Department of Animal Science

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  Dale Darling honored with 2023 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award

  Published on February 20, 2023
  Dale Darling will receive the 2023 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award during ANR Week.

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  Animal Science undergrad creates online networking platform for animal welfare entities

  Published on February 10, 2023
  Najya Robinson earned a bachelor's degree from MSU with a major in animal science and a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation in December 2022. In her final year at MSU, she launched a social-good startup, Sparks of Purity Shelter Connect.

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  Alumni Spotlight: Brigitte Grobbel

  Published on February 9, 2023
  Brigitte Grobbel reflects on her time at MSU and discusses what she is doing now.

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  Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Miriam Weber Nielsen

  Published on February 6, 2023
  Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science.

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  Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Joe Domecq

  Published on February 6, 2023
  Academic Specialist, Department of Animal Science.

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  Clubs Year in Review 2022

  Published on February 3, 2023
  Hear about the highlights of 2022 in the words of the club presidents.

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  Alumni Spotlight: Tracy and Jason Scheffler

  Published on January 20, 2023
  Tracy and Jason Scheffler reflect on their time at MSU and discuss what they are doing now.

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  MSU honors Wilson Centennial Farms as 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year

  Published on January 13, 2023
  The MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Brent and Nancy Wilson’s commitment to dairy research, herd health, milk quality and support of the Michigan dairy industry.

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  4-H alumna becomes a Spartan to follow in her father’s footsteps

  Published on November 14, 2022
  4-H alumna and Animal Science senior Mikayla Bowen knew she would continue in her father's footsteps by becoming a Spartan.

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  Michigan youth travel to Maryland State Fair to refine dairy cattle judging skills

  Published on November 10, 2022
  Twenty-five 4-H members, alumni and MSU Extension volunteers traveled from Michigan to Maryland to practice dairy evaluation and life skills.

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  Q&A with Doug Chapin: Michigan dairies leading the way

  Published on November 8, 2022
  Doug Chapin, dairy farmer and board chairman of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, gives his thoughts on the Michigan dairy industry and how MSU is helping producers.

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  Carla McLachlan: Behind the scenes at the Michigan Dairy Expo

  Published on October 24, 2022
  Carla McLachlan has been instrumental in the success of Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days and Michigan Dairy Expo for more than 25 years.

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  MSU researcher helping dairy industry increase profitability, efficiency through improved cattle nutrition

  Published on September 28, 2022
  Professor Adam Lock partners with Michigan dairies to improve animal health and productivity.

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  Animal Science doctoral student aims to improve the dairy industry

  Published on August 29, 2022
  Ph.D. candidate Kirby Krogstad aspires to become a professor to help farmers and teach the next generation of students.

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  MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receives state funding for updated dairy, greenhouse facilities

  Published on July 8, 2022
  The university will receive $53 million in state funding to update the dairy and greenhouse facilities.