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Animal Science Department

Serving Animal Industries

 

Animal Science Department's Vision

"Serving animal agriculture through dynamic networks of discovery and education."

 

 

 

 

Weekly Calendar Events

May 14-17, 2012
Animal Science Department Review

 

 

Upcoming Events

Bud Britton Gold Scramble
(Mahoney)
May 11, 1:00 pm

 

 

Welcome to the Department of Animal Science

There has never been a more exciting time to be an Animal Science major in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In the next 40 years, the worldwide demand for food is expected to double. Our graduates will play key roles in meeting that need. The Department has internationally-recognized faculty who lead the resident instruction, extension and research programs in breeding and genetics, meat science, non-ruminant and ruminant nutrition, physiology, animal well-being, production and management. Species represented in these programs include beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, swine, companion animals and laboratory animals. Students who graduate in Animal Science go into animal production, veterinary medicine, sales and marketing, research and a host of other career opportunities. If your goal is to work with animals and have a fulfilling career, we can help you reach your goal. Contact us at 402-472-3571 or ansc@unl.edu.

 Larry Berger
Animal Science Department Head

Larry Berger

 

May 2012 Commencement

2012 commencement

   Cashley Ahlberg, left, and Tacy Langemeier show their support for agriculture with their decorated mortar boards as the two Animal Science graduates talk with Calandra Jarboe.  
  May 2012 Commencement 2

Cody Kester of Clearwater, NE, decorated his mortar board with a corral--appropriate for an Animal Science graduate.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 2,800 students at commencement exercises May 4 and 5 in separate ceremonies for baccalaureate, graduate and law degrees. This is the largest graduating class in UNL history, topping the previous high of 2,663 in May 2011.
Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications

 

 

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Animal Science Department's Mission

"To promote world-wide leadership in animal research and education in support of sustainable use of domestic animals for food, fiber, work and recreation, and to educate students for careers in the animal sciences."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department News

Welcome to Sonya Howsden, Financial Associate, who began employment on May 7.  Sonya will be assisting Carrie Snyder with post-award and pre-award grants during busy times.

Recipients of the Advanced Graduate of Distinction Awards

Terry MaderRick Rasby

Pictured with Mader (top) and Rasby (bottom) are Dr. Bob Whitson, Dean, OSU Division of Ag Sciences and Natural Resources, and Dr. Gerald Horn, Interim Dept. Head, OSU Dept of Animal Science.

Terry Mader & Rick Rasby are this year’s recipients of the Oklahoma State University Advanced Graduate of Distinction Awards. In addition, Deb Roeber Vanoverbeke (96 UNL Animal Science BS graduate) received the Tyler Award given to an OSU faculty member in recognition of professional achievements.

 

 

Student News

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association mentoring program is in its 13th year. The 2012 class marks a milestone of 100 mentors. The 2012 Class includes the following Animal Science majors.
Holly Fujan
Levi McPhillips
Michelle Semler
The complete list of mentors and their bios can be viewed online in the spring issue of the Pork Talk publication at the following site:
http://www.nepork.org/NewsMediaAndEvents
/959/PorkTalkMagazine.aspx

 

Animal Science Scholarships for 2012-2013:
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