Facilities and Laboratories
T. Ed Garrison Arena The main arena, covering two acres under roof has a dirt floor that measures 140 feet by 260 feet with an offset arena fence. Riser seating accommodates 3000. The spacious concourse is designed for exhibits and can accommodate banquets and parties. Connected to the rear of the main arena is an additional 45,000 square foot covered, open-air arena.
Expanded cattle facilities include an enclosed show and sale arena, milking parlor and spacious housing area. The arena also has three horse barns with 328 permanent stalls and approximately 150 portable stalls. Another horse barn is planned. This multi-purpose arena and associated complex greatly enhance the programs of the Animal and Veterinary Sciences Dept. All aspects of the livestock industry can be served at the T. Ed Garrison Arena. Meats Lab A meats laboratory is housed in Newman Hall on campus. The facilities include a cutting room, cookers, freezers, fresh meat processing facilities and cooked meat processing facilities. Poultry Environmental Center The Poultry Environmental Center contains incubation and brooding facilities and a separate classroom for hands-on laboratory courses. Wiley-Boone Aviary The Wiley-Boone Aviary is part of the Morgan Poultry Center. It is funded by donations from the poultry industry, gamebird producers and friends of the Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department. The aviary contains a collection of rare and exotic poultry.
Woodburn Arena and Barns An area for student use is maintained adjacent to Woodburn Plantation and Museum. These facilities include a horse barn, an outdoor rodeo arena, an arena for laboratory work, and a cattle barn with a conference/classroom area. Undergraduate students may board their own horses in a barn managed by the Block & Bridle Club on their 14 acre tract. Also, the Rodeo Club has 38 acres of land adjacent to the outdoor arena that supports club activities. |