The State of Animal Science

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1 Spring 2013 Newsletter Above: Dr. Larry Berger What s Inside University of Nebraska - Lincoln Department of Animal Science This newsletter was written and designed by Animal Science Ambassador Dustin Renken The State of Animal Science by Dr. Larry Berger, UNL Animal Science Department Head O pportunities for students majoring in Animal Science have never been greater and the future has never been brighter. In the future Animal Science graduates will operate in a global market place. By 2050, it is estimated there will be 9 billion people on this planet. The demand for animal protein is expected to double because as low income people around the world increase their standard of living, one of the first things they do is to improve the quality of their diet by adding animal protein. The magnitude of this challenge is amazing when you bring it to the local level. For example, there are 1.3 billion people in China currently eating about 8 lbs. of beef per person per year. If they increased their beef consumption by 1.0 lb. per person yearly, it would require all of the beef produced from the cow herd in Nebraska to meet that demand. Opportunities in Animal Science...pg. 2 Opportunities in Animal Science...pg. 3 Nebraska has approximately 2 million cows and if every calf from those cows produced 650 lbs of edible beef, that would equal the 1.3 billion lbs needed. Dietary habits change slowly, but the fact that Mac- Donald s is building 150 new restaurants per year in China, with no slow down in sight, means others also see the potential. Animal scientist and those in the allied industries will need to create production systems where we can double animal production on the same land without negatively impacting the environment or natural resources. It is estimated that 70% of this increased production will have to come as the result of new technology. We can give you the training and experiences needed to develop and apply this new technology. In the Department we have world class teachers with expertise in beef and dairy cattle, swine, poultry, horses, and companion animals. If your goal is to have a fulfilling career that involves animals, we can help you reach your goal. Recent Graduates...pg. 4 Ambassadors...pg. 5

2 Animal Science... Employment of Recent Graduates Administrative Assistant, Cattlemen s Nutrition Services LLC Admissions Coordinator, Pinnacle Career Institute Animal Caretaker, Heartland Animal Center Applicator/Assistant, Farmer s Cooperative Assistant Manager, J & S Feedlot Biologist Manatee Research, Florida Wildlife Commission Cattle Marketing Intern, Pfizer Animal Health Client Service Coordinator/PetNurse, Banfield the Pet Hospital Credit Specialist, Farm Credit Services of America Data Analyst, Darr Feedlot Director, Summer Horse Camp Farmhand, MAT Farms Feed Mill Operator, Progressive Swine Technologies Feedlot Management Intern, Holland Feeders Food Service, Panera Bread Hematology Tech, Streck Horse Trainer, Self Employed Histotechnician, Pathology Medical Services Lab Technician, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Manager, Star Cattle Company Medical Recruiter, Aureus Medical Group Missionary, FOCUS Pet Care Attendant, Kenl Inn Program Auditor, USDA-FSIS R & D Intern, Schering Plough Ranch Hand, Quarter Horse Ranch Ranch Manager, Rick Wetovick Raw Material Supervisor, Beef Products Incorporated Vet Tech & Feedlot Personnel, LeMars Vet Clinic & Anderson Feedlot 2nd Lieutenant, US Marine Corps Did you know......university of Nebraska Lincoln was ranked 9th in Institution Rankings in Agricultural Sciences, based on citations per paper among institutions with 5,000 or more citations. ScienceWatch.com...Since 1989 the UNL Feedyard Management internship has produced over 120 management focused students for the feedyard and beef industry. The average Nebraska feedyard manager compensation is over $71,000 per year, according to the UNL Ag Economics Survey. Check out there video at anisci/anscfeedlotinternship.... Starting salaries climb 3.4% in 2013, according to the National Association of College Employer s January 2013 Salary Survey....Alissa Doerr, Lisa Temme, Lauren Wielage, Grant Jones, and Max Rasmussen will be representing the University of Nebraska- Lincoln s Block and Bridle Club at the 2013 National Convention, hosted by Iowa State University. The Husker Equestrian Team finished the season with a 3rd place finish at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association s National Championship Show in Raleigh, NC (bottom left). The association consists of more than 400 colleges from the United States and Canada. Amongst several top rankings, Blake Preston (bottom right) brought home a National Title in Intermediate Team Western Horsemanship, and Dustin Renken (top left) secured National Championships in both Advanced Team, and Novice Individual Western Horsemanship. Western team won the regional title for the 9th consecutive year and will be competing at the Semi-National Show in March at the New York State College of Oswego..

