Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University

Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University Advancing animal agriculture in Alabama and beyond through our research, education, and Extension programs.

We offer diverse educational programs in animal sciences, preparing students for impactful careers in the animal agriculture industries.

The Dept. of Animal Sciences study abroad group is having an unforgettable experience in Brazil! ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
05/27/2026

The Dept. of Animal Sciences study abroad group is having an unforgettable experience in Brazil! ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท

๐Ÿฎ ๐Ÿฅฉ Check out some of our meat science research in the news!
05/22/2026

๐Ÿฎ ๐Ÿฅฉ Check out some of our meat science research in the news!

๐Ÿฅฉ IN THE NEWS: Researchers at Auburn University are working to develop a better method of predicting spoilage which could lead to more accurate โ€œbest byโ€ or โ€œsell byโ€ dates and less meat being thrown out.

More from Food Safety Magazine: https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11414-scientists-tackle-food-waste-with-more-accurate-sell-by-dates-based-on-meat-microbial-activity

We canโ€™t wait to see you June 5th! ๐Ÿ„โœจJoin us at the Blount County Multi-Purpose Center for a day of learning, connection...
05/04/2026

We canโ€™t wait to see you June 5th! ๐Ÿ„โœจ
Join us at the Blount County Multi-Purpose Center for a day of learning, connection, and Auburn tradition. From a hands-on youth clinic to an evening alumni reunion, thereโ€™s something for everyone!

Spots are limitedโ€”register by May 20!

We look forward to seeing everyone on campus in June! ๐Ÿฎ
05/01/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone on campus in June! ๐Ÿฎ

Calling all Alabama 4-H livestock judging teams! ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘

Registration is open in 4HOnline now through June 9 for the ๐—”๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฎ ๐Ÿฐ-๐—› ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ on June 16 in Auburn. Bring your county team, test your skills, and compete for the chance to represent Alabama on the national stage in Louisville!

Looking for a practice opportunity before the state contest? Join us June 5 at the Blount County Multi-Purpose Center for the ๐—”๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ. Register in 4HOnline by May 20.
We canโ€™t wait to see you there!

Questions? Reach out to Reid McGuire at [email protected]

Two days of collaboration, connection, and ideas that will help better serve communities across Alabama. ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿค๐ŸŒฑ
05/01/2026

Two days of collaboration, connection, and ideas that will help better serve communities across Alabama. ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿค๐ŸŒฑ

Animal Science and Forages Extension Team Spring Meetingโ€ฆ โœ…

Over the last two days, members of our team from across the state came together to collaborate, build camaraderie, and discover new ways to better serve those who matter most to usโ€ฆ YOU! ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒฑ

Any time spent together as a team is time well spent, but opportunities like this help us grow stronger and expand our impact. There's no doubt the ideas shared over the last 48 hours will help shape future programming across Alabama. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒพ

04/22/2026

Check out the latest โ€œOur Work Seminarโ€ featuring AC Legg and the Auburn University Department of Animal Sciences Meats Lab! ๐Ÿฅฉ
This seminar highlights the partnership, innovation, and hands-on learning happening through Auburnโ€™s meat science programs and industry collaborations. From product development to real-world experience in the meats industry, our students and faculty continue to make an impact beyond the classroom.
๐ŸŽฅ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJWsK4cdxIg

Weโ€™re celebrating Employee Appreciation Week the best way we know how โ€” with great food and even better people! ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ‰The De...
04/22/2026

Weโ€™re celebrating Employee Appreciation Week the best way we know how โ€” with great food and even better people! ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ‰
The Department of Animal Sciences hosted a burger cookout to recognize and thank our hardworking team. Your dedication, passion, and daily efforts donโ€™t go unnoticed, and weโ€™re grateful for everything you do to keep things running strong.
Hereโ€™s to an incredible team, we appreciate you! ๐Ÿ‘

We are excited to share a new way Auburn Universityโ€™s Department of Animal Sciences is supporting youth livestock educat...
04/21/2026

We are excited to share a new way Auburn Universityโ€™s Department of Animal Sciences is supporting youth livestock education across Alabama! Auburn Animal Sciences Youth Livestock Education brings together Auburn University, Extension, educators, industry partners, and families to connect youth with events, resources, and hands-on opportunities that grow the next generation of livestock leaders.

๐Ÿ”” Follow on Instagram and Auburn Animal Sciences Youth Livestock Education on Facebook to stay informed about youth livestock events and opportunities from across the state.

Friday night we celebrated our Livestock and Meat Judging Teams and their many accomplishments this season. We are proud...
04/20/2026

Friday night we celebrated our Livestock and Meat Judging Teams and their many accomplishments this season. We are proud of their dedication and the way they represent Animal Sciences. War Eagle! ๐Ÿฆ…

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