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Iowa State University’s Horse Farm continues to improve the quality of its horses, which continues to gain greater recognition for Iowa State’s breeding program and more opportunities for students.

Brady Goetz’s path to becoming a leader in dairy nutrition began on a dairy farm owned by his aunt and uncle in southeastern Minnesota.

Originally from just outside Williamsburg, Iowa, Nicole Wardenburg has been dedicated to agriculture from a young age.

In early November, the Iowa State University dairy cattle judging team competed at the North American International Livestock Exposition’s Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held in Louisville, KY.

Maria Wurzinger has built an impressive global career in research and academia, and the Iowa State University Department of Animal Science is thrilled to welcome her to the team as the Rothschild Endowed Professor in Global Food Security and Anima

Hailing from Southwest Iowa, Sam Martin is making his mark in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Iowa State University.

On Sunday, September 29^th, 2024, the Iowa State University Dairy Judging Team comprised of Louis Hamlett, Aurora, IA; Raegan Kime, Waucoma, IA; Irene Nielsen, Potterville, MI; and Naomi Scott, Westgate, IA; made their way to the coveted

Iowa State University’s Department of Animal Science would like to welcome Logan Kilburn-Kappeler to the team as an Assistant Professor. Her impressive career in research and academia makes Kilburn-Kappeler a wonderful fit for this role. 

On Saturday, September 28^th, 2024, the Iowa State University Dairy Judging Team comprised of Louis Hamlett, Aurora, IA; Raegan Kime, Waucoma, IA; Naomi Scott, Westgate, IA; and Mackenzie Waschow, Eagle, WI; decided to compete in the pra

The Animal Science 3600 class – Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology- has been on the road to learn about beef and pork commercial production. The class traveled to Ottumwa to visit the JBS Pork Processing Facility.

On Sunday, September 15^th, 2024, the Iowa State University Dairy Judging Team competed in the 30^th Annual Vernon County Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Viroqua, WI.

On Sunday, September 15^th, 2024, the Iowa State University Dairy Judging Team competed in the All-American Dairy Show Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Harrisburg, PA.

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Department of Animal Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Dathan T. Smerchek as an Assistant Professor of Ruminant Nutrition. Smerchek, who joins the university after completing his Ph.D.

The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University, is pleased to welcome Caroline Downey as a new Assistant Teaching Professor and Meats Judging Team Coordinator.

This summer, the Iowa State University Meat Laboratory Interns traveled to Omaha, NE, to attend the American Association of Meat Processors Convention and compete in the 2024 American Cured Meat Championships University Division. 

The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University had a strong showing at the recent Poultry Science Association annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Liz Bobeck and Dawn Koltes served on the Scientific Organizing Committee. 

Earlier this summer, the meat science group at Iowa State traveled to the Reciprocal Meats Conference held June 15-19, 2024 in Oklahoma City. Learn more about the event and Iowa State's participation below. 

Dr. Cheryl Morris, Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science, started teaching outreach dog agility classes at the Hansen Agriculture Learning Center arena in the Spring of 2022.