The mission of the Department of Animal Science is to discover and disseminate new knowledge about the biology and management of domestic animals; apply this knowledge to benefit society through the efficient, humane, and environmentally responsible use of animals for food, companionship, and recreation; and educate students for careers in animal biology and management. More about the department...
Future Students: The animal science major offers an opportunity to apply biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and other life sciences to the study of animal breeding and genetics, nutrition, physiology, growth, behavior and management. More information for future students...
To apply online, go to CALS Admissions
Kudos:
Mike VanAmburgh, Associate Professor, received the Dairy Nutrition Research Award at the recent ADSA meeting in Denver, Colorado. The award recognized Mike for his outstanding research contributions to the dairy industry in the areas of growth and development of dairy replacement animals, ruminant nitrogen use, and modeling feed chemistry and components present in dairy rations using the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Proteins System, or CNCPS.
At the same meeting, Katie Schoenberg, graduate student, won 2nd place in Student Poster Presentation, Production Division for PhD students &
Melanie Soberon, graduate student, won 3rd place in the Graduate Student Paper Contest (Northeast Section of ADSA/ ASAS) for her presentation on the "Digestive fate of free ferulic acid in lactating dairy cows".
Animal Science Undergraduates, Margaret Dunn & Rachel Hatch were two of the CALS Academic Excellence Award winners this year.
Juliana Huzzey, Graduate Student, has been awarded a Land Grant Graduate Fellowship from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for a two-year period commencing the Fall term of 2010. Funding for the Fellowships is provided through CUAES (Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station).
View 2010 undergraduate awards
Faculty Focus:
Dr. David Galton
“Cornell Dairy Fellows Program fulfills Cornell mission to ‘interweave fundamental knowledge with practical education”
‘A commitment to the interweaving of fundamental knowledge and practical education’ is one of the core values of Cornell University emphasized by Cornell President Skorton in his “State of the University Address” in October 2009 (Cornell University Strategic Plan 2010-2015). The Cornell Dairy Fellows program, founded by David M. Galton, professor of animal science, in 1983, exemplifies this mission through its strategic balance of scientific instruction and practical industry education. Every year, between 38 and 45 students enter this nationally recognized dairy program known for its industry focus.
Galton began the Cornell Dairy Fellows program in the fall of 1983 with the vision that students headed for careers in the dairy industry needed more than traditional science courses to prepare for the ever-changing world of modern agriculture.
“Our program emphasizes science, business and management” said Galton. Read More ...
Department News:
Dog Walking Service: The students are back and the Pre-Vet Society's Dog Walking service is in full swing. Find out more at the Pre-Vet Society website.
Animal Science T-shirts: The Animal Science Graduate Student Association is selling t-shirts! Contact Julie Huzzey at jmh425@cornell.edu for available colors and sizes.
Caprine Outing: a 3-day goat workshop held every two years sponsored by the Cornell Department of Animal Science and Cornell Cooperative Extension. This year it will be on September 17-19 at 4-H Camp Owahta in Solon, NY. Find out more at our 4-H goats website.
Contact Information:
For campus visits, interactive maps may be found at Campus Maps. Morrison Hall is located at the corner of Judd Falls Rd. and Tower Rd.For Animal Science Department information, contact:
W. R. Butler, Chair and Professor
149 Morrison Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
phone: (607)255-2862