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...
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Kudos:
Melanie Soberon was awarded 1st place in the American Forage and Grasslands' (AFGC) Emerging Scientist Competition June 23 at the AFGC's annual meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Melanie Soberon and Jeremy Weaver have been selected as Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Dept. Of Animal Science this year.
Quirine Ketterings, Associate Professor, recently received the "Project Leader of the Year" award from the New York Farm Viability Institute.
Miriam Goler, Ag Sciences undergrad, (Ketterings Lab) received a SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence last week in Albany. Miriam conducted independent research on "Short Term Effects of Alfalfa Incorporation on Soil Nitrate, Ammonium and the Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test"
Syracuse, NY, March 30, 2009—A team from Cornell University was one of four teams to receive the Second Place Platinum Award in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) held March 27 and 28 in Syracuse, N.Y.
View 2009 undergraduate awards
Faculty Focus:
Dr. Samantha Brooks
“I was a pre-vet student that discovered I liked research”
A recent addition to the faculty of Animal Science, Samantha Brooks, hails from the University of Kentucky, where she obtained her doctorate degree and completed a two year post-doctorate. She has just completed her first year as assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University, where she taught the Horse course and set up a lab to perform research in equine genetics.
Brooks did not originally plan for graduate school, or even animal science. As an undergraduate student at the University of Kentucky, she first pursued a degree in biology. During her junior year, she switched into the field of animal science by choosing a newly created major in Agricultural Biotechnology, which mixed her interest in genetics and agriculture.
“I was a horse person and everyone kept telling me you can’t do science on horses,” said Brooks. “Horses are my interest, but science was what I’m good at.” Read More ...
Department News:
Nearly 400 years of experience lost to staff retirements in 2009
The 2009 Staff Retirement Incentive and department budget cuts have led to the retirement of 13 of our most valued staff as of July 1. Congratulations go out to Suzanne Bremmer, Tro Bui, Flora Coolbaugh, Joyce Dickens, Susan Herbert, Holly Hyde, Walt Jones, Deb Ketchen, Brian Magee, Harlan Nafziger, Ted Rounsaville, Denny Shaw and Mike Simkin on their retirements; however, we are all sad to see them go. They will be missed personally and professionally.
Administrative Assistants
Fora Coolbaugh - 39 years
Joyce Dickens - 35+ years
Suzanne Bremmer - 32 years
Susan Herbert - 30+ years
Farm Managers/Supervisors
Harlan Nafziger - 35 years
Debbie Ketchen - 33 years
Brian Magee - 31 years
Walt Jones - 16 years
Ext. Assoc - Tro Bui -33 years
Prog/Analyst - Ted Rounsaville -32 years
Res. Support - Mike Simkin -31+ years
Lecturer - Denny Shaw -16 years
Pub. Assist/NRAES - Holly Hyde -14 years
Contact Information:
For campus visits, interactive maps may be found at Campus Maps. Morrison Hall is 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