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Dr. Frank Dean Jousan is an Extension Professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His office is located in the Animal and Dairy Sciences Building, and he can be contacted via email or phone.
Education includes:
- Ph.D. in Animal Science from University of Florida
- M.S. in Animal & Poultry Sciences from Virginia Tech
- B.S. in Animal Science from Texas A&M University
Research interests focus on animal science applications in youth development and livestock management, with emphasis on:
- Equine-assisted therapy for educational and psychological outcomes
- Livestock reproduction technologies including semen cryopreservation
- Youth livestock program development and impact assessment
- Dairy science education and extension methodologies
His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work bridging animal science, education, and psychology, with recent trends in equine therapy efficacy studies and advanced reproductive techniques for livestock improvement.
Awards and honors include:
- Contribution to reviewing ADS Scholarship Applications
- MSU Department recognition for Sale of Champions partnerships
- Leadership in Junior Champions programs
Extension contributions encompass statewide youth livestock initiatives, including development of official rules and educational materials for Mississippi State Fair competitions across beef, dairy, goat, sheep, and swine divisions.
