At Texas Tech University, it does not take long for students to immerse themselves in the beef supply chain. From the smell of feedlots carried by West Texas wind to the lineup of steaks on supermarket shelves, the beef industry presents itself everywhere.
Animal Science
As the largest department in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the Department of Animal and Food Sciences have had to adjust degree program strategies, and identify the missing pieces for students wanting to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
The implementation of beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is increasing, and Texas Tech is leading the charge through various research efforts.
Reagan Taylor is a driven and passionate student who is dedicated to pursuing her career in agriculture education.
Jillian Pfeuffer quickly fell in love with the animal science program at Texas Tech and wanted to become more involved with the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Conner Chambers recalled the day their local veterinarian came out to the ranch to check the cattle. He motioned Chambers over to show him how he was completing the pregnancy check on their cow. Grinning ear to ear with excitement, it was at that moment he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life working with animals.
In high school I never pictured myself calling Lubbock home.
Yoder decided to come to Texas Tech University in the fall of 2020. She now counts it a blessing to cheer on the Texas Tech All-Girl Cheer team, while pursuing a degree in animal science through the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Maci Wisdom, a Peaster, Texas native, began her college career at Texas Tech University in the Fall of 2020 to pursue a degree in Animal Science with a concentration in pre-med.
Shae Suttle is now a junior animal science major with a concentration in meat science major at Texas Tech. Concluding her 2020 judging year, Texas Tech came out on top as national champions. Suttle and her team did an amazing job of upholding Texas Tech’s meat judging team’s winning reputation.
Jessica Marsh grew up in Liberty Hill, Texas and is now an animal science major at Texas Tech University. Marsh was raised on her family’s farm where she first gained her passion for agriculture through her father’s roping horses. The responsibilities the animals gave Marsh in her early childhood laid the foundation for her future endeavors.
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A Panhandle native and a leading export in her field of nutrition and energetic in beef cattle has brought her expertise to Texas Tech as the new Thornton Distinguished Chair.
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