How one UF Animal Sciences course is helping students become more informed consumers Whether students enjoy a burger from a tailgate, a steak at a family dinner, or chicken on the grill, meat is a familiar part of many students' every day ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Written By: Whitley Mobley, Current Animal Sciences Undergraduate Student Animal Sciences junior Whitley Mobley has found ways to make the most of her time at the University of Florida. Between cheering for the Florida Gators, serving as ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Research Spotlight: Charese Hammond From exploring alternative feed ingredients to improving nutrient utilization in dairy cattle, UF Animal Sciences Ph.D. student Charese A. Hammond is investigating how agricultural coproducts may contribute ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Haipeng Yu As agriculture continues to evolve in a world driven by technology, Dr. Haipeng Yu is helping guide innovative research at the bridge between animal science, genetics and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
A Global Journey to UF Dr. Zongliang (Carl) Jiang brings a unique blend of scientific discovery, teaching, and innovation to the University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences in a way that advances our understanding ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
We're proud to congratulate our faculty and students on several awards received over the summer! First, a look back at the Nobel Prize-winning Dr. Marshall W. Nirenberg. Our department was recently given a plaque to commemorate this historic ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
By Dr. Antonio Faciola The Animal Sciences in Italy Study Abroad Program celebrated its fourth consecutive year in 2026, continuing to provide University of Florida students with an immersive international experience that blends animal ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
By Dr. Antonio Faciola The UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Hayen-Hissem Dairy Science Travel Endowment, established to support graduate student travel and professional development ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
By Jenna Larson This summer, two UF Animal Science students attended the US Dairy Education and Training Consortium in Clovis, New Mexico. After taking Dr. DeVries’ Biology and Management of Dairy Cattle course in the Spring of 2026, ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS
In Five Years is a project started by the UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Department that highlights alumni who graduated from our department five years ago. It was created with the goal of providing real-world references and perspectives for incoming ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension