University of Wyoming - Animal Science Department

04/27/2026

Please join us April 27, 2026 @ 1:00 PM in room AB 103 as PhD Candidate Chase Markel defends his work on "Reinterpreting bovine congestive heart failure risk in beef cattle from harvest heart phenotypes to dynamic pulmonary arterial pressure trajectories."

Your department is so proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to see what you do next!! 🤠

03/27/2026

Be sure to join us this Saturday!!

Don’t miss the University of Wyoming High Altitude Bull Test & Sale
📅 Saturday, March 28 | 1:00 PM MST

Offering 57 high-altitude and performance-tested bulls from 12 consignors, all backed by:
✅ PAP scores
✅ Feed efficiency data (ADG, Intake, Feed, RFI)

Make plans to join us for the educational field day at 10:00 AM, featuring:
• Feed efficiency & feeding behavior – Dr. Zach McFarlane (Cal Poly)
• UW High Altitude Bull Test program update – UW students
• Cattle market outlook – Dr. Tyler Cozzens (LMIC)

📖 Catalogs & videos: https://bit.ly/2026-UW-Bull-Sale-Catalog

02/04/2026

We have updated hours for the Meat Lab Sales Room!!

They will be open every Friday from 9AM-5PM. They are located on the west side of the Animal Science building which is located at 651 N. 19th St. in Laramie.

If you have questions about availability or cost please reach out to them at 307-766-4173 or at [email protected]

Thank you!!

02/04/2026

University of Wyoming Animal Science students recently traveled to Las Vegas to attend the AQHA Professional Horsemen Academy, where they learned directly from industry experts, veterinarians, and equine business professionals from across the country.
The Academy focuses on the business side of horsemanship — from client communication to liability law — giving students real-world tools they’ll use the moment they step into the industry. For some, it even meant earning a professional certificate and building connections that could shape their future careers.
Experiences like this show how UW students are preparing to lead in the evolving equine industry, both in and out of the arena.
Read more about their experience and what they gained at the Academy here:
🔗: https://www.uwbrandingiron.com/?p=44316

02/04/2026

What incredible students we have!!

Congratulations to the University of Wyoming Wool Judging Team on their Reserve Champion, and Champion Handspinning Division showings at the National Western Intercollegiate Wool Judging Contest!
Team members included:
Trevor Halverson (Big Timber, MT)
Hadley Paisley (Wheatland, WY)
Claire Poppenberger (Prescott Valley, AZ)
Elizabeth Schroeder (Evergreen, CO)
After a seventh-place finish out of eight universities at the UWyo 7220 Wool contest just two days prior, this hard-working squad responded with grit and determination, coming back strong for an excellent all-around finish on a national stage.
The team is coached by Dr. Whit Stewart, with outstanding support and leadership from assistant coaches Cameron Herrick (Laramie, WY) and Allie Van Why (Chugwater, WY).
A special shout-out as well to the Johnson County 4-H educator and former UWyo wool judging assistant coach Bryce McKensie for his support in the reasons room with our team this past week—your enthusiasm and expertise helped make this success possible.
Eat lamb. Wear wool. Go Pokes! 🐑💛🤠

01/29/2026

Attending the 2026 International Production and Processing (IPPE) Expo in Atlanta, Georgia where students are participating in the College Student Career Program to obtain internships and full time job opportunities. Special thanks to US Poultry and Egg and the UW Animal Science Department for sponsoring students and allowing them this wonderful opportunity. 🤠

11/07/2025

Our UW Ranch Horse Team is hosting a Cutting Horse Clinic with NCHA Trainer Jim Wilkins on November 15th @ 9AM. Please contact 402-621-0496 or message UW Ranch Horse Team to answer any questions or to register.

10/31/2025

Thank you to Justin Nemmers for the tour of Nemmers Show Horses in Longmont, CO. UW equine students were lucky to enjoy beautiful horse and a beautiful day while leaning more about the horse training industry.

10/24/2025

👏 Hands-on learning, real-world results. 🐑
Support UW students and ranchers this Giving Day.

It’s here! Starting at noon, you have 24 hours to give.

Please help us get to 50 donors to unlock a tremendous $7,500 challenge!
👉 Donate here: https://bit.ly/48wkREU
📊 Read our Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4nmSGww


UWyo College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources
Wyoming Wool Growers
Wyoming Wool Initiative
University of Wyoming Foundation

10/23/2025

It's finally Giving Day! We at the Animal Science Department invite you to Seize The Day and donate to the revival of the Wheel of Brands Scholarship, which was started in 1990 by established members of the Wyoming and surrounding states agricultural community to help provide ease of financial stress for students pursuing Animal Science education. This is a thriving community, one we're very proud of and thankful for the roots they established for us.
You can access our campaign HERE: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofWyoming/giving-day-2025/pages/CALSNR/animal-science
Thank you for your time and for standing up for agricultural education!! Go Pokes!!