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Dr. Maurice L. Eastridge
Dept. of Animal Sciences
221B Animal Science Bldg
2029 Fyffe Court
Columbus, OH 43210-1095
(614) 688-3059
(614) 292-1515 FAX
Email: eastridge.1@osu.edu
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Undergraduate
Dairy Program
The Ohio State University
| Academic Programs | Dairy Facilities | Dairy Judging Team | Dairy Challenge Program |
| Honors Program | Internships | Scholarships | Study Abroad Programs |
| Veterinary Medicine Program | Request Information |
Academic Program (top of page)
A well-rounded academic program awaits you whether you
are an Animal Sciences Major, an Animal
Sciences Minor, or you take some of the courses as electives. Additional
information about a major or
minor in Animal Sciences is available by clicking
here.
Course Title Course # Quarter Offered (credits; prerequisites) Suggested Year for Animal Sciences Majors Dairy Cattle Evaluation ANIM SCI 207 SP (3; ANIM SCI 200, sophomore standing) Milk Secretion ANIM SCI 317 SP (3; BIOLOGY 101 or 113) Challenges and Opportunities for the Dairy Industry ANIM SCI 347 WI (2; ANIM SCI 200; > 45 credit hr) Dairy Herd Management ANIM SCI 547 AU (5; ANIM SCI 310, 320, 330) Physiology of Lactation ANIM SCI 617 AU (3; ANIM SCI 310) Feeding Management and Records Analysis for Dairy Cattle ANIM SCI 630.03 WI (3; ANIM SCI 330) Processing of Fluid Milk and Related Products FD SC&TE 610 WI (4; permission of instructor) Dairy Industry Study Abroad ANIM SCI 697.04 SP (5; every other year; acceptance into program) Disease Control of Dairy Cattle VET PREV 796.06 SP (3; MICRBIOL 509 Other fundamental courses: Introductory Animal Sciences1,2 ANIM SCI 200 AU, WI, SP (5) Food Animal Products1 ANIM SCI 250 WI, SP (3: ANIM SCI 200) Applied Engineering in Agriculture AGSYSMGT 300 (AU) and 301 (WI) (3; Math 130 or 148; Physics 103, 111, or 131 Principles of Animal Systems Physiology1,2 ANIM SCI 310 WI, SP (5; BIOLOGY 101 OR 113) Introductory Reproductive Physiology ANIM SCI 318 SP (3, BIOLOGY 101 or113 or H115) Sophomore, Junior Principles of Genetic Improvement1,2 ANIM SCI 320 WI, SP (5; ANIM SCI 200, ANIM SCI 260 or stat equivalent, BIOLOGY 101 or 113) Principles of Animal Nutrition1,2 ANIM SCI 330 AU, WI (5; BIOLOGY 101 or 113) Management Intensive Grazing ANIM SCI 340 SP (3; ANIM SCI 200 or H&CS 200) Forage Crops H&CS 412 SP (3; H&CS 200 or 300; permission from instructor) Principles of Animal Health ANIM SCI 413 SP (5; ANIM SCI 200, 310; BIOLOGY 114 Professional Development in Animal Sciences ANIM SCI 488 Credit provided to students on Dairy Judging Team and/or National Dairy Challenge Team Physiology of Reproduction ANIM SCI 610 AU (5; ANIM SCI 310 and second writing course) Principles of Grassland Management H&CS 612 Au (5; permission of instructor) Ruminant Nutrition ANIM SCI 630.01 AU (5: ANIM SCI 330) Select Agricultural Economics courses AED ECON 200, 401, 402, 410, 441 1Required of Animal Sciences majors
2Required of Animal Sciences minors
Dairy Facilities (top
of page)
The Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University has two
dairy herds – one
in Columbus (teaching and research) and one
in Wooster (mainly for research). The dairy farm in Columbus is located
on the main campus of the University. The OSU students are trained to
complete all aspects of this 100-cow Jersey herd. Cows are milked in a
double-8 herringbone parlor built in 2002, and it is equipped with automatic
takeoffs and animal identification. Cows are housed in a barn with 100
free stalls. If hands on experience is
what you want, this is the place. Talk about rural urban interface, we
live it every day.
