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Welcome to the Department of Animal Science and Wildlife Management!

Joe W. Autry Agriculture Building
Room 116

Department Head: Dr. Ben Bruce

Meet our staff!

Fall Issue of TAMUS Quest with Video Feature of the SWR Dairy Center at Tarleton


Our Mission:

Tarleton State University's Department of Animal Science and Wildlife Management strives to prepare students for life after graduation with:

  • Quality classroom instruction
  • Hands-on experience in livestock production units and wildlife management
  • Industry interaction through field trips, cooperative education and internships


Upcoming Events

Feb 24-25 : West Central Cutting Horse Association

                  Location: TSU Equine Center

                 Contact : Dr. Don Henneke

                  Phone Number :254-968-9679

March 2-3 : TSU Horsemen's Association ASHA Stock Horse Show

                   Contact: Dr. Don Henneke

                    Location: TSU Equine Center

                    Phone Number : 254-968-9679

March 10-11: Breakaway School

                  Contact : Mark Eakin

                   Location: TSU Equine Center (In Case of Bad Weather only)

                    Phone Number : 254-968-9187

March 22: FFA Invitaional

                    Contact: Dr. Ted Ford/ Dr. Don Cawthon

                    Dr. Ford: 254-968-9200

                    Dr. Cawthorn: 254-968-9227

March 24-25: TSU Horsemen's Association Western Dressage Clinic Equine Center

                     Location: Equine Center

                     Contact:  Dr. Don Henneke

                     Phone: 254-968-9679

April 11: Area FFA

                 Contact: Dr. Ted Ford/ Dr. Don Cawthorn

                 Dr. Ford: 254-968-9200

                 Dr. Cawthorn: 254-968-9227

April 19: 4-H State Contest

               Contact: Dr. Ted Ford/ Dr. Don Cawthorn

                Dr. Ford: 254-968-9200

                Dr. Cawthorn: 254-968-9227