NDSU Animal Sciences Newsletter

News from around the department

The Animal Sciences Department kicked off the 2024 fall semester with its highly anticipated Ag Olympics, a welcome-back event for students, faculty and staff. More than 100 students participated in the event on the Shepperd Arena lawn.

Animal Science graduate, Tandi Thompson, appreciates the hands-on experiences with livestock that NDSU provided, and she enjoys sharing insights she gained during college with her colleagues today.

Members of the Animal Science Graduate Student Organization (ASGSO) have been busy this past semester with research, professional development, class and social events – including the annual Testicle Festival.

Several faculty and students from the Department of Animal Sciences discussed grazing technologies at the Cattlemen’s College at the North Dakota Stockmen’s convention in September.

The department gives a warm welcome to its newest employees and says goodbye to departing colleagues.

About four miles west of NDSU is one of the treasures of campus: the Equine Center. It boasts indoor horse stalls, an indoor riding arena and outdoor turnout space. As Equine Center Manager Shannon Eck will tell you, it’s a constant hub of activity.

As the holiday season approaches, the Department of Animal Sciences extends warm wishes to all students, faculty, staff and alumni. This festive time of year provides an opportunity for reflection, gratitude and connection with loved ones, both human and animal. The department recognizes the importance of this season not only for its joyful celebrations, but also for the meaningful role animals play in our lives and communities.

Congratulations to these undergraduate and graduate students who have finished their degrees this fall.

The always-popular Moos, Ewes, and More drew nearly a thousand people to the Equine Center in November to take part in this free, family-friendly outreach event showcasing the department’s faculty, staff and graduate students and how we all work together for the people and animals in North Dakota. The animals were the stars, of course.

More than 100 students braved the season’s first snowstorm to attend a panel discussion at the Peltier Complex with experts in the poultry industry.

The signature producer event for education and camaraderie for NDSU Sheep Extension was hosted in Fargo on Dec. 6-7 with the ND/MN Lamb & Wool Producers Association joint convention.

Tate Eck, former Animal Sciences Department instructor and NDSU Rodeo Team coach, was honored as the 2024 North Dakota Rodeo Association Saddle Bronc Riding champion.