For Dr. Victoria Bailey, coming to Missouri State University felt like a natural fit. This fall, she joined the faculty of the School of Agricultural Science and Conservation within the Darr College of Agriculture as an assistant professor. When she saw the job posting, Bailey felt the position was written for her. That feeling only grew when she toured campus and saw how … [Read more...] about New faculty member turns a love for horses into a career
Months before Missouri State University purebred Hereford cattle enter the show ring, students are behind the scenes feeding, washing and walking them. Journagan Ranch makes much of that work possible. In 2010, Leo Journagan and his family donated the 3,300-acre cattle operation to Missouri State. All show cattle are bred and raised on the ranch. Since then, the Beef … [Read more...] about Raising the steaks
Raised in Kansas City, Kansas, Michaela Frye grew up caring for horses every day. By first grade, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Now a senior at Missouri State University, Frye is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Although she considered a career in human medicine, she ultimately chose to work with animals. “For some in our community, animals … [Read more...] about Earning an international honor
Congratulations to Dr. Lacy Sukovaty, director of the School of Agricultural Science and Conservation at Missouri State University, on her feature in Mind’s Eye magazine. An animal science expert, she shares insights from her research on canine parasites. Research feature story now online The Mind’s Eye story featuring Sukovaty's research is now published … [Read more...] about Dr. Lacy Sukovaty featured in Mind’s Eye
The feed crew program at the Darr College of Agriculture isn’t just about feeding horses — it’s about learning responsibility, budgeting and the heart of animal care, one morning at a time. For Missouri State University students, the program offers a unique opportunity to put their agricultural knowledge into practice and turn responsibilities into readiness for their … [Read more...] about Behind the scenes with Missouri State’s feed crew