Animal Sciences

Sep. 30, 2026

Sixth Annual CAFNR Research Symposium set for Oct. 7

Discovery and innovation will be on display as students, faculty and staff showcase their research through lightning talks and presentations.
John Miles holds a virtual fencing collar and talks to a cattle producer.

Sep. 22, 2026

Recent animal sciences grad helps pioneer roll out of virtual fencing technology across region 

John Miles graduated from Mizzou in 2026 and works as a Midwest sales representative for Monil.
Cutting a tree

Sep. 14, 2026

CAFNR Showcase at South Farm set for Sept. 26

Annual festival highlights CAFNR degree programs and research through fun and educational activities.
Columns

Sep. 9, 2026

CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Fall 2026

Newest faculty members will help accelerate CAFNR's land-grant mission.

Aug. 31, 2026

2026 Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program recipients announced

The 2026 Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program recipients were announced recently by CAFNR Associate Dean for Research Shibu Jose.
Carsyn Petree

Aug. 24, 2026

Turning tradition into career trajectory: An agribusiness management student’s behind-the-scenes experiences as Missouri State Fair intern 

Carsyn Petree spent her summer as an entries intern for the 2026 Missouri State Fair.
Cows in a field.

Aug. 20, 2026

Building Better Herd Fertility

From genomic testing to reproductive management strategies, CAFNR researchers are helping beef cattle producers improve herd fertility and productivity.
Shelley Curry.

Aug. 19, 2026

Shelley Curry

Curry is an Assistant Professor of Meat Science in the Division of Animal Sciences at the University of Missouri. Curry’s research program focuses on fresh meat quality and lipid biology, with an emphasis on understanding how animal nutrition, physiology and pre-harvest stress influence muscle lipid metabolism, carcass composition and subsequent meat quality. Research themes encompass: 1) determining how nutritional and environmental factors alter lipid deposition and metabolism in skeletal muscle, 2) investigating relationships among muscle lipid characteristics, fatty acid composition and fresh meat quality, 3) developing pre-harvest strategies to improve meat quality, consistency and shelf life, and…
A group of people pose with the Brazil flag.

Aug. 18, 2026

Brazilian ‘BeefLeaders’ visit Missouri to learn about U.S. beef industry

The immersive BeefLeader Experience seeks to broaden perspectives and foster innovation in the beef industry.
A pig surrounded by piglets.

Aug. 11, 2026

Mizzou researcher gives pork producers an edge against extreme heat

Jay Johnson received a $1.15 million USDA grant to expand his HotHog app, which helps producers mitigate heat stress on pigs.