Smarsh Named Assistant Professor of Equine Science

July 23, 2018

Smarsh will work with the Extension Equine team and Pennsylvania's equine 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.

College of Agricultural Sciences celebrates outstanding students for 2018

June 5, 2018

Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences recently recognized recipients of the Outstanding Senior Award and Outstanding Student Awards for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Hold your quarter horses: Donors create equine legacy at Penn State

May 30, 2018

Penn State's Equine Science Program recently received "Red, White N Good,” a quarter-horse stallion valued at $130,000, from Craig and Becky Bailey, of Bailey Farm in Ohio.

Holsteins born at Penn State to improve genetic diversity are 'udderly' amazing

May 21, 2018

The six bundles of Holstein joy born at the Penn State Dairy Barns in April of last year — the outcome of a research project to improve genetic diversity in the breed — have garnered a fan following.

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

Ted Katsigianis, vice president of agricultural sciences for the Biltmore Co. in Asheville, North Carolina, will be honored as the 2018 Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus by Penn State's Department of Animal Science.

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.

Greater omega-3 fatty-acid enrichment of eggs, poultry meat is goal of research

April 1, 2018

Research in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences aims to fortify foods people frequently eat — eggs and chicken — with heart-healthy, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.

More accurate estimates of methane emissions from dairy cattle developed

March 29, 2018

Leading the worldwide effort to get a better handle on methane emissions from animals, an international consortium of researchers devised more accurate models to estimate the amount of the potent greenhouse gas produced by dairy cattle.

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.

No such thing as 'uncured' corned beef, Penn State meat expert says

March 13, 2018

Millions of Americans will celebrate the St. Patrick's Day holiday this month with a "traditional" meal of corned beef and cabbage — but most won't pause to consider what makes the meat so distinctive or how it ended up being a tradition.

16th annual quarter horse sale: A tradition of excellence

March 7, 2018

The 16th annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale will take place Saturday, April 28, at the Snider Agricultural Arena, University Park.

Penn State Extension expert sees beef quality continuing to improve

March 6, 2018

Following 25 years of measurement, management and continued improvement, the quality of beef is high, but there is still an opportunity to make it better, according to a beef cattle specialist with Penn State Extension.

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.

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

March 2, 2018

The Poultry Science Club in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences won Scrapbook of the Year at the recent International Poultry Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia.

Pre-Vet Club helps students explore veterinary medicine

February 28, 2018

The Penn State Pre-Vet Club is a preprofessional club that helps students interested in veterinary medicine get involved in various aspects of the field.

Ag education student gains hands-on experience in the classroom

February 27, 2018

Rose Cowan, right, a senior in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, is getting a head start on her teaching career as a student teacher in the Penn Manor School District in Millersville.

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.

Uncertainty surrounds U.S. livestock methane emission estimates

November 30, 2017

A new study of methane emissions from livestock in the United States — led by a researcher in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences — has challenged previous top-down estimates.