Alltech Medal of Excellence Award To Dr. Jim Pettigrew

Chuck Zimmerman

During our opening session here at the Alltech International Animal Health & Nutrition Symposium we just witnessed the presentation of Alltech’s 20th Medal of Excellence Award. Receiving the award is Dr. Jim Pettigrew, Univerity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He’s pictured here with the two Dr. Lyons (Mark (left) and Pearse). Right now he’s speaking about world food hunger. I’m recording these …

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Alltech Fun Run

Chuck Zimmerman

At Alltech’s 26th International Animal Health and Nutrition Industry Symposium we got a break from the weather for an early morning Fun Run. This is a very healthy component of the annual event and we had what looked like a near record number of participants this year. I don’t know who won. I think we’re all winners! I was just …

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Alltech Sings At International Dinner

Chuck Zimmerman

The Alltech 26th International Animal Health and Nutrition Industry Symposium got underway this evening with the International Dinner. This may be the 26th Symposium but it’s the celebration of 30 years since Alltech was founded by Dr. Pearse Lyons. Once again this year Dr. Everett McCorvey, Professor of Voice at the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, introduced some wonderful voices …

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131 Days Until Alltech World Equestrian Games

Chuck Zimmerman

We’re still counting down the days until the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. 131 to go as of today. We may be counting down to the games but the annual Alltech International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium is underway in Lexington, KY. I’m getting ready to go to the opening International Dinner in just a few minutes and will have …

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Alltech’s United Nations of Agriculture

Chuck Zimmerman

Billy Frey calls the Alltech Symposium the “U.N. of agriculture.” I got a preview of the year’s event from him this morning that I thought I’d share. I’ll get in to Lexington, KY Sunday afternoon prior to the opening International Dinner. He says they’ll have over 1.500 in attendance this year with over half of them coming from outside the …

Alltech, Animal Health, Audio, Uncategorized

Bouncing Back To Alltech

Chuck Zimmerman

Looking ahead, my next big trip will be to Alltech’s 26th International Animal Health and Nutrition Industry Symposium, May 16-19. In a year when much of the world has been impacted by the economic downturn, Alltech’s symposium will focus on a number of key issues critical to the success of a business. Building on the company’s previous symposia, the 2010 …

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IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders In Belgium

Chuck Zimmerman

Here are the IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism award winners who were able to make it to this year’s IFAJ Congress. The award recognize the leadership potential of young members from countries belonging to the International Federation of Ag Journalist (IFAJ). Recipients each receive 1,000 Euros to support their participation at an IFAJ Congress. Pictured are Billy Frey, far …

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Great Steaks From Alltech

Chuck Zimmerman

When I found out that Alltech was marketing steaks I knew they would be good. This is a very good filet on my grill. If you’re looking for a good recipe then order some flat irons and give this a try: Spicy Lemon Pesto Flat Iron Steaks Ingredients: 4 beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks (6 to 8 ounces …

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MFA, Inc. Partners With Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

Chuck Zimmerman

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is picking up more sponsors and the latest is MFA Incorporated in Missouri. The announcement was made this evening at the Missouri Equine Council Annual Celebration at the Boone County Fairgrounds. On hand for the presentation were Alltech’s Tyler Bramble (r) and Dr. Alan Wessler, MFA Inc. MFA is an official animal health and …

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IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders Announced

Chuck Zimmerman

Alltech has once again sponsored the IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism awards. Ten young agricultural journalist winners have been announced. Their awards will allow them to attend this year’s IFAJ Congress, which Cindy will be attending. The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism awards recognize the leadership potential of young members from countries belonging to IFAJ. Recipients each receive …

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