Andrew Conroy

Andrew Conroy is a Professor in the Thompson School of Applied Science at the University of New Hampshire, specializing in Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems. He has over 37 years of teaching experience, focusing on dairy cattle management, livestock judging, and sustainable agricultural practices. His roles include Program Coordinator for Applied Animal Science and a two-time Fulbright Scholar, with extensive international work in Africa. Notable contributions include the CREAM course, a flipped classroom model combining dairy farm experiential learning, and a Namibia-focused study abroad program exploring livestock and wildlife management. He is a leading authority on draft oxen, authoring books like Oxen: A Teamster's Guide and consulting globally on oxen use.

Education:

• Ph.D., Natural Resources/Conservation, University of New Hampshire (1997)
• M.S., Animal Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University
• B.S., Animal Sciences, University of New Hampshire

Research Interests: Agricultural development, animal science, dairy science, international agriculture, sustainable practices, and wildlife habitat conservation.

Awards:

• TSAS Excellence in Teaching Award (2014)
• Alumni Association Excellence in Public Service Award (2011)
• Two-time Fulbright Scholar

Advising & Grants: Mentor to students conducting research in Africa, Europe, and Australia on wildlife-agriculture conflicts. Involved in grants like the Switzer Fellowship-supported Graduate Research & Tuition Support (1997–1998). Co-developed the Livestock & Wildlife in Namibia course integrating fieldwork and cultural studies.

Publications: Over 100 articles and books on oxen, dairy cattle evaluation, and international agricultural systems. Key works include "Judging and Evaluating Dairy Cattle" (OER textbook) and studies on East African poultry systems.