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A horse prepares to race at Fonner Park

Nebraska Equine Extension To Host “Race Nebraska” Seminar on October 7

September 21, 2023

Jessica Petersen (center), associate professor of animal science, and graduate students Mackenzie Batt (left) and Lauren Seier (right) are part of a five-person Husker team whose research can expand the range of genetic tools used by breeders to boost cattle growth efficiency. An increase in feed efficiency of just 1% would save the U.S. cattle sector more than $11 million a year.

Husker team to ID genetic tools to boost cattle growth efficiency

September 21, 2023

Jessica Petersen (center), associate professor of animal science, and graduate students Mackenzie Batt (left) and Lauren Seier (right) are part of a five-person Husker team whose research can expand the range of genetic tools used by breeders to boost cattle growth efficiency.

From Nebraska Today

Husker team to ID genetic tools to boost cattle growth efficiency

September 21, 2023

11 faculty have been chosen to participate in Big Ten leadership programs this year.

From Nebraska Today

11 faculty chosen to participate in Big Ten leadership programs

September 11, 2023

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock judging team at Southwest Regional

Livestock Judging Team Starts off the Fall at Southwest Regional

September 5, 2023

Wyatt Clark

Wyatt Clark Named Rodeo Coach at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

September 1, 2023

Faculty member Benny Mote helps prepare steaks at the 2022 Block and Bridle Steak Fry

Block & Bridle Club Set to Host Its Annual Steak Fry on September 15

August 28, 2023

Lianna Walker, a post-doctoral research associate, working with gene edited cell lines to assess effect of host genotypes on viral infection.

Animal Science Researchers Receive $2.48 Million in USDA Grants Aimed At Improving Disease Resiliency and Animal Welfare in Swine Industry

August 28, 2023

Husker scientists Hiep Vu and Sarah Sillman stand in a shadowy room, with a microscope in the foreground.

From Nebraska Today

Husker scientists’ research project aims to crack code of major swine virus

August 16, 2023

Jennifer Wood

Dr. Jennifer Wood Named Associate Dean for Graduate Education

August 10, 2023

Pivot irrigation system spraying water onto a cornfield

From Nebraska Today

Research Roundup | Aug. 3

August 3, 2023

A group works on their product development project

Department of Animal Science Hosts U.S. Meat Export Federation Global Processing Workshop

August 2, 2023