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American Feed Manufacturers’ Association Award—American Society of Animal Science
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John Douglas Sykes
dinator with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. In May, 1941, Mr. Sykes joined the poultry departmentof Ralston Purina in St. Louis. In 1943 he became a Regional Poultry Manager, then Manager of General Poultry and Hatchery Division. In 1946, he became Director of Public Relations, and, in December of that year he was elected Vice President, Public Relations, the position he held until his retirement in 1963. He was a Past Chairman of the Board of the American Feed Manufacturers Association, and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the National 4-H Foundation. He was known nationally and internationally, and served as an effective representative of the Ralston Purina Company in agricultural, feed industry, and governmental affairs.
American Feed Manufacturers' Association Award—American Society of Animal Science David H. Baker, Department of Animal Science, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, and a member of the Poultry Science Association, was the 1973 recipient of the American Feed Manufacturers' Association Award, administered by the American Society of Animal Science. The citation (Journal of Animal Science, 37:1472, 1973) read, in part: "David H. Baker was born at DeKalb, Illinois, February 26, 1949. He received his primary and secondary education at Waterman, Illinois. Following graduation with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois in 1961, he continued his education in Animal Nutrition, and received the M.S. degree in 1963, and Ph.D. degree in 1965 from the University of Illinois. During 1965 to 1967 he was employed as senior scientist with the Eli Lilly and Company." "Since joining the Animal Science staff at the University of Illinois in 1967, Dr. Baker has compiled an enviable record of research. During the years 1970, 1971 and 1972, Dr. Baker has been senior author or co-author of 38 publications in professional journals. Also, he has been an invited participant in 10 industry and university nutrition conferences and seminars. Dr. Baker has become, in a remarkably short period of time, a nationally and internationally recognized authority in amino acid nutrition of both poultry and swine. Further, his current research interests include zinc utilization by gestating swine, energy-protein-amino acid
relationships in chicks and swine, nutrition and hormonal relationships in reproduction in swine, and management of swine and reproductive efficiency. His versatility is obvious from the variety of his investigations and the high quality of published information." "Dr. Baker is not only an excellent researcher, but he has also the unique capacity for translating specific basic and applied research findings into information readily understandable by the livestock producer and others. This is evidenced by his participation in field days, conferences, and other meetings for nonscientists, and in writings for circulars and farm publications. His amino acid research has formed the basis for much of the dietary recommendations for swine of all ages. In particular, he has demonstrated that amino acid and protein deficiency during the last trimester of a sow's pregnancy can have deleterious effects on progeny performance. Also, energy-protein ratios in corn-soybean meal diets have been evaluated to determine minimal levels needed for maximal reproduction and progeny development." "Much of the amino acid research conducted by Dr. Baker has direct application to both swine and poultry production, and some research has demonstrated species differences. Identifying the similarities and differences between the species will assist the feed manufacturers in selection and use of nutrient sources. It will provide the producer
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J. D. Sykes, retired Vice President-Public Relations of Ralston Purina Company, died suddenly November 22 at his home in Flat Rock, North Carolina, following a heart attack. He was born on July 19, 1902 at Harrellsville, North Carolina. He received a B.S. degree in agriculture at North Carolina State University in 1924. From 1924 to 1925 he served with the Extension Service at Auburn University; from 1925 to 1928, he operated a poultry farm and hatchery; from 1928 to 1937 he worked with the Extension Service of Mississippi State College; and in 1937 became Poultry Coor-
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resulted in excellent theses and research projects. He challenges his students—whether undergraduate or graduate—to pursue those areas of study that demand their best efforts and productivity. In addition, he is currently a co-advisor to the Hoof and Horn Club." "Dr. Baker has served, and is serving, on many university, college and departmental committees. Recently he was elected by his colleagues to a 2-year term as one of the three representatives of the Department of Animal Science to the University Senate."
