Academic Quadrathalon

Academic Quadrathalon is an annual competition for animal sciences students. It is a great opportunity for the students to test the animal science knowledge that they have gained in the classroom. It is composed of four parts: an Oral Presentation, a Written Exam, a Practicum, and a Quiz Bowl. Four person teams compete in all the sections to come up with an overall score. The winning team will represent Auburn in the regional competition which will be held at the University of Georgia this year. The Oral Presentations were judged by Dr. Keith Cummins, Dr. Christy Bratcher, and Dr. Darrell Rankins. The Written Exam was headed up by Dr. Daryl Kuhlers. Each section of the Lab Practicum was organized by a faculty member in that field. The Quiz Bowl was run by Dr. Christy Bratcher and Dr. Betsy Wagner with the assistance of Mr. Boyd Brady, Mr. Bob Ebert, and graduate students, Kyle Grubbs and Mindy Hittle.

The Practicum

Equine Portion: Dr. Cindy McCall

Animal Reproduction Portion: Dr. Dale Coleman

Meats Portion: Dr. Christy Bratcher

Above Photo Courtesy of Dr. Coleman

Dairy Portion: Mr. Boyd Brady

Above Photo Courtesy of Dr. Coleman

Herd Health Portion: Dr. Soren Rodning

Above Photo Courtesy of Dr. Coleman

Beef Portion: Dr. Steven Schmidt

Above Photo Courtesy of Dr. Coleman

Swine Portion: Dr. Frank Owsley

Above Photo Courtesy of Dr. Coleman

Poultry Portion: Ms. Jessica Butler and Mrs. Ashley Hendricks

Not Pictured:
Nutrition: Dr. Betsy Wagner

Quiz Bowl

Thanks to everyone who assisted me by taking pictures while the competititon was underway.