adsa awards program

A D S A A W A R D S P R O G R A M

The program of annual awards and installa- tion of officers was on Wednesday, June 25, at Freeborn Hall, University of California, Davis. Eighteen awards were presented by representa- tives of the donors, and citations were read by chairpersons of the selection committees. The Association greatly appreciates the continued support of the donors in presenting annual awards to members of ADSA.

CITATION FOR LON D. McGILLIARD RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

ADSA AWARD OF HONOR

The American Dairy Science Association honors one individual annually for outstanding service to the Association. This year 's recipient, Lon D. MeGilliard, has recently completed a 12-year term as Editor- In-Chief of the Journal of Dairy Science.

McGilliard was born in Manhattan, Kansas, moved early to Still- water, Oklahoma, and received his B.S. degree in dairy production from Oklahoma State University in 1942. He received his M.S. degree in dairy product ion from Michigan State University in 1947 and a Ph.D. in animal breeding and dairy husbandry from Iowa State University in 1952. From 1948 to 1955, McGilliard served on the faculty of Iowa State University, rising from graduate assistant to associate professor.

McGilliard moved to Michigan State Univer- sity in 1955 as an associate professor of dairy science. In 1962, he was promoted to professor, a rank he maintains today. At Michigan State he has coached 25 dairy cattle judging teams, taught courses in dairy science, and conducted extensive research in dairy cattle breeding and genetics.

McGilliard is a Life Member of ADSA and has been a member of the Association for over 40 years. He has served the Association in the following capacities: Dairy Cattle Breeding Committee 1956 to 1958, Journal Management Committee 1970 to 1984, Program Committee 1969 to 1984, 75th Anniversary Program Committee, Production Section Secretary 1968 and Vice Chairman 1969, First Chairman,

1 to r: N. F. Olson, ADSA President, presents the 1986 ADSA Award of Honor to L. D. McGilliard, Michigan State University, East Lansing. G. A. Muck read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

Product ion Division 1970, Constitution and By-Laws Committee, Chairman 1969, and the Our Industry Today Committee.

Prior to his 12 years as Editor-in-Chief, he served 5 years on the Editorial Board and 3 years as Associate Editor. Thus, he has been directly involved with the Journal of Dairy Science for 20 years.

It takes a very dedicated, devoted member of the Association to take on the painstaking, persistent, never-completed task of evaluating and editing manuscripts for the monthly journal. Journal of Dairy Science is received in all 50 states and 88 foreign countries. It is read by approximately 2500 members and pro- fessionals worldwide. The journal is probably the most important endeavor of the American Dairy Science Association. Credit is due to McGilliard for upholding the li terary and scientific standards of the Journal of Dairy Science.

During McGilliard's tenure as Editor-in- Chief, the quality and number of articles increased. He minimized the t ime interval between submission and publication of articles and developed a system to account for sub- mit ted papers. McGilliard was sensitive to the feelings of authors and reviewers. He made sure authors were treated fairly by reviewers. During his 20 years of involvement with Journal of Dairy Science, McGilliard unselfishly devoted his t ime to the Association.

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In addit ion to his ADSA activities, Mc- Gilliard is an emeritus member of the Council of Biology Editors, a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a member of Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta, and Dairy Shrine Club. He served thrice as Chairman of the NC-2 Regional Technical Commit tee on Dairy Cattle Improvement and twice as Chairman of NCR-21 Regional Tech- nical Committee on Quantitative Genetics.

Mr. President, Lon McGilliard has provided outstanding leadership and service to the American Dairy Science Association. On behalf of the selection committee, I am pleased to present him as the recipient of the 1986 American Dairy Science Association Award of Honor.

1 t o r : N. F. Olson, ADSA President, presents the 1986 Distinguished Service Award to Robert Jenness, Alamogordo, NM (retired from University of Min- nesota, St. Paul). G. A. Muck read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

C I T A T I O N FOR ROBERT JENNESS RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

ADSA D IST INGUISHED SERVICE A W A R D

The ADSA Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the welfare of the dairy industry. This year 's recipient, Robert Jen- ness, has been active in the dairy industry for 48 years.

Our recipient was born in New Hampshire. He received his B.S. degree from the Univer- sity of New Hampshire in 1938, and his M.S. degree in 1940 from University of Vermont, both in dairy science. He received his Ph.D. in agricultural biochemistry in 1944 from the University of Minnesota.

After finishing his Ph.D. degree, Jenness joined the biochemistry faculty at the University of Minnesota as an assistant professor. In 1947, he was promoted to associate professor and, in 1953, to professor of biochemistry. He retired from the University of Minnesota in 1984 after 44 years on the faculty.

Jenness has made notable career contributions to three closely related scientific areas: chemical changes in processing of milk, biochemistry of milk and its constituents, and characterization and composit ion of milks of various species.

Jenness played a unique role in establishment of groups that have led to classification of the milk proteins and to the establishment of scientific dialogue on milk and lactation that has bridged the gap between the basic agricultural and medical sciences.

Jenness, trained as a biological chemist with a dairy background, had a unique ability to explore chemical changes that occur with processing in milk and milk products. The importance of the balance o f salts and the complex protein system present in milk soon became apparent relative to some very basic chemical changes that occurred with heat and concentration. As a result of his studies on chemical changes in processing, Jenness gained the reputat ion as a biochemist who understood the complex chemical system in milk.

Jenness's understanding of the chemistry of milk led to the coauthorship with Stuart Patton in 1959 of the book Principles o f Dairy Chemistry. This book has been the standard text in dairy chemistry since its publication. In 1984 a successor, Dairy Chemistry and Physics, coauthored by Jenness and Pieter Wolstra, was published.

His knowledge about individual proteins and other constituents of bovine milk enabled Jenness to study milks of other species. Results of this research showed the relationships of milks among species and projected Jenness as an expert in physiology of the mammary gland and its function in the synthesis of milk.

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In 1953, Jenness received the Borden Award for Chemistry of Milk from the American Chemical Society and was made a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 1961 to 1962, he received a Ful- bright Award for a sabbatic leave for study at the Netherlands Institute of Dairy Research. In 1974 to 1975, he was at the Eastern Regional US Department of Agriculture laboratory as a recipient of a Dairy Research Incorporated sabbatic fellowship. He has been an invited lecturer at US and foreign universities.

Jenness has coauthored 3 books, written 7 chapters in books and 28 reviews in scientific journals, published 111 scientific articles, and presented 98 papers at annual meetings.

Jenness joined ADSA an an undergraduate in 1938 and has at tended 29 ADSA meetings, the first the 1940 meeting at Purdue. In addition, he has presented 57 papers at ADSA meetings. He was cofounder and three-time Chairman of the ADSA Committee on Nomenclature and Methodology of Milk Proteins. Jenness served on the Editorial Board of Journal o f Dairy Science from 1950 to 1960.

Jenness taught undergraduate and graduate courses in dairy chemistry to a great many students at the University of Minnesota. He served as advisor or coadvisor to 33 graduate students who completed 17 M.S. and 20 Ph.D. degrees. All except 2 of these were in some aspect of milk or dairy chemistry.

Since his retirement from the University of Minnesota in 1984, Jenness has been living in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He is an adjunct professor of chemistry at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces. He is also doing laboratory work at the Primate Research Institute of New Mexico State University at Holloman Air Force Base.

