THE PRESTIGIOUS JAY L. LUSH AWARD FOR 2012

Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell of the Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory, was recognized for outstanding research in Animal Breeding at the 2012 American Society of Animal Science / American Society of Dairy Science annual meeting.

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AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION - NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE FOR 2012

Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell of the Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory, was recognized for his contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed.

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BELTSVILLE AREA EARLY CAREER SCIENTIST FOR 2010

Dr. George Liu of the Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory, Animal and Natural Resources Institute was recognized for conducting outstanding research on cattle genome copy number variations associated with economically-important health and production traits.

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BELTSVILLE AREA TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR FOR 2010

Alicia K. Beavers of the Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory, Animal and Natural Resources Institute was recognized for outstanding execution of experiments in cattle genomics research and exceptional dedication and support to ARS programs utilizing genomics instrumentation.

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BELTSVILLE AREA PRESTON TISDALE SAFETY AWARD FOR 2010

Marsha Campbell of the Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory, Animal and Natural Resources Institute was recognized for outstanding leadership and personal commitment to employee and environmental safety.

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