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Mar 16, 2026
Kayla Nihiser joins the department of Animal Sciences as the new Youth Program Senior Educator. She will provide leadership to the State 4-H and Animal Sciences in the yourth quality assurance program and curriculum development for the animal science youth programs.
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Jan 15, 2026
Dr. Monica VanKlompenberg joins Animal Sciences as a Professional Practice Assistant Professor. She will be teaching a variety of classes throughout the Animal Science curriculum as well as advising undergraduates.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