Mr. President, our honoree has clearly contr ibuted outstanding service to the dairy industry. Thus, on behalf of the selection committee, I present Robert Jenness as the recipient of the 1986 Distinguished Service Award of the American Dairy Science Associa- tion.

rated Young Scientist Award is R. Michael Akers. Akers was born in Pulaski, Virginia in 1950. He was awarded the A.S. degree from Wythville Community College in 1972 and the B.S. and M.S. degrees from Virginia Polytech- nic Institute and State University in 1974 and 1976, respectively. He was awarded the Ph.D. in 1980 from Michigan State University. Dur- ing his Ph.D. program, he was selected as the outstanding graduate student in the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at Michigan State University. He was research physiologist in The Milk Secretion and Mastitis Laboratory at US Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland from 1980 to 1981. Akers has been on the faculty in the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech since 1981 where he is now associate professor.

The primary research goal of Akers has been to elucidate the physiologic mechanisms responsible for mammary function. His laboratory was the first in the world to establish the use of human growth hormone as a tool to measure lactogenic hormone receptors in mammary tissue from ruminants. Recent research conducted by Akers and his group has documented that mammary tissue from im- mature male and female cattle can produce

CITATION FOR R. MICHAEL AKERS RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

AGWAY INC. YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD

The recipient of the 1986 Agway Incorpo-

1 to r: D. G. Braund, respresenting Agway Inc., presents the 1986 Young Scientist Award to R. M. Akers, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg. P. L. Senger read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.



specific milk proteins in response to hormones in culture. This work offers the exciting possibility of predicting milk production potential of very young cattle and, for males, the possi- bil i ty of predicting the genetic potential of a sire before semen is produced.

Akers ' research with microtubules has demonstrated that these organelles were involved in milk secretion and that hormone stimulation of these microtubules are important for mammary function. These results have shown for the first t ime that milk product ion requires not only that sufficient mammary cells be present but also that the cells must be successfully differentiated.

At a very young age, Akers is already considered a leader in the area of mammary gland physiology. He has been invited to three Gordon Research Conferences on the subject. In 1985, he was session chairman and an invited speaker. He has published 35 scientific papers and 47 abstracts, has given 4 invited papers, and has served as reviewer for papers in the Journal of Dairy Science, Journal of Animal Science, Endocrinology, Domestic Animal Endocrino- logy, and Livestock Production Science. He has also served as research proposal reviewer for the National Science Foundat ion, Binational Agri- culture Research and Development Fund, and the University of Missouri Research Assistance Act Program.

One mark of an outstanding scientist is successful transmission of his knowledge and enthusiasm to his students. Akers has been major professor for three M.S. students and one Ph.D. student and a member of 15 graduate committees. A total of eight undergraduates have completed special research projects under his direction and three of these have presented abstracts of their work at professional meetings. Two of the baccalaureate students have received Sigma Chi awards for outstanding undergraduate research.

The recipient has been married to his wife Kathy for 16 years. He is an active member in ADSA and is a member of five other professional societies. Agway Inc. is proud to recognize the accomplishments of this outstanding young scientist.

C I T A T I O N FOR JOHN C. BRUHN RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

A L F A - L A V A L INC., DE L A V A L A G R I C U L T U R A L D I V I S I O N A W A R D

The recipient of the 1986 Alfa-Laval, Inc., De Laval Agricultural Division Award is John C. Bruhn. He was born at Cleveland, Ohio on August 23, 1940. He enrolled in the food technology curriculum at Michigan State Uni- versity in 1958. After completion of his undergraduate work, he accepted a graduate student position in the Department of Food Science and Technolo- gy, University of Cal- ifornia, Davis. Following complet ion of his Ph.D. in microbiology, Bruhn was hired as extension specialist to work with the California dairy food processing industry.

Bruhn's prime objective is to help provide California consumers with top quality, economical dairy foods. Bruhn identifies leaders from industry who later can continue these activities. This broadens the impact and effectiveness of his extension activities. Bruhn is an articulate and knowledgeable communicator with the dairy industry nationwide as well as with the general public.

When the Food and Drug Administrat ion (FDA) expressed concern regarding increasing iodine concentrations in diet, Bruhn assisted in a workshop on iodine in American foods. His research on the iodine content of California milk helped immeasurably to keep the entire issue in perspective. He planned an effective educational program, which resulted in a marked reduction in the iodine content of fluid milk. These efforts lessened the possibility of FDA action and prevented potent ial adverse publici ty for the dairy industry.

More recently, Bruhn has interpreted research about dairy case lighting and its effect on the nutrient content of fluid milk packaged in different containers. He assisted the industry and scientific communi ty to minimize these



committee, I am pleased to present the recipient of the 1986 Alfa-Laval, Inc., De Laval Agricul- tural Division Award.

1 to r: W. G. Ingalls, representing Alfa-Laval, Inc., De Lava1 Agricultural Division, presents the 1986 award to J. C. Brubn, University of California, Davis. D. E. Voelker read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

effects. His abili ty to translate research findings in a meaningful and easily understood manner played a major role in keeping this issue in perspective for the general public.

Bruhn's studies of milk quality have helped his state develop sound quality programs. He evaluated mineral content of milk in anticipa- tion of labeling requirements. He helped dairy companies evaluate cheese making and standards for measuring protein. He has fortified his dairy knowledge with professional renewal activities during sabbatical leaves in Europe and Australia.

Bruhn has actively served the American Dairy Science Association, and is a member of the Journal o f Dairy Science Editorial Board. He served as state chairman for ADSA membership. He has given significant assistance to trade associations and to educational, agricultural, and governmental agencies. He has authored numerous articles for scientific and popular publications as well as manuals and trade publications. He has received numerous awards for his outstanding service to the dairy industry.

Bruhn's writ ten reports are clear and understandable. His oral presentations are effective in conveying highly technical information to operating management personnel. He is an effective organizer of educational programs, which are primarily driven by current of future problems that need to be addressed and solved by the industry. He keeps California farm advisors up-to-date on dairy issues.

John C. Bruhn is a competent scientist and extension specialist. On behalf of the selection

STEPHEN B. SPENCER RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

A M E R I C A N C Y A N A M I D A W A R D

As an extension specialist at The Pennsyl- vania State University, the main concerns of Stephen B. Spencer have been the welfare and productivi ty of the dairy men and women he serves. Reared on a small dairy farm in Pennsylvania, he has dedicated his career to improving the efficien- cy of dairy producers. His major interest has been milking systems. From hands-on experience in hundreds of milking barns and parlors, he has become a recognized author i ty in this area.

He began his career as an assistant county agent. Then, in the early 1960's, as a beginning extension specialist, he designed and built a mobile milking system that was taken to many audiences throughout the Middle Atlantic states. This was one of the first a t tempts to teach managed milking techniques. In the 1970's, he developed the popular Milker's Schools, which were presented to groups of about 40 at the county level; they covered milking system requirements and maintenance, milking techniques, and mastitis control. They included lectures, video tapes of milking routines, and on-site demonstrations in parlor and stall barns. Although the schools were well-received, only about 10 could be given per winter. Thus, demand was much greater than could be met. In 1980, he became leader of a statewide program of Milker's Schools implemented by 12 teams that included county agents and a local practicing veterinarian. Spencer and his colleagues gave these teams in-depth instruction and provided them with audiovisual aids including three movies and eight slide sets. The teams were able to conduct as many Milker's Schools in 1 year as he had been able to present in 8 years. Hundreds of dairy men and women have at tended and benefited from this effort. These and other


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1 1 t o r : D. S. Walton, representing the American

Cyanamid Company, presents the 1986 award to S. B. Spencer, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park. H. R. Conrad read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

programs have resulted in more efficient milking systems, improved milking techniques, better milk quality and mastiffs control, and two generations of dairy men and women with understanding and concern for the milking process.

