Our Mission: to discover and disseminate new knowledge about the biology & management of domestic animals and to apply this knowledge to benefit society. READ more about our department...
Prospective Students:
The animal science major offers you the opportunity to apply all of the core sciences to the study of animal
genetics, nutrition, physiology, growth, and management. Although not a part of the the School of Veterinary Medicine, the animal science program is considered one of the premiere pre-veterinary degree programs.
To apply online, go to CALS Admissions
Kudos:
Fernando Migone & Rajni Singh,
graduate students, have been recognized as Outstanding Teaching Assistants for 2011-2012 by CALS.
Jeannie Griffiths, 
Extension Associate, was honored at the American Youth Horse Council Symposium with the 2012 AYHC “Distinguished Service Award", in recognition of outstanding service, vision, innovation, and leadership to the youth-horse industry.
Extension Associate, was honored at the American Youth Horse Council Symposium with the 2012 AYHC “Distinguished Service Award", in recognition of outstanding service, vision, innovation, and leadership to the youth-horse industry.
Mike Van Amburgh, 
Associate Professor, was selected to receive the Donald C. Burgett Distinguished Advisor Award based on the nomination of the Senior Class.
Associate Professor, was selected to receive the Donald C. Burgett Distinguished Advisor Award based on the nomination of the Senior Class.
Debbie Cherney, 
Associate Professor, was selected as one this year’s winners of the Kendall S. Carpenter Memorial Advising Awards.
Associate Professor, was selected as one this year’s winners of the Kendall S. Carpenter Memorial Advising Awards.
Previous "kudos" awards
2011 Newsletter & Alumni News
Faculty Focus Articles
2012 undergraduate awards
Student Success Stories:
Casey Knapp
isn’t your grandpa’s dairy farmer. Hailing from a family of farmers who transitioned from conventional to organic milk production, the animal science major attended an exclusive TEDx conference in Manhattan and travelled the country in a bus that ran exclusively on biodiesel and vegetable oil as part of Organic Valley’s “Generation Organic” tour. Read more...
isn’t your grandpa’s dairy farmer. Hailing from a family of farmers who transitioned from conventional to organic milk production, the animal science major attended an exclusive TEDx conference in Manhattan and travelled the country in a bus that ran exclusively on biodiesel and vegetable oil as part of Organic Valley’s “Generation Organic” tour. Read more...
Yike (YEE-co) Bing 
knew since childhood that she wanted to be a veterinarian. An elephant ride in Thailand and a drive through a Kenyan preserve started her infatuation with wildlife. As a college student in Beijing, Bing’s experiences ranged from work with giant pandas to assistance in spaying cats and dogs. Read more...
knew since childhood that she wanted to be a veterinarian. An elephant ride in Thailand and a drive through a Kenyan preserve started her infatuation with wildlife. As a college student in Beijing, Bing’s experiences ranged from work with giant pandas to assistance in spaying cats and dogs. Read more...
Julia Knight 
Growing up on a 60-cow dairy in western New York inspired Julia Knight’s initial dream to become a veterinarian. She recently graduated with a BS degree in Animal Science with distinction in research, and a job offer to work with Western NY Crop Management Assoc. (WNYCMA) as a crop technician. More...
Growing up on a 60-cow dairy in western New York inspired Julia Knight’s initial dream to become a veterinarian. She recently graduated with a BS degree in Animal Science with distinction in research, and a job offer to work with Western NY Crop Management Assoc. (WNYCMA) as a crop technician. More...
Department News:
Animal Crackers 2012
On May 5, this annual educational outreach event, hosted by the Animal Science Dept., was attended by over 300 participants from 34 different counties in NYS. See the news release.
On May 5, this annual educational outreach event, hosted by the Animal Science Dept., was attended by over 300 participants from 34 different counties in NYS. See the news release.
Cornell Team places 1st in Dairy Challenge - 128 dairy students from 32 colleges competed in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC), an innovative two-day competition for students representing dairy science programs at North American universities. .For more information... Press Release.
Looking for Jobs or Internships?
The CALS Career Development office provides a list of internships and summer jobs for students with interests across all disciplines of CALS, many of which may be of interest to students in Animal Science. They have recently released a new and improved CALS Specific Internship (CSI) database.
Youth Discovering Dairy
On March 23 and 24th, 2012 90 plus youth and adults attend the Dairy Discovery Workshop here in Morrison Hall. The theme for this year’s program was “Whole Farm Management and Analysis” with a team approach to problem solving. See the news release.
On March 23 and 24th, 2012 90 plus youth and adults attend the Dairy Discovery Workshop here in Morrison Hall. The theme for this year’s program was “Whole Farm Management and Analysis” with a team approach to problem solving. See the news release.
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) 255-5497