Dr. Charles Looney Inducted Into Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame

Dr. Charles Looney, Cattle Improvement Specialist and Professor with the University of Arkansas and the Department of Agriculture was officially inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame March 1st in Little Rock.

A native of Camden, Dr. Looney has earned graduate degrees from the University of Arkansas and Louisiana State University.  He founded two cattle genetics companies in Texas, OvaGenix and Ultimate Genetics.  While working for Granada Biosciences, he was on the team that produced the world’s first embryo-derived bovine clones.  His work includes the world’s first transgenic cline calves and the first cloned Brahman bull.  Currently, Dr. Looney is stationed at the University of Arkansas Southwest Research and Extension Center near Hope.  He is recognized internationally as an expert in cattle genetics and reproductive technologies.

Dr. Looney’s wife Cathryn and his family were on hand for the ceremony.

Our congratulations go to Dr. Looney on this honor!