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 December 1 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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