Although he has never had a formal research appointment , Spencer has always valued research data. He frequently recognized problems in the field, then sought research answers. His work on vacuum pump requirements has shown that current recommendations may be as much as 50% too high for large systems. This finding alone will save producers millions of dollars in equipment and energy costs. He has also done important work on approval of milk meters for Dairy Herd Improvement testing, an essential task but one not likely to receive national attention.

Along with his interest in milking machines, he has developed technologies for mastitis control. He has always been reluctant to incriminate the milking machine, even when it was popular to do so; he has instead sought to define critically the possible roles of the milking machine in the mastiffs complex. Rather than reaching hasty conclusions based on field observations, he has tried through controlled studies to define specific aspects of machine function that affect new infection rate. His recent work, conducted with Jerry O'Shea during a sabbatical at Moorepark, Ireland, has emphasized the importance of liner slips in the mastiffs complex. In addition to his interest in

milking machines, he has always been a strong advocate of mastiffs control practices proven effective in controlled research.

Beyond his technical expertise, he is an excellent communicator and teacher. He likes people and is enthusiastic about imparting his knowledge to others. He has the abili ty to present complex technical information in terms understandable to the lay person. Whenever a speaker is needed to discuss the milking machine, his is the first name mentioned. He has now become a national lecturer on milking machine technology. He is equally at home in a barn, a Grange Hall, a university classroom, or a national meeting. He has presented many papers to ADSA and the National Mastiffs Council and has spoken at extension meetings in nearly every state and most Canadian provin- ces. He has been a consistent contr ibutor to Hoard's Dairymen in many feature articles and in the "Better Udder Health" column.

He has been active in professional associations including ADSA, the International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, and the National Mastiffs Council, where he serves on the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Milking Machines and Mastiffs Committee. He is a frequent consultant to milking machine manufacturers and has served as an expert witness in litigation in- volving milking machines, mastiffs, and other aspects of herd management.

Despite his national prominence he has not forgotten his dairy farm roots. He remains commit ted to helping dairy producers become more productive and efficient. It is fitting that the first recipient of the American Cyanamid Award is Professor Stephen B. Spencer.

C I T A T I O N FOR CHARLES J. SNIFFEN RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

A M E R I C A N FEED I N D U S T R Y ASSOCIATION A W A R D

In recognition of exceptional research on the nutrit ion of dairy cattle, Charles J. Sniffen has been chosen as recipient of the 1986 American Feed Industry Association Award. He was born in Buffalo, New York. He received his B.S. degree in dairy science from The Ohio State University in 1960, the M.S. degree in animal science from the University of New Hampshire in 1967, and the Ph.D. in ruminant nutrit ion from the University of Kentucky in



1970. He served New York state as an extension 4-H agent from 1960 to 1963. From 1963 to 1965, he was a farm supervisor for Agway Inc., Syracuse, New York. After he received his Ph.D., he served the University of Maine as assistant and associate professor in research and teaching from 1970 to 1977. Since 1978, he has been a member of the extension and research staff in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University.

The primary basis for Sniffen's receipt of this award is the development of methodology to evaluate protein degradabili ty and the application of the methodology in dairy cattle feeding and nutrition. Sniffen formulated the original concept that solubility was a decisive factor regulating the digestion and metabolism of proteins in the rumen, and he proposed that dairy rations be balanced for protein solubili ty and degradability. The significance of his concept was immediately recognized by other scientists in the protein/nutr i t ion area, and acceptance caused a major shift in the emphasis of ruminant nitrogen research. Sniffen has continued to be at the forefront of this research from development of the original concept to practical use by dairy farmers. He and his coworkers have made key contributions in the development of laboratory methods for deter- mining protein solubility and degradability, the generation of new data concerning common feedstuffs, demonstrat ion that the principle works with product ion studies, promot ion of commercial methods to decrease protein solubility, and widespread application of the principle in balancing dairy cattle diets. Particularly important is his recent work using a dynamic model of protein and energy metabolism in the rumen.

The soundness and thoroughness of Sniffen's research is clearly demonstrated by the fact that his experimental results have stood the test of time. His phi losophy is that knowledge of the fundamental processes in rumen fermentation forms the foundat ion for applied research and the subsequent development of commercial practices.

I to r: K. L. Dolge, representing the American Feed Industry Association, presents the 1986 award to C. J. Sniffen, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. C. E. Coppock read the citation prior to the prestentation of the award.

Sniffen has been Chairman, Distinguished Service Award Committee, Northeast Section, American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) in 1979, and Chairman of the Graduate Student Paper Competi t ion Committee of the Northeast Section of ADSA-ASAS, 1978. He was a member of the subcommittee on nitrogen usage in ruminants, National Academy of Sciences, 1981 to 1985. This subcommittee published a major in-depth document that outl ined methods for balancing diets of ruminants based on advances that grew out of his original concepts.

We are fortunate to have as a recipient of the 1986 American Feed Industry Association Award, Charles J. Sniffen.

C I T A T I O N FOR ELMER H. M A R T H RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

BORDEN A W A R D

The Borden Award for 1986 goes to a scientist who has had a life-long love affair with the state of Wisconsin. Elmer Herman Marth was born in Jackson, Wisconsin in 1927 and earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin. Following complet ion of his Ph.D. in 1954, he remained at Wisconsin as an instructor in dairy microbiology. In 1957, Marth worked as a


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research microbiologist with the research and development division of Kraft, Inc. In 1966, he returned to the University of Wisconsin as an associate professor in the Department of Food Science with joint appointments in the Depart- ment of Bacteriology and the Food Research Institute. In 1971, he was promoted to his current position as professor of food microbiology. In addit ion to directing an active research program, Marth is actively involved in the dairy and food microbiology teaching program. Many of the graduate and postdoctoral students who have been trained in his laboratory have become active members of ADSA and frequent contributors to the primary literature in dairy and food microbiology.

With this award Marth is being honored for his extensive contributions in the areas of microbial quality and healthfulness of dairy foods over the past 10 years. Throughout his career, he has shown keen foresight in selection of research problems with high scientific potential and that are directly relevant to the needs of the dairy industry. For example, by the time that Listeria contaminat ion of milk products surfaced as a major public health problem in 1985, he had already established a major research program in this area. Marth and his many students have made substantial contributions in many other areas, including mycotoxin contaminat ion of dairy products, reduced cheese yieIds due to proteolyt ic activity of psychrotrophic micro-

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1 to r: T. I4I. Holzinger, representing the Borden Foundation, Inc., presents the 1986 award to N. A. Jorgensen, University of Wisconsin, Madison, on behalf of E. H. Martb, also from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. J. L. Robinson read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

organisms in milk, recognition that certain molds may degrade sorbic acid added to cheese as an antifungal agent, establishment of conditions that retard growth of Staphylococci in cheese, and use of Lactobacilli to degrade bit ter peptides, which commonly accumulate during accelerated aging of cheeses. Full description of these and the many other related contributions of the awardee would require a treatise-sized citation. His contributions are detailed .in over 150 primary research articles published by Marth during the past 10 years.

In addition to his intensive commitment to research and student training, Marth somehow manages to find time to be an active member of a number of professional organizations. In addit ion to his many contributions to programs and activities of ADSA, he has served as Editor of the Journal o f Food Protection, a publication of the International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, for the past 10 years and edited the 14th edition of Standard Methods for the Examination o f Dairy Products for the American Public Health Association.

This award is a fi t t ing honor for a scientist who has been a recognized leader in dairy microbiology for three decades. In a sense, receipt of the 1986 Borden Award completes an ADSA hat trick for Marth, who received the Association's Pfizer Award in 1975 and the Dairy Research Foundat ion Award in 1980.

