2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Animal Science
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Joseph Cassady, Department Head
Department of Animal Science
Animal Science Complex 103A
605-688-5166
E-mail: cheryl.beste@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/ars
Faculty
Professor and Department Head Cassady; Distinguished Professor Pritchard; Distinguished Professors Emeriti Costello, McFarland, Wahlstrom; Professors Clapper, Held, Marshall, Olson, Perry, Thaler, Wright; Professors Emeriti Bailey, Dearborn, Gartner, Gee, J. Johnson, Kohler, Libal, Plumart, Slyter; Associate Professors Blair, Gonda, Walker, Associate Professors Emeriti Bonzer; Assistant Professors Bott, Brake, Grings, Levesque, Scramlin, Underwood, Instructor Cribbs.
Department Overview
Tomorrow’s animal and natural resources industries leaders gain the educational foundation they need in the Department of Animal Science. These future leaders study under a dynamic faculty who not only teach but also set the pace with important research and aggressive outreach via Extension. Throughout the curriculum, a student-centered focus allows ample room for growth and success. With the multi-disciplinary approaches towards production efficiency, product enhancement, and natural resources management, both undergraduate and graduate students gain strong skill sets. Graduates from the department find career options unfold in a diverse and growing range of employment areas, from animal-related industries to natural resources management.
Programs
Facilities
Students gain hands-on experiences at several departmental facilities including the in-house Meat Science Lab, purebred beef, sheep, and swine teaching units, as well as at the Oak Lake Field Station.
Student Engagement Opportunities
Several student clubs and organizations are affiliated with the Department of Animal Science, and Department faculty serve as club advisors and are supportive of all club functions and events. By being involved in these organizations, students have the opportunity to develop their leadership and communications skills with other students who have similar interests and concerns.
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