Animal Sciences

Chloe Collins

March 1, 2024

Q&A With Chloe Collins

Chloe Collins is an MU Extension field specialist in dairy.

A large group of students with Truman the Tiger.

March 1, 2024

CAFNR Students Named Mizzou ’39

In the spirit of service that was the cornerstone of the 1839 founding of the University of Missouri, the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board presents the Mizzou '39 Award to 39 outstanding seniors each year.

Two women smile for a selfie.

Feb. 26, 2024

Mizzou dairy cattle experience connects generations

Recent animal sciences graduate Sarah Estes and her mother, Amy Jo, both found love for animal sciences at Mizzou.

Packages of raw chicken line the shelves of a cooler in a grocery store.

Feb. 21, 2024

An innovative approach to shield against foodborne illness

One in every 25 packages of chicken found on store shelves is contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Because chicken is a major source of illnesses from salmonella, the researchers decided to begin their efforts by focusing on helping the poultry industry. Source: Adobe Stock Like a silent saboteur, foodborne pathogens can sneak up and ruin your next meal. One of the biggest culprits is salmonella, a type of bacteria found in many foods that causes more than 1.3 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Despite…

Teagan Schnurbusch

Feb. 20, 2024

Teagan Schnurbusch

Jesse hall and the columns

Feb. 19, 2024

CAFNR welcomes new faculty — Spring 2024

Five new faculty members join CAFNR for the spring 2024 semester

Feb. 7, 2024

CAFNR faculty find genes mammals use to sense their environment, while creating hair shedding prediction tool for cattle farmers and ranchers

The tool is part of a study published in an Oxford University Press journal and could be used to help cattle farmers improve the health, wellbeing and productivity of their herds.

Thiago Martins

Jan. 23, 2024

Thiago Martins

Our laboratory conducts studies on the topics of hormonal control of the estrous cycle and early embryonic losses in beef cattle. Specifically, we investigate progesterone-based strategies to improve efficiency of estrous synchronization programs for beef cows, embryo-maternal communication, and new fertility-promoting molecules. The research studies involve use of steroid assays, ultrasound, molecular techniques, and omics approaches. Our laboratory is also committed to promoting the use of reproductive biotechnologies in cow-calf operations. Educational background Ph.D., Reproductive Physiology, University of São Paulo M.S., Animal Production, São Paulo State University D.V.M., São Paulo State University…

Caleb Grohmann receives an award from the National Swine Improvement Federation

Dec. 12, 2023

A CAFNR Ph.D. student takes on swine mortality through technology

Caleb Grohmann was recently recognized by the National Swine Improvement Federation.

Nov. 13, 2023

Captive Wild Animal Management