We create, advance and extend knowledge that benefits humans, animals, food production agriculture, sustainable systems management, the environment, and our stakeholders.
Undergraduate Program Graduate Program FacultyThe Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University offers education and research for the safe, nutritious and economical production of animal food and fiber, and of animals for recreational purposes, without compromising the environment or jeopardizing the health and well being of farm animals and farm communities. The department provides educational leadership through high-quality courses, research and extension/outreach programs to enhance human capital and ensure that Michigan producers and communities benefit from these.
We have a strong tradition of training outstanding students in animal science and related fields, and welcome prospective students who are interested in our programs and want to contribute to our mission. Graduates of our department have advanced to rewarding careers in universities, government agencies, the livestock industry, veterinary medicine and biomedicine.
News
MSU Ag Innovation Day at Lake City Research and Extension Center
Published on September 5, 2017
Dr. Jason Rowntree contributed to the 2nd annual MSU Agriculture Innovation Day. Listen to the interview about land regeneration studies and the Savory Institute’s “Land-to-Market” program.
Michigan Livestock Industry Scholarship Foundation Helps Nine Students Continue Their Agriculture Education
Published on September 5, 2017
$24,000 in scholarships support MSU students in 2017-18 school year
Prospective Student Opportunities for Fall
Published on August 28, 2017
Interested in animal science? Then "Meet Up Mondays" and "Farm Tour Fridays" should be on your schedule!
Short-, Long-Term Effects of Vibrating Platforms Studied
Published on August 24, 2017
Article highlights the research of Chelsea Nowlin, MSU veterinary student, and Dr. Brian Nielsen.
A Hidden Threat To Herd Health: Evidence For The Damaging Effects Of Bovine Leukaemia Virus
Published on August 18, 2017
The research of Meredith Frie, PhD student with Dr. Paul Coussens, is highlighted in a recent Scientia article.
Events
The Cultural Lag in the U.S. Dairy Industry Seminar
September 21, 2017 12:00PM - 1:00PM at the Veterinary Medical Center, A213
Dr. Ronald Erskine. RSVP by September 15. Sponsored by College of Veterinary Medicine.
Little International
September 24, 2017 9:00AM - 2:00PM at the South Barn at the MSU Pavilion
Come participate or watch your peers show pigs, lambs, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep and horses.
MSU Small Ruminant Health Symposium
October 14, 2017 8:30AM - 5:00PM at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, 784 Wilson Road, E. Lansing, MI 48824
Registration closes when full or on Tuesday, Oct 10.
12th Annual Animal Science Graduate Research Forum (ASGRF)
October 19, 2017 at the 1310 Anthony Hall
Submission deadline: September 7, 2017
International Buffalo Symposium 2017
November 15, 2017 - November 18, 2017 at the Chitwan, Nepal
MSU is a co-organizer of this event in Nepal.