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Lacey Johnston

Senior Lecturer | Animal Science

Specialization: Equine Management

Overview

Lacey Johnston grew up in east Tennessee, and began her career with horses through 4-H projects and ownership. She began her professional Animal Science career by completing a B. S. focusing on Bioscience at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, and a M.S. in Equine Science focusing on Education and Extension Programming at Middle Tennessee State University. Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Tennessee and serves the Animal Science Department in various committee roles. Her interests include horse judging, equine behavior and well-being, and equitation science. Lacey Johnston serves on one committee for the American Youth Horse Council, and is an active member of the Certified Horsemanship Association.


Ms. Johnston also serves as Coach or Advisor for equine related student organizations including:

Coach - University of Tennessee Horse Judging Team

Advisor - Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Western & Hunt Seat Teams (Equestrian Club)

Advisor - United States Eventing Association Intercollegiate Team (Eventing Club)

Advisor - Intercollegiate Dressage Association Team (Dressage Club)

Advisor - Equine Undergraduate Industries, Disciplines, & Science Club (Eq.U.I.D.S.)

Advisor - Tennessee Collegiate Horseman's Association (TCHA)


In addition to her duties to the Department of Animal Science, Ms. Johnston also serves as a Food Safety Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Teaching Focus

Horse Judging, Equine Behavior and Well-Being, and Equitation Science

Outreach Focus

Veteran and Dependent Student support; Youth and Adult Extension Programming and Activities

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ANSC 185 - History of the Horse
3 credit hour(s)

A comprehensive overview of the horse, from the prehistoric era to present day. With a focus on the development and contributions of horses, and horse and human interactions throughout history, students will develop the knowledge and skills to investigate and critically evaluate the benefits and challenges associated with the domestication of horses and other equids throughout history. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AH)

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 250 - Introduction to Animal Handling and Management
4 credit hour(s)

Introduction to structure and production principles of the food animal and equine industries. Exposure to current animal management practices as they affect livestock, equine, companion, and exotic animal industries. Topics may include animal behavior, restraint and welfare, nutrients, food safety, animal reproduction, health and well-being, emerging technologies and career opportunities in animal industries.

Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
(RE) Corequisite(s): ANSC 120 or ANSC 150* (if taken prior to Fall 2024)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 360 - Equine and Food Animal Evaluation
3 credit hour(s)

Visual and objective appraisal and evaluation of beef cattle, swine, and sheep for functional efficiency. Comparative dairy judging, oral reasons, breed classification programs, economic value of conformation traits. Evaluation of horses for soundness and functional efficiency and the relationship of form to function in various breeds of horses. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (OC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (OC).
Contact Hour Distribution: Two 1-hour lectures and 1 lab. (RE) Prerequisite: ANSC 250.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – sophomore.

Other Instructors: Langford, Taylor Andrew

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 461 - Advanced Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Horse, Poultry, Sheep and Swine Judging
1 - 2 credit hours

Specialization in judging; evaluation, selection and presentation of oral reasons for classes of beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 labs.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of department head.

Other Instructors: Schrick, Neal | Langford, Taylor Andrew | Eckelkamp, Liz

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 485 - Equine Management
3 credit hour(s)

Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and ethology into complete production and management programs. Types of enterprises, management of feed and pasture resources, health maintenance and first aid, breeding and foaling, farm structures and equipment.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320 and ANSC 380.
(RE) Corequisite(s): ANSC 330 and ANSC 340.

Other Instructors: Ivey, Jennie

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 494 - Animal Science Teaching Assistant
1 credit hour(s)

Assist the primary instructor in laboratory instruction and demonstrations.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of department.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean | McLean, Kyle | Mathew, Daniel J | Kojima, Freddie Naoto

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 495 - Ethics in Animal Agriculture
1 credit hour(s)

Discussion and presentations on issues related to ethics in animal research and industry. Topics may include transgenics, cloning, xenotransplantation, animal waste, animal welfare, research ethics, and use of animals in medical research. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – senior.

Other Instructors: Schrick, Neal

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 496 - Equine Industry Tours
1 - 6 credit hours

Credit for formalized U.S. or international travel, introducing students to issues facing equine industries. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of current events, career options, equine welfare, and the impact of the equine industry on the country’s economy. Determination of credit based on nature of proposed experience. Credit hours will be determined by the department depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return. Can be used to satisfy the internship requirement of the Animal Industries concentration.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor

Other Instructors: Ivey, Jennie

Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer Mini
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865-974-6390

ljohnst8@tennessee.edu

Brehm Animal Science Building
2506 River Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996-4574
Education and Training
  • MS, Horse Science and Education, Middle Tennessee State Univ, 2013
  • BS, Animal Science , University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2008

