Linfield College: Study Abroad in France

This letter from returnee John F. Herrick explains the value of studying abroad in France

Semen Collection by Electrical Stimulation

Frequently bulls are encountered that refuse or are unable to serve a female or .an artificial vagina. Massage of the internal genitalia has been found to be an unsatisfactory way of obtaining semen. Semen collection by electroejaculation has been demonstrated in rams, boars and bulls. Failure of a young Guernsey bull at the Iowa State College Dairy Farm to serve a female or an artificial vagina prompted the development of a unit to collect semen by electrical stimulus. The instrument was designed by the Instrument Shop at Iowa State College

Preconditioning in Cattle

Processing the feeder calf for its entry into feedlots is already receiving considerable interest among cattlemen. Several states are programming sales of only processed calves in feeder cattle sales. This is an attempt to market feeder calves straight from the farm that are properly processed. The generally accepted term for the program is preconditioning

Extension veterinary Medicine Has Moved

The College of Veterinary Medicine now houses Extension Veterinary Medicine - the first time since Extension Veterinary Medicine came into being back in 1913. Dr. Herrick. Dr. Nelson and Dr. McKean moved into their new quarters the last of March, 1978 from Kildee Hall

Health Examination of a Bull

There are many diseases including those affecting only reproduction that can be spread by the bull when used for artificial insemination or for natural service. The bull is one half of the herd, therefore great precautions should be exercised in assuring the owner that the bull he adds to his herd is disease free. When artificial insemination is used, equal precautions must be followed to provide disease free semen

Farm Shop--Case Road

Entry created by John H. Herrick January 23, 1973John H. Herrick Archives: Documenting Structures at The Ohio State UniversityThe University Archives has determined that this item is of continuing value to OSU's history.Farm Shop--Case Road is located at 3347 Case Road. Never officially named by Board of Trustees action. Built under general title of "Animal Science Livestock Center," which included buildings at three locations. Building 319 was part of the "Case Road Complex." Referred to on drawings as "Farm Shop." In May 1977 the address of this building was changed to 2347 W. Case Road