Category: News
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Kent Weigel receives the NAAB 2023 research award
The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce Dr. Kent Weigel as the 2023 NAAB Research awardee. Dr. Weigel is the Judge John J. Crown Chair of Dairy…
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ADS at UW–Madison offers new major in animal and veterinary biosciences
The new animal and veterinary biosciences major is for students who care about animals’ health, well-being, and their relationships to humans and the environment — from the smallest companion and…
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Dairy Star’s feature of retiring Ted Halbach
Looking back on his 25-year career with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ted Halbach sees a great deal of memories and experiences, all of which he said are a privilege to…
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Steven Ricke receives USDA-NIFA funding to study bioenergetic solutions that improve animal health
Steven Ricke, professor of animal and dairy sciences, and Jessica Hite, assistant professor of pathobiological sciences, received $297,000 for their project Harnessing iron metabolism to limit salmonella in pre- and…
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Wisconsin Meat Industry Coalition Conference co-hosted by MSABD set for November 1-3, 2023
Livestock producers and meat processors of all sizes – as well as others affiliated with supporting these groups – are invited to attend the Wisconsin Meat Industry Coalition Conference. The…
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Register now for PDPW Stride hosted by UW-Madison
Stride is a weekend program for high school students ages 15 to 18. The program is scheduled for Sept. 2023 at the UW-Madison Stock Pavillion. Stride is a transformational experience,…
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Apply by August 4 for a lead worker position at UW-Madison Arlington Blaine Dairy
The Animal Care Technician III position is a lead worker position at Blaine Dairy and is involved in all aspects of the operation, with primary focus on herd health and…
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Apply before Sept. 30 for the 2024-2025 Master Meat Crafter Training Program
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery program is happy to announce applications are being accepted for the 2024-2025 Master Meat Crafter Training Program until September 30,…
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Applications open for assistant professor of companion and working animal biology
UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Companion and Working Animal Biology. The successful candidate will be expected to develop innovative and impactful…
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Steven Ricke honored with USPOULTRY industry career award
Steven Ricke, PhD, director of the Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery (MSABD) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, recently received the 2023 Poultry Science Association Distinguished Poultry Industry Career…