The 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.
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News
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Animal Science student receives the 2019 CANR Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Award
Published on April 22, 2019
Animal science doctoral student Carly O’Malley was awarded the Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Award for 2019 from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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CANR recognizes faculty and academic promotions
Published on April 19, 2019
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources annually recognizes faculty and academic promotions.
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ANS Graduate Student Awards 2019
Published on April 19, 2019
Congratulations to our 2019 Graduate Student Awards recipients!
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MSU scientists team up to study bovine microbiome role in antibiotic resistant bacteria
Published on April 17, 2019
A highly multi-disciplinary team of Michigan State University scientists have designed a study to probe how the intestinal microbiome of dairy cattle affects antibiotic resistance, a problem plaguing farms across the country.
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2019 Champion Team Overall All East Contest
Published on April 8, 2019
Congratulations to the MSU Livestock Judging Team! This is a 3-day contest that tests students true skills in not only judging but pricing, market evaluation, selection, and reasons.
