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Sep 18, 2024

Supporting Swine

What helps pigs grow best? Professors in the Department of Animal Science are trying to find out with ongoing research focused on indoor barn environments. 
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Sep 4, 2024

Heeding the Cattle Call

Doctoral student Benjamin Rajo’s journey from cattle farm manager in rural Honduras to NC State agricultural researcher was spurred on by natural curiosity and determination.  
Joan Metcalf Hedge

Aug 6, 2024

From the Brickyard to the EPA

EPA biologist Joan Metcalf Hedge, a double alumna in animal science, reflects on mentors, encouragement and finding a research passion that led her to a career. 
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May 21, 2024

Doctoral Students Tackle Impactful Research

Nicole Choquette and Emmanuel Lozada-Soto were recently named the recipients of the 2024 Kenneth R. Keller Research Award for excellence in doctoral dissertation research. 
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Jan 9, 2024

Real-Life Research Unlocks New Possibilities for Animal Science Major

Working on real-life animal science research as an undergraduate has opened up new career possibilities in animal science major Paige Meisner. 
Scott Collins and Kathryn Poloff of Hoofprint Biome pose smiling in their lab coats.

Nov 21, 2023

Trusting Their Gut: NC State Spinout Company Knows Cows Hold the Key to Quickly Cooling the Climate

Hoofprint Biome, which recently closed a $4.25M pre-seed round of venture capital funding, was founded by two NC State Ph.D. grads with the mission to improve cattle’s gut health and, as a result, reduce methane — a major contributor to climate change. 
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Nov 6, 2023

In Their Own Words: CALS First-Generation Students

In honor of First Generation Celebration Week, CALS recognizes the diversity within the first-generation community and explores how their experiences contribute to the university’s richness. 
animal science club milk booth at the state fair

Oct 25, 2023

Check Out CALS at the Fair

From the Food Science Club and Howling Cow ice cream to the Animal Science Club’s milk booth, check out how NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences helped make this year’s North Carolina State Fair the best day ever! 
Olivia Mabe with her cow at the State Fair

Oct 12, 2023

Show Time at the State Fair

On this episode of the Farms, Food and You podcast, hear from CALS junior Olivia Mabe, who will be showing her halter-trained heifer at the North Carolina State Fair. Learn what makes a prize-winning cow and why you and your family should take a break from the rides, games and fried treats to check out the exhibition. 
Olivia Mabe with her cow at the State Fair

Oct 11, 2023

Show Time at the State Fair

On this episode of the Farms, Food and You podcast, hear from CALS junior Olivia Mabe, who will be showing her halter-trained heifer at the North Carolina State Fair. Learn what makes a prize-winning cow and why you and your family should take a break from the rides, games and fried treats to check out the exhibition.