Finding Your Life’s Work

The care and management of domestic animals—providing food, fiber, and recreation for humans—create a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in animal science. Our program will prepare you for a career in veterinary medicine, medicine, equine science, food safety, production and related areas.

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Our Leader
Mallory Beck
Academic Advisor

Mallory Beck is a dedicated academic advisor at Auburn University's College of Agriculture, where she helps guide undergraduate students toward success in their academic and career pursuits. She holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Auburn University. In her current role, Mallory advises students on academic goals, course scheduling, and career planning while also being an active member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and contributing to various campus initiatives.

Outside of her professional life, Mallory is married to her husband, Jerime, and together they have a daughter, Hannah, and a beloved Yorkie named Charles "Barkley." Her dedication to education, leadership, and service makes her a valued member of both Auburn University and the larger academic advising community.

Her Minions
Kaylen Anderson
Kaylen Anderson
Lead Administrative Assistant
(334) 844-8906
Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva, Ph.D.
Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
(334) 750-2756
Frances Clendenen, M.S.
Frances Clendenen, M.S.
Academic Program Administrator III
Adam Cletzer, Ph.D.
Adam Cletzer, Ph.D.
Professor of Practice, Agricultural Leadership and Communications
(334) 844-2317
Wheeler Foshee
Wheeler Foshee
Dwight & Ruth Bond Professor
(334) 844-4362
Heath Hoffman
Heath Hoffman
Director, Research/Extension Center
(334) 844-4660
Desmond Layne, Ph.D.
Desmond Layne, Ph.D.
Head and Professor
(334) 734-4085
Morgan Martin
Morgan Martin
Academic Advisor
(334) 844-3095
Camila Rodrigues
Camila Rodrigues
Assistant Professor
(334) 758-1107
Sushan Ru
Sushan Ru
Assistant Professor
(334) 844-3094
Marlee Trandel, Ph.D.
Marlee Trandel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
(815) 786-5978
Amy Wright
Amy Wright
Associate Dean For Instruction
(334) 844-3254
Bin Wu, Ph.D.
Bin Wu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
(334) 844-1699
Our Stories
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Research and Innovation

The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture recently announced a partnership with CERES TAG, a leading global animal health intelligence platform to improve livestock monitoring and grazing practices.

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Campus Experience

College of Agriculture students gain hands-on experience interning at the Auburn University Equestrian Center.

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Research and Innovation

From the Coastal Plain to the Black Belt, Alabama cattle producers are utilizing forage systems to their advantage to meet the challenges of modern agriculture.

Contact Us
Animal Sciences
(334) 844-1521
210 Upchurch Hall