CITATION FOR ROBERT C. L INDSAY RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

DAIRY RESEARCH FOUNDATION AWARD

The recipient was born November 30, 1936, in Montrose, Colorado. He earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in dairy science from Colorado State University in 1958 and 1960. His Ph.D. degree in food science and technology was awarded by Oregon State University in 1965. The recipient remained at Oregon State University as an assistant professor until 1969, then joined the food science faculty of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, advancing to professor of food science in 1974.



Robert C. Lindsay was selected as recipient of the 1986 Dairy Research Foundation Award for his innovative and productive research on the flavor chemistry of dairy foods. His extension studies, dating to his early work at Oregon State University, have been reported in more than 170 publications in refereed journals. During the past 5 years, the period considered for this award, Lindsay's research activities made significant contributions in three areas: 1) development of analytical methodologies to quantify the impact of specific compounds on the flavor of dairy foods; 2) identification and characterization of new flavor systems in Cheddar cheese and in soft, mold-ripened cheeses such as Brie and Camembert; 3) development of technology for production of marketable reduced-salt Cheddar cheese and processed American cheese. Although free fat ty acids (FFA) have been associated with both undesirable and desirable flavor in dairy foods, incomplete quantitative knowledge of their abundance and flavor properties has limited the development of predictive methodologies for flavor assessments. Lindsay's recent research on FFA led to the development of gas chromatographic techniques capable of routine quantifi- cation of individual acids. Utilizing this new methodology, he was able to evaluate the contribution of specific FFA to a flavor profile and, with statistical enhancement, to predict the development of hydrolytic rancidity in butter. As a result of this research, FFA-based flavor problems can be approached with reasonable assurance of a solution.

Because of the chemical liability and higher boiling properties of many trace components of foods, significant flavor compounds in cheese have been overlooked. To enhance the recovery and identification of these components, Lind- say developed a collection technique for volatile substances based upon their absorption on single-use Tenax gas chromatographic tubes with subsequent solvent elution for analytical and aroma assessment. In addition, he has employed enzymically based flavor systems (i.e., cell-free extracts of various microorganisms), encapsulated in milk fat as a tool to evaluate the role of individual flavor compounds on the flavor of cheese. These experiments focused on flavors derived from amino acid metabolism. Lindasy concluded that branched- chain and aromatic amino acids serve as pre-

cursors for the production of low molecular weight aldehydes and ketones, which are responsible for "unclean" flavors in Cheddar cheese. His studies with Brie and Camembert cheeses revealed that pure cultures of the ripening molds, Penicillium caseicolum and P. camemberti, elaborated a series of carbon-8 alcohols and ketones, imparting the "musty- earthy" flavor notes to these cheeses. Lindsay's objective is to develop processes to reduce or eliminate undesirable flavors in cheeses.

Lindsay has responded to the contemporary demand for reduced-salt Cheddar cheese and processed American cheese foods. Employing laboratory sensory evaluations, consumer acceptance testing, and a systematic evaluation of nonsodium emulsifiers, he developed procedures for production of these products. Additionally, he demonstrated that their microbial safety was unchanged from traditional formulations.

Lindsay has been a member of ADSA for 28 years and has published regularly in the Journal o f Dairy Science. He served on the journal's editorial board and on the editorial advisory board of Institute of Food Technologists. Lindsay has been active in the affairs of the American Chemical Society, serving as chairman of the Flavor Subdivision. Also, he served as a member of the Board of Directors, Re- search and Development Associates for Military Food and Packaging Systems.

On behalf of the selection committee, it is my pleasure to present the 1986 Dairy Re- search Foundation Award recipient, Robert C. Lindsay.

1 t o r : J. A. O'Donnell, representing the Dairy Research Foundation, presents the 1986 award t o

R. C. Lindsay, University of Wisconsin, Madison. J. R. Brunner read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.



C I T A T I O N FOR JOE T. CARDWELL RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

KRAFT, INC. TEACHING A W A R D IN D A I R Y M A N U F A C T U R I N G

The 1986 recipient of the Kraft Teaching Award in Dairy Manufacturing has displayed excellence in the classroom and has made outstanding contributions to the dairy industry in Mississippi.

Joe T. Cardwell has been a professor of Dairy Science at Mis- sissippi State University for the past 36 years in a dual role as teacher and researcher. Further, he has been a noted leader in the Southern Branch of ADSA and has served as President of the branch.

Students at Mississippi State University found Joe's door open, his ear willing to listen, and a friend with a voice of conciliation whenever needed. His first responsibili ty was dedica- tion to see that students understood and learned. His approach inspired students to excel and search for solutions to the unknown.

Born in Vernon, Texas and educated at Texas Technological College and North Carolina State University, CardweI1 has taught or is teaching nine courses in dairy manufacturing or related subjects. Because of the shortage of

/ l t o r: David Henning, representing Kraft Inc.,

presents the 1986 dairy foods research teaching award to J. T. Cardwell, Mississippi State University, Mis- sissippi State. R. L. Bradley, Jr., read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

needed printed material for some of these courses, Cardwell has authored or coauthored 3 books or bulletins to assist him in better teaching. Further, he is author or coauthor of more than 70 technical articles and abstracts presented at professional meetings. He has supervised 28 masters and 5 doctoral candidates. He supervised and assisted in the production of two films used for s tudent recruitment and to illustrate careers available in dairy manufacturing.

The Southern Branch of ADSA has made Cardwell their honors awardee for his dedicated service to the Association. It is clear that the selection committee has an outstanding recipient for the 1986 Kraft, Inc. Teaching Award in Dairy Manufacturing. On behalf of the committee, I extend congratulations to Joe T. Cardwell.

C I T A T I O N FOR W I L L I A M E. V INSON RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

J. L. LUSH A W A R D

The recipient of the fifth J. L. Lush Award in Animal Breeding and Genetics is W. E. "Bill" Vinson, professor of dairy cattle genetics at Virginia Tech Uni- versity. He was born April 4, 1943 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He earned the B.S. and M:S. degrees from North Carolina State University, and in 1971 he received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in animal breeding before joining the Department of Dairy Science at Blacksburg.

At Virginia Tech, Vinson directs a very productive research program that concentrates on sire and cow evaluations for a variety of traits with emphasis on selection for economic merit. In addition, he is an excellent and popular, although rigorous, teacher of animal breeding principles to undergraduate students. His national and internationl reputat ion as a skilled speaker, capable of simplifying difficult concepts without distorting the facts, has led to speaking engagements in many states and countries.

Among his many outstanding characteristics is his uncanny abili ty to see what is important



1 t o r : R. E. Walton, representing the American Breeders Service, presents the 1986 J. L. Lush Award to VII. E. Vinson, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg. L. D. Van Vleck read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

and what is not. This ability combined with his methodical, thorough, and creative approach to problems has yielded many significant and useful results. Many national and commercial sire and cow evaluation programs have been strongly influenced by his carefully implemented research programs and by the thorough interpretation of the implications of the results. He and his students have had a major impact on the dairy industry through his research 1) on genetic evaluations for conformation traits, 2) on sire selection programs that revealed they overemphasized fat test and type relative to production for most commercial herds, 3) on design of optimum sire evaluation plans, and 4) on improving cow evaluations.

On behalf of the selection committee, it is my pleasure to present the academic great grandson o f Professor J. L. Lush, Bill Vinson of Virginia Tech University, as the fifth recipient of the J. L. Lush Award in Animal Breeding and Genetics.

C I T A T I O N FOR G O R D O N CHEESEMAN RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

MILES-MARSCHALL I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I R Y SCIENCE A W A R D

The Miles-Marschall International Dairy Science Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in research and development in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, technology, and engineering pertaining to the dairy foods industries. The nominee cannot be a

resident of the United States or Canada. Fur- thermore, the nominee need not be a member of ADSA. In addition, the nominee is invited to present a special address at the annual meeting of ADSA. The ADSA is indebted to the Miles-Marschall or- ganization for making this award possible and also for providing the travel expenses for the international recipient.

