Talking Turkeys with Dr. Kahina Bourkherroub
About 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
Students share their experience in newly-design Horse Management Practicum course
Sarah Hagenow named 78th Alice in Dairyland
Sarah 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!
Study shows gorillas with heart disease have altered gut microbiomes
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in zoo gorillas, but its origins are unknown. Researchers, including Animal Science associate professor Andres Gomez, studied the gut microbiome of gorillas to explore a possible link to heart disease. Their findings could impact how we address cardiovascular issues in humans.
From 4-H to the meat lab: A journey to ag industry leadership
Animal Science alum Jordan McCallum turned her passionate involvement in 4-H into a career as the supervisor of the Meat Lab.
ANSC Grad Club Clothing Sale
Each semester, our Grad Club organizes a clothing sale of Animal Science Apparel to raise funds that support the professional and academic development of our graduate students, as well as events that foster student engagement. We're excited to announce that sales are now open!
Register for the 2025 AnSci Showcase
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
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!
Nominations are open for the 2025 Golden Alumni Awards!
Each year, the Department of Animal Science hosts its annual Connecting with U - Animal Science Showcase to celebrate the accomplishments of faculty, students, and alumni in the Department who have made contributions to our field of study. An important aspect of this event is the recognition of the Golden Alumni Award recipients. Nominations for the 2025 Golden Alumni Awards are now being accepted. You can find more information and the link for nominations here.
Fundraising goal surpassed for 2024 Give to the Max Day
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.