The mission of the Department of Animal Sciences is to generate new knowledge in the humane use of animals for the production of safe food, fiber and recreation. This knowledge is integrated with existing facts and theories in an instructional program for undergraduate, graduate and Extension audiences in a manner that builds human capital, fosters economic viability and improves the quality of life and the environment for our state, national and international clientele. Our expertise is shared with other faculty and programs in the University of Wisconsin.
Areas of interest: Aquaculture | Beef | Equine | Immunology & Cellular Biology | | Meat & Muscle Biology |Microscopy | Poultry |Sheep | Swine |
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• THE SCIENCE & ART OF SAUSAGE MAKING
• VANDERWERFF AWARDED BUEGE MEAT SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
• SPECIAL SEMINAR: EFFECTIVE POPULATION SIZE IN COMPOSITE BEEF CATTLE POPULATIONS
• WI MEAT INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES 2012 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
• MEAT EXTENSION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
• 2012 EQUINE REPRODUCTION COURSES ANNOUNCED
• SADDLE & SIRLOIN CLUB TO HOST HAUNTED HOUSE
• WEYKER NAMED BUCKEY BUTCHERY MANAGER
• UW MADISON TO HOST OPEN HOUSE
• DAVE THOMAS RECEIVES ASAS FELLOW
• MCGOUGH RECOGNIZED AT NATIONAL MEAT CONFERENCE
• RESULTS FROM AREA ANIMAL SCIENCE DAYS
• UNDERGRADUATE VISIT DAYS
• BUCKY'S BUTCHERY ANNOUNCES NEW HOURS: Fridays 11am-3pm
• UW MEAT ANIMAL EVALUATION TEAM IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
• ANIMAL SCIENCE STAFF RECEIVE AWARDS
• DENNIS R BUEGE MEAT SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
• 2011 ARTHUR B CHAPMAN LECTURES ANNOUNCED- APRIL 25,26 2011
• UW-MADISON ANNOUNCES TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS IN GENETICS
• UW EXTENSION MEAT ANIMAL PROJECT WISLINE TELECONFERENCES
• EIGHTH 4-H LIVESTOCK QUIZ BOWL

	THE SCIENCE & ART OF SAUSAGE MAKING: BRATWURST AND SUMMER SAUSAGE Dr Jeff Sindelar will give the Wednesday Night at the Lab (WN@TL) presentation on Wednesday, May 9 at 7pm, room 1111 The Auditorium, 425 Henry Mall. http://www.uwalumni.com/home/learning/wedniteatthelab/wednitelab_schedule.aspx http://www.uwalumni.com/home/learning/wedniteatthelab/wedniteatthelab.aspx
	VANDERWERFF AWARDED BUEGE MEAT SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP On Saturday, April 14, 2012, Lauryn Vanderwerff was awarded the Dennis R. Buege Meat Science Scholarship. Lauryn received a $1000 scholarship and a plaque during the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processor’s Spring Convention banquet. Lauryn is a native of Brighton, Wisconsin located in Northwestern Kenosha County. Lauryn’s major is Animal Sciences. She has been very active at UW’s meat lab associated with working as a student employee in Bucky’s Butchery. She has greatly assisted with harvest and has supported industry short course efforts. Lauryn traveled with a group of students last year to attend a national reciprocal meat conference (RMC) at Kansas State University and will be attending this year’s conference in North Dakota. Lauryn is considering pursuing a graduate degree, possibly in meat animal nutrition.
