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
| Tom Marshall, Ph.D. | Glenn Wehner, Ph.D. | Susan Guffey, D.V.M. |
| Associate Professor | Professor | Assistant Professor |
| 163 Barnett Hall | 160 Barnett Hall | 164 Barnett Hall |
| Kirksville, MO 63501 | Kirksville, MO 63501 | Kirksville, MO 63501 |
| (660) 785-4281 | (660) 785-4593 | (660) 785-4408 |
| temarsh@truman.edu | gwehner@truman.edu | sguffey@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 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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