Dr. Bryon Wiegand

Dr. Bryon Wiegand is a native of Cairo, Missouri and is currently Professor of Animal Science at the University of Missouri. He has taught Animal Products, Beef Production, and Physiology and Biochemistry of Muscle. Dr. Wiegand’s research focuses on fat quality of food animals as well as pre- and post-natal influencers of growth and body composition. Bryon serves as a Technical Advisor to the Missouri Association of Meat Processors, Supervises the MU Collegiate Meats Judging Team, and oversees operation of the Mizzou Meat Market (a full-line meat processing plant under USDA inspection). In 2015, he assumed the role of State Meats Extension Specialist. Bryon has been recognized by his peers with multiple national teaching awards, most notably two career teaching honors, the American Society of Animal Science Distinguished Teacher Award, and the American Meat Science Association Distinguished Teacher Award. Dr. Wiegand was named a Kemper Teaching Fellow at the University of Missouri in 2014. Bryon was appointed as Associate Division Director in Animal Science in 2019 where he was responsible for coordinating research farms and auxiliary units as well as outreach from Animal Science to stakeholders in Missouri and beyond. In March 2021, Bryon was appointed Director of the Division of Animal Science.