University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences

09/03/2026

Today is the day! Stop in at the ACES RSO & Study Abroad Fair to explore a new RSO to join or one of the many study abroad opportunities to plan for your future!

09/01/2026

Are you ready to join the next class at University of Illinois?
Applications are now open for first-year and spring transfer applications.

Find applications and deadlines on the Illinois Admission website: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/

09/01/2026

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 3, 2026.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperation and Maintenance Coordinate slaughter and production schedule for the Meat Science Laboratory including: Arrange...

08/27/2026

Student Experiential Learning Spotlight

Animal Sciences senior Lauren Reynolds recently gained hands-on veterinary experience at Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital!

"Every day brought something new. I had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients—from birds and reptiles to rabbits, ferrets, and other exotic animals. Seeing unique cases like the ones pictured made every shift an incredible learning experience and helped me build valuable hands-on clinical skills."

Experiential learning opportunities like this prepare our students for careers in veterinary medicine by turning classroom knowledge into real-world experience. 🧡💙

08/26/2026

Illini Ring & Rail group is a of alumni and supporters that have gathered in collaboration with an interest in the future of Illinois Meats and Livestock judging teams. Supporting students and the teams with scholarships and travel funding support.

Come to Illini Ring & Rail's "Saturday Tailgate at the Stock Pavilion"! Pregame with judging team alumni, family, & friends before the Fighting Illini Football Team beats Duke on September 12th!
Multiple ticket and tailgate options available for adults and children!

Purchase "The Stockman" or "Grand Champions" tickets to tailgate with us at the Stock Pavilion and attend the Illini vs Duke football game.

Purchase "The All American" or "Future Illini Judgers" tickets to just enjoy the tailgate!

Get your tickets here: https://illiniringandrail.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F54714

08/25/2026

The Department of Animal Sciences operates our animal farms, laboratories, Feed Technology Center, meat and egg sales room, and other facilities to give students working experience in the field and to advance basic discovery and applied production research. Our farms operate on 1,300 acres, housing beef and dairy cattle, poultry, sheep, swine, and horses, and turning grain and forage into feed and bedding for our animals. And our facilities don’t stop at the boundary of our Urbana campus; we maintain and study herds at research and Extension centers throughout Illinois. The Meat Science Laboratory and Meat and Egg Sales are an integral part of our farm operations. This unit supports the needs of meat science research, which focuses on fresh meat quality and further processing. It also provides training and hands-on experience for students planning on careers in the meat industry. The unit supports some of the most visible parts of our department to the community and beyond through Meat and Egg Sales, BBQ and Grilling courses and outreach, and meats judging activities within the state and nationwide.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperation and Maintenance Coordinate slaughter and production schedule for the Meat Science Laboratory including: Arrange...

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of Class to all our students, faculty and staff! Grab your coffee, a fresh notebook and get ready to have a great semester!

08/21/2026

Today is the day! We're excited to see all of the new students in Animal Sciences at the ACES New Student Welcome! See you soon in Grange Grove!

08/20/2026

Last group of undergraduate scholarship winners! 🧡💙

We’re proud to recognize students whose academic achievement, leadership, character, and commitment to the animal industry have earned them these outstanding scholarship opportunities:

✨ Richard & Charlotte Lundgren Scholarship
✨ Dr. & Mrs. M.E. Ensminger Scholarship
✨ Dr. J. Wayne Rehn & Mrs. F. Jean Rehn Endowed Scholarships
✨ Janet R. Jackson & Mark A. Roos Scholarship

Thank you to the families and supporters who have created these opportunities to invest in the next generation of animal science leaders. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! 👏🐂🐖🐑

08/18/2026

In less than a week, the hustle and bustle of campus will return with new and returning students as the fall semester begins. We're excited to see you all again!