Department of Animal Science

Animal Science/Molecular Biology Bldg., Rm 101
(307) 766-2224
FAX: (307) 766-2355
Web site: uwyo.edu/anisci
Department Head: Bledar Bisha

Professors:

BRENDA M. ALEXANDER, B.S. University of Wyoming 1986; M.S. 1988; Ph.D. 1999; Professor of Animal Science 2019, 2006.

SCOTT L. LAKE, B.S. University of Nevada 1998; M.S. 2001; Ph.D. University of Wyoming 2005; Professor of Animal Science 2021, 2014, 2008. Extension Livestock Specialist. Director of Laramie R&E Center.

JAMES K. PRU, B.S. 1991 and M.S. 1993 Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming; Ph.D. Molecular Reproductive Biology University of Wyoming 2000; Professor and Rochelle Chair of Animal Science 2021.

BARBARA RASCO, B.S.E. University of Pennsylvania 1979; Ph.D. Food Science, University of Massachusets 1983; J.D. Seattle University 1995; Dean, College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, 2019-2023.

Associate Professors:

BLEDAR BISHA, D.V.M. Agricultural University of Tirana-Albania 1999; M.S. Iowa State University 2004; Ph.D. 2009; Associate Professor of Animal Science 2019, 2013.

PAUL A. LUDDEN, B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1991; M.S. Purdue University 1994; Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia 1997; Associate Professor of Animal Science 2004, 1998.

STEVEN I. PAISLEY, B.S. University of Wyoming 1993; M.S. 1995; Ph.D. Oklahoma State University 1998; Extension Beef Cattle Specialist; Associate Professor of Animal Science 2007, 2001. Director of SAREC R&E Center.

WHIT STEWART, B.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho 2008; M.S. Oregon State University 2010; Ph.D. New Mexico State University 2015; Assistant Professor of Animal Science 2017.

Assistant Professors:

JEREMY BLOCK, B.S. University of Missouri 1998; M.S. University of Florida 2003; Ph.D. 2007; Assistant Professor of Animal Science 2020.

HANNAH C. CUNNINGHAM-HOLLINGER, B.A. St. Olaf College 2012; M.S. University of Wyoming 2014; Ph.D. 2018; Assistant Professor of Animal Science 2019.

DANA K. DITTOE, B.S. Mississippi State University 2016; M.S. 2017; Ph.D. University of Arkansas 2020. Assistant Professor 2023

CODY GIFFORD, B.S. 2013, M.S. 2016; Ph.D. Colorado State University 2019; Assistant Professor of Animal Science 2019.

PAULO M.T. LIMA, B. S. 2011 Veterinary Medicine, University of Brasília (Brazil); M. S. 2013 Animal Sciences, University of Brasília (Brazil); Ph.D. 2016 Sciences, Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture - University of São Paulo (Brazil); Assistant Professor Animal Science/Precision Livestock Specialist 2023, University of Wyoming.

BRANDON L. ROBERTS, B.S. 2009 and Ph.D. 2015 Neuroscience, Washington State University; Assistant Professor in Dept. of Zoology & Physiology and Dept. of Animal Science 2023.

SHELBY ROSASCO, B.S. California State University 2012; M.S. New Mexico State University 2016; Ph.D. New Mexico State University 2020; Assistant Professor of Animal Science 2020.

Academic Professional Lecturers:

LANDON K. ELDRIDGE, B.S. 2019 and M.S. 2023 Animal Science, Texas A&M University.

JENNIFER A. INGWERSON-NIEMANN, B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2005; M.S. Iowa State University 2014; Academic Professional Lecturer in Animal Science 2014.

McKENSIE K. PHILLIPS, B.S. University of Wyoming 2015; M.S. Texas A&M University 2017; Assistant Lecturer in Animal Science 2018.