Dairy Judging Team (top of page)
Students that have taken the ANIM SCI 207 Dairy Cattle Evaluation course
become eligible for selection
for a team to represent Ohio State University. Teams are coached by Bonnie
Ayars and compete in 3 to 4 contests annually.
Dairy Challenge Program (top of page)
The North American Intercollegiate
Dairy Challenge is a national contest held annually to inspire students
and enhance university programs. It is a dairy management contest that
incorporates the evaluation of all
phases of a specific dairy business in a fun, interactive, and educational
forum and is supported financially
through generous donations by industry. An Ohio contest sponsored by Cargill
Animal Nutrition also is
held annually whereby teams of 3 to 4 students evaluate the management
of a selected dairy farm. The
top 4 students in this contest are selected to represent OSU at the National
Contest and are coached
by Dr. Maurice Eastridge. Selected
students from the Ohio contest also are invited to participate in the
Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge that is rotated among midwestern states.
Honors Program (top of page)
Selective students are eligible for the Honors
Program at Ohio State University. One of the requirements
is to conduct a research project and opportunities for research with dairy
cattle are available
(ANIM SCI H683).
Internships (top of page)
Each student in the College is expected to complete an internship. Many
opportunities are available from companies and agencies and a few research
internships are available in the Department (ANIM SCI 489,
3 to 5 cr). Additional information about the internship program in the
Department of Animal Sciences is
available by clicking
here or contacting Dr. Pasha
Peffer.
Scholarships (top of page)
Thirteen or more dairy-specific scholarships are awarded annually to
Animal Sciences Majors. The primary
list of scholarships is provided below.
| Alpha Gamma Sigma Foundation - Clair E. Jones Scholarship Initiated in 1974 by the Alpha-Gamma Sigma Foundation, this scholarship was made possible by a generous gift to the foundation by the late Mr. Clair Jones of Wauseon, Ohio. This award supports an above average student from Ohio with an interest in dairy science, who shows evidence of leadership ability. Preference is given to Alpha Gamma Sigma members. |
William J. Brakel Endowed Scholarship Fund in Dairy Science The William J. Brakel Scholarship Fund was established in 1991 by the efforts of former students, colleagues, and friends in recognition of Dr. Brakel's dedication to student advising as an active faculty member at Ohio State. Income generated from this endowment provides scholarships for outstanding dairy science students. |
| COBA/Select Sires -
Wallace Erickson Scholarship This award was established in 1976 by the Central Ohio Breeding Association Board of Directors in honor of Dr. Wallace Erickson, who served as General Manager of COBA Select Sires. This award supports an undergraduate student emphasizing dairy science. The student should have high ability, demonstrated leadership, and an interest in artificial insemination. |
| Dairy Farmers of America
Agricultural and Human Ecology Fund Initiated in 1966, this scholarship was established to give financial aid to a Dairy Science student, particularly one with an interest in dairy marketing. |
| Wayne and Jane Dalton Scholarship Fund The Wayne and Jane Dalton Scholarship Fund was established in November 1979 through generous gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Dalton of Wakeman, Ohio. Income from this fund is used to provide scholarships to dairy science students, particularly those who have expressed a desire for a career in dairy production. |
| Bob Gano Scholarship Fund Initiated in 1999, this scholarship was established by Mary Welling Gano in memory of her husband. Its purpose is to give financial aid to Dairy Science students. Preference is given to students from Tuscarawas County, students employed at the OSU Dairy Facility, or those that have a desire to return to production agriculture. |
| GENEX - Merle
Starr Scholarship The Genex - Merle Starr Scholarship was made available in 1971 by Genex, Inc. of Tiffin, Ohio. It is awarded to an undergraduate student interested in Dairy Science. The award is based on academic achievement, co-curricular activities, and personal attributes that contribute to success in the dairy industry and in life. |