Gordon Claude Cheeseman is the recipient of the 1986 Miles-Marschall International Dairy Science Award. Born in West Farleigh, Kent, England, he received the B.Sc. in bacteriology in 1952, the postgraduate diploma in bacteriology in 1953, and the Ph.D. in chemistry in 1957 from'Reading University.

Cheeseman has been employed with the National Institute for Research in Dairying, Shinfield, Reading, from 1953 to 1984 and also as a member of the academic staff of the University of Reading. He served as head of the Chemistry Department, National Institute for Research in Dairying, 1968; head of the Processing Division, National Institute for Research in Dairying, 1980; and postdoctoral fellow at Yale University, 1959 to 1960.

His recent activities include teaching a short course at the Institute of Technology and Graduate Research Center in Vera Cruz, Mexico; representing the United Kingdom on Com- mission B, Engineering and Technology at International Dairy Federation Sessions in Prague; serving as visiting professor, Food Science Department, University of Reading; and serving as Chairman, Food Studies Re- search Seminars (all in 1984). He was appointed visiting professor, Food Science Department, University of Guelph, in March 1985, and he will be the W. C. Winegard Visiting Professor in Autumn 1986. He organized and chaired a meeting of human nutrition researchers from National Agricultural Research Organizations of the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom to identify and develop areas for international collaboration in August 1985.

Cheeseman has published widely during his distinguished career. In his extensive research on antibiotics, he was the first to describe the


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1 to r: Scott Bush, representing the Marschall Products, Miles Laboratories, presents the 1986 Miles-Marschall International Dairy Science Award to G. C. Cbeeseman, Agricultural and Food Research Council, London, England. E. N. Boyd read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

entire process of preparing nicin from culture to the purified product. He described the purification of nicin A by counter current distribution, and he determined its molecular weight distribution and some amino acid sequences by end-group analysis. In addition, he isolated and partially characterized a protein- like substance stable at high temperatures, inhibiting the germination and growth of spores of Bacillus s t ea ro tbe rmoph i lu s and other thermophilic sporeformers.

Another area of investigation includes nitrogen metabolism of microorganisms. This research takes into account the characterization of strains and species of microorganisms by paper partition chromatography. The technique generally shows a high degree of correlation with biochemical, morphological, and cultural characteristics of numerous strains of microorganisms.

Cheeseman's research involves fermentation and enzymes, including an improved artificial rumen designed for continuous control during prolonged operations; using high voltage electrophoresis of amino acids dicarboxylases and arginine dihydrolase of bacteria-isolated alimentary tract of the pig; action of rennin on casein; denaturation of rennin; and effects of protein modifying agents on the properties of rennin. Milk protein studies include preparation of K-casein; interaction of bovine caseins with detergents and effects of detergent binding on spectral properties of caseins; changes in

caseins in stored ultra-high temperature milk; denaturation of 0~-lactalbumin and fi-lacto- globulin, and the effects of proteose-peptone on heat gelation of whey protein isolates. Research on milk fat and the fat globule membrane includes the retention of fat in cheese curd, composition and changes in fat globule membranes, curd properties, milk fat, and protected lipids. Cheeseman's writings include numerous review articles in his broad area of expertise. These, too, enhance his outstanding reputation.

On behalf of the selection committee, I congratulate the 1986 recipient, Gordon Cheeseman.

CITATION FOR JACK L. A L B R I G H T RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

MSD AGVET DAIRY M A N A G E M E N T RESEARCH AWARD

The recipient of the first MSD Agvet Dairy Management Research Award, Jack. L. Albright, is a native Californian, born in San Francisco on March 14, 1930. At 10 .-..~- ...---. years of age, he moved to his grandfather's farm and general store in Creston where he gained experience in dairy farming and cattle ranching. He graduated in dairy husbandry at California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) and spent vacations working at Adohr Farms (2000 dairy cows in milk) near Camarillo. At Washington State University he earned the M.S. in dairy science working with Tim Blosser and the Ph.D. under Ralph Erb. Albright then joined the Dairy Department at Cal Polytechnic for 2 years and subsequently the Department of Dairy Science at the University of Illinois as an assistant professor for 4 years. He then moved to Purdue University, where he currently holds a joint appointment in the School of Agri- culture as professor of animal sciences and in the School of Veterinary Medicine as professor of animal management and behavior.

Albright was instrumental in establishing the study of dairy cattle management as a bona fide scientific discipline. Early management work on milk quality, antibiotics in milk, milking



machines, and practices came when industry personnel greatly needed the results his studies produced. His subsequent work has contr ibuted directly to the solution of management problems. His innovative studies at Purdue include life cycle housing and management with emphasis on sanitation, health, economics, behavior, comfort , and welfare; analysis and measurement of large herd management effects; learning and behavior patterns in dairy cattle; and management changes to improve dairy cattle well-being. Of particular importance is his great concern for cow comfort and improved total environment of cows and positive image of dairy cow care.

During the past t 0 years, he authored or coauthored 85 research publications appearing as refereed journal articles, published abstracts, conference proceedings, international symposia and congress proceedings, and book chapters. The practical interpretat ion of his findings has resulted in unique management ideas being incorporated into dairy operations in the United States and throughout the world. He has a national and international reputat ion for his research and knowledge in management, behavior, care, and well-being of dairy cattle. He has lectured worldwide at 66 insti tutions of higher learning. He was a part icipant at the 1962, 1966, 1970, and 1978 International Dairy Congresses.

He completed a sabbatical leave in 1970 to 1971 as a Fulbright Senior Research Scholar at the Ruakura Animal Research Station studying large dairy herd management and animal behavior. In 1977 to 1978, he was visiting professor in the Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, University of Reading, Reading, England, studying animal behavior and welfare.

He was the first Chairman (1972) and is present Chairman (1986) of NC-119 Regional Dairy Herd Management Research Committee. He was the first Chairman (1981) of the NCR- 131 Animal Care and Behavior Research Committee and serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the Commission of Farm Animal Care, Inc.

The recipient is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a Fellow of the Indiana Academy of Science. He was awarded an Indiana Honorary State Farmer Degree in 1983 and an Honorary Indiana Holstein Member Award in 1985. He is

1 to r: Joe Scbeetz, representing MSD AGVET, a Division of Merck and Company, Inc., presents the 1986 MSD AGVET Dairy Management Research Award to J. L. Albrigbt, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. ft. 7". Huber read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

a member of the American Society of Animal Science and a charter member of both the Animal Behavior Society and the American Society of Veterinary Ethology. He belongs to Alpha Zeta, Blue Key, Gamma Sigma Delta, Sigma Xi, and Dairy Shrine. He is cited in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in Science. Association activities include Student Affiliate Dues and Publication Committee, 1966; State Membership Chairman, 1967; Education Committee, 1967 to 1969; organizer and moderator for the ADSA Symposium on Large Herd Management (1968); Dairy Cattle Judging Committee, 1969 to 1972; Secretary, Vice Chairman, and Chairman of Production Council, 1971 to 1974; Program Chairman for the 1975 Annual Meeting; Joint Animal Care Committee (with American Society of Animal Science and Poultry Science Association), 1979 to 1982. With Clive Arave, he contr ibuted an invited paper on cattle behavior to the 75th anniversary issue of Journal o f Dairy Science. He also presented invited papers on animal welfare at the 1982 and 1986 ADSA Annual Meet- ings; and he is serving on the Resolutions Committee, 1985 to 1988, and the Environ- mental Quality Subcommittee, 1986 to 1990.

