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This is the official page of the Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University. This page is for alumni, current, and prospect PU ANSC students.

10/30/2026

alumna Isabella von Seggern is building on her passion for poultry at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.

During her master's program, she worked alongside Gregory Fraley, Terry and Sandra Tucker Endowed Chair of Poultry Science and professor, researching poultry behavior and welfare. After earning her degree in May 2026, she is now pursuing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, with plans to work in the poultry industry.

Read more about her experiences at Purdue University and her journey to veterinary school:

Alumna Isabella von Seggern is pursuing a veterinary degree with a focus on poultry.

10/29/2026

Congratulations to three members of on their recent achievements!

Visiting scholar Felipe Freitas received the 2026 Lauren Christian NSIF Graduate Student Award. Graduate student Mavi Souza earned first place in the graduate student lightning talk competition at the National Swine Industry Federation (NSIF) Annual Meeting, while graduate student Elaina Sculley earned first place in the graduate student lightning talk competition at the National Poultry Breeders (NPB) Roundtable.

Pictured from left to right: Elaina Sculley; Mavi Souza; Felipe Freitas; Luiz Brito, Ph.D.; and Allan Schinckel, Ph.D.

10/28/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the retirement of Ruby Figueroa!

Ruby has served as a custodian in since 2021 and has dedicated 12 years of service to Purdue University. Throughout her time in the department, she has been a familiar face in Creighton Hall, often greeting faculty, staff and students with a smile.

We are grateful for Ruby's years of service and dedication to our department and wish her all the best in retirement!

Here are a few photos from yesterday's celebration.

10/28/2026

Congratulations to Professor Ron Lemenager on receiving the Purdue Alumni 2026 Special Boilermaker Award!

For 49 years, he has made a lasting impact on generations of students through his mentorship, leadership and dedication to the department and Purdue Agriculture.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

Learn more about the recognition:

The Purdue Alumni Association has named Bharat Bhargava (MS electrical and computer engineering ’71, PhD electrical and computer engineering ’74) and Ron Lemenager as recipients of the 2026 Special…

10/27/2026

researchers Mavi Souza, Qianqian Huang, Hinayah Rojas de Oliveira, Ph.D., Brian Richert, Ph.D., Luiz Fernando Brito, Ph.D., and Allan Schinckel, Ph.D., alongside Alex Batista Trentin from Purdue Agronomy and Hyatt Frobose, recently explored how machine learning can predict daily feed intake in lactating sows.

Building on previous research, the team analyzed feeding records from nearly 900 sows and found that recent feeding history could help predict feed intake one to three days in advance. These findings could help swine producers make more informed feeding decisions, improve nutrition and advance precision feeding practices.

Read the research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13489702/

Pictured: Mavi Souza presenting this research at the Digital Ag Connect Networking and Poster Session earlier this year, where her poster earned third place.

10/26/2026

undergraduate and graduate students, there's still time to enter this year's Art Show! 🎨

Complete the entry form and bring your artwork on Thursday, Oct. 29. See the original post for details!

10/26/2026

Last week, students had the opportunity to learn more about careers in veterinary medicine during "White Coats & Work Boots: An Evening with Farm Animal Veterinarians!"

The panel brought together veterinary professionals working across several areas of animal agriculture. Students heard about their career experiences, different opportunities in the field and advice for those considering veterinary school.

Thank you to our moderator and panelists for sharing their time and experiences with our students!

Bret Marsh, DVM – Dean, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital (Moderator)

Mark Hilton, DVM – Owner and Principal, Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants

Erin Wilson, DVM – Equine Field Veterinarian, Cargill Animal Nutrition, and Associate Equine Veterinarian, McDavitt Veterinary Clinic LLC

Daniel Wilson, DVM – Founder and Lead Poultry Veterinarian, Wilson Vet Co.

Tad Thompson, DVM – Founder and CEO, Reproduction Specialty Group, Inc.

Taylor Jansen, DVM – Swine Field Veterinarian, AMVC Swine Health

Jon Richardson, DVM – Dairy Field Veterinarian, CalfCare

10/26/2026

Congratulations to Purdue Animal Sciences students Addison Gilbert, Alissa Benge, Bella Beckman, Graci O'Neal, Janellyn Fisher, Kaleb Kline, Landon Barr, Paige Clott and Taylor Schmitt on earning their American FFA Degrees at the 2026 National FFA Convention & Expo!

We also want to recognize Ohio recipients and students Megan Howdyshell, Morgan Wiles and Samantha Lauber on this accomplishment!

During the American FFA Degree session, we proudly celebrated Indiana’s recipients and recognized the lasting difference they’ve made in Indiana FFA and the National FFA Organization!

10/25/2026

Join for Elaina Sculley’s final defense seminar as she presents her research, "A Comprehensive Genomic Characterization of Laying Hen Response to Northern Fowl Mite Infestation and Righting Ability Traits in Ducks."

📅 Friday, Nov. 20
🕘 12:30 p.m.
📍 CRTN 1042 & Zoom Meeting

For more information: https://ag.purdue.edu/events/department/ansc/2026/11/elaina-sculleys-final-defense-seminar.html

Address

270 S Russell Street
West Lafayette, IN
47907

Telephone

(765) 494-4823

Website

http://www.ag.purdue.edu/ansc

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