3 Did you know......the UNL Animal Science Department prides itself in superior faculty. Dr. Dennis Brink, Dr. Merlyn Nielsen, Dr. Bryan Reiling, Dr. Jennifer Wood, and Dr. Lisa Karr-Lilienthal were recognized by the UNL Parent s Association with the Certificate of Recognition for Contributions....The research team of Chris Calkins (UNL), Bucky Gwartney (National Cattlemen s Beef Association), D. Dwain Johnson (University of Florida) and Steve Jones (UNL) was awarded the 2004 International Meat Secretariat Prize for Meat Science and Technology for its beef muscle profiling research. The International Meat Secretariat is a non-profit association of meat and livestock organizations worldwide. This was the first and only time this award has been presented to someone in the United States. Additional Education of Recent Graduates Cleveland Chiropractic College DVM, Kansas State University DVM, Ross University DVM, University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Iowa State DVM, North Carolina State University Elementary Education, Chadron State College Masters, South Dakota State University Masters Ag Econ, University of Nebraska Masters Environmental Policy, Bard College Masters Meat Science, Kansas State University MS New Mexico State University MS Colorado State University MS Animal Science, University of Nebraska MS Equine Reproductive Physiology, Kansas State University MS University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Iowa State Range Management Program, Texas Christian University Veterinary Technology, Metropolitan Community College Internships of Students 4-H Livestock Exposition Intern, Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Animal Care Staff Intern, Capital Humane Society Animal Control Licensing Intern, Animal Control Claims Intern, Farm & Ranch Division, State Farm Corporate Headquarters Equine Racetrack Practitioner Intern, Arapahoe Park Racetrack Feedlot Intern, UNL Panhandle Rsrch & Ext Center The UNL Livestock Judging is off to a successful season with a 5th place finish at the National Western, 5th at the Iowa Beef Expo (Travis Line - 8th Individual), 4th place finish at the Sioux Empire Show (Kinsey Freeman - 9th Individual) in Sioux Falls! Horse Intern, UNL Department of Animal Science Intern, Bethany Animal Clinic Intern, Henry Doorly Zoo Intern, Nebraska Equine Veterinary Clinic Intern, Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium Intern, Sandhills Publishing Intern, Sandhills Veterinary Clinic Intern, UNL Haskell Agricultural Laboratory Leadership Assistant Intern, Nebraska FFA Association Sales Intern, WestCo Wolf Educator Intern, International Wolf Center.. a PRIME education.

4 Recent Graduates Bailey Kobs Tacy Langemeier Andrew Uden My Animal Science Experience was MOTIVATING Degree: Animal Science - Equine Current Employment: Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom I have always had a passion for animals and agriculture in general, but my Animal Science Degree really helped my see and understand the science behind it. I now have more information to accurately educate others about agriculture, as well as take better care of my own animals. My Animal Science Experience was CAPTIVATING Degree: Animal Science - Business Current Employment: Production and Marketing Associate at Imperial Wagyu Beef The Animal Science Department was instrumental in getting me to where I am today. It gave me the opportunity to be involved in several organizations and activities which helped me develop key skills that are important in life. While completing her undergraduate experience at UNL, Tacy studied abroad in Costa Rica. During that summer in 2011, she assisted Julio Rodriguez with his meat research for his masters degree through Kansas State. We did the research at TEC in Santa Clara, Alejeula, Costa Rica near Ciudad Quesada, said Tacy. Combined with her skills strengthened by the UNL Meats & Livestock Team, coaching the UNL Meats Judging Team, Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars to name a few, Tacy uses her Animal Science Education to recruit Angus cattle ranchers to produce F-1 Angus/wagyu calves, coordinate contracting cattle to supply feedyards, and maintain and develop company social media pages and marketing materials. My Animal Science Experience was FOUNDATIONAL Degree: Animal Science -Production Management Current Employment: Intern at National Student Leadership Forum with plans of going back to graduate school next fall. Animal Science laid the goundwork for how I approach and solve problems, as well as gave me a great network that I continue to rely on today. Throughout Andrew s education, he has studied abroad in Kenya and Scotland and completed internships and work experiences in Australia. Studying abroad opened my eyes to many things and allowed me to see 15 countries as well as building a network of fiends around the world. During his undergraduate experience at UNL, Andrew was a member of the Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars and Block & Bridle while competing on the Meat Animal Evaluation Team and the Livestock Judging team.

5 Ambassadors Animal Science Department Contact Info: Animal Science Ambassadors Alli Raymond Admissions Coordinator or Right: Animal Science Ambassadors from left to right: Melisa McDonald, Ryan Grafel, Dustin Renken, & Alec Ibach. February 22: CASNR Admitted Student Event February 23: Nebraska Cattlemen s Classic Kearney February 23-24: I Love My Dog Expo Lancaster Event Center March 2: UNL s Block & Bridle Club hosts: Big Red Beef Show Grand Island March 3: Big Red Road Show Centurylink Center April 17-18: Gudmundsen Sandhill s Lab- Youth Field Day Barta Brothers Youth Field Day April 23: Companion Animal & Wildlife Career Day - Buffalo County Extension Office 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Congratulations Graduates! Melisa McDonald Hometown: Lincoln, NE Major: Animal Science - Business Agribusiness & Spanish Minors I worked as an Animal Caretaker at the Capital Humane Society which helped me better understand that career field. I assisted with the care of animals and adoptions. Ryan Grafel Hometown: Hastings, NE Major: Animal Science - Pre Vet When searching for an internship, begin looking early. There are a lot of tools that Career Services offers, and if utilized correctly they can be very beneficial in helping to find an internship that interests you. Alec Ibach Hometown: Sumner, NE Major: Animal Science - Business Animal Science provides a great opportunity for multiple different career paths! No matter what you want to do Animal Science can help you get there. Endless resources are available to be successful! Dustin Renken Hometown: Lincoln, NE Major: Animal Science - Pre Vet Internships are a great way test the water before you jump in. An internship is relatively low-stakes compared to a career, and they have been a great way to rule out other career choices and point me in the right direction.