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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 MoreLatest News
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) and Nebraska Extension is inviting applications for two Statewide Extension Assistant Professor/Professor of Practice positions in Animal Science. These 12-month, non-tenure track positions will report to the Head of the Department of Animal Science and the Associate Dean of Nebraska Extension. We are seeking innovative and dynamic individuals with leadership skills to build upon our nationally recognized programs in food animal science. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is
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Did you know you can buy meat products right here on UNL's East Campus? Stop by the Loeffel Meat Shop located in the southwest corner of the Animal Science Complex!
Specials:
20% off T-Bone Steak
40% off Smoked Sausage, Smoked Sausage with Jalapenos, Smoked Sausage with Cranberries, and Cooked Salami
$1.75/pound Frankfurters
Prices good through the end of NovemberNew hours:
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Tuesdays - 1 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursdays - 1 PM to 5:30 PM
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We are pleased to provide you with the Fall 2018 edition of the Animal Science Nsider. The fall semester is well underway and we are looking forward to another successful year. We started the semester with 318 Animal Science and 149 Pre-Veterinary undergraduate students. We had an outstanding class of freshman matriculate and look forward to helping them reach their greatest potential as they progress through our degree programs. Our faculty also continue to recruit outstanding graduate students.
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Megan Homolka, senior animal science student, was selected as the first recipient of the Robert and Karla Baltzell Student Innovation Award. The award was established in 2016 with a gift from Robert and Karla Baltzell and a matching contribution from the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation, the Robert and Karla Baltzell Student Innovator Fund aims to provide research support to undergraduate and graduate students studying critical questions at the intersection of water and livestock, animal feed and/or crops.
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