Animal Science News

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Curiosity Guides 2026 Keller Award Winners

Doctoral graduates Anna Yaschenko and Junjian Wang knew early on that genetics would be part of their future. In NC State labs, their innovative research earned them recognition as the 2026 recipients of the Kenneth R. Keller Research Award.

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2026 William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors Announced

Ten professors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors, which recognizes outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors.

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Nurturing a Future in Animal Science

Driven by a love for animals and people, animal science major Alexia Alexander has stayed focused on reaching her goals at NC State while building momentum for a career in veterinary medicine.

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Hatching a Career in Food Animal Medicine

Senior Deana Poteat, a double major in animal science and poultry science, will take the next step in her career this fall as a Food Animal Scholar with NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Wang Awarded NIFA Grant to Study Early Pregnancy in Pigs

To support healthy pigs and a more productive swine industry, Xiaoqiu (Churchill) Wang, associate professor of animal science, will study the critical early stages of pregnancy and how various factors affect fetal development in piglets.

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I Am CALS: Summer Lanier

Alumna Summer Lanier, new executive director of the N.C. Poultry Federation, earned multiple degrees and tackled a variety of challenges on her path to statewide leadership.