Stories
Aug. 13, 2024
MU animal sciences faculty members help transform agriculture and endangered species conservation with ruminant genome research
A University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) researcher is helping enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability while supporting the conservation of endangered species.
Aug. 7, 2024
San Diego Zoo Reproductive Sciences Lab attracts generations of Mizzou Animal Sciences graduates and students
Rachel Felton (M.S. ’14), Lindsey Fallon (B.S. ‘20, M.S. ’22) and Taylor VanDeVoorde followed their love of research from Columbia to San Diego.
July 17, 2024
Planted for Growth
Across the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES), faculty are cultivating not just plants and livestock, but a brighter future for generations to come. That means not only continuing the research that helps nourish people across the globe but also tending to and growing the facilities that help make that research possible.
June 25, 2024
Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships
Twelve Mizzou students were selected to receive Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarships. AFA’s mission is to “build bridges for young leaders, fostering engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.”
May 12, 2024
Animal Sciences names Top 10 Seniors
At Division of Animal Sciences awards banquet on April 26, 10 seniors were recognized for their contributions to the department.
May 1, 2024
Q&A with Jamie Courter
Jamie Courter is the MU Extension state beef genetics specialist.
May 1, 2024
Ahmed Balboula receives Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Research and Creative Activity Award
Ahmed Balboula, assistant professor, Division of Animal Sciences, received the Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Research and Creative Activity Award. Research conducted in the Balboula laboratory employs cutting-edge imaging technologies, transgenic mouse models and genetic approaches to understand the molecular mechanisms regulating mammalian oocyte meiosis and early embryonic development. This award gives special recognition to junior faculty, who are in the early phases of their careers, for superior research and creative activity on the MU campus.
April 30, 2024
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Sky Walton
Walton is a senior graduating in May with a degree in animal sciences.
April 16, 2024
Allison Meyer honored with 2024 Outstanding Mid-Career Teacher Award
Meyer was awarded the Outstanding Mid-Career Teacher Award at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence Awards.
March 31, 2024
Mizzou Animal Sciences Academic Quadrathlon Team takes first place for the third year in a row
The Mizzou Animal Sciences Academic Quadrathlon Team tied for first place with Kansas State University at the American Society of Animal Sciences Midwest Section competition held at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville.