Davis College Dean Clint Krehbiel | Photo: Kadyn Collins
Clint Krehbiel, dean of Texas Tech's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, has been elected president of the American Society of Animal Science, one of the world's leading organizations dedicated to advancing animal agriculture through research, education and scientific collaboration.
'Leading ASAS is both an honor and a responsibility. This society is critical to advancing animal agriculture, equine, and companion animals through rigorous science, education, and collaboration,'
The appointment, announced during the society's annual meeting July 19-23 in Madison, Wisconsin, places Krehbiel among a select group of scientists chosen by their peers to guide the direction of a profession that influences livestock production, food systems and agricultural policy around the world.
"Leading ASAS is both an honor and a responsibility. This society is critical to advancing animal agriculture, equine, and companion animals through rigorous science, education, and collaboration," Krehbiel said.
"I look forward to working with colleagues worldwide to strengthen research, provide a training ground for the next generation of animal scientists, and address the challenges facing livestock, equine and companion-animals, animal health and well-being, and food security,” he said.
Founded in 1908 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, the American Society of Animal Science represents more than 5,000 scientists, educators, agricultural producers and industry professionals dedicated to advancing the responsible use of animals to improve human life and well-being. The organization supports research spanning livestock, companion animals, exotic animals and meat science while promoting the discovery and application of new scientific knowledge.
As the society's chief elected officer, Krehbiel will chair the ASAS Board of Directors and Executive Committee, oversee the organization's strategic direction and governance, and preside over its annual business meeting. His election is part of the society's three-year leadership succession, serving consecutively as president-elect, president and immediate past president.
"This is an important honor for Dr. Krehbiel and Davis College," said Darren Hudson, associate dean for strategic initiatives and assessment and the Larry Combest Endowed Chair for Agricultural Competitiveness in Texas Tech's Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics.
"His election is part of a distinguished career as an animal scientist chosen by his peers to lead their national organization. As president, he will increase the visibility of Texas Tech in animal sciences nationally."
Krehbiel arrived at Texas Tech in 2023 following more than 30 years as a researcher, educator and academic leader. He previously served as professor and head of the Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska and spent nearly two decades as an endowed professor at Oklahoma State University, where he established an international reputation in ruminant nutrition and beef cattle production.
He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Kansas State University before completing a doctorate in animal science at the University of Nebraska.
Since joining Texas Tech, Krehbiel has pursued an ambitious strategy to elevate Davis College into one of the nation's premier agricultural colleges. His administration has emphasized interdisciplinary research, expanded collaborations across campus and with external partners, strengthened innovation and technology commercialization, and focused the college's research enterprise on addressing agriculture's most pressing challenges.
He also is leading the development of a new flagship academic building for Davis College. Site preparation for the approximately 145,000-square-foot, $100 million-plus facility is expected to begin this fall, creating a modern center for teaching, research and student collaboration that will support the college's continued growth.
A nationally recognized expert in ruminant nutrition, Krehbiel's research has centered on improving the efficiency, sustainability and health of beef cattle production. His work has examined how nutrition, feed additives and management practices influence nutrient utilization, animal growth, feedlot performance and meat quality. He also has investigated the relationship between mineral nutrition and immune function, seeking ways to reduce diseases such as bovine respiratory disease and bovine viral diarrhea virus while improving livestock productivity through a better understanding of animal feeding and watering behaviors.
His election to lead ASAS reflects both his scientific accomplishments and his longstanding commitment to the profession. Through its scientific meetings, educational initiatives and influential publications, the society helps establish research priorities and foster collaboration across the global animal agriculture community.
In partnership with Oxford Academic, ASAS publishes three of the field's most respected peer-reviewed journals: Journal of Animal Science, which features research in genetics, nutrition, physiology and meat science; Translational Animal Science, which focuses on moving scientific discoveries into practical agricultural applications; and Animal Frontiers, an international review journal examining emerging issues affecting animal agriculture and global food systems.
CONTACT: Clint Krehbiel, Dean, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2808 or Clint.Krehbiel@ttu.edu
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