Department of Animal Science

cow sculptures in front of Haecker Hall
a woman reaches out towards a turkey
a group of calves looking through a wire fence
pigs in a barn
horses in a snowy field
a black beef cow

Welcome!

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.

News

Register for the 2025 AnSci Showcase

February 5, 2025

Registration for the 2025 Connecting with U - Animal Science Showcase is open! The showcase will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in the Cargill Building on the St. Paul Campus. Secure your spot to connect with alumni, students, staff, and faculty by Monday, April 15 at this link

Livestock Sustainability Lab Team launches new website

January 8, 2025

The Livestock Sustainability Group at the University of Minnesota has launched a new website to support the research of life science professionals. Check out the data lab here!

Fundraising goal surpassed for 2024 Give to the Max Day

November 21, 2024

Thank you for your support of the Animal Science Department on the 2024 Give to the Max Day! With your help, we raised $2,020 to go towards the Student Fund for Study Abroad Learning Opportunities, which helps students gain a global perspective of animal science and maximize their college experience. We are humbled and honored to have exceeded our goal, which would not have been possible without our generous community.