Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Animal Science Specialization
| Charlie Apter, Ph.D. | Tom Marshall, Ph.D. |
| Assistant Professor | Associate Professor |
| 158 Barnett Hall | 163 Barnett Hall |
| Kirksville, MO 63501 | Kirksville, MO 63501 |
| (660) 785-4584 | (660) 785-4281 |
| capter@truman.edu | temarsh@truman.edu |
| Susan Guffey, D.V.M. | Glenn Wehner, Ph.D. |
| Assistant Professor | Professor |
| 164 Barnett Hall | 160 Barnett Hall |
| Kirksville, MO 63501 | Kirksville, MO 63501 |
| (660) 785-4408 | (660) 785-4593 |
| sguffey@truman.edu | gwehner@truman.edu |
DEGREE OFFERED
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COURSES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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RESEARCH
Animal science faculty, assisted by their undergraduate research assistants, are currently engaged in the following areas of investigation: manipulation of sex ratio outcomes for superovulated beef cows; concentrating the polled gene in fullblood Gelbvieh cattle; evaluating new varieties of warm season grasses and legumes for summer grazing beef cattle; effects of varying mineral concentrations on reproductive performance of grazing beef cows; comparison of pelvic shape versus calving ease of several breeds of beef cows; and evaluation of coproduct feeds for beef cattle and sheep.
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FACILITIES
The University Farm at Truman State University consists of 400 acres, located about one mile from the campus, on the edge of Kirksville. The Farm includes 54 acres of cropland (alfalfa-orchard grass hay and corn) and 6 acres devoted to undergraduate agronomic research; the remainder is pasture land for the University horse and cattle herds. Facilities include: barns, shops, and some on-farm student housing. Classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, and a computer suite are located in Barnett Hall. Within the next 6 months (by March 1 2004) approximately $700,000 of new facilities will be built at the Farm
The cattle herd maintained by Truman consists of approximately 40 purebred and full blood Gelbvieh cattle housed at the University Farm for use in classes and research projects. Students are involved in all aspects of management, selection, breeding and feeding of the beef herd. In addition, students are selected to competitively exhibit the animals at local and national shows. Past accomplishments include
- Bull Calf Champion, Missouri State Fair
- Champion Gelbvieh Bull, NEMO District Fair
- Cow-calf Reserve Champion, American Royal
- numerous other class placings
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INTERNSHIPS
Internships at off-campus sites in research, agri-business, or with governmental agencies are attainable and are encouraged. Furthermore, internships are also available in other parts of the U.S. or abroad.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Truman State University offers a variety of scholarships based on demonstrated academic ability. To apply for Truman State University's scholarships, students only need to complete and submit an application for admission to the University. To be considered for competitive scholarships, applications must be received by November 15 of each year. Non-competitive or automatic scholarships are available to applicants who have demonstrated outstanding academic records regardless of the time the application is submitted. Other information on student aid can be obtained through the Financial Aid Office.
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APPLICATIONS
Application for admissions at Truman State University is free. Admissions is highly selective and competitive. Students interested in Truman State University are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Visit the Admissions Office webpage for more information.
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