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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
For years, the Thompson Research Center, near Spickard, Mo., has been home to a very defined breeding plan for its straight bred, commercial angus cattle herd. That plan contains a variety of objectives, including reproductive and genetic goals. With the strong success of that plan, a team from the University of Missouri Division of Animal Sciences is looking to expand and bring cattle breeding plans to several more MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Research Centers.

April 23, 2019

Defining the Objective
Blake Hurst, right, with CAFNR Dean Christopher Daubert, left, during Blake's visit to campus as the Executive-in-Residence.

April 16, 2019

Continuing to Learn
Donnie Hubble officially joined the Greenley Research Center, one of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ (CAFNR) Agricultural Research Centers, as its new superintendent on April 1. Hubble follows Dana Harder, who served as superintendent for four years, from 2014 to 2018. The Greenley Research Center is located in Novelty, Mo.

April 16, 2019

Transitioning to a New Role
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April 12, 2019

Kerning His Stripes
From left to right: Sara Gholson, Anne Dolan, Jessica Klasing and Christina Scherer at the regional Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon.

April 12, 2019

Testing Their Knowledge
Three CAFNR students were named to the Mizzou '39 and Mizzou 18 awards. From left to right they are: Brooke Novinger, Rebecca Mott and Rachel Owen. Photo courtesy of the Mizzou Alumni Association.

April 12, 2019

Achieving Excellence
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April 12, 2019

Ed Turner Receives Mumford Award for Distinguished Service at 2019 Celebration of Excellence
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April 12, 2019

Patrick Guinan Receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty at 2019 Celebration of Excellence