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From benchtop-to-barnyard, the Division of Animal Sciences is devoted to education, research and extension. Social Media guidelines: http://bit.ly/mizzousocial

08/20/2026

The Animal Science Research Center (ASRC) is patiently waiting for new and returning students to fill the halls again! We can’t wait for another year filled with learning and new opportunities! Go tigers!

🎨: Lanie Ray

05/11/2026

Poultry Production is one of the many production courses offered in the Animal Sciences curriculum. Over the course of the semester, students experience the broiler production system from start to finish. Students are responsible for managing their birds from their first day of life until processing day when students turn their hard work into a delicious product. After processing their birds, students have the opportunity to visit the Tyson poultry processing facility in Sedalia to understand the impressive amount of product moved on a daily basis in the industry. Students wrap up the semester presenting their capstone projects while enjoying their University-raised chicken. The opportunity to work with live birds at each stage of life gives these students insight and valuable hands-on experience in each step of the industry.

05/08/2026

Animal Sciences week was a blast for both students and faculty/staff! Throughout the week, animal sciences folks engaged with events and activities to celebrate the end of the academic year.

On Monday, there were donuts in the lobby start off the week with a sweet breakfast.

On Tuesday, students tie dyed white Animal Sciences shirts.

On Wednesday, students got revenge on their professors with a pie to the face!

On Thursday, there was some friendly competition with trivia night and a group of professors won trivia.

On Friday, the awards banquet was held to celebrate student success throughout the year.

Animal Sciences Week gave everyone a chance to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of employees and students within the division. A special thank you to the Animal Sciences Representatives for hosting the events and to the professors that participated!

📸: Lanie Ray

05/06/2026

Congratulations to the Dairy Products Evaluation Team! The team competed at the Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest on April 15th, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. The Animal Sciences Division has several students that are on the team and placed in events.🥛🧀

The team got 4th in All Products, 3rd in Cheddar Cheese, 2nd in Cottage Cheese, 2nd in Ice Cream, 4th in Yogurt.

Graduate student Jorge Pizarro got 1st in All Products, 2nd in Cheddar Cheese, 1st in Cottage Cheese, 2nd in Ice Cream, 1st in Yogurt

Jessica Aldenderfer got 2nd in Cheddar Cheese, 1st in Cottage Cheese, 2nd in Ice Cream, 1st in Yogurt and Beth Foltz got 2nd in Ice Cream

📷 Group picture from left to right starting with the back row: Morgan Clark, Bell Foltz, Jessica Aldenderfer, Beth Foltz, Dr. Linhardt, Jorge Pizarro, Thomas Eaton, Amelia Wilson, Remy Keil, Emma Ochse, Sophia Sapp

04/17/2026

Animal Sciences Week is quickly approaching! Join in the festivities from April 27th to May 1st. 🐯

The week will consist of dress-up themes and events each day of the week to celebrate our amazing division.

There will also be a raffle for students that attend events. The more events you attend ... the more raffle entries you get!

Refresh and relax from your studies by enjoying these fun events with your friends.

🎨: Kara Bastion

04/15/2026

Animal Sciences students in Physiology of Domestic Animals I recently dissected a sheep brain. 🧠🐑

The students examined each section of the brain and made connections to the role and function of the section, something that they learned in the lecture portion of the class.

Physiology of Domestic Animals I includes a lab section that has various dissections throughout the semester. These dissections are hands-on experiences that allow students to better understand the course content and apply it in practice.

📸: Colton Whitney

04/14/2026

At the American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest, the team called "Animal Scientists" received runner up for Best Use of Statistical Analysis. 🏆

The group consisted of (from left to right in the first image) Gwendolyn Overholt, Rachel Hanenkratt, Khadicha Nurakhmedova, and Anthony Gandolfo. Anthony, Gwendolyn, and Rachel are animal sciences majors and Khadicha majors in economics.

The group was supported by Dr. Daley, Assistant Professor in Dairy Nutrition & Modeling. They worked with data analysis on the dairy farm before competing in the 2026 ASA DataFest.

This recognition is one of three awards that the competition gives out and reflects the strong data analysis skills of the group. The competition consists of data evaluation, analysis, and a presentation design to a panel of judges.

Congratulations to the "Animal Scientists!" 🎉

04/12/2026

Meet Kloe L'Heureux, a senior Animal Sciences representative ⭐

Kloe wanted to be a representative because she loves sharing her passion for agriculture and helping prospective students. She loves connecting with students, answering questions, and showing them what makes Mizzou special.

Her favorite part about Mizzou Animal Sciences is the strong sense of community. The faculty, staff, and students are always willing to help one another. There are so many hand-on opportunities within the division that allow you to gain real world experience and prepare you for a future career.

Kloes's future goals are to pursue a career in production medicine or advanced reproduction as a veterinarian. She wants to work closely with producers to improve animal health care, reproduction, and herd management.

04/10/2026

Biology of Animal Production II has wrapped up the swine section 🐷

Students learned about swine industry operations and swine biology that are essential for successful production.

The lab section of the course gave students hands-on experiences with weighing pigs, processing piglets, and working with sows during gestation. Students get a better understanding of the main aspects of the swine industry and are prepared for possible future careers in production.

5th image: Ally Shultz

6th image: (left to right) Arianna Winkie and Paige Beesley

7th image: Lanie Ray

📸: Amelia Wilson

04/06/2026

Applications are open for the Animal Sciences Media Team!

If you are passionate about photography and media production related to animal sciences, this is a great opportunity for you. You will gain experience capturing hands-on learning at our farms, in our labs, and so much more.

The deadline to apply is April 13, 2026 at 4pm.

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Columbia, MO
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http://animalsciences.missouri.edu/

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