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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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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Wyatt Clark Named Rodeo Coach at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Friday, September 1, 2023
Wyatt Clark has been named as the new coach of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo team. He will begin his new position on September 18.
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Animal Science Researchers Receive $2.48 Million in USDA Grants Aimed At Improving Disease Resiliency and Animal Welfare in Swine Industry Monday, August 28, 2023
Four faculty members in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln were recently awarded research grants totaling $2.48 million from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA).
Dr. Jennifer Wood Named Associate Dean for Graduate Education Thursday, August 10, 2023
Dr. Jennifer Wood, professor and molecular reproductive physiologist, was recently named Associate Dean for Graduate Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
In her new administrative appointment, she will lead the professional development team and contribute to the overall leadership in the Office of Graduate Studies, while still teaching and conducting research in the Department of Animal Science.
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Department of Animal Science Hosts U.S. Meat Export Federation Global Processing Workshop Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosted representatives from seven countries as part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Global Processing Workshop on July 31-August 1, 2023.
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Bo Garcia Named 4-H Livestock and Meat Education Extension Assistant Professor Friday, June 30, 2023
Bo Garcia has joined the Department of Animal Science as an extension assistant professor for 4-H Livestock and Meat Education. He began his new role on July 1.
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