animal science

Animal Health, Avian, Backyard Birds, Chickens, Disease, Lacey Vilhauer, Missouri, Poultry

Gene-edited chickens may offer resistance to avian influenza 

University of Missouri researcher discusses CRISPR gene-editing efforts to improve avian influenza resistance in chickens. Read More

Ag News, Dairy, Editors, Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock

K-State dairy unit on path for upgrades 

A major modernization effort will take place soon at the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University. The $6 million investment will modernize equipment, product innovation spaces and production areas within the facility. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)
Beef, beef, Oklahoma, Regional Roundup, Southern Region

OSU advances understanding of dark-cutting beef

Cattle are seen at the Diamond Bar Ranch north of Stapleton, Nebraska. (Natalie Jones | IANR Communications)

NU to host international beef cattle symposium

Farmland gift funds precision livestock systems position at SDSU 

Hereford cows on grass. (K-State Research and Extension)

Weighing genetic risk and reward

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service

Experts share how beef cow size, heavier carcasses influence beef at K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day 

South Dakota State University officials and state lawmakers look on as South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signs a bill Tuesday authorizing the expansion of the SDSU Swine Education and Research Facility. From left are Distinguished Professor and SDSU Extension Swine Specialist Bob Thaler, District 7 Rep. Tim Reed, SDSU President Barry Dunn, Rhoden, District 20 Rep. Paul Miskimins, District 13 Rep. Jack Kolbeck and District 7 Rep. Mellissa Heermann. (South Dakota State University)

SDSU swine program gets boost

Kansas State University Cattlemen's Day

Genetic selection can help producers advance their operation

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service

Consumer trends panel discusses beef at KLA Convention 

West Texas A&M breaks ground on new feedlot, education complex