For his many contributions to dairy management during the recent past, the American Dairy Science Association is pleased to recognize Jack L. Albright, Purdue University, as the recipient of the 1986 MSD Agvet Dairy Management Research Award.


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CITATION FOR CLARENCE C. OLSON RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

NAT IONAL DAIRY HERD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION AWARD

The National Dairy Herd Improvement Association Award was created to recognize outstanding contributions to the National Cooperative Dairy Herd Improvement Program. The 1986 recipient of this award is Clarence C. Olson, extension dairyman emeritus, University of Wiscon- sin.

As a youth, Olson was active in both 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA). He won local, district, and state honors and was a three-time state winner in the 4-H dairy project. After graduating from high school 4th in a class of 52, he won a scholarship to Platteville State College. He moved on to the University of Minnesota, from which he graduated cum laude with a B.S. in dairy husbandry. He later earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees there.

Olson began his extension career as a county agent in North Dakota. Within a few months, he became state extension dairyman and went on to organize and direct extension dairy activities in North Dakota for the next 14 years.

In 1961, Olson moved to the University of Wisconsin to assume the duties of training, supervising, educating, and promoting in the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) program. His accomplishments in promoting DHIA and educating dairy farm families in use of DHIA records are legendary in Wisconsin. His innovations in selecting and training DHI supervisors reduced annual turnover from 36 to 16% within a few years. He introduced annual checkups for accuracy and condition of testing equipment, revisions in the fee rate structure for DHIA herds, and a series of on-going educational efforts for both DHIA employees and DHIA farm families. These innovations have greatly increased the value of the DHIA program to participating dairy producers. Since Olson assumed his extension duties in Wisconsin, enrollment in DHIA has increased from 17% of the cows to a high of 46% in

1 to r: G. E. Gramling, representing the National Dairy Herd Improvement Association, presents the 1986 award to C. C. Olson, extension dairyman ernerims, University of Wisconsin, Madison. F. N. Dickinson read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

1984, a total of 869,000 cows in over 17,000 herds. Some of his most notable accomplishments include the introduction of Dairy Schools for Farm Women and the DHIA enrollment drives "Over 6 in 76" and "Over 8 in 80". His most recent major effort was a program on strategies for survival of dairy farms built around the use of DHIA records.

Olson has produced nearly 100 bulletins, brochures, and slide sets of resource material to help DHIA members obtain greater value from their DHIA records. He has conducted schools, seminars, and training sessons in over a dozen other states. At the time of his retirement, he was producing a daily radio program on DHIA, which was commercially sponsored on a 33- station network.

Olson's contributions to various service and agricultural organizations and offices are far too numerous to mention but include his church, the Masonic Lodge, Farmhouse Fraternity Alumni Association, Boy Scouts of America, Wisconsin PDCA, Dairy Shrine, Wisconsin Junior Dairyman Association, and Dairy Expo. He is the only person to hold the FFA State Farmer Degree from three different states.

On behalf of the selection committee and in recognition of his many years of outstanding contributions to the DHIA program, it is a pleasure to recognize Clarence C. Olson as the recipient of the 1986 Nationai Dairy Herd Improvement Association Award.



C I T A T I O N FOR VENKTESH R. H A R W A L K A R RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

PFIZER INC. A W A R D

The 1986 recipient, Venktesh "Harry" R. Harwalkar, is a research scientist at the Food Research Centre, Research Branch, Agriculture Canada in Ottawa, On- tario, Canada.

Harwalkar was born in India. He received his B.Sc. degree in 1948 and his MSc. degree in I950 in industrial chemistry from Banaras Hindu University. In 1961, he received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Wiscon- sin. His thesis dealt with the specificity of milk lipases. Afterwards, Harwalker spent 2 years at Michigan State University as a National Institutes of Health Postdoctorate Fellow.

In 1963, Harwalkar joined the Food Re- search Institute of the Canadian federal Depart- ment of Agriculture in Ottawa as a research scientist. He made significant contributions regarding the physicochemical properties of milk proteins as affecting nonvolatile cheese flavor, rheological behavior, and microstructure of acid gels, e.g., yogurt and acid-heat milk gels, functional behavior and util ization of cheese whey, age gelation of sterilized milk, and application of electron microscopy to milk gels.

His research has contr ibuted to the understanding of hit ter and astringent flavor compounds in cheese. He developed a simple extract ion method for isolating these compounds from Cheddar cheese and demonstrated the importance of pH upon their extractabil i ty and flavor. He also demonstrated that these compounds were peptides resulting from casein hydrolysis rather than de novo synthesis by lactic acid bacteria.

Harwalkar also studied extensively the factors affecting the texture and syneresis of yogurt and acid milk gels and has explained satisfactorily the relationship between firmness and syneresis of these gels by studying their microstructure. He also developed an objective centrifugal method for measuring susceptibili ty to syneresis of yogurt and acid milk gels.

Harwalkar has carried out an extensive study on thermal denaturation of whey proteins in

1 to r: Robert Sehnan, representing Pfizer Inc., presents the 1986 award to V. R. Harwalkar, Agri- culture Canada, Ottawa. D. M. lrvine read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

whey and model systems, which has led to a better understanding of physicochemical and functional behavior of whey protein (concentrates). His work has elucidated the influence of the environment of various ions, protein concentrations, and heating conditions on the nature, rate, and extent of denaturation and the characteristics of thermally denatured protein.

In 1973 to 1974, Harwalkar was a visiting scientist at the Netherland's Insti tute for Dairy Research, where he studied age gelation of sterilized milk. He has contributed substantially to the understanding of various factors affecting the age gelation of sterilized milk and has clearly demonstrated the involvement of nonproteolyt ic mechanisms in the gelation of ultra-high temperature sterilized concen- trated and evaporated milk.

Harwalkar has been a very active member of the ADSA. He has served as a chairman of the ADSA Committee on Milk Protein Nomen- clature and Methodology. In addition, Harwal- kar organized and chaired two symposia at ADSA annual meetings, and he served on the US Department of Agriculture Technical Committee on function properties of protein and on the IDF Committee on the properties of milk proteins. He has also served as an associate faculty member at the University of Guelph.

Harwalkar is the author of many research papers in the Journal o f Dairy Science and other scientific journals and a chapter on the age gelation of sterilized milk in Development o f Dairy Cbemistry. I. Proteins. It is evident


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that the 1986 Pfizer Inc. Award winner has pioneered a wide range of fundamental research topics in cheese and cultured milk products and is a worthy recipient of this year 's award.

C I T A T I O N FOR CHARLES L. NORTON RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

P U R I N A MILLS, INC. T E A C H I N G A W A R D

The 1986 recipient of the Purina Mills, Inc. Teaching Award is Charles L. Norton, professor of animal sciences and industry at Kansas State University. Al- though a considerable port ion of his 42-year career has been spent as head of department, he always found time and made special effort to be involved with students.

Norton has taught numerous courses rang- ing from int roductory animal science to various areas of dairy production, to dairy cattle judging and senior seminars. He serves as advisor/counselor, as advisor to the Dairy Shrine Club, and as coach of the dairy cattle judging team.

The recipient has a superb knowledge of the dairy cattle industry. This knowledge, blended with a sincere, gentle, caring manner, and seasoned with a touch of wit and good humor, makes the learning process exciting and more meaningful. Norton shows respect for each student, which in turn causes each student to respect and admire him. He possesses a unique gift of encouragement that makes people try to do their best.

The advice and counsel of Norton has had a profound and positive influence on the at t i tude, direction, and development of many persons whom he has coached, taught, or advised. As one of his former students stated, "his advice and counsel were not always easy to accept, but they were always honest, fair, and in the best interest of each student ."

