His previous teaching responsibilities included animal reproduction, animal biotechnology, and animal breeding. Students characterize Youngs as being well-prepared for class, knowledgeable in the subject matter he teaches, and enthusiastic about his role as an educator both inside and outside of the classroom. His research encompasses basic research in embryo manipulation technologies, reproductive efficiency in sheep, pigs, and cattle, as well as applied sheep management. In addition to being a member of the American Society of Animal Science and the American Dairy Science Association, Youngs is a member of the International Embryo Transfer Society, the National Association of Colleges and teachers of Agriculture and the Society for the Study of Reproduction. He was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees of the International Embryo Transfer Society Foundation.
Youngs is the proud father of three sons.
AnS News October 1998 . . .