 |
| Larry Mack, Seminole Feed, presenting Laurie Lawrence with the Equine Nutrition Research Award |
The Equine Science Society (ESS) recently
recognized Laurie Lawrence, PhD, a professor in the Department of Animal and
Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky, for her professional achievements
in the equine industry.
The Equine Nutrition Research Award was presented to Professor Lawrence during the 2015 ESS Symposium May 29, in St Pete Beach, Florida. The award is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association as part of its ongoing awards program, which dates back to 1948. Larry Mack of Seminole Feed presented the award to Professor Lawrence on behalf of AFIA.
The Equine Nutrition Research Award was presented to Professor Lawrence during the 2015 ESS Symposium May 29, in St Pete Beach, Florida. The award is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association as part of its ongoing awards program, which dates back to 1948. Larry Mack of Seminole Feed presented the award to Professor Lawrence on behalf of AFIA.
Professor Lawrence, whose research efforts take place
both in the US and abroad, focuses on equine nutrition, with her most recent
research project concentrated on pasture-based feeding programs and forage
utilisation by young and mature horses.
Professor Lawrence is also a recent recipient of the
University of Kentucky's Provost's Distinguished Service Professorship, one of
the university's highest honors, and a well-known name in the equine industry,
earning prestigious awards including: the American Society of Animal Science
Fellow in 2011; American Society of Animal Science Equine Science Award in
2008; ESS Distinguished Service Award in 1999; and AFIA's Non-ruminant
Nutrition Award in 1998. Professor Lawrence also chaired the National Research Council's
subcommittee, which revised the sixth edition of the 'Nutrient
Requirements of Horses' publication.
To date, Professor Lawrence's basic and applied
research programs have resulted in 90 peer reviewed journal publications, 21
book chapters and hundreds of scientific abstracts, research reports and
articles.
Professor Lawrence received her associate degree in
veterinary technology from the State University of New York at Delhi,
bachelor's degree in animal science from Cornell University, and her master's
degree and doctorate in animal nutrition from Colorado State University.
Read more HERE.
The Global Miller
This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine GFMT
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.
For additional daily news from milling around the world: global-milling.com
No comments:
Post a Comment