberj@vet.upenn.edu or New
Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692. AA/EOE. No phone
calls please. Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

Meeting Minutes 3/14/12

ANIMAL SCIENCE CLUB MEETING MINUTES

March 14, 2012 @ 6:00 pm - 107 Sharp

Meeting called to order at: 6:02 pm

Minutes approved: Yes.

Treasurer’s Report: $2,881.02 (inside) $286.16 (outside)

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Sign up for:
  1. AG DAY - mandatory for all active members, sign up on GoogleDocs... NEW SIGN UP SHEET FOR AG DAY...PLEASE LOOK: GoogleDocs NEW Ag Day sign up
  2. Steve Cook’s farm - Saturday, 3/17 @ 8:15 a.m. in Lot 19, be back by 1:00 p.m.
    EMAIL JEN ASAP!!!
  3. Ag Scavenger Hunt...tomorrow! Contact Jen ASAP if you can come, 4 - 6 p.m.
  1. Last call for dues! Contact Casey if you still want to be officially affiliated with the National Block & Bridle club..
  2. Kilby Cream Farm trip: we had a great time & had delicious milk & ice cream, saw many forward thinking “green” functions on the farm (like a hydroponic system for crops, growing algae for cow feed...list goes on!) Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Kilby!

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Bring t-shirt designs for Ag-Day...due at next week’s meeting!!
  2. Steve Cook’s farm - Saturday 3/17 @ 8:15 a.m. in Lot 19, be back by 1:00 p.m.
    EMAIL JEN ASAP!!
  3. Virginia-Maryland Vet school speaker...coming on April 18, further details TBA
  4. Coming soon...senior student panel, to share do’s, don’ts, and other recommendations for undergrad Pre-Vet students hoping to apply to vet school!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NONE

SPEAKER: Dr. Erin Brannick, “Portfolio Power”

Friday, March 9, 2012

Meeting Minutes 3/7

ANIMAL SCIENCE CLUB MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 7, 2012 @ 6:00 PM : SHARP 107

Meeting called to order at: 6:00 pm

Minutes approved: Yes.

Treasurer’s Report: $2,881.02 (inside) $286.16 (outside)

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Sign up for:
  1. “Portfolio Power:” Dr. Brannick’s step-by-step advice and preparatory session for anyone wanting to apply to vet school...Wed., Mar. 14 @ 6:30pm (after meeting)
  2. Ag Scavenger Hunt: 3-4 people per team, win an ice cream social, run amok on South Campus, & get free food...Friday, Mar. 16

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Kilby Cream trip!!! Saturday @ 2:00 pm...contact Nina for a last minute sign up
  2. Sign up for Ag Day!!! APRIL 28TH! 1 shift is mandatory for active members...see googledocs spreadsheet: Ag Day sign-up sheet
  1. Animal Science Club booth: petting zoo & face painting, ask for donations from public...cow, calf, sheep, and chicken exhibits
  2. Survey results...no BBQ chicken for Ag Day...possible future fundraiser?
  1. Dr. Miller (Tri-State bird rescue, UPenn) speaking on Wed., Apr. 4 @ 6:00pm
  2. Rescue Dogs visit UD with Mrs. Hobson...Wed., Apr. 11 @ 6:00pm (outdoor meeting)
  3. National Zoo trip! Date & prices TBA...we’re taking a charter bus!

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  1. Livestock: alpaca farm & livestock judging speaker TBA
  2. Pre-vet: VA-MD vet school speaker & undergrad senior student panel (to discuss vet school applications, etc.) TBA
  3. Social: Philly Zoo in the fall, Ag Formal TBA
  4. Service: look for upcoming events!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  1. Fund for Public Interest: spoke to club about college recruiting for full-time summer jobs/internships, apply online...information posted on the blog! http://udansci.blogspot.com/


Monday, March 5, 2012

BBQ Chicken fundraising idea

Mr. Alphin presented this idea to the Animal Science Club for a potential fundraising opportunity if the club is interested & has enough time/people, etc...
RECIPE: vinegar, vegetable oil, black pepper, salt, poultry seasoning, eggs, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper + chicken halves...slow cook chicken over charcoal barbeque pits for ~ 2 hrs. turning & basting with special savory sauce every 15 minutes...it's a different kind of BBQ!

