Animal Science Trio Appointed to American Society of Animal Science Positions
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Mike Looper, head of the Department of Animal Science and president of the American Society of Animal Science.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Jason Apple, Mike Looper and Charles Rosenkrans from the Department of Animal Science in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas have been appointed to positions with the American Society of Animal Science.
Looper, department head, was elected president of the society and will serve a three-year term as president-elect in 2014, president in 2015 and past-president in 2016.
Apple, a professor who focuses his research on meat quality, was elected president of the Midwest Section and will serve a three-year term beginning this year.
Rosenkrans, a professor whose research includes animal toxicology, was elected to serve as secretary-treasurer for the Southern Section. He will become president of the section in 2017.
“At no other time in history have so many people depended on so few for food production, and at no other time have animals contributed so meaningfully to enhancing human life by providing companionship, recreation and human well-being,” said Looper. “The society has played a critical role in the successes of animal agriculture as well as the development of numerous professional careers. It’s important to give back to an organization that has provided so much to so many. I am excited about the opportunity to provide leadership in ASAS.”
Apple earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science from Oklahoma State University, and his master’s and doctoral degrees from Kansas State University in animal science with an emphasis in meat science and muscle biology.
Looper earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science from the University of Arkansas, and his doctorate in reproductive physiology from Oklahoma State University.
Rosenkrans earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science from the University of Missouri, and his doctorate in reproductive physiology from Kansas State University.
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robbye@uark.edu
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