MU’s Animal Sciences Academic Quadrathlon team recently earned the top title at the American Society of Animal Science National Meeting in Albuquerque, N.M. It’s the second year in a row that a team of Mizzou students has won. Congratulations to Aliyah Luntsford, Catriona Chew, Caleigh Grote and Alexia Sweiger.

The academic quadrathlon is comprised of a laboratory practicum, scientific presentation, written exam and a quiz bowl. To qualify, the team first won a local event, followed by a regional competition in Madison, Wis. At the national meeting, they defeated teams from Texas A&M, Penn State and the University of Wyoming.

Caleigh is a senior animal sciences major, Aliyah and Catriona are studying veterinary medicine at Mizzou and Alexia graduated in the spring. Along the way, the team received incredible support from Hannah Twenter, an animal sciences instructor, as well as Animal Sciences Division Director Bryon Wiegand.

CAFNR programs, including animal sciences, are shaping the next generation of ag leaders. The academic quadrathlon team shows that our students are among the best in the country. Great job, Tigers!

— Mun