Professor Emeritus in Animal Science with a Poultry Science Emphasis

Location: University Park, PA 16802

https://animalscience.psu.edu/directory/pjc19
Email: [email protected]

Areas of Expertise:

• Poultry Judging
• Purebred and Exhibition Poultry
• Incubation
• Small Specialty Poultry Production
• General Poultry Production Management
• Embryology in the Classroom

Education:

• B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Poultry Science/Business and Industry (1983)
• M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Continuing and Vocational Education/Extension (1985)

Employment Record:

• 2023: Professor Emeritus, Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University.
• 2019 to 2023: Associate Teaching Professor, Poultry Science, Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University.
• 2006 to 2019: Senior Instructor / Assistant Teaching Professor, 4-H Youth and Specialty Poultry Programs, Department of Poultry Science, The Pennsylvania State University.
• 2001 to 2006: Senior Extension Associate, 4-H Youth and Specialty Poultry Programs, Department of Poultry Science, The Pennsylvania State University.
• 1985 to 2001: Extension Poultry Specialist, 4-H Youth/Small Flocks, Animal and Poultry Sciences Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
• 1983 to 1985: Program Assistant to Extension Poultry and Small Animal Specialist, Poultry Science Department, University of Wisconsin.

Past Programing and Outreach:

• Leadership in 4-H/Youth Poultry Programs, focusing on traditional rearing and raising poultry projects.
• Organized and conducted state and national 4-H poultry judging contests.
• Assisted in organizing and conducting state F.F.A. Career Development Events.
• Led the 4-H Embryology project, an annual school-enrichment project involving over 40,000 youth in Pennsylvania.
• Provided technical assistance to small and specialty poultry operators, including breeders and owners of domestic poultry, game birds, organic and pastured poultry, urban poultry, and other small specialty flocks.

Teaching:

• Instructed AN SC 421 “Poultry Evaluation and Selection.”
• Taught AN SC 426 “Poultry Judging.”
• Guest lectured and assisted in teaching various courses and labs.
• Developed the Poultry Industry section for AN SC 100 “Intro to Animal Industries.”
• Coordinated AN SC 395 “for credit” internships for the Animal Sciences major.
• Advised undergraduate students in the AN SC Major.
• Advised the Poultry Science Club.

Future Plans:

• To assist in transitioning the Poultry Science Club, judging teams, and youth poultry programs as needed.
• To serve as a judge at poultry fairs and round-ups.
• To provide consultation when time permits.

Publications:

• Authored and contributed to numerous Pennsylvania Extension Publications, including guides, fact sheets, and manuals.
• Contributed to Department Publications and National Extension Publications, particularly in the field of 4-H Poultry Judging and Embryology.
• Received awards for contributions to academic advising, student recruiting, and professional skills.

Past Committee Work:

• Active involvement in various program, college, and national committees, including steering committees, scholarship committees, and advisory roles.

Phillip J. Clauer is a highly experienced and dedicated professional with extensive expertise in poultry science, education, and outreach. His contributions to academia, 4-H youth programs, and the poultry industry have earned him numerous accolades and recognition. As a Professor Emeritus in Animal Science, Phillip continues to make valuable contributions to the field and remains committed to fostering the growth of future poultry enthusiasts and professionals.