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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.

The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University is pleased to welcome Gustavo Gutierrez as an Adjunct Associate Professor.

Matt Kerns made the most of his time in the Iowa State University Animal Science Department, turning his passion for the livestock industry into a successful career as a leader in the field. 

After more than two years of planning, the Block and Bridle Club at Iowa State University successfully hosted the 2025 National Block and Bridle Convention at the beginning of April.

The Iowa State University Meat Judging Team earned top honors at the Southeastern Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest, held last week at The Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky.

Ryan Wolf, from Bankston, Iowa has been a dedicated advocate for the agricultural industry from a very young age.

Students in ANS 3990A: Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience gain hands-on experience in careers related to animal science while developing their professional skills.

Growing up on a diversified livestock and row crop farm outside of Mount Ayr, Iowa, Lindsey Jennett has been immersed in agriculture from an early age.

Nine students passionate about the beef industry recently had the opportunity to attend the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) conference in Texas, accompanied by several faculty and staff members including Randie Culbertson, David Bruen

Recent graduate Karlee Skinner is pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian while living in a tropical paradise. Skinner, an alum of Iowa State University, is currently a first-year veterinary student at St. George’s University in Grenada.

Gabby DiRusso, a 2020 graduate of Iowa State University’s Department of Animal Science, has turned her appreciation for livestock and hands-on learning into a successful career in the animal health industry.

The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University is pleased to welcome Dalton Humphrey to its faculty as a Research Assistant Professor in Swine Nutrition and Production.

At just 18, Ashlee DeMolles took a huge leap, moving over 1,000 miles from her family’s farm in Massachusetts to attend Iowa State University.

Congratulations to the Iowa State University Dairy Judging Team that competed in January 2025 at the Southwest Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth, TX.

The Iowa State Department of Animal Science is proud to announce that members for the Beef Leadership Fellows Program will represent the department at the upcoming Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show (CattleCon) in February.