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From the Brickyard to the EPA

Department of Animal Science

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Jan 8, 2025

Improving Cattle Production in Malawi

Felipe Carvalho da Silva, a reproductive biologist and beef specialist with NC State University, recently traveled to Malawi to learn how he can help support cattle farmers in breeding more productive herds. 
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Dec 9, 2024

Destination: Graduation

Four soon-to-be graduates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences reflect on their time at NC State and what comes next. 
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Nov 14, 2024

New Grant Gets Proactive with Pigs  

A collaboration of researchers will explore a new, high-tech approach to controlling indoor environments for pigs with support from a $1.15 million grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 
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Nov 13, 2024

Food Animal Scholars Find Their Way

The Food Animal Scholars program offers mentorship and hands-on learning for poultry science and animal science majors interested in food animal medicine. 
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Oct 16, 2024

Teaching With Turkeys

The Youth Market Turkey Show offers youth hands-on experience in livestock agriculture with the goal of seeding the next generation of farmers. 
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Oct 14, 2024

Precision Livestock Technology Elevates CALS Research

New state-of-the-art precision livestock technology will enhance CALS research stations across North Carolina, enabling researchers to improve livestock farming. 
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Oct 9, 2024

Discover CALS at the North Carolina State Fair

From serving up Howling Cow ice cream to petting dairy cows, check out where to find CALS students and experts at the North Carolina State Fair. 
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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.