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Growing up on a century farm near Ryan, Iowa, Dave McDonald learned the value of hard work along with the power of family and community support at a young age. McDonald, along with his five siblings, grew up raising hogs, corn, and oats.

The summer of 2025 at the Hansen Center was one to remember. The Iowa State University facility had a great turnout for a multitude of events.

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Dr. Steven Lonergan’s Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology (ANS 3600) class visited the Prestage-Wholestone Pork Facility in Eagle Grove, Iowa, to see and learn about contemporary practices in pork production.

Elli Blackford grew up in Osceola, Iowa, showing and raising cattle with her family. She has always loved being involved in the livestock industry.

On Sunday, September 14th, 2025, the Iowa State University Dairy Judging Team competed in the 31st Annual Vernon County Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Viroqua, WI, along with 10 other teams fr

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“Everyone remembers that friendly face in college. Be that friendly face for someone else',” says Ryan Wolf, a junior in animal science.

The Iowa State University Meat Lab interns recently participated in the University Class division of the 2025 American Cured Meats Championships held in conjunction with the American Association of Meat Processors annual convention and trade show

The Iowa State University Meat Science group attended the 2025 Reciprocal Meat Conference in Columbus, Ohio, June 22-25. 

Eight students participated on two teams in the Intercollegiate Undergraduate Quiz Bowl competition. 

The Iowa State University Department of Animal Science played a sizable role in the third U.S. Conference on Precision Livestock Farming held in early June in Lincoln, Nebraska.

On April 12, 2025, the Iowa State University Department of Animal Science, alongside the Iowa State Block and Bridle Club, hosted its annual Animal Science Banquet. The evening was filled with celebration, recognition, and networking.

On April 12, 2025, the Iowa State University Block and Bridle Club hosted yet another successful Animal Learning Day, welcoming attendees of all ages to explore the industry through hands-on experiences.

Liz Riniker, from Anamosa, Iowa grew up on her family’s acreage where her early passion for the livestock industry initially took root.