Adjunct Professors:

Kristi Cammack, Jeff Chandler, Thomas Hansen, John Johnston, Tom McDonald, Peter Nathanielsz, Mark Nijland, Heywood Sawyer, Donal Skinner, D. Paul Thomas, Meijun Zhu

Professors Emeriti:

Ray Field, Bret Hess, Frank Hinds, Doug Hixon, Steven W. Horn, Conrad Kercher, Warrie Means, Richard J. McCormick, Gary Moss, William Murdoch, Johannes Nel, Bibek Ray, Dan Rule

Introduction

The Department of Animal Science offers a variety of courses in animal and food science. The department uses modern laboratories and excellent animal facilities including a livestock teaching arena and a meat processing facility.

The Department of Animal Science and the Department of Veterinary Science have a combined curriculum, under Animal and Veterinary Science (ANVS). The curriculum has options in production, range livestock, business, communication, animal biology, preveterinary medicine, meat science and food technology, and equine science. The curriculum leads to a wide variety of career opportunities for animal and veterinary science graduates.

B.S. in Animal and Veterinary Science

The Department of Animal Science and the Department of Veterinary Sciences have combined their efforts to offer several degree options leading to the bachelor of science degree in animal and veterinary science. Courses in animal science, food science, and pathobiology are the core offerings in the various options. Agriculture, in its broadest definition, is the nation’s largest industry. Livestock production is Wyoming’s largest agricultural enterprise. Animal agriculture and its associated industries offer many opportunities for the interested student. Whether a student is interested in production livestock, allied fields such as meat science, business or animal health, or wants to apply to a college of veterinary medicine, the degree tracks offered will form the basis for a challenging career in animal agriculture/biology. The various concentrations provide maximum flexibility to meet the changing needs of students and their employers.

Our concentrations allow for specialization and graduate or professional school preparation. A brief description of each option and the educational opportunities they provide is given with the course requirements.

Students are encouraged to participate in activities related to their degree option. The university has livestock, horse and meats judging teams. Each team travels and participates in at least one major exposition a year. Each year, the Academic Quadrathalon competition is held, combining practical and classroom skills for students. Field trips, as practical teaching aids in many classes, are scheduled throughout the year. Internships are available to gain practical experience. Student organizations such as the Block and Bridle Club, Food Science Club, Microbiology Club, Range Club, the Pre-vet Club, Wyoming Collegiate Cattlemens Association, and the Ranch Horse Team provide additional educational and recreational opportunities.

Animal Biosciences Concentration

This concentration focuses on basic sciences, and is designed as a preparatory program for those wanting to pursue a graduate degree in animal or veterinary science, premedical/pre-professional paths, or academic/government/industry research.

Equine Science Concentration

This concentration is designed to provide a strong foundation in animal and equine science and its application to equine production and management for those interested in a career in the horse industry.

Food Animal industries Concentration

This concentration provides students with a foundation in livestock production/management needed for a career in the livestock industry, and may also be suited to students needing greater flexibility with elective/transfer coursework.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration

This concentration is designed to prepare students for application to Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, graduate school, or other pre-professional opportunities. Emphasis is placed on biology/pathobiology, chemistry/physical, and biomedical sciences.

Undergraduate Minors

The Departments of Animal Science and Veterinary Sciences offers two minors:

Animal and Veterinary Science Minor
Equine Science Minor

Graduate Study

Masters Program

The Departments of Animal Science and Veterinary Science offer programs leading to the M.S. (Plan A and Plan B) and Ph.D. degrees in animal and veterinary science. A M.S. degree in food science and human nutrition is offered in cooperation with the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Department of Animal Science also participates in the interdisciplinary M.S./Ph.D. The Department of Animal Science also participates in the interdisciplinary M.S./Ph.D. Biomedical Science Program.

Food Science

Food science is the application of basic sciences to the processing, quality control, storage, distribution and consumer use of food products. The microbiological, chemical and physical characteristics of foods as related to food processing and product quality are studied. Major emphasis is placed in the area of animal food products.

Doctoral Program

The program requires 72 hours. Students must follow minimum graduate requirements.

Programs

Major

Minor

Graduate

Courses

Animal Science

Food Science