After a yearlong search, Purdue Animal Sciences has selected Hattie Duncan to lead its livestock judging team as well as the department’s newly formed livestock judging program.
Duncan is a Wingate, Indiana, native who was raised on a Hereford cattle farm.
After earning her master’s degree in animal sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Duncan lectured on beef production, animal ethics and introductory animal sciences courses at the university.
She comes to Purdue with extensive experience in livestock judging from both sides of the arena, having assisted in the organization of several judging events for Illinois 4-H.
John Blanton, professor and department head of Animal Sciences, said Duncan’s talent and motivation for livestock judging will enable the newly formed judging program within the department to flourish.
The program will include introductory judging experiences for first-year students so they can determine if joining Purdue’s teams would be the right fit for them.
Source: pharostribune.com
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