Logan Ferree
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Energetic, personable and reliable individual with a passion for dairy calf care. Experience in dairy calf health research with a strong understanding of the prevention, detection, and treatment of respiratory disease. Broader knowledge and understanding of the dairy industry and understanding of the importance of building relationships with producers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals to construct a literature review of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as ancillary treatments to respiratory disease in dairy calves.
- Contributed to the development of and led the following academic projects: 1. Investigating the use of oral meloxicam as an ancillary treatment to antibiotics for respiratory disease in dairy calves and 2. Evaluating the efficacy of lecture-based and case-based teaching methods in a senior-level dairy science course on student performance and attitude.
- Recorded high volumes of data and maintained records following good documentation practices using Microsoft Office and OneDrive.
- Authored 2 professionally-written scientific papers for publication.
- Fulfilled role as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate courses: Functional Large Animal Physiology, Dairy Systems, and Introduction to Food Animal Science. My role included classroom instruction via lectures, animal instruction via leading hands-on activities at animal facilities, developing course content, and student support.
- Trained over 100 students in proper calf handling techniques and how to perform a clinical evaluation for respiratory disease
- Trained 10 students to perform jugular blood draws on dairy calves
- Trained 1 student in performing lung ultrasounds on dairy calves
Student Assistant
The Association Of Former Students Of Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Represent the University in a professional manner at events such as Ring Day, GatheRing, football games, and Gala
- Organize meeting rooms to prepare for events hosted by The Association
- Greet guests, answer questions, and project the Aggie Spirit in all aspects
Veterinary Technician
Beard Navasota Veterinary Hospital
Navasota, TX
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Performed preliminary clinical analysis of patients
- Educated clients on treatment protocols and general procedures
- Collected lab specimens from patients
- Administered medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and ultrasounds
- Assisted surgeon with spays, neuters, c-sections, dentals, exploratory surgeries, and emergency procedures for cats and dogs
- Placed endotracheal tubes and administered injectable sedatives
- Used judgment as to when to notify the doctor on call of a significant change in a hospitalized animal's condition
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs
- Cleaned exam rooms and kennels
- Processed financial transactions for clients
Patient Care Assistant
Crossroads Animal Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted technicians and veterinarians with animal restraint and basic care
- Provided patients with water, an appropriate diet, and sanitary kennel conditions
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the clinic
- Prepared the clinic for opening and closing
Education
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX2020
Skills
- Dairy calf health research
- Animal handling, welfare, and behavior
- Performed thousands of lung ultrasounds and jugular blood draws on dairy calves
- Basic lab work and blood analyzation for serum total protein
- Data collection and analyzation
- Proficient in SAS 94
- Familiar with DairyComp and PCDART
- Strong scientific writing and oral presentation skills
- Project organization and management
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and relationship development
- Quick learner
- Project organization and management
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and relationship development
- Quick learner
Additional experience
United States Dairy Education and Training Consortium - Clovis, New Mexico
Session 1 - Summer 2018 Session 2 - Summer 2019
- 6 week hands-on program covering the topics of animal
welfare, reproduction, genetics, nutrition, precision
technology, milk chemistry & quality, disease, herd
evaluation and management, safety, and facilities
related to the dairy industry - Collected urine, fecal, blood, and milk samples for
laboratory analysis - Performed rectal palpation and received basic artificial
insemination training - Analyzed various dairy farms based on animal,
employee, and facility quality and condition
Dr. Courtney Daigle's Animal Welfare and Behavior
Research Laboratory at Texas A&M University
- Analyzed live cattle and video footage to record duration of ruminating behaviors
- Performed risk of bias assessment for a literature review
Undergraduate Research at Texas A&M University under
Dr. Sushil Paudyal
- Topic: The impacts of extended lock-up time on milk production, reproduction, disease, heat stress, lying time, and lameness in dairy cattle
- Conducted a literature review of the effects of extended lock-up time on dairy cows
- Utilized PCDART to collect health records to from a dairy herd that transitioned from head-locking stanchions to no
restraint
Texas A&M Dairy Challenge Team
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
- Met weekly to practice farm evaluation techniques, data analyzation, develop communication and presentation skills, and learn how to utilize each member of our team
- Member of a 2nd place team at Western Regional Dairy Challenge 2020
Publications
Logan Ferree, Noa Román-Muñiz, Lily Edwards-Callaway, Tonya Buchan, Jennifer Todd, and Catie Cramer. Assessing the effect of case-based teaching compared with lecture-based teaching on students' knowledge and perceptions in a senior undergraduate dairy cattle management course, Translational Animal Science, Volume 6, Issue 2, April 2022, txac033. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txac033
Publications in preparation
Assessing the effects of a single dose of oral meloxicam as an ancillary treatment at time of respiratory disease identification on health and performance in preweaned dairy calves. Ferree, L.A., L.N Edwards-Callaway, I.N. Roman-Muniz, J.F. Coetzee, T. Applegate, M.C. Cramer.
Accomplishments
Recipient of the National Western Stock Show Scholarship
Fall 2021
Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health
- Texas Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Colorado State University
06.2020 - 08.2022
Student Assistant
The Association Of Former Students Of Texas A&M University
01.2019 - 10.2019
Veterinary Technician
Beard Navasota Veterinary Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2017
Patient Care Assistant
Crossroads Animal Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Texas A&M University
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