Elkanah Grogan
503 Magnolia Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-2061 kanag@aol.com
Education__________________________________________
University of Delaware, B.S., Applied Animal Science, May 2004
University of Rhode Island, Transferred May 2001
Downingtown Senior High School, June 1999, GPA 3.94, Class Rank 98/634
Honors____________________________________________
Dean's List ~ University of Delaware & University of Rhode Island
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars ~ URI chapter - invited member
Honor Cord ~ Downingtown Senior High School
Experience__________________________________________
University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center,
Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab, Research Assistant, May 2001 - present
Equine Behavior Research - Cognition, Aversion Behavior, Semi-Feral Pony Herd
Animal Management - 60-80 Research Horses and Ponies
Lab and Barn Management - Supplies, Cleaning, and Maintenance
Phlebotomy - Venipuncture and Specimen Processing
Behavior Modification Technician - Behavior Problems & Gentling
Assisting with Clinical Behavior and Reproduction Cases
Stallion Handling and Semen Collection with Missouri Style Artificial Vagina
Basic Semen Handling and Packaging for Cooled Shipment
Behavior Lab Short Courses - Preparation, Assistance, and Attendance
Special Projects - Photography, Videography, & DVD Production for Publication
Scientific Meetings_____________________________________
Annual Havemeyer Day, Student Research Presentations (2001-2004) at the Equine Behavior Lab
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty Research Retreat (June 2004)
Animal Behavior Society Annual Meeting (July 2002) in Bloomington, Indiana
Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation Workshop on Horse Behavior and Welfare (June 2002) in Hólar, Iceland
Special Skills_________________________________________
Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & FrontPage
Adobe - Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Encore DVD
Video Equipment - Canon GL1 & XL1s
Photographic Equipment - Nikon N70 35mm SLR & D100 Digital SLR
Publications_________________________________________
McDonnell, S. and Grogan, E. Inadequate Maternal Behavior and Orphan Foals - Evaluation and Solutions. Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice - Equine Reproduction. Invited author. In Progress.
Grogan, E. and McDonnell, S. Behavioral response to two intranasal applicators in horses and ponies. JAVMA. 226(10): 1689-1693. May 2005.
Grogan, E. and McDonnell, S. Injuries and blemishes in a semi-feral herd of ponies. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 25(1): 26-30. January 2005.
McDonnell, S. and Grogan, E. DVD companion to The Equid Ethogram (abstract and poster) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Faculty Research Retreat. June 18, 2004.
Grogan, E. Determining Delivery Time. The Horse Magazine. February 2005, Article #5461.
Grogan, E. Gentling Abused Colts. The Horse Magazine. June 2003, Article # 4383.