Animal Science
‘The Best Decision’
Experiences at NC State lead CALS alumna Tiayonna Liska on an unlikely path to educational entrepreneurship.
On the Mooove: Grad Shauna Somerville’s CALS Dairy Story
When Shauna Somerville leaves NC State, she’ll have a bachelor’s degree in animal science and minors in agricultural business management and agroecology. Her path to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences all started with a crazy idea her mom had.
2019 Keller Award Winner, Becky Poole, Continues Her Passion for Cattle Research
Poole began her academic career at CALS pursuing a degree in animal science. Like many animal science majors, Poole went into the field with an interest in veterinary medicine, but soon realized just how many opportunities she had to choose from in the expansive field.
An Innovative Approach With Existing Technology
Professors Jonathan Holt and Sierra Young are finding new ways of using existing technology to help pork producers more accurately determine weight in pigs.
Emerging Research Showcase Connects Faculty with Partners
In October, seven faculty members presented their innovative food animal research to potential industry partners at the second Emerging Research Showcase.
Beef Field Day and Dedication Ceremony
The 2019 Beef Field Day and Dedication Ceremony will be on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at NC State University’s E. Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit. Join us for educational programs showcasing the significant impact that the NC BEEF System has […]
High School’s Not Too Early For Internships – Just Ask Addison Furr
Raleigh Charter High School senior Addison Furr talks the challenges and triumphs of tackling internships early – in her case, with the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service.
Rhinos On The Resume: International Experience Bolsters Future Plans
When wildlife conservation students step off the plane into South Africa, they walk into long days, hard work – and a pre-veterinary experience like no other.
CALS New Year’s Resolutions
Having a hard time coming up with a New Year’s resolution for 2019? Several faculty members from NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recently shared suggestions from their areas of expertise.
Update: From Factory Floor To First-Generation College Student…To Graduation
Animal Science's Selena Ibarra has made it to graduation. It wasn't easy – but luckily, if there's one thing her life has taught her how to handle, it's hard work.