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November 19, 1999 4 inducted into Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Indiana Livestock Breeders Association inducted four Indiana residents into its Hall of Fame at the Animal Sciences Friends and Alumni Reunion at Purdue University on Oct. 16. Truman Martin of West Lafayette, Dr. Jerome Turner of Richmond, and Bill and Jan Williams of Knightstown received special recognition from the ILBA for advancing livestock breeding practices and providing leadership in the industry. Martin, professor of animal sciences at Purdue for 43 years, researched beef, swine, sheep and dairy genetics. In addition to his research, he also was recognized for making a significant contribution to the livestock industry by serving as a mentor for many undergraduate students in animal sciences,. Turner is a doctor of veterinary medicine and the owner of Turner Angus, a cattle-breeding farm. Turner Angus has successfully bred competitive Angus cattle for more than two decades, including the bull that brought the highest price at the 1995 National Western Angus Show and Sale. Turner's leadership efforts include working with more than 100 veterinary medicine students, as well as assisting with cattle operations in Japan, Germany and the Russian Federation. Bill and Jan Williams worked at Eli Lilly & Co. for 20 years before becoming full-time Yorkshire seedstock producers. They exhibit swine at many state and national events, and also sell their seedstock in 14 countries. Both have been active leaders in the Indiana and American Yorkshire clubs, the Indiana State Fair Yorkshire Show and the Indiana and National Pork Producers organizations. CONTACT: Matt Claeys, Extension beef cattle specialist, (765) 494-4834, mclaeys@purdue.edu Compiled by Beth Forbes, (765) 494-2722, bforbes@aes.purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page