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The Department of Animal Science is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellent research, teaching, and extension programs in animal agriculture and animal biology. Our faculty members have received national recognition for the quality of their classroom instruction and attention to student needs and concerns.
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Goldy's Smokehouse
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Upcoming Events
Departmental Seminar: Dr. Doug Mashek
November 20, 12-1 PMJoin the Department of Animal Science for our November Departmental Seminar, featuring guest presenter Dr. Doug Mashek of the UMN College of Biological Sciences.
News
Talking Turkeys with Dr. Kahina Bourkherroub
November 13, 2025About 46 million turkeys are eaten around Thanksgiving in the United States every year, and Minnesota farmers play a huge role in raising these birds.
Kahina Boukherroub, an assistant professor in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, answers questions about turkeys in Minnesota ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Getting Hands-on with Horses: An Inside Look at Horse Management Practicum with Dr. Mary Raeth
October 16, 2025Students share their experience in newly-design Horse Management Practicum course
Sarah Hagenow named 78th Alice in Dairyland
May 28, 2025Sarah Hagenow, a class of 2025 CFANS grad majoring in Agricultural and Food Business Management and a student worker in the Department of Animal Science, has been named the 78th Alice in Dairyland!