Department of Animal Science, UC Davis
HIGHLIGHTS
A PUBLICATION FOR OUR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
Winter 1998

Message from the Chair

[] The lead article in this issue of Highlights concerns the recently finalized transfer of the Department of Avian Sciences to Animal Science. The avian sciences program was established on the Davis campus in 1908 as the Division of Poultry Husbandry. Two more name changes were to occur- to the Department of Poultry Husbandry in 1951 and the Department of Avian Sciences in 1969.

Avian Sciences and Animal Science occupied different buildings on campus for most of those years (Asmundson and Hart Halls, respectively) but in 1988 we were reunited on different floors of the new Meyer Hall. Now we are one department and sharing our resources.

Although one might assume that avian science programs will suffer a loss of identity due to the merger, it is our intention that the existing avian science programs (teaching, research and extension) will flourish and expand as part of a larger department with its greater resource base.

For example, we have already added poultry sections to our student internship program and appointed representatives of the poultry industry to our Department Development Board. The newly established Center for Avian Biology will serve as a focal point for avian research.

Perhaps more importantly, interactions with new friends and colleagues will generate fresh ideas and new collaborations. To alumni and friends of Avian Sciences, as well as faculty, emeritus professors, extension specialists and staff, WELCOME ABOARD! We are glad to have you as part of the team.

Ed Price

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