Agricultural Institute of Canada Fellow At the annual meeting of the Agricultural Institute of Canada, held in Victoria, British Columbia, Professor Beryl E. March, Department of Poultry Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, was made a Fellow. The citation pointed out that Professor March has made valuable additions to the knowledge of the nutritive value of fish meals, protein-energy requirements, the role of fatty acids in poultry metabolism, amino acid requirements of laying birds, and other areas of poultry nutrition. Mrs. March was born in Port Hammond, British Columbia, August 30, 1920. She received a B.A. degree at the University of British Columbia in 1942, and a M.S. A. degree in 1962, majoring in poultry nutrition,
with a minor in physiology. From 1942 to 1947 she was employed as Chemist by the Canadian Fishing Company, Vancouver, and in 1947 she was appointed Research Assistant in the Department of Poultry Science, University of British Columbia, where she now holds the rank of Professor. In 1961 Professor March was the recipient of a Royal Society and Nuffield Foundation Commonwealth Bursary, and studied at the University of Cambridge, England, In 1969 she was awarded the American Feed Manufacturers Association Award of the Poultry Science Association. It is given for original distinctive work demonstrating sound research in poultry nutrition.
Association Notes GUEST ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL MEETING Attention is directed to the Constitution and ByLaws of the Association that guest attendance at the annual meeting (to be held at West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, August 5 to 8) shall be limited to guests invited by the Executive upon written request by a member of the Association. Except, as indicated below, members are limited to two guests each. Except under unusual circumstances, guests should be engaged in some phase of work within the poultry industry, or an industry related to it. Graduate students who are not members of the
Poultry Science Association, Inc., may be invited to the annual meeting upon a written request to the Executive Committee by the Department Head of the institution in which they are enrolled. Individuals in special training programs may be invited to the annual meeting upon written request to the Executive Committee by the director of the program, who must be a member of the Poultry Science Association, Inc. Members of the World's Poultry Science Association will be eligible to register for the 1974 annual meeting upon written request to the Executive Committee. Provided the host institution has accommodation, guests may bring their families to the meeting.
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with more information to permit more efficient use of available feeds and feeding practices." "Attesting to the quality of Dr. Baker's research is the respect of his colleagues, students and other staff. His advice and counsel are frequently sought and always profitably received." "In addition to his research, it seems equally important to point out that he has been rated an excellent teacher by undergraduate students in his class and by co-workers as well. Further, his direction of five completed Ph.D. programs and current advising of three Ph.D. candidates has
John Douglas Sykes
dinator with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. In May, 1941, Mr. Sykes joined the poultry departmentof Ralston Purina in St. Louis. In 1943 he became a Regional Poultry Manager, then Manager of General Poultry and Hatchery Division. In 1946, he became Director of Public Relations, and, in December of that year he was elected Vice President, Public Relations, the position he held until his retirement in 1963. He was a Past Chairman of the Board of the American Feed Manufacturers Association, and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the National 4-H Foundation. He was known nationally and internationally, and served as an effective representative of the Ralston Purina Company in agricultural, feed industry, and governmental affairs.
American Feed Manufacturers' Association Award—American Society of Animal Science David H. Baker, Department of Animal Science, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, and a member of the Poultry Science Association, was the 1973 recipient of the American Feed Manufacturers' Association Award, administered by the American Society of Animal Science. The citation (Journal of Animal Science, 37:1472, 1973) read, in part: "David H. Baker was born at DeKalb, Illinois, February 26, 1949. He received his primary and secondary education at Waterman, Illinois. Following graduation with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois in 1961, he continued his education in Animal Nutrition, and received the M.S. degree in 1963, and Ph.D. degree in 1965 from the University of Illinois. During 1965 to 1967 he was employed as senior scientist with the Eli Lilly and Company." "Since joining the Animal Science staff at the University of Illinois in 1967, Dr. Baker has compiled an enviable record of research. During the years 1970, 1971 and 1972, Dr. Baker has been senior author or co-author of 38 publications in professional journals. Also, he has been an invited participant in 10 industry and university nutrition conferences and seminars. Dr. Baker has become, in a remarkably short period of time, a nationally and internationally recognized authority in amino acid nutrition of both poultry and swine. Further, his current research interests include zinc utilization by gestating swine, energy-protein-amino acid
