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Alumni Spotlight: Alyssa Scholz

Alyssa Scholz, the owner and founder of Sweet Briar Creative, has been making a splash in the livestock industry with her renowned videography and design skills.

Iowa State University Livestock Judging Team continues successful fall run with a strong finish at the American Royal

The Iowa State University Livestock Judging Team continued a very successful fall run with a strong finish at the American Royal.

2023 Cyclone Acres Sheep Dog Trial

This year, Iowa State University will be once again be hosting the USBCHA & SMSDL sanctioned sheep dog trial on November 11^th and 12^th using the Polypay flock at the Iowa State University Teaching Farm.

Alumni Spotlight: Cori Bates

Cori Bates has not been afraid to make a change when it comes to her collegiate and professional career. Hailing from Muscatine, Iowa, Cori entered Iowa State as a freshman in agricultural engineering.

Department of Animal Science Welcomes Daniel Unruh as Assistant Professor

Daniel Unruh is the most recent addition to the Iowa State Department of Animal Science as an assistant professor with a focus on meat science and food safety.

ASAS Hosts a Scientific Writing Workshop

Alumni Spotlight: Erin Brenneman

Erin Brenneman came to Iowa State University to major in animal science with the goal of working with horses in her future career; little did she know that she would work in two areas she never saw coming - pigs and people.

Iowa State University Dairy Judging Team competed in the 29th Annual Vernon County Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

On Sunday, September 17^th, 2023 the Iowa State University Dairy Judging Team competed in the 29^th Annual Vernon County Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held on the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Viroqua, WI.

2023 Academic Quadrathlon

Register here: https://forms.gle/djQCFfdD1TTC56Ct9

Sign-ups are due 9/26.

Student Spotlight: Raphael Dohmen

Not even Raphael Dohmen, a current senior in Animal Science, could have predicted that his family's move to southwest Missouri would be the catalyst to starting his now first-generation farm.

Iowa State University Intercollegiate Meat Judging Team Completes First Contest of the Season

The 2023 Iowa State University Intercollegiate Meat Judging Team competed in their first contest of the fall season at the recent Hormel National Barrow Show Meat Judging Contest (Austin, MN).

2024 Swine Industry Experience

Click here for more details on the 2024 Swine Industry Experience Program.

Department of Animal Science Welcomes Rosero as an Assistant Professor

The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University welcomes David Rosero as an assistant professor.

Animal Science 317B students present horses at the 2023 Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association Fall Sale

The 2023 ISU consignment included a total of 26 horses, 10 owned and raised by the Iowa State University Horse Farm and 16 additional client-owned yearlings.

Alumni Spotlight: Lillie Beringer-Crock

It is not as common to hear of a daughter going back to take over the family farm, but that is exactly what Lillie Beringer-Crock did. Hailing from Cascade, Iowa, Lillie has been farming full-time since February of this year.

ISU Meat Scientists at the 2023 International Congress of Meat Science and Technology

The 2023 International Congress of Meat Science and Technology was held in Padova, Italy, August 21-25. Five hundred delegates from six continents attended.

Alumni Spotlight: Sara Kvidera

Sara Kvidera found her passion for animal science close to home. Hailing from Traer, Iowa, on a row crop and cattle farm, Sara fell in love with cattle through taking care of the orphan calves on her family’s operation.