Penn State Extension Educators Recognized at National Meeting

August 16, 2018

Four Extension Educators received awards at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting in Tennessee.

Meat Science Graduate Students Excel at National Competition

July 24, 2018

Had winning entry in fermented summer sausage class and third in specialty class at American Cured Meat Championship (ACMC) competition.

Kevin Harvatine Recognized at ADSA Annual Meeting

July 23, 2018

Harvatine received the prestigious award for his research and educational leadership in identifying critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry.

Penn State Dairy Science Club Named Outstanding Chapter at ADSA

June 28, 2018

For the fifth consecutive year, Penn State's Dairy Science Club was recognized for their outstanding activities, participation and publications.

Penn State Equine Research Team Explores the Florida Horse Industry

May 18, 2018

PSERT members learned more about the Florida equine industry and made presentations at an undergraduate research symposium at the University of Florida.

Penn State Poultry Judging Team Places Fifth in Nation

May 14, 2018

The team placed third in the Market Product Division and were tied for third in Breed Selection Division.

Penn State Animal Science Students at North American Dairy Challenge

April 21, 2018

Four students were part of the Dairy Challenge and two students participated in the Dairy Challenge Academy, which took place in Visalia, CA.

James L. Adams Named Poultry Science Distinguished Alumnus

April 17, 2018

Adams will be honored on April 27 at a reception at University Park.

Penn State Equine Students Visit Cargill Feed Production Facility

April 17, 2018

Students in the equine nutrition course learned about equine products and career opportunities.

New Penn State-USDA patented technology removes phosphorus from manure

April 13, 2018

Designed as a mobile system, the three-stage process could have huge impact on water quality challenges.

Researchers aim to further enrich eggs, poultry meat with omega-3 fatty acids

April 9, 2018

Animal Science's Kevin Harvatine, associate professor of nutritional physiology, and Robert Elkin, professor of avian nutritional biochemistry, collaborated on study.

Katsigianis Named Penn State Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus

April 6, 2018

Katsigianis will be honored during the Little I/Dairy Expo Weekend on April 13 and 14 at University Park.

Patterson is 2018 recipient of Faculty Outreach Award

April 3, 2018

Professor of Poultry Science in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural Sciences is recognized for positive influence on individuals and organizations.

More accurate estimates of methane emissions from dairy cattle developed

April 2, 2018

Alex Hristov, Ph.D., professor of dairy nutrition in Penn State's Department of Animal Science, was lead researcher for a study of 5,200 lactating dairy cows with collaborating scientists from 15 countries.

Penn State's Block and Bridle Club Recognized Nationally

March 14, 2018

Club was first in the nation for Chapter Year Book and Club Scrap Book; Amy Middleton was named outstanding senior in the nation.

Penn State's Poultry Science Club earns top honor at international exposition

March 5, 2018

The Club won Scrapbook of the Year, making it 21 times first place in 23 years. The Club was also third in the Club of the Year competition.

Trustee Committee Recommends Architect for Henning Building

February 27, 2018

Home to Veterinary and Biomedical and Animal Science Departments, the project will offer new lab and office space as well as future departmental growth.

Extension Meat Specialist Jonathan Campbell Assists Local Company

December 13, 2017

Penn State to Hold Second Online Beef Production Sale

December 4, 2017

"Belles of Christmas" online auction will take place on December 12, highlighting the outstanding beef genetics in the Department of Animal Science's Angus beef program.

Poultry Judging Team Places Second in National Contest

November 22, 2017

Department of Animal Science students excel in Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest held at the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas.

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.