History

On December 2, 1919, students representing the Animal Husbandry Clubs of Iowa State College, Kansas State College, the University of Nebraska and the University of Missouri, met in Chicago and formed the National Block and Bridle Club.

Objectives
    • To promote a higher scholastic standard and a more complete understanding of Animal Science among student members. 
    • To promote animal agriculture through development of a program of activities that will supplement students' study of the animal sciences in colleges and universities.  
    • To enhance professionalism of students who will one day be leaders in the animal agriculture industry. 
    • To bring about a closer relationship among all students pursuing some phase of animal agriculture as a profession.