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Amanda Patterson joined the Division of Animal Sciences in November 2018 as an assistant professor. She has a joint appointment in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health with the MU School of Medicine as well. Patterson’s research is focused on understanding how the uterus is repaired after pregnancy, in both animals and women.

May 10, 2019

A Combination of Research

May 7, 2019

Excellence in Academics
Andrew Scheiderer, Instructor Keene and Keric Crow at the Taste of Elegance Competition in Columbia, Missouri, after placing third overall and winning People's Choice. Photo courtesy of Keene.

May 7, 2019

Recipe for Networking
A total of 13 individuals from the Ukraine, including students, teachers and a farmer, made the trip to connect with Missouri FFA members and advisors. The group was able to experience the state convention, meet with Missouri state officers and other members, and discuss opportunities with MU faculty, staff and students. Photo by Logan Jackson.

May 7, 2019

A Learning Opportunity
Brett Begemann, chief operating officer for the Crop Sciences division of Bayer, addresses CAFNR students during his visit to campus as the Robert O. Reich Professor-for-a-Day.

May 2, 2019

From Farm Kid to Executive
Tom Spencer in his office.

May 1, 2019

Spencer Elected to National Academy of Sciences
After earning her Ph.D. in animal sciences at Purdue University, Nichole Anderson recently joined the faculty at the University of Missouri as an assistant teaching professor in the Division of Animal Sciences. She has one semester under her belt and is excited to continue to build the animal behavior and welfare courses at Mizzou.

April 29, 2019

A Passion for Animals
CAFNR's spring 2019 commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 18. Graduating seniors and their families and friends will hear from Missouri Gov. Mike Parson as the commencement speaker.

April 24, 2019

Spring 2019 Commencement
The process of feeding tree nuts to pigs is a more common practice in Spain and Portugal where they produce world-famous Iberian ham, and Professor Bryon Wiegand wanted to see what difference, if any, the diet would produce compared to a traditional diet fed in the United States. Katelyn Burdick liked the project idea, which included an added bonus. In addition to the research, Burdick would serve as the coach for the University of Missouri meat judging team.

April 23, 2019

An Intriguing Inclusion
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April 23, 2019

Udder Joy