Animal Science 2000: VISIONS FOR TOMORROW

A multi-purpose Animal Science Activities Center is planned for construction on the University of Arkansas's Agricultural Experiment Station research farm north of the campus on Garland Avenue planned to modernize the University's animal science teaching, research and extension facilities. Other improvements will include

an equine teaching unit on Experiment Station property adjoining the Activities Center;
a modern dairy facility located nearby;
renovated and expanded beef cattle facilities on Experiment Station property at Savoy, 15 miles to the west, off Highway 16; and
a modern farrow-to-finish swine unit at Savoy.

These improvements, with an estimated total cost of $3.8 million, are made possible by the state funding from an Arkansas College Savings Bond Issue in the amount of $930,000 and special U.S. Department of Agriculture matching fund grants totaling $1,870,000. An additional $1 million in local matching funds is being solicited from industries, businesses and individuals who support the University's efforts to provide educational, research and extension programs in animal science and related areas. The private funds are needed to receive the full amount of federal matching funds.

Preliminary conceptual sketches of the Animal Science Activities Center and stables for a new equine unit are shown above and below, respectively. Final designs will be provided by an architect who will be selected through the state bidding process. These and the other new and renovated facilities will significantly strengthen the University's animal research capabilities.

Animal Science Activities Center


         Components                                 Square Feet

       Activities Area                             
           Arena Floor, 100 x 250 feet                 25,000
           Theatre Seating, 750 seats                   5,600
           Walkways and Alleys                          3,600
 
       Teaching Area
           Classroom                                    2,600
           Conference Room                                350
           Reception Area                               2,000
           Storage                                        500
           Restrooms                                      500

       Livestock Area
           Covered Holding Pens, Wash Racks,
           Working Area, Tack Rooms                    20,000

       TOTAL                                           60,150

The Animal Science Activities Center will be a source of pride for students, alumni, faculty, and staff and will provide a variety of use options:

Multi-Use Educational Center for Large of Small Groups.

An all-weather site for working with animals
Proper handling facilities and equipment for safety, health and comfort

Center for Use by 4-H, FFA and Other Youth Groups

Judging contests
Conventions
Demonstrations
Performances
Workshops
Seminars

Center for Public Educational Activities

Seminars
Field days
Alumni events
State and national livestock events
Animal shows:beef ansd dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, poultry, ratites,pets

Center for Industry, Business and Civic Groups

State and national equipment shows
Sales
Conferences and other events

Questions? Comments? email us at horse@comp.uark.edu