Nebraska’s Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities.
Three Animal Science Undergraduate Students Earn UCARE Research Stipends Friday, October 13, 2023

Three undergraduate animal science majors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln were awarded stipends to participate in research projects with a faculty mentor during the 2023-24 school year.

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Pork and Apple Burgers using Loeffel Meat Shoppe Ground Pork
Loeffel Meat Shoppe Celebrating National Pork Month in October Wednesday, October 11, 2023

As part of National Pork Month in October, the Loeffel Meat Shoppe in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is celebrating with a special on pork products and four new pork recipe cards.

All October long, customers that spend $10 or more on the shoppe's available selection of pork chops, ground pork, brats, pork breakfast sausage, sliced bacon, and sliced pork in bbq sauce will receive a pound of ground pork for free! Offer is limited to one per customer per week.

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The 2023 Nebraska Beef Industry Summit will be held at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Neb., on Nov. 9.
Nebraska Beef Summit Set for November 9 Thursday, October 12, 2023

Lincoln, Neb. — The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will hold its annual Nebraska Beef Summit on November 9 near Mead, Neb.

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The Department of Animal Science announced the recipients of 108 scholarships on Sunday.
Department of Animal Science Announces Recipients of 2023-24 Scholarships Sunday, October 1, 2023

The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln had 84 students earn scholarship awards on Sunday, October 1 at its Annual Scholarship Reception held at the Nebraska East Union.

The 108 scholarships awarded are made possible by contributions from 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 2023-2024 scholarship recipients.

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A horse prepares to race at Fonner Park
Nebraska Equine Extension To Host “Race Nebraska” Seminar on October 7 Thursday, September 21, 2023

The passing of the Racetrack Gaming Act through a Nebraska 2020 ballot referendum has caused an expansion in horse racing. A series of educational seminars by Nebraska Extension’s equine program have been developed to help those interested in becoming more involved in the industry.

 The Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HPBA) is sponsoring a “Race Nebraska Seminar” on Oct. 7, 2023, at the Animal Science Complex on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus, 3940 Fair St.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock judging team at Southwest Regional
Livestock Judging Team Starts off the Fall at Southwest Regional Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock judging team started off its fall season with stirng performance at the Southwest Regional in Woodward, Okla.

The team finished as 3rd High Team overall and 4th High Team in Reasons at the all swine contest.

As individuals, Caleb Durheim finished as 6th High Individual overall, while Brantly Hoover finished as 9th High Individual overall.

The team will return to competition on September 24 at teh AKSARBEN Stock Show in Grand Island, Neb.

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