Meet Amanda Brehm
"...there are several organizations that utilize the University Farm, which is by far my favorite place on campus."
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Animal Science Specialization
DEGREE OFFERED
B.S. in Agricultural Science with specialized study in Animal
Science
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COURSES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
AGSC 121: Livestock Management
Techniques
AGSC 122: Introductory Meat Science
AGSC 193: Introduction to Equine
Science
AGSC 391/392: Internship in Agriculture
AGSC 306: Special Topics in Sheep
Production
AGSC 306: Special Topics in Beef
Cattle Science
AGSC 306: Special Topics in
Livestock Evaluation
AGSC 315: Animal Agriculture
AGSC 316: Food, Fiber and the
Consumer
AGSC 320: Anatomy and Physiology of
Domestic Animals
AGSC 321: Animal Nutrition
AGSC 322: Animal Health
AGSC 327: Genetics of Plant and
Animal Improvement
AGSC 352: Animal Reproduction
AGSC 353: Equine Reproduction
Practicum
AGSC 354: Bovine Reproduction
Practicum
AGSC 355: Ovine Reproduction
Practicum
AGSC 375: Equine Exercise
Physiology
AGSC 422: Grazing Animal Ecology
AGSC 423: Physiology of Lactation
AGSC 427: Swine Management Science
AGSC 429: Domestic Animal Behavior
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Alpha Gamma Rho
(social and professional fraternity of agriculture)
Sigma Alpha
(professional sorority of agriculture)
Delta Tau Alpha
honorary agriculture fraternity
Work and undergraduate research opportunities at the
University Farm
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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 a classroom and office building, cattle
and equine breeding barns, shop, two greenhouses, hay storage, and some on-farm student
housing. Classrooms as well as teaching and research laboratories are
located in Magruder Hall.
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.
For information about the horse herd, visit the
Equine Science
Area of Specialization page.
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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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