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Lucinda B. Miller

Lucinda B. Miller, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor with Ohio State University Extension. As an Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Miller is responsible for providing leadership to Ohio 4-H small animal and companion animal science programs, focusing on life skills, best practices, and career development. Miller also provides leadership to 4-H PetPALS, a volunteer leader-directed animal-assisted activities program linking youth and their pets with senior adults.

Miller lives on an 86-acre farm in Central Ohio with her husband, 14 Quarter …

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Career Profiles

Companion animals touch the lives of most Americans on a daily basis.  According to the 2011-12 American Pet Products Association (APPA) survey, approximately 62% of U.S. households own a companion animal such as a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, guinea pig, hamster, snake, or fish.  It is estimated that in 2013 pet owners will spend $55.53 billion on their pets’ care and supplies.  Spending on companion animals has increased over $12 billion dollars in the last five years.  This increased market …

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Amy Fischer

Dr. Amy Fischer is a Teaching Associate and Extension Specialist with the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences, where she coordinates the Companion Animal Biology and Humane Education program.  This program emphasizes the science of companion animals as well as their roles in society, and encourages students to apply knowledge through a variety of internships, service-based learning projects, and other opportunities based on community partnerships.     

Fischer serves on the Boards of Directors of the Champaign County Humane Society and …

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Lisa Karr-Lilienthal

Dr. Lisa Karr-Lilienthal is an assistant professor in Companion Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She received a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Illinois State University and then received her master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in Companion Animal Nutrition. Her research has focused on nutrition of dogs, cats, and other non-ruminant animals. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she advises students and teaches undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Companion Animals, Human-Companion Animal Interactions, Companion …

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Companion Animal Webinars (4-H Emphasis)

The following webinar series was designed for 4-H leaders and teen leaders to help improve their ability to serve the youth in their 4-H companion animal clubs.

Each webinar will have a 30-40 minute presentation with a question and answer period at the end.

The Healthy Dog

https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p5ii4qvz8ig/

What is a healthy dog and how do you know if a dog is healthy? Learn about what a veterinarian looks for to determine if a dog is healthy. Also to be …

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