American
Dairy Science Association
American Society of Animal Science
Canadian Society of Animal
Science
July 21-25, 2002 - 2002 Joint Annual Meeting - Quebec City, Canada
Brumm honored with 2002 ASAS Extension Award
Michael C. Brumm, Extension Swine Specialist, has been named the recipient of the 2002 ASAS Extension Award. The award will be presented during the Awards Ceremony on Monday evening as part of the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting, July 21-25 in Quebec City. The award is sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health.
Brumm was reared on a grain and livestock farm near
Osage, Iowa. He obtained a B.S. degree from Iowa State University. Following
two years of military service, he earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at Purdue
University.
After spending a year as area livestock specialist
for Oklahoma State University, he accepted a position as assistant
professor/extension swine specialist at the University of Nebraska in Concord.
Brumm has developed an extension and research effort addressing management of
the post-weaned pig that is internationally recognized. Brumm’s extension
program has excelled because of his perception of future problems, his
awareness of related research, and his ability to translate research results
into practical recommendations with consideration of the economic consequences
of these recommendations. Brumm is recognized for his cutting-edge research on
critical management issues related to receiving feeder pigs.
Brumm’s achievements have been recognized by numerous
awards and honors: ASAS Animal Management Award; Gamma Sigma Delta Extension
Award from the Nebraska Chapter; University of Nebraska honors including
Distinguished Extension Specialist, Cooperative Team Programming Award, Team
Effort Award, Livestock Service Award and Excellence in Extension Programming;
as well as numerous awards from county and state organizations.
The ASAS Extension Award recognizes outstanding achievements in animal science extension. The winner receives a monetary award and a plaque.
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