SPECIAL SEMINAR: EFFECTIVE POPULATION SIZE IN COMPOSITE BEEF CATTLE POPULATIONS Professor Rodolfo Cantet, Universidad de Buenos Aires will present the seminar on April 19, 10 am in Animal Sciences 236. If you wish to speak with Prof Cantet, please contact Dr Daniel Gianola, gianola@ansci.wisc.edu
WI MEAT INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES 2012 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Wisconsin's Meat Industry will honor four individuals for their lifetime contributions to the trade by inducting them into the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame on May 3, 2012. The indution luncheon will at noon. Reservations can be made through Jeff Swenson. Dr Robert Deibel, emeritus UW professor in bacteriology, will be honored for his discoveries in processed meat safety and for his enteprenuerial skills in setting up a commercial microbial food testing company. Ken and Kris Bisarek have been life-long participants in the meat trade.The Bisareks owned meat processing plants from 1977 to 1998. They are currently involved in helping other plants adopt food quality prctices and supporting youth programs. Virginia S. Hazlett is recognized by television viewers in the Milwaukee and Green Bay areas as "The Beef Lady" for her broadcasts promoting Wisconsin meat products.
	MEAT EXTENSION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE Dr Jeff Sindelar and Seth Schulz, Outreach specialist, have launched a new website about meat safety and processing. The website has information for consumers, youth meat judging participants, and meat processors. Visit the site to get information on upcoming workshops/seminars. The address for the new website is http://fyi.uwex.edu/meats/
	2012 EQUINE REPRODUCTION COURSES ANNOUNCED Classes in Reproductive Management of the Mare, Reproductive Management of the Stallion and Freezing Stallion Semen have been announce for 2012. Weekend classes are open to anyone with an interest in Equine Reproduction. More information
	SADDLE & SIRLOIN CLUB TO HOST HAUNTED HOUSE Saddle & Sirloin Club will host the annual Haunted House at the Old Horse Barn (corner of Linden and Elm Drive) on October 27th and 28th from 7-10pm. Lights will be on for children and the faint of heart from 7-8pm. Admission is $1 or one non-perishable food donation. All donations will benefit the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.
	WEYKER NAMED BUCKY BUTCHERY MANAGER Robby Weyker has been hired as the manager for the UW's Meat Lab.. Robby has practical experience in the livestock meat industry with his family's bison business and worked at the Meat lab durning his undergraduate program at the UW. Most recently, Weyker was an outreach specialist working with the UW Master Meat Crafter program and pursuing a Master's degree. Stop by Bucky's Butchery (Fridays 11am -3pm) to congratulate Robby and buy some great Wisconsin brats!
	UW ANIMAL SCIENCES HOSTS OPEN HOUSE The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Animal Sciences invites high school juniors and seniors and transfer students interested in exploring an education in Animal Sciences to an Open House on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a 9:30 a.m. registration. A registration deadline of a firm commitment is requested by November 8th. High School Juniors, Seniors, Transfers and their parents will gain a firsthand look of the department as they tour campus and facilities and learn of the exciting opportunities available to the major. Faculty and current students will be available for questions. To RSVP and for more information, download a registration form from the UW Animal Sciences website http://www.ansci.wisc.edu/students/2011 UW open house registration form.doc You can also contact Kathy Monson at 608-263-5225 or kamonson@wisc.edu. Register early, seats are limited!!
	THOMAS AWADED ASAS FELLOW Dave Thomas, Professor of Sheep Management and Genetics was conferred the title of Fellow in the American Society of Animal Science at the national meetings in New Orleans. The recognition was based on Thomas' research, outreach, and teaching progrms in sheep management and genetics and his service to ASAS during his 34-year academic career. CONGRATULATIONS DAVE!
	MCGOUGH PRESENTS AWARD WINNING POSTER AT RMC Megan McGough (M.S., Meat Science) received 3rd place in a poster competition at the 2011 Annual American Meat Science Association’s Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) hosted by Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS on June 19-22. There were a total of 26 participants in the Student Poster Competition, 16 in the Masters and 10 in the Ph.D categories. Megan’s research poster was titled “Reducing Sodium Levels in Frankfurters by Using Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce and Natural Flavor Enhancer” and summarized her M.S. research project. The award was sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. Megan’s graduate advisor is Jeff Sindelar and she will be graduating later this summer where she has accepted a Research and Development Technician position with Kerry Ingredients in Beloit, WI. CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN!
