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Feb 1, 2024
On January 30, 2024, The Ohio State University broke ground on the $52 million Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC), which will advance student learning and workforce development in animal agriculture.
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will build the state-of-the-art facility at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory on the Columbus campus.
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Jan 24, 2024
Dr. Joao Carlos Gomes Neto joined the Department of Animal Sciences on January 8th, 2024 as the Assistant Professor of Food Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance. Joao's research centers around foodborne pathogen genomics with epidemiological applications, and identifying novel ecologically proven synbiotic approaches to enhance colonization resistance against foodborne pathogens in swine and poultry.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Joao Carlos Gomes Neto to the Department of Animal Sciences.
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Jan 24, 2024
Dr. Kirby Krogstad joined the Department of Animal Sciences on January 8th, 2024. Kirby received his BS from South Dakota State University in Dairy Production before earning his MS and PhD in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Michigan State University, respectively. Kirby serves as an assistant professor and will be doing research and extension in dairy nutrition, investigating how nutrition may improve the health, inflammatory status, and efficiency of dairy cattle.
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Jan 17, 2024
Hands-on learning opportunities are a key component of the student experience at The Ohio State University, and it doesn’t get more hands-on than the study abroad opportunities found in the Department of Animal Sciences within the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences.
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Jan 11, 2024
Columbus, OH- Dr. Jeffrey Firkins is celebrating 36 years with the Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University. Dr. Firkins also was recognized as a 2023 Distinguished Professor within CFAES, an honor granted to professors within the college whose work creates significant impact in teaching, research, and outreach.
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Jan 5, 2024
The Meat Products show is arguably one of the most memorable traditions for Buckeyes that pass through the doors of the Animal Sciences Building, and that tradition continued with yet another strong turnout this year.
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Jan 4, 2024
Circleville, OH- Saddle and Sirloin Club rang in the new year in a big way, hosting their inaugural Saddle and Sirloin Spectacular cattle show on December 29-31. While students in the organization are no stranger to livestock show management and have facilitated youth opportunities frequently, this is the first year for their cattle show.
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Dec 14, 2023
Did you know– About 500 gallons of blood need to pass through the udder to produce one gallon of milk! Learn more about the amazing science behind the mammary system in ANIMSCI 3147 with Dr. Benjamin Enger. ANIMSCI 3147 – Milk Secretion is a 7-week course that runs from February 28th to April 22nd.
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Nov 28, 2023
Louisville, KY- The Livestock Judging Team at the Ohio State University wrapped up the 2023 season at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). Seniors Ryan Michael, Morgan Price, Sarah Belmonte, Ellie Shaw, Dawson Osborn and Stephen Parthemore – all Animal Sciences students – left NAILE as the 13th High Team in the senior college competition.
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Nov 21, 2023
Bidding has closed on Buckeye Bonanza Horse Sale. 2023 marks the 16th installment of this event, which features costume and showmanship contests as well as student demonstrations. This year's sale attracted bidders from 21 states and Canada and raised $33,100 to support the equine educational programs at The Ohio State University.
