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
In the world of academic research, few metrics demonstrate sustained scientific impact as clearly as the h-index. Achieving an h-index of 100 is a rare accomplishment, reflecting decades of influential scholarship and contributions that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Since joining the UF/IFAS Animal Sciences department (ANS) in 2016 as a Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Diwakar Vyas has played an active role in teaching, research, and student mentorship within the department. He continued as an Assistant ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Effects of Season of Birth on Dairy Cow Longevity in Florida Izabella M. Toledo, José P. Santos, and Geoffrey E. Dahl. In Florida, the birth of dairy cows during the coolest months of the year is associated with increases in the number of ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
The University of Florida Meats Judging Team, a proud part of the UF/IFAS Animal Sciences (ANS) Department, is no stranger to success. Throughout their 2025 season, the team represented our college well as they took the stage for competition. Team ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
UF/IFAS Animal Sciences 2025 Livestock Judging Team The UF/IFAS Animal Sciences (ANS) 2025 Livestock Judging Team wrapped up a full season of competitions spanning eight states from February through November. The seven-member team—Leydializ ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS