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OSU Animal Science Department Working Hard to Stay Relevant- Ron Kensinger Explains
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 7:04:43 CDT
The Head of the Animal Science Department at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Ron Kensinger, told us at the recent Oklahoma Youth Expo that one of his goals for the department is to remain "relevant to the young people who need an education in the state of Oklahoma as well to the livestock producers here in the state." Dr. Kensinger says that the Department understands that the industry they serve is ever changing- and the help that OSU can provide to the industry needs to keep up with the times.
One area that the department has identified is in the area of animal well being and animal behavior. In 2010, the Oklahoma Beef Council gave a $250,000 gift to the University to help establish an endowment to help pay for a position that will be named in honor of Dr. Temple Grandin, who is a world renowed in the area of animal well being and animal handling. Dr. Kensinger says that the proposed position concept has been submitted to the Dean of the Division of Agriculture at OSU, and that he is hopeful the additional resources to go along with the Beef Council gift will be secured int he near future.
You can hear our full conversation with Dr. Ron Kensinger of the OSU Animal Science Department by clicking on the LISTEN BAR below.
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