Department of Animal Science

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  MSU researchers play pivotal role in new $19M grazing, soil health project

  Published on July 6, 2022
  Spartan scientists lead several aspects of research to understand how grazing management affects soil health and farmer well-being.

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  Nominations are open for the 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

  Published on June 29, 2022
  Since 1958, the Dairy Farm of the Year Award has been presented by the MSU Department of Animal Science

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  Beef Welfare Symposium fifth session to focus on practical management in sorting to euthanasia in beef cattle welfare

  Published on June 16, 2022
  The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare fifth session to focus on practical management in sorting to euthanasia in beef cattle welfare on June 22 at 2 p.m. ET.

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  2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

  Published on June 7, 2022
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.

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  More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

  Published on June 6, 2022
  The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.

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  MSU animal science students compete in first national dairy cattle judging contest of 2022

  Published on June 2, 2022
  Seven students traveled to Utah to compete at the Western National Spring Show.

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  New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer.

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  MSU dairy science alum establishes discretionary endowment for animal science

  Published on May 10, 2022
  MSU dairy science alum William (Bill) Oswalt has established a new endowment to provide discretionary support for the MSU Department of Animal Science.

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  Cows, courses and careers: Animal Science Career Quest introduces youth to the many educational and career paths that exist in animal science

  Published on May 9, 2022
  Animal Science Career Quest is a joint program of Michigan 4-H and the MSU Department of Animal Science. The event introduced youth ages 12-19 to the many animal science programs available at MSU and where those educational efforts could take them.

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  MSU North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge team wins fourth consecutive national title

  Published on May 4, 2022
  Ten MSU students refined analytical, communication and dairy science skills at the national event.

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  CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

  Published on April 26, 2022
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on Apr. 21.

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  Beef Welfare Symposium fourth session to focus on technology in beef cattle welfare

  Published on April 15, 2022
  The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare fourth webinar session to focus on technology on May 25 at 2 p.m. E.T.

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  Beef Welfare Symposium third session to focus on emerging issues in beef cattle welfare

  Published on April 13, 2022
  The Sixth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare third webinar session to focus on emerging issues on April 27 at 2 p.m. E.T.

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  CANR honors 2022 cohort of Global Scholars in Education

  Published on April 6, 2022
  CANR announces a new cohort of seven new global scholars representing education.

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  Animal Science teaching assistant receives CANR Graduate Student Teaching Award

  Published on April 6, 2022
  William Poulos to receive 2020 CANR Graduate Student Teaching Award.