Bruce L. Golden, Ph.D.

Department Head and Professor
Dairy Science Department
California Polytechnic State University
Ag. Erhart, Building 10- Room #121
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0257
Phone: (805) 756-2560
Email: bgolden@calpoly.edu

Bruce Golden

Prior to coming to Cal Poly Dr. Golden was the chief executive officer of a livestock and pet technology company he founded after a 19-year career on the faculty at Colorado State University where he was a full professor of animal breeding and genetics.  Dr. Golden’s research and service to industry have resulted in numerous awards and publications including a series of patents related to animal identification and diagnostic instruments. While at Colorado State he was the founder of the Center for Genetic Evaluation of Livestock, a provider of genetic evaluations for breed organizations and  breeding companies worldwide. He has extensive international experience in livestock production including working in China, Brazil, Venezuela, New Zealand, the UK, Canada and Australia. Dr. Golden attended Washington State University in Pullman, WA, where he received both Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees in Animal Science. Dr. Golden received his Doctorate degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO.

Current Courses

DSCI 123 Dairy Science Orientation (1)
DSCI 202 Dairy Promotion and Marketing (4)
DSCI 463 Undergraduate Seminar (2)

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The Eugene and Rachel Boone Dairy Science Complex sign. Cal Poly