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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Michigan 4-H members and MSU students compete at World Dairy Expo, Ag Tech Team earns invitation to Europe
Published on November 2, 2018
Two teams and one individual representing Michigan competed at the National Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 1.
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13th Annual Animal Science Graduate Research Forum
Published on October 19, 2018
The 2018 Animal Science Graduate Research Forum included seven posters and 16 oral presentations.
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Pursley Recipient of NAAB 2018 Research Award
Published on October 15, 2018
Dr. Richard Pursley has been named the 2018 National Association of Animal Breeders Research Award recipient.
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Michigan 4-H alumni and members sweep Jersey breed class and earn top honors at All-American Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
Published on October 11, 2018
Three teams representing Michigan competed at the All-American Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on September 17.
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Making Your Message Heard: My Experience with ComSciCon
Published on October 3, 2018
PhD candidate Kaitlyn Daza relates her experience at Michigan’s inaugural Communicating Science Convention.
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In the News
Cattle Buyers to Require BQA Certification, by Daniel Buskirk
Published on October 24, 2018
Student View: Animal science student Taylor Kuminski on advocacy and leadership
Published on October 22, 2018
The feasibility of an urban equestrian center in Detroit - by Christine Skelly
Published on October 12, 2018
Horsin' Around at MSU event recap
Published on October 9, 2018
Events
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Nov 29
CANR Undergraduate Student Listening Session
November 29, 2018 5:30PM - 7:00PM Anthony Hall, Room 1310, East Lansing, MI 48824
CANR Undergraduate Student Listening Session & College Update.
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Dec 6
CANR Graduate Student Listening Session
December 6, 2018 5:30PM - 7:00PM Packaging Building, Room 120, East Lansing, MI 48824
CANR Graduate Student Listening Session & College Update.