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...
Prospective 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 info for prospective students...
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
anscinfo@cornell.edu
149 Morrison Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
phone: (607)255-2862
Anne O'Donnell and Fernando Soberon both won awards recently at the 2008 ADSA-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting. Anne took 2nd in the National Milk Producers Federation Graduate Student Paper Presentation Contest in Dairy Production. Fernando took 3rd in the "Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed LLC Graduate Student Poster Contest"
Katie Schoenberg is the recipient of the National Milk Producers Federation National Dairy Leadership Scholarship
Quirine Ketterings has been selected to receive the NEBCSA Research Award for 2008
Terry Kinsman received the George Peter Award for Dedicated Services. Photos
Mike Van Amburgh is the recipient of the 2008 Professor of Merit Award.
Dale Bauman is the 2008 recipient of the Dannon Institute Mentorship Award.
Pat Johnson receives grant to further follicular development research in poultry.
Pat Johnson, a Cornell professor of animal science, recently received a three year grant from the USDA in support of research to better understand the process of follicular development in hens. This research is of practical importance to poultry producers, particularly broiler producers, because broiler hens are considerably less productive in terms of egg production than their laying hen counterparts. While it has been to the advantage of laying hen producers to select for high egg production, other traits such as muscling and growth have been emphasized in the breeding of broiler strains of poultry.
Another longstanding research project for Johnson is the use of the hen as a model for human ovarian cancer. Read entire article.
The Animal Science Department welcomes new faculty member Dr. Samantha Brooks.
The Animal Science Department welcomes new faculty members Dr. Quirine Ketterings.