Department Highlights

Penn State Poultry Judging Team Places First in Nation Again

November 23, 2022
New Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building Now 50% Complete

September 14, 2020

A "topping out" ceremony was held to mark the halfway point of construction. The new building, replacing the Henning Building, is expected to be complete in late 2021.

Poultry Science Faculty Selected as Part of $10 Million Project

August 10, 2020

Department of Animal Science's Dr. Gregory Martin and John Boney will be part of the research team working to create a sustainable broiler production system by improving bird and human health.
Etherton Receives PCA's 2020 Industry Service Award

August 4, 2020

Pennsylvania Cattlemen's Association recognized Dr. Etherton for his support and leadership.
Penn State Meat Market Will Re-Open in August

July 27, 2020

The Meat Market will re-open the week of August 24 after receiving approval from the University for the safety plan for customers and employees.
Animal Science Students Place First in National Quadrathlon

July 24, 2020

Four Penn State students competed in the Academic Quadrathlon held virtually as part of the American Society of Animal Science annual meeting and trade show.
Correct dosage of methane-inhibiting additive in dairy cow feed shown in study

July 23, 2020

Alex Hristov, distinguished professor of dairy nutrition in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, worked with an international team of researchers to study a methane-inhibiting supplement in dairy cattle feed.
ADSA Recognizes Dechow, Brody, and Melgar Moreno with National Awards

July 7, 2020

Three from Department of Animal Science given highest honors at virtual annual meeting.
Penn State Dairy Science Club Excels at ADSA Virtual Meetings

July 7, 2020

Club tied for first in annual report of activities; the Dairyman yearbook placed first; Shoshana Brody was named Outstanding Student Member.