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| Vol. 18, No. 38 | Aug. 5, 1999 |
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| Vol. 18, No. 38 | Aug. 5, 1999 |
L imin Kung Jr., animal and food sciences, received the 1999 Pioneer Hi-Bred Forage Award June 20 at the 94th annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association, held in Memphis, and hosted by Mississippi State University.
Kung's award recognized his outstanding contributions to dairy producers and allied industry and to the training of graduate and undergraduate students through a well-balanced program of research, teaching and extension in the areas of forage quality and rumen fermentation.
Recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in the area of silage fermentation, Kung conducts research on basic nutritional and microbiological concepts that have been applied to the practical needs of dairy producers. Specific areas of research include the use of low amounts of chemical additives and the use of various bacteria to improve the aerobic stability of silages. For example, recent studies with Lactobacillus buchneri have resulted in marked improvements in aerobic stability in both barley and corn silages.
Kung's recent research has also focused on the application of spraying fibrolytic enzymes onto forages to improve milk production. In the last five years, his group has published 15 refereed articles, 24 research abstracts and 27 articles for proceedings of symposia and trade publications. He also has written more than 30 articles for newsletters on nutrition and forage quality to bring new information and management tips to dairy producers in the Northeast.
Kung has presented more than 70 presentations in the last five years alone to dairy producers and industry representatives in the United States and internationally. He is well known for his ability to present basic information to the producer in a logical, understandable and user-friendly manner.
As a teacher, Kung has received high evaluations for his lectures and classes. He also serves as the departmental coordinator for the Science and Engineering Scholars Program, which promotes hands-on laboratory experience and provides the students with scientific career opportunities.
