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Department of Animal Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Animal Science and Wildlife Management!

Joe W. Autry Agriculture Building
Room 116

Department Head: Dr. Ben Bruce


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

April 19: 4-H State Contest

                Contact: Dr. Ted Ford/

                    Dr. Don Cawthorn

                   Dr. Ford: 254-968-9200

                   Dr. Cawthorn: 254-968-9227

April 20: TSU Spectacular Select Steer Sale

                   Location: TSU Teaching

                    Pavillion

                   Contact:  Dr. Randy Harp :

                    254-968-9212

April 20-22: TSU Steer Spectacular

                      Location: TSU Equine Center

                      Contact:  Jared Jackson:

                      254-396-0567

                      Dr. Jason Sawyer:

                       254-968-9204

May 3-5: ABGA Judge Certification

                   Location: both classrooms

                   Contact: Sandy Smith

                    325-486-2242

May 3: Pre- State FFA Workout

               Location: TPAV

               Contact: Jared Jackson

               254-936-0567

May 5: MS Trail Ride

               Location: Hunnewell Ranch

               Contact: Mary Howard

                254-445-2001

May 10: Kids, Kows & More

                Location: TPAV farm area

                 Contact: Megan Logan

                 254-965-1460