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J. Anim Sci. 1983. 57:16-27.
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New Horizons in Animal Agriculture: Future Challenges for Animal Scientists1

C. Eugene Allen2

University of Minnesota, St. Paul 55108

Abstract

This paper provides a brief review of some historical aspects of the development of animal science professionals and programs, and then attempts to project some of the challenges and opportunities for animal science programs. It seems apparent that research, teaching and extension programs will be concerned with much more diverse clientele needs, some of which are very practical and others that are highly technical. In addition, all of these programs need well-qualified people who increasingly will not have extensive livestock backgrounds. Coupled with this personnel need is the challenge of obtaining and making the most of available human and financial resources devoted to the variety of species and clientele needs. However, the opportunity for major advances in a variety of areas has probably never been greater. It is anticipated that the 1980's will be a period of major biological advances. Animal agriculture will be a major benefactor of technology resulting from the "space age" and the "new biology". Examples of this technology include the continuing advances in computers and scientific instrumentation, and the application of genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, cloning and immunology to animal science and production concerns.

Key Words: Animal Research • Animal Science Teaching • Animal Science Extension • International Animal Agriculture • Biotechnology

Footnotes

1 Paper No. 13373, Scientific Journal Series, Agr. Exp. Sta., Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul.

2 Dept. of Anim. Sci.






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