Employers speak in unison with high praise for employees who were former students of Norton's. The high level of performance and the personal and professional growth of these individuals is evidence of the high caliber of instruction and personal guidance provided by Norton.

His concern and caring for students continues after commencement. He maintains contact with alumni by serving as editor for the A n i m a l

S c i e n c e s N e w s l e t t e r . This newsletter is mailed semiannually to over 5000 individuals. The purpose of the newsletter is to keep alumni informed of departmental happenings and to share information about alumni with other alumni.

Norton has received several awards recog- nizing his outstanding performance in teaching and advising. He was named the Outstanding Instructor in Agriculture at Oklahoma State University in 1957, the Facul ty of the Semester at Kansas State University in 1978 and 1984, and the Dedicatee, Little American Royal at Kansas State University in 1977 and 1986. He was awarded the Facul ty Award of Merit by Gamma Sigma Delta in 1983. The Student Affiliate Division of the American Dairy Science Association named him Outstanding Advisor in 1977.

Norton was born in Neponset, Illinois. He received the B.S. degree from the University of Illinois and Ph.D. degree in animal science from Cornel1 University in 1944. He served on the faculty of Cornell University from 1944 to 1947. He began his administrative career as head of department at the University of Rhode Island in 1947. He served as head of department at Oklahoma State University from 1950 to 1958 and at Kansas State University from 1958 to 1977. Since 1977, he has been serving as professor of animal sciences and industry at

1 t o r : N. E. Smith, representing Purina Mills, Inc., presents the 1986 teaching award to C. L. Norton, Kansas State University, Manhattan. P. R. Sbellen- berger read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

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Kansas State University, devoting his time to teaching, advising, and coaching the dairy cattle judging team.

He is an active member of numerous professional organizations including Dairy Shrine, Gamma Sigma Delta, National Associa- tion of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Council for Agricultural Science and Technol- ogy, and the American Dairy Science Associa- tion. He has been a member of ADSA since 1940. He has served as a member of the Program, Resolutions, Nominations, and Mem- bership Committees. He served as member and chairperson of the Borden Award Selection Committee and the Dairy Cattle Type Com- mittee. He was elected to the Production Division officers and the Board of Directors. He also served as advisor to the Student Affiliate Division. He served, on numerous occasions, as judge of presented papers and evaluator of club yearbook and display entries at the national meetings.

Norton is an approved judge for all breeds of dairy cattle and a classifier of Brown Swiss cattle.

On behalf of the Selection Committee, it is my privilege to present the 1986 recipient of the Purina Mills Inc. Teaching Award, Charles L. Norton.

C I T A T I O N FOR PAUL M. V A N R A D E N RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

R I C H A R D M. H O Y T M E M O R I A L N A T I O N A L M I L K PRODUCERS

FEDERATION A W A R D

The recipient of the 1986 Richard M. Hoyt Memorial Award, Paul M. VanRaden, was born in 1960 in Freeport , Illinois, and reared on a dairy farm. He at tended the University of Illi- nois, where he received the B.S. in dairy science in 1981. While a student at Illinois, VanRaden was employed at the university dairy farm, was awarded the Leo Fryman Leadership Award, the Dairy Shrine Award, was on the Dean's List for six semesters, and was a member of the dairy cattle judging team.

VanRaden has attended Iowa State Uni-

1 to r: Louie Calcagno, representing the National Milk Producers Federation, presents the 1986 Richard M. Hoyt Memorial Award to P. M. Van Raden, Iowa State University, Ames. L. S. Bull read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

versity, where he has completed the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees with an almost perfect gradepoint average. At Iowa State, he received the HOLCO Research Excellence Award in Animal Science, the PACE Award, which carries a 3Tear tuit ion waiver, and the Bancroft Award for minors and comajors in statistics.

The research by the awardee has covered a wide variety of topics related to genetics in dairy cattle, including theoretical comparisons of different selection strategies, development of computat ional algorithms for obtaining desired information from large data sets, and analysis of many data sets. A fundamental theme of the research has been to find ways to compute desired quantities from large data sets less expensively than with previous procedures. The development of upper and lower bounds on the estimates of variance components needed for a variety of animal breeding problems and the discovery of how to compute them are im- por tant contributions of the work.

The estimation procedures have been applied to a variety of data sets and have shown that estimating heritabilities and genetic correlations for many traits can be done with a fraction of the cost of previous procedures. The potential value of this work in aiding the genetic progress among dairy cattle is significant. Such procedures could make the necessary techniques available to a broader group of users.

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Several other publications are expected from the dissertation.

VanRaden is a member of the American Dairy Science Association, Phi Kappa Phi, and Alpha Zeta.

C I T A T I O N FOR GEORGE E. SEIDEL, JR. RECIPIENT OF THE 1986

UP JOHN PHYSIOLOGY A W A R D

The Upjohn Physiology Award is designed to recognize outstanding research in dairy cattle physiology based on work published during the past 5 years. The recipient of the 1986 Upjohn Physiol- ogy Award is George E. Seidel, Jr., professor of reproductive physiology in the Department of Physiology and Bio- physics, Colorado State University.

Seidel is a pioneer in the field of embryo transfer, his primary area of research and expertise. His work in the past 5 years has resulted in 92 scientific articles, book chapters, abstracts, and technical and popular papers. He is recognized as a world authority and makes frequent presentations before producer groups, scientific audiences, and the US Congress.

Seidel grew up on a dairy farm in Reading, Pennsylvania. He received the B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees under Robert Foote at Cornell University. Following postdoctoral studies at Harvard University, he moved to Colorado State University in 1971 where he has since advanced to professor. He spent a sabbatical leave at Yale University in 1978, learning to apply microsurgical techniques to mammalian embryos.

Seidel's research interests include factors affecting semen production, in vitro fertiliza- tion and embryo culture, superovulation and embryo transfer, application of statistical methods to mammalian data, and microsurgical study of preimplantation embryos. He was instrumental in establishing the Embryo Trans- fer Laboratory at Colorado State University in 1973, and since then, nearly 9000 embryos have been transferred for farmers on a semi- commercial basis. As a result of Seidel's

1 to r: C. C. Miller, representing The Upjohn Company, presents the 1986 Upjohn Physiol- ogy Award to G. E. Seidel, Jr., Colorado State University, Fort Collins. L. V. Swanson read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

contributions, nonsurgicaI embryo transfer has become a routine procedure for many dairy producers.

The excellence of Seidel's contributions to reproductive physiology has resulted in his prior receipt of the Alexander yon Humbolt Award, 1983; the Western Section American Society of Animal Science Young Scientist Award, 1983; the National Association of Animal Breeders Research Award, 1983; and recognition by Colorado State University and livestock groups.

A member of ADSA, SeideI also has been active in the American Society of Animal Science, the Society for the Study of Re- production, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the International Embryo Transfer Society. He has served as President of the International Embryo Transfer Society and is currently Associate Editor for two scientific journals and on the editorial board of a third.

Seidel's research has been especially productive because of his unusual ability to develop and apply new techniques of fundamental genetics and physiology to the solution of everyday problems and by the translation of these solutions into practical procedures for the improvement of livestock. He has contributed essential information on ovarian control, embryo transfer, and genetic engineering, which has and will continue to increase the impact of



these valuable techniques for dissemination of the germ plasm of outstanding animals. The direct application of his research in the livestock industry, as welt as their future applica- tions as research tools, make him a worthy recipient of the 1986 Upjohn Physiology Award.

C I T A T I O N FOR ROBERT JAMES E B E R H A R T

RECIPIENT OF THE 1986 W E S T A G R O CH EMICAL C O M P A N Y A W A R D

The West Agro Chemical Company Award honors outstanding research leadership in areas that include mastiffs and milking management. The 1986 recipient ex- emplifies the quality of leadership through his personal research, his nurturing of graduate students, and his distinguished service to several professional societies.

Robert James Eber- hart was born in 1930 in Lock Haven, Penn- sylvania, among the forests and mountain streams that have delighted him ever since. After receiving the B.A. degree in zoology from Cornell University and a period of service as Lt. (JG) in the United States Navy, he studied at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and was awarded the V.M.D. degree in 1959. Returning to the mountains of central Pennsylvania, he entered service as a clinician in the Department of Veterinary Science at The Pennsylvania State University. In 1961, he began his mastiffs research program while working there for his M.S. in biochemistry and then a Ph.D. in physiology.

Eberhart is now a professor of veterinary science. He has a major responsibili ty for advising preveterinary students and has supervised the graduate programs of some 20 students. He has assisted in developing extension programs and specifically the popular Milker's Schools in Pennsylvania.

The recipient has been active in research to establish current methods of mastiffs control - postmilking teat disinfection and dry cow therapy - and continues to improve milking

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1 t o r : E. 14. Bonewztz representing West Agro, Inc., presents the 1986 ward to Lisa Oldharn on behalf of R. J. Eberbart, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park. W. D. Scbultze read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

hygiene through studies of automated back- flushing and premilking teat sanitization. Results of his field studies were influential in the enthusiastic adopt ion of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association somatic cell count program in Pennsylvania. He and colleagues at Pennsylvania State University have devised reference samples that are being welcomed worldwide for calibrating milk somatic cell counting equipment.

He early perceived the limitations of traditional control schemes, however. Through personal research and several influential review articles, he has been a leader in assessing the importance of int ramammary infection by environmental pathogens, which are not trans- mit ted primarily from cow to cow.

Eberhart has balanced his applied research with a strong interest in fundamental mechanisms of host resistance in the dairy cow. His studies of cellular and humoral factors affecting microbial growth in the nonlactating mammary gland are bringing us important new information. Most recently, he has used new and innovative techniques as he began investigation of the anatomy and biochemistry of the teat duct as the first line of defense against intramammary infection.

Eberhart 's services to professional organizations have been outstanding. He is a member of the American Dairy Science Association and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal

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American Veterinary Medical Association, is currently chairman of their Mastitis Committee, and serves on the Board of Scientific Reviewers of the A m e r i c a n Journa l o f Ve ter inary Re- search. He is a member of the National Mastitis Council and has served as Chairman of the Teat Dip Committee and the Research Committee. In 1984, he was President of the National Mastitis Council and continues on its Executive Committee.

On behalf of the selection committee and the American Dairy Science Association, I am pleased to recognize Robert James Eberhart as the 1986 recipient of the West Agro Chemical Company Award.

C I T A T I O N FOR JOELLEN FEIRTAG RECIPIENT OF THE 1986 D A I R Y FOODS D IV IS ION

G R A D U A T E STUDENT PAPER PRESENTATION CONTEST

The first place awardee of the 1986 Dairy Foods Division Graduate Student Paper Presen- tation Contest is Joellen Feirtag. She is a native of Wisconsin and received her Bachelor's degree in microbiology and chemistry from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1981. After graduation, she worked as a research and development microbiologist for Chr. Hansen's Laboratories in Milwaukee. In April 1984, she began her graduate studies at the University of Minnesota. She received the award for her presentation entitled "Isolation and Partial Characterization of Thermoinducible Variants of S t r e p t o c o c c u s lactis C2 for Potential Use in Accelerated Cheese Ripening."

C I T A T I O N FOR M I C H A E L J. V A N D E H A A R RECIPIENT OF THE 1986 PRODUCTION D I V I S I O N

G R A D U A T E STUDENT PAPER PRESENTATION CONTEST

The first place awardee of the 1986 Produc- tion Division Graduate Student Paper Presenta- tion Contest is Michael J. Vandehaar, Iowa State University. The title of his paper was "Effect of Feeding a-Ketocaproate to Dairy Cows on Milk Production."

Vandehaar was born in Des Moines, Iowa and reared on a dairy farm near Pella, Iowa. He received the A.B. degree from Dordt College with a gradepoint average of 3.94. He went on to Iowa State University where he received the M.S. degree in nutritional physiology. Presently he is working toward the Ph.D. degree and expects to complete the requirements in December 1986. He received the PACE award at Iowa State University in 1981, 1982, and 1983. He was a Ralston Purina Graduate Research Fellow in 1982, 1983, and 1984. He received the National Feed Ingredients Associa- tion Scholarship in 1985. He is a member of ADSA, American Association for the Advance- ment of Science, and Sigma Xi. He was president of the Graduate Student Senate at Iowa State University in 1985 to 1986, and president of the Graduate Animal Nutrition Club at Iowa State University in 1985 to 1986. His co- advisors are Don Beitz and Stan Nissen. My heartiest congratulations to this year's winner of the Production Division Graduate Student Paper Presentation Contest.

1 to r: John Adams, representing the National Milk Producers Federation, presents the first place award in the Graduate Student Paper Presentation Contest in Dairy Foods Research to Joellen Feirtag, University of Minnesota, St. Paul. D. E. Smith read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.

1 to r: John Adams, representing the National Milk Producers Federation, presents the first place award in the Graduate Student Paper Presentation Contest in Dairy Production to M. J. Vandehaar, Iowa State University, Ames. R. R. Anderson read the citation prior to the presentation of the award.


ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS

1986 ADSA Undergraduate Student Recognition Awards

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Sophomores Juniors Seniors (Bronze) (Silver) (Gold)

University of Arkansas

Bradford Bruce Smith

Scott Ainslie Jessica Minster

Mathew Goodman

Darrell L. Clapper Brent R. McMillen Charles R. Seidel

California Polytechnic State University Brian Albertoni Matthew Machado Julie Rasmussen

Clemson University Angeline Maria Davis

Cornell University Christopher Kelder Cynthia Langdon David Leahy Vernon Lowery Steven Yousey

Iowa State University

Kansas State University

Louisiana State University Jose Zepeda

Michigan State University Jennifer L. Juengel Jeff K. West

Mississippi State University Charlsia L. Shannon

Ohio State University Carl Will

The Pennsylvania State University Deborah A. Price Jonele A. Reese

South Dakota State University

Keven Bucklin Bradley Swart Keith Christians Steven Bacon

Mitchell L. Moon

Tyler Hammond Robert VanOmmering

Brian Scott Bruce

Charles Mooney Laurie Shewokis

Kathteen M. Foster

Evon S. Lynch

Nancy S. Jackson

Dennis R. James Kimberly G. Kriebel Karen L. Long Thomas B. Roth Claudia L. Rowe

Michael Vipond Shelia Schemm Steve Ray Smith

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1986 ADSA Undergraduate Student Recognition Awards (continued)

Sophomores Juniors Seniors (Bronze) (Silver) (Gold)

James A. Osborne

Kent Burrow Robyn Rausch

Nanette Emery

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bruce E. Frey Cynthia E. Stansberry Donald J. Anderson David R. Winston Francis W. Daniel

University of Georgia Judy Kuechenmeister Thomas Doker-

University of Illinois

University of Minnesota Lance W. Fahning Trudy K. Grabau Douglas D. Hongerholt Christine K. Reiland Terry A. Wendorff

University of Nebraska

University of Wisconsin*Madison Michael Jerred

Clay A. Zimmerman

Gregg Farmer Larry Varnadoe

Chris Walquist

Laurie A. Latzig

Jodeen Figgner


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