Department of Animal Science, UC Davis
HIGHLIGHTS
A PUBLICATION FOR OUR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
Fall 1995

Notable Notes

On October 27th, LESS GUTHRIE, Porterville cattle rancher, was presented the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Award of Distinction. This is the highest recognition presented by the College to individuals whose contributions and achievements have enriched the goals of the College and furthered its mission to better serve the people of California.

A 1966 graduate of UCD, Less has made many contributions to the California livestock industry. He is a past president of the California Cattlemen's Association and is currently vice-chair of the Agricultural Policy Committee of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Guthrie was recognized in 1993 as Agriculturalist of the Year by the Tulare County Farm Bureau.

Animal Science Professor GARY B. ANDERSON was recently awarded the USDA Western Regional Award for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences. The award is accompanied by $2,000 to be applied to the teaching program of his home department.

Professor Anderson's achievements in the classroom are reflected in the near perfect ratings that he consistently receives from his students. In 1984, Professor Anderson received the Magnar Ronning Award for Excellence in Teaching, and in 1991, he received the UC Davis Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award.

DANA VAN LIEW, Lecturer in Animal Science (Animal Judging and Evaluation), coach of the department judging team and manager of the department sheep facility, has been appointed as the Division of Animal Biology Student Recruitment Officer. In this capacity, he will develop and use existing communications networks to encourage prospective students to enroll in animal-related majors in the College.

In California, there are some 350 high school agricultural programs (40,000 to 45,000 students), 20 community colleges with recognized animal science programs and 40,000 to 50,000 4-H members who are interested in animals. Van Liew hopes to increase the enrollment of students interested in animal production, particularly those with leadership experience.

Two visiting scientists have been with us this fall.

ADRIAN EGAN, Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture and Resource Management, University of Melboume, Australia, is studying the philosophy and organization of the U.S. Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture. He is also engaged in research with Professors Lee Baldwin and Bob Sainz on simulation modeling of growth and lactation in ruminants and studies on the expression of the growth hormone gene with Professors Jim Murray and Anita Oberbauer.

MARIE HILLESTAD of AKVAFORSK (Institute of Aquaculture Research at the Agricultural University of Norway) is taking two graduate courses that relate to her interest in the breeding and nutrition of salmonid fishes. Marie's host is Professor Silas Hung.

Animal Science Professor JOAN MACY has resigned her position in the department effective November 1, 1995, to become Head of the Department of Microbiology at LaTrobe University in Melboume, Australia. In her new position, Professor Macy will continue her research on the microbial purification of agricultural and industrial waste water. The department wishes her the best in her new position.
KEN TAYLOR, Manager of the Animal Science Horse Facility, has completed 30 years of service to the department. DANA VAN LIEW receive his 15-year pin in September and SHANNON FOX, Administrative Assistant, completed 10 years of service in October.
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