Note: The video above is an interview with Jerrad Hofstetter on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources released a letter to rodeo students, parents and supporters on Tuesday regarding Jerrad Hofstetter’s termination from the college on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Texas Tech said Hofstetter’s financial management, disregard for animal well-being and policy compliance over many years is what led to the institution’s decision.
In a previous interview with EverythingLubbock.com , Hofstetter explained that there was a misunderstanding regarding livestock kept on and off Texas Tech property. He said everyone understood that he had cattle kept on his property in quarantine due to trying to prevent the spreading of illness to other cattle.
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Hofstetter, who had been the head Texas Tech Rodeo coach for the past six years, recruited over 100 students for the rodeo team for the upcoming fall semester.