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Food Animal Initiative Launches New Leadership

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Dec 4, 2025

New Statistical Tools Sharpen the Search for Causal DNA Changes in Livestock

New statistical framework could help identify genes that influence important livestock traits. 
Sheep graze near solar panels with crowd in background

Dec 1, 2025

Agrivoltaics: Making Marginal Land More Productive With Solar Panels and Sheep

An NC State University demonstration site shows how uneven terrain can be used for grazing sheep and generating electricity. 
a child and an adult man and adult woman pet a black and white cow

Oct 13, 2025

There’s No Time Like Fair Time With CALS

From serving up Howling Cow ice cream to milking cows, here’s where to find CALS students and experts at the 2025 North Carolina State Fair. 
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Oct 7, 2025

Summer Internship in Japan Advances Reproductive Science

Through a summer internship at Nagoya University in Japan, animal science major Jasmine Alston gained hands-on experience studying the effects of low estrogen levels on kisspeptin, a hormone that regulates reproductive function in mammals. 
Pre-vet student from NC State observes a veterinarian performing surgery

Sep 15, 2025

Friends, Romans, Veterinarians: NC State Animal Science Trio in Italy

Three aspiring veterinarians from NC State University traveled to Rome and Florence, Italy, this summer to shadow vets and gain hands-on clinical skills. 
a group of people stand together in front of the NC State emblem on a marble floor

Sep 10, 2025

2025 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrated its alumni award winners on Sept. 5. Find out how they’re making an impact both near and far. 
Todd See holding a small pig

Aug 15, 2025

I Am CALS: Todd See

With a steady presence and approachable demeanor, Todd See has helped the Department of Animal Science become a hub for student exploration, research and outreach, shaping careers and the food animal industry. 
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Jun 30, 2025

Training Program at Perdue Boosts Career Readiness for CALS Grad

After earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science, Madison Turano is applying her animal care and nutrition knowledge through a job training program at Perdue Farms. 
Young woman posing with a black and white cow

Jun 19, 2025

I Am CALS: Halle Skibo

Transfer student Halle Skibo’s journey to NC State is unconventional, but she’s embraced the challenge with gusto, seizing opportunities to get involved as an animal science major and find her place in the Pack. 
cows in a field

Mar 31, 2025

Food Animal Initiative Launches New Leadership

The Food Animal Initiative has named six leaders to head its five platforms aimed to further develop the future of the food animal industry.