| Harold E. and Florence R. Kaeser Scholarship Fund This fund was established in 1983 to honor Dairy Science Professor and Judging Team Coach, Harold Kaeser. The fund was made possible by donations to the OSU Development fund by former students, judging team members, and dairy industry friends of Harold. Income provides scholarships for students majoring in animal sciences with intent to pursue a career in the dairy industry. Criteria are above average academic ability, demonstrated leadership, and interest in exhibiting or evaluating dairy cattle. |
| Jean and Agnes Lemmermen Endowed Scholarship Fund The Lemmermen family established this scholarship in 1999 to honor the memory of Jean and Agnes Lemmermen. Jean was a long time sire analyst and Jersey Cattle enthusiast with NOBA, Inc. The scholarship is intended to give financial aid to a Dairy Science student, with preference to one who has been active in the 4-H and/or FFA youth programs. |
| Thomas M. Ludwick Scholarship Fund The Thomas M. Ludwick Scholarship was established in 1994 and is the fruition of efforts by former students, friends, and colleagues to establish an endowment fund in honor of Dr. Ludwick. Income is used to support one or more scholarship awards for outstanding dairy science students each year. |
| Earl and Wilma McMunn Scholarship in Dairy Science Initiated in 1999, this scholarship account was established from the estate of Earl McMunn, former publisher of the Ohio Farmer and graduate of the OSU Department of Dairy Science. It is intended to give financial aid to Dairy Science students. |
| Ohio Agribusiness
Association - Dairy Science Scholarship The Ohio Agribusiness Association Scholarship was initiated in 1987. It was established to interest students in dairy nutrition and the role that the feed business plays in achieving more efficient and cost-effective dairy production. Annual gift provides support to an undergraduate student in dairy science with strong academic achievement, leadership skill, and interest in agribusiness sales/management. |
| Schuyler M. Salisbury Memorial Scholarships The dedication and memory of a cherished Dairy Science professor is honored each year with the presentation of the Schuyler Salisbury Memorial Scholarship. This Scholarship was established in 1956 to recognize outstanding students in the study of dairy science. This award is named after a man who taught and inspired those interested in dairying for a period of 40 years. Income provides a scholarship for an outstanding junior or senior student in dairy science. Other criteria are integrity, enthusiasm for dairy science, collegiality, and scholastic performance. The principal recipient of this award is held in high esteem, and their name will be inscribed on a plaque that is displayed on the first floor of Plumb Hall. |
Study Abroad Opportunities (top
of page)
Study
abroad opportunities are offered year round in the College of Food,
Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Some of these programs are lead
by faculty and staff in the Department of Animal Sciences,
including the programs conducted in Australia, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Veterinary Medicine Program (top
of page)
The Ohio State University has one of the leading Colleges
of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). The Department
of Animal Sciences works closely with CVM to prepare students for application
to veterinary medicine.
Students pursuing an Animal Sciences major with interest in applying to
veterinary medicine typically enroll
in the Life Sciences minor, which provides a curriculum to complete the
prerequisite courses for admission.
The Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club
provides a forum for the students to network within the veterinary
profession and build relationships with students of similar interests.
In collaboration with the Department of
Animal Sciences, a College
of Veterinary Medicine Early Commitment Program has been developed.
A
joint program has been developed for students to complete an Bachelor
of Science degree in Animal
Sciences at The Ohio State University and an Associate of Applied Science
degree in Veterinary
Technology from Columbus State Community College.
Request Information: Undergraduate
Program in Animal Sciences (top
of page)
Information concerning undergraduate admissions at The
Ohio State University and in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental
Sciences and in scheduling a visit to campus is available by clicking
HERE.
To request additional information about the undergraduate program in the
Department of Animal Sciences
at The Ohio State University, click HERE.
Request Information: Dairy Program
in Animal Sciences (top
of page)
For
additional information about the dairy program in the Department of Animal
Sciences at The Ohio State University, send an email to Dr.
Maurice Eastridge or complete the online
information form on the Department
of Animal Sciences web page.