It's not every day that a college student receives a $1.5 million loan to construct their own business before they even graduate. This may not be the common path to take, but it is exactly the road Animal Science Senior Jordan Marks is on.
With a lifelong passion for animals of all shapes and sizes, Claudia DeLeon’s journey in the Iowa State University animal science program started like many, with the desire to become a veterinarian.
Cori Cooper may have enrolled in the Iowa State Animal Science Department with no prior agriculture background, but she is certainly making an impact in the livestock industry now.
The members of the Association of Graduate Animal Scientists are selling meat bundle raffle tickets for their annual fundraiser. For this year’s raffle, they have two meat bundles available to win, each containing more than 50lbs of pork and
Students in the Department of Animal Science now have access to new 3D virtual technology to study in ANS 214 lab on Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology. Animal science 214 is a foundational course that students build upon throughout thei
Growing up in the commercial and show hog industry, it was no surprise that Brady McNeil left Iowa State University with his bachelor’s degree in animal science in 2012 and later received his Master’s degree in Breeding and Genetics in 2015.
Dr. Shawna Weimer received her bachelor’s degree in animal science and animal ecology from Iowa State University in 2010. She then received her master’s degree in animal physiology in 2012 with a specialization in ethology.
Growing up in Marshalltown, Iowa, Shawna loved animals and wanted to be a veterinarian like her grandfather. She attributes her path in animal behavior and welfare to Dr. Anna Johnson’s class, Animal Science 336- Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being.
Are you an Iowa State undergraduate student with an interest in the swine industry? Have you ever wanted to gain more hands-on experience and meet with industry professionals?
Carlie Miller’s first performance of singing the National Anthem happened when she was just ten years old. From truck and tractor pulls to county fairs and rodeos, Carlie has performed many times since then. Recently, she has had the chance to perform at two PBR events: the Velocity Tour in Sioux City and Des Moines. She received this opportunity through her singing at the Cyclone Stampede last year. Announcer Jeff Lucas heard her perform and connected her to the chance to sing at the events. Although she does not receive anything for doing it, she says, “It is such an honor to sing a song that holds an overwhelming amount of meaning and pride.”
This year the Iowa State Sheep Farm sold three rams at the in-person NSIP sale at the end of July. Iowa State’s own K012 was the top selling Hampshire ram this year who sold for $2,500. His elite genetics allowed him to excel, being in the top 2% of the breed for weaning weight, post weaning weight, and carcass plus.
The highly anticipated 42nd Sausage & Processed Meats Short Course had 61 participants from 16 states and 5 countries outside of the U.S. (Canada, Germany, Japan, Philippines, and South Korea).
The 2022 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting was held on July 11-14, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. Several members of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University were recognized for their efforts in the poultry industry.