relationships in chicks and swine, nutrition and hormonal relationships in reproduction in swine, and management of swine and reproductive efficiency. His versatility is obvious from the variety of his investigations and the high quality of published information." "Dr. Baker is not only an excellent researcher, but he has also the unique capacity for translating specific basic and applied research findings into information readily understandable by the livestock producer and others. This is evidenced by his participation in field days, conferences, and other meetings for nonscientists, and in writings for circulars and farm publications. His amino acid research has formed the basis for much of the dietary recommendations for swine of all ages. In particular, he has demonstrated that amino acid and protein deficiency during the last trimester of a sow's pregnancy can have deleterious effects on progeny performance. Also, energy-protein ratios in corn-soybean meal diets have been evaluated to determine minimal levels needed for maximal reproduction and progeny development." "Much of the amino acid research conducted by Dr. Baker has direct application to both swine and poultry production, and some research has demonstrated species differences. Identifying the similarities and differences between the species will assist the feed manufacturers in selection and use of nutrient sources. It will provide the producer
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J. D. Sykes, retired Vice President-Public Relations of Ralston Purina Company, died suddenly November 22 at his home in Flat Rock, North Carolina, following a heart attack. He was born on July 19, 1902 at Harrellsville, North Carolina. He received a B.S. degree in agriculture at North Carolina State University in 1924. From 1924 to 1925 he served with the Extension Service at Auburn University; from 1925 to 1928, he operated a poultry farm and hatchery; from 1928 to 1937 he worked with the Extension Service of Mississippi State College; and in 1937 became Poultry Coor-
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resulted in excellent theses and research projects. He challenges his students—whether undergraduate or graduate—to pursue those areas of study that demand their best efforts and productivity. In addition, he is currently a co-advisor to the Hoof and Horn Club." "Dr. Baker has served, and is serving, on many university, college and departmental committees. Recently he was elected by his colleagues to a 2-year term as one of the three representatives of the Department of Animal Science to the University Senate."
Agricultural Institute of Canada Fellow At the annual meeting of the Agricultural Institute of Canada, held in Victoria, British Columbia, Professor Beryl E. March, Department of Poultry Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, was made a Fellow. The citation pointed out that Professor March has made valuable additions to the knowledge of the nutritive value of fish meals, protein-energy requirements, the role of fatty acids in poultry metabolism, amino acid requirements of laying birds, and other areas of poultry nutrition. Mrs. March was born in Port Hammond, British Columbia, August 30, 1920. She received a B.A. degree at the University of British Columbia in 1942, and a M.S. A. degree in 1962, majoring in poultry nutrition,
with a minor in physiology. From 1942 to 1947 she was employed as Chemist by the Canadian Fishing Company, Vancouver, and in 1947 she was appointed Research Assistant in the Department of Poultry Science, University of British Columbia, where she now holds the rank of Professor. In 1961 Professor March was the recipient of a Royal Society and Nuffield Foundation Commonwealth Bursary, and studied at the University of Cambridge, England, In 1969 she was awarded the American Feed Manufacturers Association Award of the Poultry Science Association. It is given for original distinctive work demonstrating sound research in poultry nutrition.
Association Notes GUEST ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL MEETING Attention is directed to the Constitution and ByLaws of the Association that guest attendance at the annual meeting (to be held at West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, August 5 to 8) shall be limited to guests invited by the Executive upon written request by a member of the Association. Except, as indicated below, members are limited to two guests each. Except under unusual circumstances, guests should be engaged in some phase of work within the poultry industry, or an industry related to it. Graduate students who are not members of the
Poultry Science Association, Inc., may be invited to the annual meeting upon a written request to the Executive Committee by the Department Head of the institution in which they are enrolled. Individuals in special training programs may be invited to the annual meeting upon written request to the Executive Committee by the director of the program, who must be a member of the Poultry Science Association, Inc. Members of the World's Poultry Science Association will be eligible to register for the 1974 annual meeting upon written request to the Executive Committee. Provided the host institution has accommodation, guests may bring their families to the meeting.
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with more information to permit more efficient use of available feeds and feeding practices." "Attesting to the quality of Dr. Baker's research is the respect of his colleagues, students and other staff. His advice and counsel are frequently sought and always profitably received." "In addition to his research, it seems equally important to point out that he has been rated an excellent teacher by undergraduate students in his class and by co-workers as well. Further, his direction of five completed Ph.D. programs and current advising of three Ph.D. candidates has