Nebraska Animal Science

Nebraska Animal Science The official page for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Animal Science Our graduates will play key roles in meeting that need.

There has never been a more exciting time to be an Animal Science major in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In the next 40 years, the worldwide demand for food is expected to double. The Department has internationally-recognized faculty who lead the resident instruction, extension and research programs in breeding and genetics, meat science,

non-ruminant and ruminant nutrition, physiology, animal well-being, production and management. Species represented in these programs include beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, swine, companion animals and laboratory animals. Students who graduate in Animal Science go into animal production, veterinary medicine, sales and marketing, research and a host of other career opportunities. If your goal is to work with animals and have a fulfilling career, we can help you reach your goal. Contact us at 402-472-0204 or [email protected]

Final day of Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event today which only means one thing...LIVESTOCK JUDGING!A crowded ar...
05/29/2026

Final day of Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event today which only means one thing...LIVESTOCK JUDGING!

A crowded arena and a very busy day ahead for all! Good luck to all of our participants!

Congratulations to Sudeep Sachinthaka on being the recipient of a 2026 Nebraska Dairy Scholarship!Sudeep is a M.S., stud...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Sudeep Sachinthaka on being the recipient of a 2026 Nebraska Dairy Scholarship!

Sudeep is a M.S., student with a specialization in ruminant nutrition and a focus in dairy nutrition.

05/28/2026

Pure Nebraska

Things haven't slowed down for our Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) participants on Thursday!Today, we h...
05/28/2026

Things haven't slowed down for our Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) participants on Thursday!

Today, we hosted judging contests for poultry and animal welfare, along with the livestock skill-a-thon.

It is Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) time in the Animal Science Complex! On Wednesday, participants  c...
05/28/2026

It is Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) time in the Animal Science Complex! On Wednesday, participants competed in the meat judging contest and companion animal challenge.

It's always so great to host our 4-H clubs from across the state!

05/27/2026
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We remember their service, their sacrifice and their legacy.

The Department of Animal Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for a 12-month, non-tenure tr...
05/22/2026

The Department of Animal Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track Companion Animal Science Assistant Professor of Practice position.

This position is an 80%/20% teaching/research appointment.

More info/apply:
https://employment.unl.edu/postings/100563

05/20/2026

All of us in Animal Science are cheering for Husker Softball and animal science grad Ava Kusak this week in Super Regionals!

GO BIG RED!

05/20/2026

Coaches Sarah and Greg had the opportunity to officiate the Nebraska State FFA Horse Judging contest earlier this week!

It was a great contest and we were excited to see such a large contest with over 200 contestants!

Thank you Abby for inviting the team to officiate and to Sarah’s fellow graduate student, Lauryn Smidt, for helping with oral reasons!

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