Bickel Named Equine Extension Associate

November 19, 2017

Bethany Bickel will assist state equine specialists with both adult and youth extension programs.

Dairy MOOC Offers Instruction in Four Languages

November 14, 2017

Developed by a team of Penn State faculty, the on-line Dairy Production and Management Massive Open Online Course expands its impact.

Penn State Equine Program Receives Gift of Stallion

November 7, 2017

Becky and Craig Bailey donate Red White N Good, an elite Quarter Horse stallion, to the Department of Animal Science's equine breeding program.

Penn State's Department of Animal Science Welcomes Gino Lorenzoni

October 26, 2017

Lorenzoni, D.V.M., Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Poultry Science and Avian Health; will provide leadership in avian health extension programs.

Pennsylvania Targeting Excellence Event Raises Over $48,000

October 24, 2017

Clay shooting event brings together agricultural students and industry leaders to network and raise funds for scholarships

Animal Science Students Visit Tioga County Producers

October 24, 2017

Schurman to be Honored as Penn State's Dairy Science 2017 Distinguished Alumnus

October 16, 2017

Retired Extension Educator will be recognized by the Department of Animal Science on Friday, Oct. 27 at University Park

Penn State Students Talk Issues with Congressional Leaders

October 13, 2017

Nine Department of Animal Science students visited Washington, D.C. and discussed current issues in the beef industry with Congressional leaders.

Prospective Students Invited to Department of Animal Science Open House

October 10, 2017

Penn State's Department of Animal Science will host an Open House for high school seniors on October 25 and 26.

Penn State Wins National Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest

October 5, 2017

Penn State students placed first overall at the contest held as part of World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, and were fifth high in reasons.

Goodling Receives Distinguished Service Award

August 30, 2017

Robert C. Goodling, Jr., received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents at their annual meeting Utah.

Block and Bridle Saddle & Sirloin Club Inducts First Members

July 19, 2017

Dr. Harold Harpster and the late Ms. Vivian Baumer were inducted into the newly organized Saddle & Sirloin Club, recognizing their significant contributions.

Chinese Dairy Leader Provides Overview of Growing Industry

July 13, 2017

Dengpan Bu, Ph.D., discussed the economic benefits of research and interacted with faculty on potential collaborative efforts.

Penn State Students Dominate National ASAS Academic Quadrathlon

July 13, 2017

Four undergraduates from Penn State's Block & Bridle and Dairy Science Clubs took first place in the national ASAS competition held at the ASAS national meeting.

Penn State Students Absorb Swiss Agriculture, History and Culture

June 13, 2017

Fifteen Penn State students visited Switzerland after studying and analyzing the agricultural sector of the country.

Cloninger Named Animal Science Advising Coordinator

May 30, 2017

2007 grad Rachel Cloninger will work with current and prospective students in Department of Animal Science.

Dr. Ann Swinker Receives National Equine Science Award

May 19, 2017

Animal Science Professor will be recognized at the ESS Symposium at the University of Minnesota, May 30-June 2.

Heinrichs to be Recognized at ADSA Annual Meeting

May 12, 2017

Professor of Dairy Science Jud Heinrichs, Ph.D., will be named to the inaugural JDS Club 100 for authoring over 100 articles for the Journal of Dairy Science in his career.

Research Focuses on Lost Genetic Diversity

May 10, 2017

Chad Dechow and Wansheng Liu conduct research that may help to reintroduce valuable genetic variance. Article by Amy Duke, Public Relations Specialist, College of Agricultural Sciences.

Penn State Poultry Judging Team Places Second in Nation

April 28, 2017

Collegiate Poultry judging team excels at national contest in April, placing second overall among ten teams competing.

Penn State's Annual Quarter Horse Sale April 29

April 19, 2017

The annual sale will be held at the Snider Ag Arena, and features a demonstration of the horses, tours of Penn State's horse barn and the auction.

Dr. Joseph B. Hess Named Poultry Science Distinguished Alumnus

April 12, 2017

Department of Animal Science will honor Hess at a reception and at the Poultry Science Club's annual Spring Awards Banquet on April 28.

Professor does it all: researches, communicates findings, designs products

April 11, 2017

Jonathan Campbell's expertise makes sausage-making safer - by Jeff Mulhollem, writer/editor, Penn State News

Egan Receives Penn State's Excellence in Advising Award

April 11, 2017

Brian A. Egan, instructor of equine science in the Department of Animal Science, was recognized for outstanding advising, mentoring and encouraging students to achieve their best.

Penn State's Block and Bridle Club Gains National Recognition

April 6, 2017

Club was first in the nation for Chapter Activities, second for its website and third for its scrapbook; Amy Middleton was named Outstanding Junior.

Penn State Students Participate in North American Dairy Challenge

April 6, 2017

Six Animal Science students competed in the Dairy Challenge and the Dairy Challenge Academy in Visalia, CA.

Harpster Named Penn State Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus

March 29, 2017

Harold W. Harpster, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Animal Science, will be honored during Little I/Dairy Expo Weekend.

Poultry Science Professor Receives Penn Ag Industries' 2017 Distinguished Service Award

March 17, 2017

R. Michael Hulet, Ph.D., is being recognized for his leadership in agriculture, specifically within the poultry industry.

100th Anniversary of Penn State's "Little "I" to be celebrated on April 8

March 9, 2017

This year's "Little I" will feature special recognition of champion and reserve showmen, show managers, judging teams and others who have contributed to its success.

Poultry Science Club Named National Club of the Year

February 8, 2017

Club places first for third year in a row; also first in scrapbook competition. Matthew Hackenberg was second in Student of the Year contest.