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Improving Cattle Production in Malawi

Department of Animal Science

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Nov 5, 2025

Hands-on Experience Inspires Animal Science Major’s New Path

Undergraduate research and exposure to livestock animals through the Animal Science Club have given CALS student Olivia Hoffman a new perspective on her career trajectory. 
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Nov 4, 2025

FFAR Fellows Grow As Leaders in Agriculture and Beyond

With a focus on interdisciplinary communication, leadership and career-readiness skills, NC State's Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Fellows gain experience beyond their fields of study to better lead the future of food and agriculture. 
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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. 
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Jul 16, 2025

Howling Cow Ice Cream Gets Sweet Recognition

NC State's Howling Cow ice cream recently got its just desserts during the American Dairy Science Association's inaugural collegiate creamery ice cream contest, earning recognition in three categories. 
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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. 
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Feb 27, 2025

Paths Cross for Teen Miss Rodeo Winners

NC State students Rachael Martin and Sara Richardson bonded over their passion for horses and agriculture as winners of Teen Miss Rodeo North Carolina. 
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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.