Brian A. Egan
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Equine Science
- Penn State Horse Farm Coordinator
- Penn State Horse Judging Team Coach
109C Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802
University Park, PA 16802
- Email began@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0569
Education
- M.S., Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, 2003 Thesis research: Behavioral, Anatomical, and Physiological Changes in the Late Gestation Mare
- B.S., Animal Production, The Pennsylvania State University, 1987
Interests
- Primary focus area is Penn State's undergraduate equine program through teaching, advising, and recruitment.
- Additionally, coordination of breeding and management of the Penn State registered Quarter Horse herd.
- Primary interest areas include: Production and Management, Judging and selection. Also work to a lesser degree with youth and adult extension programs.
Undergraduate Education Responsibilities
- An Sc 327 - Introductory Horse Production and Management (Instructor) An Sc 317 – Horse Handling and Training (Instructor), An Sc 417 – Introduction to Horse Judging (Instructor), An Sc 426 – Advanced Judging (Instructor and Coach) An Sc 297C - Equine and Livestock Marketing (Instructor)
- Assist with other equine courses including guest lectures and guest lab instructor. Recruit prospective students and promote university's equine programs.
- Major Youth Extension Events:
- PA 4-H Horse Forum, PA State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, PA State 4-H Horse Show
- Major Adult Extension Events:
- Ag Progress Days Equine Educational Program, PA 4-H Horse Forum, PA 4-H Horse Show Judges School and Judging Team Clinic
Awards and Honors
- 2000 Stockmen's Booster Award – Penn State Stockmen's Club
- 2000 Little International Livestock Exposition Dedicatee – Penn State Block and Bridle
- 2000 Outstanding Staff Member – Penn State Department of Dairy and Animal Science
- 2002 Honorary Brother – Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity – Penn State