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  1. Samantha Dixon, Department of Animal Sciences Student Office Assistant

    Samantha Dixon, Student Office Assistant

    Sep 16, 2025

    My name is Samantha Dixon, and I am a 4th year-senior undergraduate student. I am majoring in Agricultural Business and Applied Economics and minoring in Production Agriculture. Outside of academics, I compete on OSU's Colligate Livestock Judging Team and am a member of Saddle and Sirloin and Agribusiness club.

    Please welcome Samantha to the team.

  2. Abby Paxton, Department of Animal Sciences Student Office Assistant

    Abby Paxton, Student Office Assistant

    Sep 5, 2025

    My name is Abby Paxton, and I am 3rd year-senior undergraduate student. I am majoring in Agricultural Business and Applied Economics with minors in Animal Science and Meat Science. Outside of academics, I am involved in Sigma Alpha where I hold the position as Public Relations Director on the Executive board.

    Please welcome Abby to the team!

  3. Ellie Wanchick, Department of Animal Sciences Student Office Assistant

    Ellie Wanchick, Student Office Assistant

    Sep 5, 2025

    My name is Ellie Wanchick, and I am a 2nd year, undergraduate student, I am majoring in Animal Science- Industries with a minor in Agricultural Communications. Outside of school I am involved in Sigma Alpha where I hold a committee chair position, Saddle and Sirloin where I also hold a committee chair position, Agribusiness club, and Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow.  

    Please welcome Ellie to the team. 

  4. John Grimes inducted into 2025 Animal Science Hall of Fame

    Jun 11, 2025

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), has named John Grimes as the 2025 inductee into its Animal Science Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades of leadership, research, and service to Ohio’s beef industry.

  5. Joe Miley Named 2025 Dairy Science Hall of Service Recipient

    Jun 11, 2025

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joe Miley, a 1982 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Dairy Science Hall of Service Award, honoring a lifetime of contributions to Ohio’s dairy industry and the development of future leaders.

    The award was presented April 18 during a ceremony at the Animal Sciences Arena. Miley, a dairy cattle breeder from West Salem, Ohio, was surprised with the recognition.

  6. Dr. Lyda Garcia

    Extension-Industry Service Award

    Jun 5, 2025

    Dr. Lyda G. Garcia, associate professor and extension meat specialist,  was selected for the Extension-Industry Service Award with the American Meat Science Association. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of meat science extension and/or industry service. Dr. Garcia will be recognized at the 78th Annual Reciprocal Meat Conference Awards banquet on June 24, 2025, hosted at the Ohio State University.

  7. Month of June Pork Chop Sale!

    May 12, 2025

    The OSU Meat Shoppe will be featuring a pork chop sale the month of June. Visit the meat shoppe webpage for additional pricing and pickup times.

  8. Pork Prospect Swine Discovery Day

    Swine Discovery Day

    Feb 5, 2025

    Calling all undergraduate students! Join us for Swine Discovery Day, an immersive half-day featuring hands-on activities designed to provide you  with an introduction to the swine industry. SDD will be held on Monday February 24th from 12-6pm. We will meet in the Animal Sciences Building for lunch and discussions then drive together to the Western Agricultural Research Facility for a farm tour and activities with pigs.

  9. Ohio State students and staff member atop Country View Family Farm’s Feed Mill in Indiana. From left to right: Reagan Saunders, Ellen Fuller, Maegan Walters, and Kara Flaherty.

    Hands-On with Hogs: Students Tackle Swine Production in Immersive Internship

    Jan 17, 2025

    Throughout summer and fall of 2024, Animal Sciences students participated in Swine Bootcamp, an immersive internship experience provided by the Pork Prospect program. Students gained valuable experience in all aspects of swine production through hands-on activities hosted at commercial swine farms located across Ohio and Indiana. From learning about pig health and medicine to nutrition and facility design, students walked away with improved knowledge of the industry and its career pathways.

  10. Information session to be held for the FEEPASS program

    Sep 26, 2024

    FEEPASS is a joint program between Ohio State University and The University of Glasgow (Scotland) College of Veterinary Medicine.

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