Lacey Johnston

Senior Lecturer | Animal Science
Picture of Lacey Johnston image

865-974-6390

ljohnst8@tennessee.edu

Brehm Animal Science Building
2506 River Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996-4574
Education and Training
  • MS, Horse Science and Education, Middle Tennessee State Univ, 2013
  • BS, Animal Science , University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2008
Overview

Lacey Johnston grew up in east Tennessee, and began her career with horses through 4-H projects and ownership. She began her professional Animal Science career by completing a B. S. focusing on Bioscience at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, and a M.S. in Equine Science focusing on Education and Extension Programming at Middle Tennessee State University. Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Tennessee and serves the Animal Science Department in various committee roles. Her interests include horse judging, equine behavior and well-being, and equitation science. Lacey Johnston serves on one committee for the American Youth Horse Council, and is an active member of the Certified Horsemanship Association.


Ms. Johnston also serves as Coach or Advisor for equine related student organizations including:

Coach - University of Tennessee Horse Judging Team

Advisor - Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Western & Hunt Seat Teams (Equestrian Club)

Advisor - United States Eventing Association Intercollegiate Team (Eventing Club)

Advisor - Intercollegiate Dressage Association Team (Dressage Club)

Advisor - Equine Undergraduate Industries, Disciplines, & Science Club (Eq.U.I.D.S.)

Advisor - Tennessee Collegiate Horseman's Association (TCHA)


In addition to her duties to the Department of Animal Science, Ms. Johnston also serves as a Food Safety Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Teaching Focus

Horse Judging, Equine Behavior and Well-Being, and Equitation Science

Outreach Focus

Veteran and Dependent Student support; Youth and Adult Extension Programming and Activities

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ANSC 185 - History of the Horse
3 credit hour(s)

A comprehensive overview of the horse, from the prehistoric era to present day. With a focus on the development and contributions of horses, and horse and human interactions throughout history, students will develop the knowledge and skills to investigate and critically evaluate the benefits and challenges associated with the domestication of horses and other equids throughout history. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AH)

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 250 - Introduction to Animal Handling and Management
4 credit hour(s)

Introduction to structure and production principles of the food animal and equine industries. Exposure to current animal management practices as they affect livestock, equine, companion, and exotic animal industries. Topics may include animal behavior, restraint and welfare, nutrients, food safety, animal reproduction, health and well-being, emerging technologies and career opportunities in animal industries.

Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
(RE) Corequisite(s): ANSC 120 or ANSC 150* (if taken prior to Fall 2024)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 360 - Equine and Food Animal Evaluation
3 credit hour(s)

Visual and objective appraisal and evaluation of beef cattle, swine, and sheep for functional efficiency. Comparative dairy judging, oral reasons, breed classification programs, economic value of conformation traits. Evaluation of horses for soundness and functional efficiency and the relationship of form to function in various breeds of horses. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (OC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (OC).
Contact Hour Distribution: Two 1-hour lectures and 1 lab. (RE) Prerequisite: ANSC 250.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – sophomore.

Other Instructors: Langford, Taylor Andrew

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 461 - Advanced Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Horse, Poultry, Sheep and Swine Judging
1 - 2 credit hours

Specialization in judging; evaluation, selection and presentation of oral reasons for classes of beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 labs.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of department head.

Other Instructors: Schrick, Neal | Langford, Taylor Andrew | Eckelkamp, Liz

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 485 - Equine Management
3 credit hour(s)

Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and ethology into complete production and management programs. Types of enterprises, management of feed and pasture resources, health maintenance and first aid, breeding and foaling, farm structures and equipment.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320 and ANSC 380.
(RE) Corequisite(s): ANSC 330 and ANSC 340.

Other Instructors: Ivey, Jennie

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 494 - Animal Science Teaching Assistant
1 credit hour(s)

Assist the primary instructor in laboratory instruction and demonstrations.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of department.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean | McLean, Kyle | Mathew, Daniel J | Kojima, Freddie Naoto

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 495 - Ethics in Animal Agriculture
1 credit hour(s)

Discussion and presentations on issues related to ethics in animal research and industry. Topics may include transgenics, cloning, xenotransplantation, animal waste, animal welfare, research ethics, and use of animals in medical research. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – senior.

Other Instructors: Schrick, Neal

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 496 - Equine Industry Tours
1 - 6 credit hours

Credit for formalized U.S. or international travel, introducing students to issues facing equine industries. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of current events, career options, equine welfare, and the impact of the equine industry on the country’s economy. Determination of credit based on nature of proposed experience. Credit hours will be determined by the department depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return. Can be used to satisfy the internship requirement of the Animal Industries concentration.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor

Other Instructors: Ivey, Jennie

Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer Mini