Animal Sciences
Feb. 25, 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.
Feb. 20, 2024
An innovative approach to shield against foodborne illness
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 nationwide efforts, salmonella’s infection rates have remained nearly unchanged for the past 30 years. Now, MU is part of an interdisciplinary effort determined to change that after recently receiving a three-year, $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Convergence Accelerator program. The 19-member team of investigators…
Feb. 19, 2024
Teagan Schnurbusch
Feb. 18, 2024
CAFNR welcomes new faculty — Spring 2024
Five new faculty members join CAFNR for the spring 2024 semester
Feb. 6, 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. 22, 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…
Dec. 11, 2023
A CAFNR Ph.D. student takes on swine mortality through technology
Caleb Grohmann was recently recognized by the National Swine Improvement Federation.
Nov. 12, 2023
Captive Wild Animal Management
Nov. 6, 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. 2, 2023
A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni
2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni.