Animal Sciences
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.
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…
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
Nov. 7, 2023
Q&A with first-generation student Emma Schudel
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Emma Schudel, junior animal sciences major from Columbia, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Nov. 3, 2023
A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni
2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni.
Oct. 30, 2023
Kungjun Uh
Lee lab
Oct. 24, 2023
MU Collegiate Livestock Judging Team sees success at several fall contests
The MU Collegiate Livestock Judging team, including Allison Eitel, senior in agriculture; Brady Schnelten, senior in animal sciences; Grant Stafford, senior in agriculture; Shane Vehige, senior in animal sciences; Addie Thessen, senior in plant sciences; and Jenna Blessing, senior in agriculture, have had a very successful fall season.
Oct. 16, 2023