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Undergraduate Clubs Student members in B&B are from all areas of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, plus anyone in the university who is interested in Animal Agriculture. Major activities include both social and educational events. Outstanding speakers provide students with information about present and future activities in Animal Agriculture. The highlights for the year are the Little North American Showmanship Contest, the annual banquet with the election of outstanding leaders to honorary membership and the distribution of awards earned and won for outstanding activities by members. The B&B Club has sponsored the livestock, meats and horse judging teams. Projects to earn money for all club functions, including national trips and scholarships, are the ham sale, concessions at the T. Ed Garrison Arena and assisting with livestock sales. Broaden your Clemson experience; everyone is welcome to join the Clemson University Block and Bridle Club.
Clemson Animal Welfare Society
Clemson Animal Welfare Society (CAWS) is a student organization that attracts members from across campus who are interested in promoting the well-being of all animals. The society?s main focus is in the community surrounding Clemson University. Activities include service to local animal shelters, fundraising for shelters, and public education about reducing pet overpopulation.
The Dairy Science Club is an extremely active club open to any Clemson University student.
The club has several fund-raising events including the manufacture and sale of egg nog, T-shirt sales, and the Tiger Cow Drop. The club uses these funds to sponsor trips to regional and national dairy meetings. Club members may seek regional and national offices while attending these meetings and compete with other universities in various Dairy Science chapter contests. Remaining funds are used for various social engagements and a portion is often donated to either charity or scholarship funds.
Speakers are invited to give presentations of interest to the club members several times during the year.
The academic year culminates with the Spring Dairy Science Awards Banquet at which several scholarships and awards are given. Three of these awards, the John C. Heustess Awards, are given to deserving Dairy Science Club members. Meeting times and locations are posted on the Dairy Science Club bulletin board in Poole Agric. Center and other places in the building. A student from any discipline may attend.The Poultry Science Club meets twice per month, the day of the week and the time are subject to club member schedules. Meetings often involve a speaker and supper. Some of the activities the Club is involved in are:More information...
- Anderson County Fair - students blood test, feed and water and maintain the show bird display. For these efforts the Fair gives the Club a check for $1,000 which is used for scholarships for club members. The Poulty Science Club assisted with judging the 4H Pullet Showmanship at the Anderson County Fair.
- International Poultry Show - in Atlanta, GA. Students travel to the International Poultry Show where they interview for internship and permanent positions as well as taking in the educational sessions and the trade show. This is an educational three-day trip with all expenses paid.
- The Brooder - each year the Club puts out a yearbook which is supported by advertisements sold to the poultry industry. The yearbook contains articles on internships, former graduates, club activities and a feature story on a poultry company. Money made on The Brooder is also used for undergraduate scholarships.
- Skeet Shoot - the end of the year features a skeet shoot and barbecue to honor the seniors graduating.
- Birdies for the Birds - Each year the SC Poultry Federation hosts a benefit golf tournament at the Clemson University's Walker Course. The Poultry Club cooks the chicken and provides the meal for the golfers and has a chance to meet with some "future employers"!
- Ag Olympics - The Club also participates in the Academic Quadrathalon team, fundraisers with other clubs and the "Ag Olympics." You need not be a Poultry Science Major to join, but just have an interest in enjoying good company and having a good time.
The Pre-Vet Club meets twice per month, on Monday evenings. Meetings often involve a speaker and supper. Some of the activities the Club is involved in are:More information...
- Spring Splash
- Doggie Olympics
The Rodeo Club is open to any student interested in the sport of rodeoing. Activities the club plans include jackpot roping, sponsoring a professional rodeo, sponsoring training clinics and competition in numerous rodeo events. The Rodeo Club has its own outdoor arena located off Highway 76 across from Tri-County Tech.
Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority designed to promote leadership, service and fellowship among its members.
The Clemson University Ranch Horse Team is dedicated to promoting agriculture, ranching, Clemson University, and the CU horse farm's breeding program. The team was established in January, 2006 and is comprised of Clemson University students and coached by Equine faculty member, Laura Morgan.
Involvement in the team will introduce students to stock horses and their uses and increase the practical experience of our students in a competitive atmosphere as they compete at ranch horse shows throughout the south east.
The students will also serve an ambassador position to preserve and promote Clemson University and ranching heritage. Please contact Laura Morgan for more information.Clemson Collegiate Horseman's Assoc
Horseman's has student members from a wide variety of backgrounds that are all interested in horses. Students strive to be involved in all facets of the horse industry, serving as representatives to the horse industry for Clemson University. Horseman's puts on a poker run trail ride for the public and participates in other community service events. Everyone is welcome, regardless of horse experience!Please contact Laura Morgan or Kristine Vernon for more information.
The horse judging program teaches students to evaluate horse conformation and performance at all levels and for multiple breed types. Students take AVS 309 (Equine Evaluation) in the spring and have the opportunity to represent Clemson University and attend National contests beginning that spring and continuing in the fall. Students on the Horse Judging Team gain much needed and useful experience in analytical and critical thinking, judgment, written and oral communication, and many of them go on to become professional judges for several breed associations.The judging team has the opportunity to attend: APHA Spring sweepstakes (Fort Worth, Texas), All American Quarter Horse Congress (Columbus, Ohio), Quarter Horse World (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), NRHA Futurtiy (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), and US Arabian Nationals (Tulsa, Oklahoma). Please contact Laura Morgan or Kristine Vernon for more information.
