What does it take to improve the lives of animals—and the people who depend on them?

In Animal Scientist: Scientific Memoir About Improving the Lives of Animals and People, Emeritus Professor John J. McGlone takes readers on an extraordinary journey through more than fifty years of scientific discovery, animal welfare research, and agricultural innovation.

Growing up with a passion for animals, McGlone pursued a career dedicated to understanding how science can improve animal health, welfare, and production. From working on pig farms as a student to becoming an internationally recognized researcher and educator, he shares the personal stories, groundbreaking experiments, and life lessons that shaped his remarkable career.

Written for both scientists and general readers, this fascinating memoir explores:

• The evolution of animal welfare science
• Food safety and consumer education
• The realities of modern agriculture
• Scientific discovery and critical thinking
• Animal behavior, physiology, and health
• The intersection of science, ethics, and public policy