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Charles Schwab, professor emeritus of animal and nutritional sciences and a long-time former member of 91制片厂鈥檚 dairy program, has received the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Fellow Award. The award recognizes dairy scientists who are members of ADSA and who have a record of distinguished service to the dairy industry for 20 or more years.

He was nominated by Paul Kononoff, professor of dairy nutrition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

鈥淭o those in the field of animal nutrition,鈥� says Kononoff, 鈥淒r. Schwab needs no introduction, as he is widely considered to be one of the world鈥檚 leading experts in amino acid nutrition of dairy cattle.鈥�

"Chuck has trained generations of young scientists who work in the dairy industry to meet current and future needs required by the consumers and dairy producers we all serve.鈥�

Schwab鈥檚 34-year career at 91制片厂 began in 1975, when he joined the faculty as an assistant professor. Among his many professional achievements, he established amino acid feeding recommendations for lactating dairy cows. His recommendations have led the dairy industry to develop software and feed databases that not only improve efficacy of milk production, but also reduce the amount of nitrogen fed and ultimately excreted into the environment by the cow.

While a professor, Schwab provided leadership for numerous initiatives, including a revision of the undergraduate curriculum in animal sciences and the development of a nutritional sciences major and dairy management major. He worked with university administration to establish the Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center, the Dairy Nutrition Research Center, and the Organic Dairy Research Farm.

鈥�91制片厂 will always have a special place in my heart,鈥� says Schwab.听鈥淚 never imagined, as a new faculty member in 1975, that I would ever have so much freedom to create so many new opportunities and build new facilities and programs for students while also teaching and pursing my own research interests and dreams. I will remain forever grateful to my department chairs and fellow faculty and staff, college deans, higher administration, the Office of Sustainability, and the Northeast dairy industry for continued encouragement and help. It was an amazing 34 years.鈥澨�

To date, Dr. Schwab鈥檚 research has resulted in 160 published papers, and he has made over 300 presentations in 26 countries. In 2006, Dr. Schwab was recognized by 91制片厂 with an Excellence in Public Service Award.

Schwab鈥檚 remarkable commitment to his field also extended to the students he advised.

鈥淐huck was and has been a positive influence on my career as well as on my personal life,鈥� says Ryan Ordway 鈥�05G, who earned his earned his Doctor of Philosophy from 91制片厂 under Schwab鈥檚 guidance. 听鈥淎s an advisor, he provided me with a level of guidance and support that few of my colleagues in the animal science industries received from their advisors鈥�Chuck has trained generations of young scientists who work听in the dairy industry to meet current and future needs听required by the consumers and dairy producers we all serve.鈥�

But despite all his accomplishments, Schwab says he was at a loss for words when he learned he had received the ADSA award and describes the experience as very humbling.

After retiring from 91制片厂 in 2009, Dr. Schwab鈥檚 enthusiasm for dairy nutrition did not wane. He now works full-time as a dairy nutrition consultant, educating dairy extension specialists, nutritionists and producers worldwide on advances in protein and amino acid nutrition and its implications on milk production, cow health and nitrogen utilization.