Beth Kegley Elected President of the American Society of Animal Science

Beth Kegley has been named president of the American Society of Animal Science. The professional organization serves more than 5,000 animal scientists and producers around the world.

Currently, Dr. Kegley serves as a professor in the department of animal science at the University of Arkansas. She has been a faculty member at the university since 2007. Her research focuses on the impact of nutrition on immune response, disease resistance, and performance of cattle.

“I feel extremely honored and humbled,” said Dr. Kegley. “I am looking forward to an exciting year and am happy to serve.”

Dr. Kegley is a graduate of Virginia Tech where she majored in animal science. She holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. both in nutrition from North Carolina State University.

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