Dr. Bob Hough is a renowned educator, author, and industry leader in the fields of animal agriculture and genetics, who has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the Western Hemisphere. A graduate of Penn State University, he completed post-graduate work at the University of Connecticut and earned his Ph.D. at Virginia Tech. Hough is considered the leading historian in the cattle industry, and it is through his pursuit of knowledge on the history of animal agriculture that he has set out to learn more about the history of Native Americans, as the two subjects are so interrelated.

Hough’s legacy is evident in his writings, presentations and his leadership roles in various trade organizations. His written works include: The History of Red Angus; Breeds of Cattle; Simmental’s American Journey; Shorthorn and the American Cattle Industry; The History of Aberdeen-Angus in the U.S., UK and Worldwide; and Fort Keogh:100 Years of Research. He has written articles for over 50 different publications including magazines in Norway, New Zealand, Brazil, Sweden and Canada.

For his books and frequent presentations—and for the joy of collecting art—Hough has amassed an estimated 70,000 historical electronic images, as well as a collection of physical works of art. His desire to share more of this collection was the impetus behind writing this latest book, A Native American Story; the Art and Artists of the Early 1800s.

Hough has received numerous awards, which include the Livestock Publication Council’s Headliner Award, Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Pioneer Award, American Shorthorn Association’s Merit Award, BIF Ambassador Award (Journalists), and Outstanding Animal Science Alumni at Penn State. At the Red Angus Association of America’s 50th anniversary, Hough was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Red Angus History and has received the BIF Continuing Service Award and the Red Angus Association of America’s Distinguished Service Award.