Our Mission
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Department is composed of a unique faculty with diverse expertise, talents and experiences in the animal sciences. We have individuals who excel in teaching as well as individuals who lead the world in discovery and dissemination of new ideas in animal biology, care and products to enrich the lives of people and animals. Our vision relays our common passion to promote the success and/or enrich the lives of each student, each producer, each client and each citizen in Nebraska and around the world. Learn More2020 Nebraska Horse Judging Team
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Latest News
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Read Animal Science Announces 2022-23 Scholarship Winners · READ MORE ANIMAL SCIENCE STORIESThe Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln had 96 students earn awards on Sunday, October 2 at its Annual Scholarship Reception held at the Nebraska East Union.
The 123 scholarships awarded are made possible by contributions from 37 individuals and organizations to support students in the Animal Science program. Over $140,000 in scholarships was awarded to students at the event.
Here is a complete list of the 2022-2023 scholarship recipients.
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Lavon Sumption, an emeritus professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022, beginning at 3:00 PM at the Holmes Park Golf Course, 3701 South 70th, Lincoln, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Food Bank of Lincoln, or the University of Nebraska Foundation’s Gudmundsen Sandhills Ag Lab Endowment Fund.
Read Lavon Sumption, Emeritus Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Passes Away · READ MORE BLOCK & BRIDLE STORIES -
The Department of Animal Science will have 11 employees celebrated for their years of service to the University on Wednesday, September 28 following the State of the University address.
Thank you to all of our recipients for their continued contributions to our department!
2022 Years of Service Honorees
40 Years
Jeffrey Perkins- Swine Unit Manager30 Years
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Lincoln, Neb. —Clinton Krehbiel, who has led the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Animal Science since 2017, has been selected as the dean of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University.
Read Krehbiel Selected as Ag and Natural Resources Dean at Texas Tech University · READ MORE ANIMAL SCIENCE STORIES