University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock Judging Team
Livestock Judging Team Finishes Spring Strong at Houston Livestock Show Monday, March 20, 2023

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock Judging Team closed out its spring schedule on March 18 by bringing home hardware from the Houston Livestock Show.

Nebraska finished as Reserve Champion High Point Team Overall, and was 3rd High Team in Sheep/Goats, 3rd High Team in Swine, 4th High Team in Cattle, and 6th High Team in Reasons.

As individuals, Sarah Dilley was Nebraska's top finisher placing as 3rd High Individual Overall, High Individual in Sheep/Goats, 6th High Individual in Reasons, and 7th High Individual in Placings.

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Dr. Ronnie and Jane Green
Dr. Ronnie and Jane Green Headline Honorees at Annual Department of Animal Science Block and Bridle Club and Alumni and Friends Reunion Thursday, March 9, 2023

Lincoln, Neb. - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Animal Science will honor five individuals with awards at its annual Block and Bridle Club and Alumni and Friends Reunion at the Nebraska East Union Great Plains Room on April 22. Dr. Ronnie and Jane Green will be recognized as the 2023 Block and Bridle Club honorees, while Dr. Cayla Beebe-Iske, Dr. Deb Hamernik, and Dr. Rebecca Bott-Knutson will be honored for their outstanding accomplishments as undergraduate and graduate alumni.

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Equestrian team members with awards following competition
Western Equestrian Team Claims 18th-Straight Regional Championship Monday, February 27, 2023

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Western Equestrian team closed out its regular season on Saturday, February 25 with a competition at Colby Community College (Kan.), before claiming its 18th consecutive Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) region championship on Sunday, February 26th.

Saturday highlights included finishing as high point team, while Sarah Eberspacher earned Reserve High Point Rider honors.

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Livestock Judging Team at San Antonio Stock Show
Livestock Judging Team Has Impressive Results at San Antonio Stock Show Monday, February 27, 2023

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock Judging team returned from Texas with some hardware from the San Antonio Stock Show.

The team finished sixth high team overall at the contest. They also earned a fourth high team in cattle and goats, and fifth high team in sheep and reasons.

The team will head back to Texas on March 18 for the Houston Stock Show and Rodeo.

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Photo courtesy of Certified Angus Beef
USDA AMS Establishes Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation Training Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Thursday, February 23, 2023

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln would be the site of one of three regional Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation Training Centers on Wednesday.

West Texas A&M University and Colorado State University join Nebraska as the other regional sites.

Meat & Livestock Technology and CME Acceptance Training at University of Nebraska-Lincoln


Nebraska Equestrian Western Team
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Equestrian Team Impresses at Western Home Show Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Equestrian team hosted an Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) western show at R.B. Warren Arena in the Animal Science Complex on February 11th. Other competing institutions included Cloud County Community College (Kan.), Colby Community College (Kan.), Laramie County Community College (Wyo.), University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Wyoming.

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Livestock Judging Team
Livestock Judging Team Competes at Cattlemen's Classic Monday, February 20, 2023

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock Judging team had a successful weekend at the Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic on February 18 in Kearney, Neb.

Nebraska finished in third and fifth in the high team overall, while also bringing home a third high team placing and a third high team in reasons.

Brett Forgy finished in third high individual overall, was the high individual in feedlot cattle, and was fifth high individual placing and sixth high in individual reasons.

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Husker Equestrian Team after competition
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Equestrian Team Opens 2023 with Third Place Finishes Thursday, February 9, 2023

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Equestrian Hunt Seat Team competed at the Zone 8 - Region 5 Winter Series Horse Show On February 4-5 in in Colorado Springs, Colo. Nebraska finished 3rd team overall on both Saturday and Sunday. Laurene Tomka pointed out of Introductory Equitation and will be headed to Regionals in March along with previous point-ups, Anna Lampereur, Ainslie Suyko, and Maddy Casey.

The team will equestrian team will host its Western Home Show on February 11 and events begin at 9 a.m.

Show Results

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