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\"Julie
Dr. Smith presented a poster for the ADSA conference at the end of June 2023, on the HFHA biosecurity learning module project (https:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/biosecurity-learning-modules). Photo credit: Madeline Beaudry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Julie Smith<\/h3>\n

After mentoring the Vermont Dairy Mapping Project<\/a> interns for six weeks, I headed to camp at the Mount Norris Scout Reservation in Eden, Vermont. My unit’s campsite evacuated to higher ground the night of July 10, and I drove past a lot of signs of the water’s power on my way home.<\/p>\n

The next day I boarded a flight to Denver where the cow from the 2006 CowParade called It’s Your Moove pointed me to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conference every morning.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Later in the summer, I took on the Vermont Corn Maze with my family and a friend. Had a grand time and saw ASCI alum Jake Bourdeau, who now runs Four Town Lowlines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Johnbosco Osuagwu, PhD Candidate<\/h3>\n

As an international student, starting back to school in the fall meant having to balance being both a student and a researcher at an accelerated pace. For me, summer is the best time to take a deep breath, explore the environment, and absorb the beauty of nature.<\/p>\n

Something as simple as watching the sunset at the Burlington waterfront was what I needed to reinvigorate my academic and personal goals. I began to see that there are patterns in randomness, a rhythm in quietude, and a straight line connecting academic and personal development.<\/p>\n

Some sights are calming, others are surprising. I saw private-owned backyard chickens dance to pop-rock music at Shelburne Farms. Can you top that?<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Madeline Beaudry, Master’s Candidate<\/h3>\n

\"MadelineOver the summer, I had the opportunity to focus more on my research. I traveled to the American Dairy Science Association Conference in Ottawa, Canada to hear about other research in the dairy industry. I spotted Dr. Julie at her poster there. I also toured Shelburne Farms with the Smith lab and summer veterinary student interns.<\/p>\n

Much of my focus was on pushing my Vermont Milk Hauler study through IRB approval, so I can recruit participants. Besides research activities, I enjoyed running and hiking around Vermont with fellow graduate students and my dog, Gorgonzola.<\/p>\n

Whitney Hull, Master’s Candidate<\/h3>\n

This summer has been a busy one! I have continued research on my NE-SARE project which involves eight dairy farms, and studying whether there is a relationship between Johnes disease and low milk production in early lactation.<\/p>\n

I also hosted a milk quality workshop with guest speaker Dr. Paul Virkler of Quality Milk Production Services, to discuss common milk quality issues in the Northeast.<\/p>\n

In my free time, I have visited Utah, Maine, and many mountain bike parks around New England to watch my two daughters compete in Enduro races.<\/p>\n

\"Whitney<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Julie Smith After mentoring the Vermont Dairy Mapping Project interns for six weeks, I headed to camp at the Mount Norris Scout Reservation in Eden, Vermont. 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