Brigham Young University. Department of Animal Science
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1964-2001
Administrative History
The Department of Animal Science (1964-2001) was a department within the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences at Brigham Young Unviersity.
The Department of Animal Science was established in 1964 by the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences. This newly created department replaced the Department of Animal Husbandry. The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean. The department was associated with the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1964-1983) and the College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-2001). In 2001, the department became a part of the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Department chairs included: R. Phil Shumway (1964-1975), Merlin Myers (1975-1976), Leon E. Orme (1976-1984), Keith D. Hoopes (1984-1986), Max V. Wallentine (1986-1989), N. Paul Johnston (1989-1995), Richard N. Thwaits (1995-2000), and David Kooyman (2000-2001).
The Department of Animal Science included courses on principles of animal production, fundamentals of animal breeding, feeds and feeding, livestock and meat evaluation and selection, animal physiology and anatomy, animal hygiene, consumer and institutional meats, meat and meat products, meat processing methods, horse husbandry, beef cattle production, sheep production, swine production, elements of dairying, milk and milk processing, poultry production, reproductive physiology of domestic animals, animal nutrition, animal breeding, and management of ranch resources.
The Department of Animal Science was established in 1964 by the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences. This newly created department replaced the Department of Animal Husbandry. The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean. The department was associated with the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1964-1983) and the College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-2001). In 2001, the department became a part of the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Department chairs included: R. Phil Shumway (1964-1975), Merlin Myers (1975-1976), Leon E. Orme (1976-1984), Keith D. Hoopes (1984-1986), Max V. Wallentine (1986-1989), N. Paul Johnston (1989-1995), Richard N. Thwaits (1995-2000), and David Kooyman (2000-2001).
The Department of Animal Science included courses on principles of animal production, fundamentals of animal breeding, feeds and feeding, livestock and meat evaluation and selection, animal physiology and anatomy, animal hygiene, consumer and institutional meats, meat and meat products, meat processing methods, horse husbandry, beef cattle production, sheep production, swine production, elements of dairying, milk and milk processing, poultry production, reproductive physiology of domestic animals, animal nutrition, animal breeding, and management of ranch resources.
Citation
Brigham Young University organizational history project website, viewed Jul. 26, 2011 (Department of Animal Science; established in 1964 by the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences; replaced the Department of Animal Husbandry; administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean; associated with the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1964-1983) and the College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-2001); became a part of the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2001; Department chairs included: R. Phil Shumway (1964-1975), Merlin Myers (1975-1976), Leon E. Orme (1976-1984), Keith D. Hoopes (1984-1986), Max V. Wallentine (1986-1989), N. Paul Johnston (1989-1995), Richard N. Thwaits (1995-2000), and David Kooyman (2000-2001); courses on principles of animal production, fundamentals of animal breeding, feeds and feeding, livestock and meat evaluation and selection, animal physiology and anatomy, animal hygiene, consumer and institutional meats, meat and meat products, meat processing methods, horse husbandry, beef cattle production, sheep production, swine production, elements of dairying, milk and milk processing, poultry production, reproductive physiology of domestic animals, animal nutrition, animal breeding, and management of ranch resources)Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Clawson Y. Cannon papers from Brigham Young University, 1957-1976
Series — Carton: 4, Folder: 5-11
Identifier: MSS 7793 Series 5
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence and papers generated during Cannon's professorship at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Some of the materials that are included in the series are the following: official publications, research notes, interdepartmental correspondence, Social Security certificates, financial records, minutes from meetings of the Dairy Committee Meeting, letters of recommendation, and a list of publications generated by Cannon himself. The papers were created between April 15, 1957,...
Dates:
1957-1976
College of Biology and Agriculture records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 702
Scope and Contents
Contains records, minutes, publications, and other material from the College of Biology and Agriculture, the Benson Institute, and the departments of the College. Materials date from between 1917 and 1986, with the bulk from 1950 to 1975.
Dates:
1917-1986; Majority of material found within 1950-1975
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture slides, approximately 1980
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5580 Series 3
Scope and Contents
Contains slides from the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture documenting the agricultural programs at Brigham Young University. Dated approximately 1980.
Dates:
approximately 1980
Department of Plant and Animal Sciences administrative records, 1989-2006
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5580 Series 2
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, self-study reports, course syllabi, annual reports, faculty curriculum vitaes, and other administrative materials from the Departments of Animal Science, Agronomy and Horticulture, and Plant and Animal Sciences. Dated 1989 to 2006.
Dates:
1989-2006
Department of Plant and Animal Sciences histories and catalogs, 1987-2007
Series — Carton: 1
Identifier: UA 5580 Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains topical histories of agriculture and landscaping, departmental histories for the Departments of Animal Sciences, Agronomy and Horticulture, and Plant and Animal Sciences at Brigham Young University, as well as graduate and undergraduate catalogs. Dated 1987 to 2007.
Dates:
1987-2007
Department of Plant and Animal Sciences records
Collection
Identifier: UA 5580
Scope and Contents
Collection contains department histories, self-study reports, graduate and undergraduate catalogs, course syllabi, annual reports, faculty files, photographic slides, and other administrative materials from the Department of Plant and Animal Sciences, dated approximately 1980 to 2007.
Dates:
approximately 1980-2007
Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1342
Scope and Contents
Contains the records of the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences. Records consist of correspondence, reports, budget outlines/plans, meeting minutes, information on employees, and student scholarship information. Dates range from 1956 to 2010.
Dates:
1956-2010
Graduate Studies records on Department of Animal Science, 1995-2000
Sub-Series — Carton: 16, Folder: 9
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
Materials are related to graduate programs of the Department of Animal Science from 1995 to 2000. Materials include department reviews, reports, and proposals for the program.
Dates:
1995-2000
R. Phil Shumway papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 1917
Scope and Contents
Lecture notes, articles, examinations, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and diagrams. The materials relate to one of Shumway's animal science classes.
Dates:
1949-1988