Artificial Insemination in State College
historical marker
In State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, a historical marker recognizes advancements in Artificial Insemination. Located at Penn State University's Borland Lab, it honors Professor John Almquist. Beginning in 1944, Professor Almquist perfected antibiotic use for preserving dairy cattle semen and developed commercial application methods. His research increased food production and breeding efficiency worldwide. For this work, he received the 1981 Wolf Foundation Prize in Agriculture. The Penn State Alumni Association erected this marker. The precise year of its erection is not available.