Animal Sciences

The back of a denim jacket with Barnwarmin' 1968 embroidered on it.

Oct. 18, 2026

A love story, a lasting legacy and a return to Barnwarmin’ 

College sweethearts Alan and Susan Wessler reminisce during Barnwarmin's first time back on campus in 22 years.
Nick Van Schyndel and a coworker cut and package fresh meat for the Mizzou Meat Market.

Oct. 18, 2026

Raising the steaks: Mizzou Meat Market carves out new future in state-of-the-art space 

The Mizzou Meat Market’s new space aims to expand hands-on opportunities for students.
John Miles holds a virtual fencing collar and talks to a cattle producer.

Sep. 22, 2026

Recent animal sciences grad helps pioneer roll out of virtual fencing technology across region 

John Miles graduated from Mizzou in 2026 and works as a Midwest sales representative for Monil.
Carsyn Petree

Aug. 24, 2026

Turning tradition into career trajectory: An agribusiness management student’s behind-the-scenes experiences as Missouri State Fair intern 

Carsyn Petree spent her summer as an entries intern for the 2026 Missouri State Fair.
Beth and Bell Foltz smile at each other with their heads in their hands in their caps and gowns on Lowry Mall.

May 5, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Twin sisters trailblaze careers in animal sciences

Beth and Bell Foltz reflect on their CAFNR experiences as they share a dream of becoming veterinarians.
Abigail Dowell with research poster at State Capitol.

March 24, 2026

Animal sciences student brings research that could revolutionize pork industry to State Capitol

Abigail Dowell's research focuses on finding a more efficient way to feed pigs.
Kiersten Rogers smiling.

July 28, 2025

Q&A with Summer Welcome Leader Kiersten Rogers

Kiersten Rogers, a sophomore from Fairview Heights, Illinois, majoring in animal sciences, served as a Summer Welcome Leader.
Two students with a sheep.

July 27, 2025

From the livestock barn to the pageant stage, the Missouri State Fair offers young agriculturalists unique leadership roles

Student leaders from CAFNR will gather in Sedalia, Missouri, August 7-17, to ensure the state’s largest agricultural expo runs smoothly.
A group of students pose with a plaque.

July 8, 2025

Mizzou Torq’N Tigers find success at the International 1/4 Scale Tractor Design Competition

Torq’N Tigers had two teams competing in the ASABE International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition this summer.
A group of students pose with certificates.

April 24, 2025

Mizzou Meat Judging Team earns awards at Southeastern Intercollegiate Meats Judging contest

The Mizzou Meat Judging team rounded out their spring semester judging at the Southeastern Intercollegiate Meats Judging contest.