Purdue Animal Sciences

10/21/2026

Purdue Animal Sciences and International Programs in Agriculture (IPIA) will host Appolinaire Djikeng, Ph.D., director general of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), for a seminar on Monday, Oct. 26.

Djikeng will discuss ILRI's vision to 2030, highlighting research in animal health, livestock genetics, nutrition and sustainability, as well as the role of partnerships in improving livestock systems worldwide.

📅 Monday, Oct. 26 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
📍 PFEN 241

A reception will follow at Leopold's Landing.

Learn more: https://ag.purdue.edu/events/department/ansc/2026/10/better-lives-better-planet-through-livestock-science-partnerships-and-ilris-vision-to-2030.html

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Interested in exploring career opportunities in the cattle industry?

will welcome Kim Jepson, talent acquisition manager at Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Creighton Hall lobby.

Five Rivers is the world's largest cattle feeding company, operating 13 feedyards across six states with a one-time feeding capacity of more than 865,000 head of cattle.

Students are encouraged to stop by to learn more about the company and explore current career opportunities!

10/19/2026

The 2026 Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show and Costume Contest is Thursday, October 29!

students are encouraged to enter their animal-themed artwork in one of six categories, with winners selected in each category and one piece earning the Best in Show award.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by to view and vote on artwork, participate in the costume contest, decorate pumpkins and enjoy Halloween treats!

Learn more about the event and competition rules: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/ansc/art-show.html

10/17/2026

Purdue University continues to rank among the nation’s leading public universities!

is proud to be part of a university ranked No. 12 among U.S. public universities in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Read more: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q4/purdue-no-12-among-u-s-public-universities-in-2027-global-times-higher-education-rankings/

10/16/2026

Join for Wendy Gong’s final defense seminar as she presents her research, "Evaluating the Effects of Thermally Warmed Perch in Caged Laying Hens Under Cold Stress Condition."

📅 Monday, Nov. 30
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 CRTN 1042 & Microsoft Teams Meeting

For more information: https://ag.purdue.edu/events/department/ansc/2026/11/wendy-gongs-final-defense-seminar.html

10/15/2026

Purdue University Livestock Judging hosted nearly 300 contestants for the 2026 Boilermaker Livestock Judging Contest on Sunday, Oct. 11, around Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences!

Congratulations to all who participated!

10/14/2026

Join for Hamood Ur Rehman’s final defense seminar as he presents his research, "Effects of the Annexin A1 Mimetic Peptide Ac2-26 on Skeletal Muscle Inflammation, Regeneration and Function Under Acute and Chronic Inflammatory Conditions."

📅 Monday, Nov. 23
🕘 8:00 a.m.
📍 CRTN 1042 & Microsoft Teams Meeting

For more information: https://ag.purdue.edu/events/department/ansc/2026/11/hamood-ur-rehmans-final-defense-seminar.html

10/13/2026

alumni, we want to hear from you!

Have you recently started a new job, received a promotion, moved to a new city or celebrated another exciting milestone? We'd love to hear what you've been up to!

Update your alumni information using the link in the comments below.

10/12/2026

Meet the panelists for White Coats & Work Boots: An Evening With Farm Animal Veterinarians!

Students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine are invited to join us Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30–7 p.m. in Pfendler Hall Room 241, for a pre-vet panel featuring veterinarians working in different areas of animal agriculture.

Meet our moderator and panelists in the photos below!