Showcasing their extensive knowledge of animal science, a team of four animal science majors took third place in the nation at the American Society of Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon in Oklahoma. The team, pictured from left to right: Sophia Juarez, Genna Vieira, Coach Assistant Professor Zach McFarlane, Rachael Stucke, and Ashley Tartaglia. The team earned first place at the 2022 Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon, held April 1-2 – qualifying them to compete in the national competition in June. The Cal Poly team focused on how animal genetics, rangeland management, water storage, and feed selection are all tools producers can implement in times of drought. Assistant Professor Zach McFarlane of the Animal Science Department mentored the team.