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Gain hands-on experience at an organic dairy farm with an integrated crop-livestock focus as an intern with Justus Liebi...
10/06/2026

Gain hands-on experience at an organic dairy farm with an integrated crop-livestock focus as an intern with Justus Liebig University (JLU) in Germany! This 8-12 week summer internship offers the opportunity to assist with fieldwork, lab analysis, and data collection and get a comprehensive look at the workings of this teaching & research farm. No German skills required (though some German could be useful for adapting to daily life). Includes a monthly stipend and a travel stipend!

Join our team and come teach in the Animal and Dairy Sciences Department! The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (A...
10/05/2026

Join our team and come teach in the Animal and Dairy Sciences Department! The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS) is seeking a motivated, well-rounded, and enthusiastic individual to join our department to contribute to our hands-on learning opportunities that serve our rapidly growing undergraduate population. This position will provide instruction for multiple courses that support the curriculum for the department’s two majors: Animal and Veterinary Biosciences and Dairy and Food Animal Management. Apply here: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/teaching-faculty-i-madison-wisconsin-united-states-027e18de-f27f-40a0-abd6-761b50b32a40

Please join us in congratulating animal and dairy sciences associate professor Jennifer Van Os in her new position as in...
09/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating animal and dairy sciences associate professor Jennifer Van Os in her new position as inaugural faculty associate director for the UW–Madison Dairy Innovation Hub! Van Os will provide faculty leadership for Hub activities at UW–Madison. In her new role, she will work closely with Hub Director Maria Woldt, CALS leadership, faculty colleagues and stakeholders across Wisconsin’s dairy sector. Read more about her position here: https://ecals.cals.wisc.edu/2026/08/10/jennifer-van-os-named-inaugural-faculty-associate-director-for-the-uw-madison-dairy-innovation-hub/

This summer, the UW–Madison Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences brought on Danielle Brown as a new coach for the Dai...
08/09/2026

This summer, the UW–Madison Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences brought on Danielle Brown as a new coach for the Dairy Cattle Judging Team! Brown, who brings extensive industry experience and a strong background in dairy cattle evaluation, will work closely with current coaches Brian Kelroy and Trent Olson throughout the 2026–27 academic year.

Ashley Tarcin, M.S. Dept. of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin – Madison won the graduate student oral ...
07/20/2026

Ashley Tarcin, M.S. Dept. of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin – Madison won the graduate student oral presentation award in the Microbiology and Food Safety category at the Poultry Science Association 2026 meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for her oral presentation “Assessing the Impact of Feed and Water Withdrawal in Poultry Production Processes Through Litter, Carcass, and Gastrointestinal Microbiome”. She is a member of Dr. Ricke’s laboratory. Please join us in congratulating her!

This past week we hosted 63 students from 6 states and 19 Wisconsin counties for Badger Dairy Camp! Students engaged in ...
07/17/2026

This past week we hosted 63 students from 6 states and 19 Wisconsin counties for Badger Dairy Camp! Students engaged in hands-on workshops related to the four priority areas of the Dairy Innovation Hub, dairy judging, and recreational activities across the UW-Madison campus. Thank you again to our generous sponsors, volunteers, and staff for all their support. Interested in learning more? Read more about Badger Dairy Camp from the link below.

https://news.cals.wisc.edu/2026/07/16/dairy-youth-camp-returns-to-uw-madison/

Please join us in congratulating Jordan Hartley on winning first place in the Masters division of the Student Research e...
07/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jordan Hartley on winning first place in the Masters division of the Student Research ePoster Competition, sponsored by Tyson foods. Jordan is a current Master's student in Animal Sciences.

Congratulations Jordan!

The Animal and Dairy Sciences Department at UW–Madison was well represented by our current students, professors, and alu...
07/08/2026

The Animal and Dairy Sciences Department at UW–Madison was well represented by our current students, professors, and alumni at the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) annual meeting, held June 21–24, 2026.

Congratulations to all our award winners. We are proud to have you on our team.

Thank you to our students and their mentors for your dedication and guidance.

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Madison, WI
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