General

Dr. Jaster' s current research interests are protein and amino acid requirements of the preruminant calf, utilization of protein and lipid for lactating dairy cows and dairy cow management. Dr. Jaster's hobbies include fishing, bicycling, and walking/hiking.

Education

1970 - B.S., University of Wisconsin

1977 - M.S., University of Arizona

1979 - Ph.D., University of Arizona

Awards/RecognitionsGeneral

The D. E. Becker Award for Excellence in undergraduate teaching and counseling, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1986).

The Alpha Zeta Outstanding Instructor Award, University of Illinois, College of Agriculture (1989).

American Dairy Science Association, Outstanding Student Affiliate Advisor Award (1991).

The Purina Mills Inc., Teaching Award from the American Dairy Science Association (1993).

Current Courses

DSCI 101 Dairy Feeds and Feeding (4) Introduction to Dairy Cattle/Ruminant Nutrition. Classification and metabolism of nutrients. Nutrient content and identification of feeds common to dairy cattle. Nutrient analysis procedures and requirements. Ration formulation, feeding practices for maximizing growth and milk production. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

ASCI 220 Introductory Animal Nutrition and Feeding (4) Food nutrients, identification and nutrient quality of feedstuffs and uses for each class of livestock. Ration formulation based on the digestion and utilization of feeds. Economy and least price purchasing based on nutrient content and market value of livestock. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

DSCI 250 Dairy Farm Safety and Production Practices (3) Communication of dairy farm safety practices with emphasis on equipment operation, livestock handling and common farm hazards. Applied practices necessary for successful operation of a modern dairy farm. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: DSCI 121 or consent of instructor.

DSCI 301 Advanced Dairy Cattle Feeding (3) Nutrition requirements of dairy cattle. Successful, economical feeding practices, ration formulation utilizing the computer. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: DSCI 101 or ASCI 101 and computer literacy elective.

DSCI 432 Advanced Dairy Herd Management (4) Dairy herd management skills needed in dairy operations. Instruction and lab experience in management, records, feeding and nutrition, herd health, milk secretion, reproduction, mating and selection. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: DSCI 301, DSCI 323, DSCI 330, and DSCI 422. Corequisite: DSCI 431.

Address

Phone: (805) 756-5735

Fax:(805)756-6300

Office: Agriculture Erhart Bld 10 Rm 139

Dr. Ed Jaster may be E-mailed at ejaster@polymail.calpoly.edu.