Ideas, questions or comments...email any exec board members!

*Sorry no emails are posted, but this is to protect the privacy of our club members. Thanks for your cooperation :)

Meeting Minutes 2/29

ANIMAL SCIENCE CLUB MEETING MINUTES

FEB 29, 2012 @ 6 PM: 107 SHARP

Meeting Called to Order at: 6:10 pm

Treasurer’s Report: $1829.21 (in) $286.16 (out)

Minutes Approved: Yes.

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Sign up for the Ag Scavenger Hunt!! ***NEW DATE*** Friday, March 16...potluck & wild scavenging across almost the whole south campus...DO IT! :)
  2. Sign up for Portfolio Power with Dr. Brannnick...perfect for you Pre-Vet majors!
  3. T-shirts are now available for purchase! $13...first come first serve
  4. No RSO field day...no enough players

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. 3 SPOTS OPEN FOR THE a.i. CLINIC OVER SPRING BREAK!!! $300 for an invaluable, epic, educational, and fun experience, only Tues - Thurs...contact MATT V
  2. Kilby Cream Trip!! Saturday, March 10...meeting in Lot 19 at 2:00 pm...SIGN UP QUICKLY!! Best chocolate milk. Ever. Est. time of return around 4 - 4:30 pm.
  3. New survey! Would you rather...Baltimore aquarium OR National zoo? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QLG27GS
  4. Mr. Alphin’s chicken fundraising idea...thoughts? Recipe & design ideas on the blog!
  5. Upcoming speaker/visitors: RESCUE DOGS! Sara Hobson is bringing several lovely canines down to UD for an outdoor meeting/puppy play time.

NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is now accepting applications for its National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program.

An application form for the scholarship program is attached, as well as an informational flyer that may be displayed on a bulletin board. Please forward this information to qualified graduate students in your department and encourage them to apply.

Each year, NMPF allocates monies toward scholarships for the purpose of supporting graduate students actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research that will directly benefit milk marketing cooperatives and the U.S. dairy industry at large.

Graduate students from a variety of academic disciplines serving the dairy industry have received scholarships from NMPF in recent years. General research areas which have provided useful information to our milk marketing cooperatives include, but are not limited to:

Agriculture Communications

Economics

Animal Health

Environmental Science

Animal and/or Human Nutrition

Food Science

Bovine Genetics

Food Safety

Dairy Products Processing

Herd Management

Dairy Science

Marketing and Price Analysis

Completed applications must be received by NMPF no later than May 4, 2012. Applications are also available on the NMPF website at www.nmpf.org/about_nmpf/scholarship.

The NMPF Board of Directors will select the winning applicants in June 2012. The winners will be notified soon thereafter. For more information, please visit the NMPF website or contact Beth Briczinski at (703) 243-6111 or beth@nmpf.org.

Thank you for helping us in our effort to further the progress and prosperity of the dairy industry through scientific research.

Sincerely,

David Newhouse

Chairman, National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Committee

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), based in Arlington, VA, develops and carries out policies that advance the well-being of dairy producers and the cooperatives they own. The members of NMPF’s 31 cooperatives produce the majority of the U.S. milk supply, making NMPF the voice of more than 32,000 dairy producers on Capitol Hill and with government agencies.

Opportunity at Delaware Humane Society

Hello! As a friend of DHA, perhaps you can help us spread the word about a position we have available…and help us to find the perfect candidate. Please see the attached description for our full-time Veterinary Services Coordinator.

The position is also posted on our website here: http://www.dehumane.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5615&news_iv_ctrl=-1

If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you!

Patrick

Patrick J. Carroll

Executive Director

Delaware Humane Association

701 A Street

Wilmington, DE 19801

302-571-8171, x302

pcarroll@dehumane.org

dehumane.org