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
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) today announces the appointment of Mary Ann Hooks as Director of Animal Sciences Fundraising Initiatives, effective June 15, 2026. This new role will lead ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Highlights: UF/IFAS animal welfare scientist Emily Miller-Cushon advances dairy calf welfare research by integrating data science and animal behavior, producing evidence-based strategies that improve calf health, social behavior and long-term ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
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
Written by Maya Haupt, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences student. From the first day that I walked into my Introduction to Animal Sciences Lab, I knew that it would be a special semester. Both Amie Imler and Allyson Trimble created a fun, supportive ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Written by David Maldonado, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences student. When I transferred to the University of Florida and entered its esteemed Animal Science program, I quickly realized I carried a gap in my agricultural background compared to many ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Why Moving for an Internship Could Be the Best Decision You Ever Make By Vicky Mann Have you ever been offered an internship in a place you’ve never been before? Maybe it’s across the state or even across the country. Your first instinct ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development
Written by Angelina Boudy, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences class of 2025. Throughout my four years at UF, I learned so many lessons and pieces of advice that helped improve my undergraduate experience and prepared me for future success. ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Jay Ferrell, chair of the University of Florida’s department of agronomy, will assume an additional leadership role Aug. 18 when he steps in as interim chair of the department of animal sciences. Both departments are within UF’s Institute ... READ MORE
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