	AREA ANIMAL SCIENCE DAYS RESULTS The 2011 Area Animal Science Days were held in Brown, Dodge, Monroe and Clark Counties. Youth judged Breeding and Market classes of each of the following species, Swine, Beef and Sheep. Youth also answered questions and seniors gave reasons on selected classes. Congratulations to all participants in this year’s regional contests. The top two Senior and Junior Teams from each site will compete in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest held on Monday, July 25th at the Arlington Public Events Center. This program is sponsored by the WI 4-H Foundation, UW Animal Sciences Departments and 4-H Youth Development. Result Summary Individual Results
	UNDERGRADUATE VISIT DAYS To visit the department of Animal Sciences and the College of Agriculture, please attend one of the scheduled visit days. Please contact CALS to schedule a visit http://www.cals.wisc.edu/students/admissions/visit-us/
	BUCKY'S BUTCHERY ANNOUNCES NEW HOURS The new store hours are 11am-3pm on Fridays beginning May 13.
	UW MEAT ANIMAL EVALUATION TEAM IN NATIONAL COMPETITION UW Madison Meat Animal Evaluation Team competed in Oklahoma City, OK for the national competition in March 2011. Team members were: Maura Wieners, Rebecca Keel, Cally Dresen and Stephanie Plaster. They were coached by Ron Russell.
ANIMAL SCIENCES STAFF RECEIVE AWARDS Four Animal Sciences Staff are recognized by CALS this year. The awards ceremony will take place on April 27th at 3pm in the Ebling Symposium Center with a reception to follow. Angel Gutierrez-Velin – Animal Research Technician/Animal Sciences Vivarium – 2011 CALS Classified Employee Recognition Award Jeff Malison – Senior Scientist/Aquaculture – 2011 CALS Academic Staff Award for Excellence in Research Rick Monson – Research Program Manager/Reproductive Physiology – 2011 Jung Excellence in Teaching Award Minh Ngo – Information Systems Technical Services Professional/Department IT Support – 2011 CALS Classified Employee Recognition Award Kathy Monson was awarded The Student Personnel Association Frontline Award which recognizes a classified staff member who positively influences students’ perceptions of the university. The award luncheon is Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Varsity Hall III at Union South. If you would like to attend, please register for the luncheon
	JARED WENDT AWARDED BUEGE MEAT SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP On Saturday, April 9, 2011, Jared Wendt was awarded the Dennis R. Buege Meat Science Scholarship. Jared received a $1000 scholarship and a plaque during the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processor’s Spring Convention banquet. Jared is a native of Stoughton, Wisconsin. Jared’s major is in Food Science and Biochemistry at UW. Jared has a career objective of obtaining employment relative to his passion for agriculture in a food science related position. He intends to intern in one of Wisconsin’s meat plants this summer. He has been very active at UW’s meat lab associated with working as a student employee in Bucky’s Butchery. He has already contributed to financial efficacy of this operation, made improvements in standard operating procedures, and had initiated the sale of Prime Rib during the Holidays. He has been active associated with a collegiate FFA Parliamentary Procedure Demonstration team, CALS Leadership Retreat, and Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity as Vice President of Finance. He also has been serving as a student assistance in Dr. Goodman’s entomology research program. .
The 2011 Arthur B. Chapman Lectures in Animal Breeding and Genetics held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be presented by Prof. Trudy Mackay, William Neal Reynolds Professor of Genetics, North Carolina State University, on April 25 and 26, 2011. These lectures are open to the students, scientific community, livestock producers, and to the public as well. The dates, times, locations and titles of the lectures are: Monday, April 25, 2011, 8:50, 212 Animal Sciences Building (Lecture to undergraduate classes Animal Sciences 362 and 363, open to public) “Introduction to Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci” Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 12:30 pm, 212 Animal Sciences Building (Seminar, open to public) “Systems Genetics of Drosophila Complex Traits” For more information go to AB Chapman Lectures Live Broadcast directions
UW-MADISON ANNOUNCES TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS IN GENETICS The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has long been a world leader in experimental and theoretical population and quantitative genetics. To continue to build strength in these areas, we week to hire two tenure-track assistant professors in the areas of population, quantitative, computational, and/or evolutionary genetics. Candidates for these positions will be considered in three broad research areas: Integration of population genetics and genome-scale approaches to elucidate evolutionary mechanisms within and between populations Quantitative genetics of economically important animals or crops Integration of experimental, computational, and/or theoretical approaches to population and quantitative genetics For more information
UW Extension will be hosting a series of Meat Animal Project WisLine teleconferences this winter for Fair Board staff, meat animal project superintendents and project volunteers who help create policy and structure to county livestock projects. These WisLines are held in county extension offices throughout the state of Wisconsin and run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The topics and dates are: Feb. 10 – The facts of Paylean® . Dr. Tony Forshey will be discussing the facts of this swine product. He is the state veterinarian for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The facts of Showmaxx®, a new Zilmax product for beef.  Dr. Amy Radunz will be discussing this new beef product.  She is the Wisconsin Extension Beef Specialist.  March 10 – Animal Welfare Preparation. This session will assist county fairs in discussing ways to communicate regarding animal welfare and create risk management plans on this topic. Meat Animal Project WISLINE programs are provided as a service of the UW Cooperative Extension and the UW-Madison Department of Animal Sciences, and are hosted by Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist. The WisLine system provides a two-way voice communication between speakers and listeners from participating County Extension Offices in Wisconsin and are free to the public. If you wish to attend, please contact your local county Extensions office (http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/) in advance of each program to make sure the WisLine site is open and program handout materials are available. The information for this program can be found at http://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/programs/meatanimalwisclines Contact Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist, with questions at 608-263-4304 or borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu.
!st place Senior team-Grant Co 2nd place Senior team-Grant Co 1st place Junior team-Marathon 2nd place Junior team- Marathon 1st place Mixed team-Sheboygan	LIVESTOCK QUIZ BOWL CONTEST RESULTS The Eighth Livestock Quiz Bowl contest was held on Saturday, January 22 at University of Wisconsin – Madison Animal Sciences Building. Livestock Bowl is a quiz competition where students use a buzzer in order to answer the questions about beef, sheep, swine and meat goat topics. Teams compete in a double elimination format by giving oral answers to questions posed by a Judge. Each match has both an individual and toss-up question round. A group discussion round is included in the senior division to simulate the national competition. The senior team represents Wisconsin at the National 4-H Quiz Bowl contest at AKSARBEN in Omaha, NE in September. Winner of the Senior division (14 years of age or older) was Grant County #1. Members included: Shea Esser, Tyler Bode, Amanda Patterson, Brian Patterson and coached by Alicia Prill – Adams and Dennis Patterson. Grant County #2 was in second place. Members included: Andrea Patterson, Jake Walz, Cordt Esser, Charlie Connelly and coached by Alicia Prill-Adams and Dennis Patterson. Winner of the Junior division (under 14 years old) was Marathon County #2. Members included: Jake Thunder, Nathan Uttecht, Matthew Bergs and Katelyn Zimmerman and were coached by Jon and Joann Brubacher and Mark Zimmerman. Marathon County “Runts” placed second. Members included: Malorie Schmoll, Kailen Smercheck, Reuben Christiansen and Mikayla Christiansen and coached by Shelly Smerchek and Stacy Schmoll. Winner of the Mixed division (must contain at least one youth from each age division) was Sheboygan County. Members included: Jared Beck, Kim Beck, Sarah Lillesand and coached by Liz Gartman. Polk County was in second place. Members included: Karen Eby, August Swenson, Zach Swenson, Nicole Dittbrenner and coached by Tim Swenson and Brian Johnston. This event was organized and facilitated by Bernie O’Rourke, UW Extension Youth Livestock Specialist and Melanie Miller, 4-H Youth Development Specialist and partially funded by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Numerous judges and University of Wisconsin – Madison students conducted the matches. For upcoming events and programs in the animal sciences, contact your county UW-Extension office or the Wisconsin Livestock Youth Web Site http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/youthlivestock/index.cfm 2nd place Mixed team-Polk Co