Category: News
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Konyn reaches dairy judging pinnacle with Expo win
By Jim Massey Freelance writer Kylie Konyn has gotten used to the pressure associated with a daylong dairy judging competition during her four-year career as a student in the UW-Madison…
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Lack of dairy background doesn’t deter Hardy
By Jim Massey Freelance writer It didn’t take Kelsey Hardy very long to dive into dairy research after she enrolled in the UW-Madison Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. In…
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Practice makes perfect for Polk County quiz bowl team
By Jim Massey Freelance writer Four young women from Polk County discovered in November that hard work and dedication can be the difference when seeking the ultimate prize. The four…
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Grant County livestock teams win big
By Jim Massey Freelance writer When Dennis Patterson was asked to judge Grant County 4-H livestock teams in 1988, he did so because two of his younger brothers were on…
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Mishka Tower: Aspiring Veterinarian Exploring Opportunities at UW–Madison
The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences takes great pride in recognizing the outstanding students in our program, and we are excited to showcase some of our amazing freshmen. Throughout…
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Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences launches master’s and PhD programs in animal and dairy sciences
The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS) in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences recently received approval from the UW Board of Regents to launch master’s and PhD…
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From Farm to Future: Nick Needham’s Dairy Science Ambitions at UW–Madison
The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences takes great pride in recognizing the outstanding students in our program, and we are excited to showcase some of our amazing freshmen. Throughout…
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Hog Breakdown Fundraiser: A Success for Education and Awareness
The Badger Meat Science Club (BMSC) proudly hosted the Hog Breakdown fundraiser on Saturday, March 8th. During the event, participants had the unique opportunity to purchase half of a pork…
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Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame honorees to be inducted on Apr. 10
Members of the Wisconsin livestock and meat industries are invited to help celebrate the induction of two individuals with outstanding lifetime contributions to the Wisconsin meat industry – Dan Sutherland…
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Midwest ADSA-USD Regional Meeting Returns After Five-Year Hiatus
The 2025 Midwest American Dairy Science Association Undergraduate Student Division (ADSA-USD) Regional Meeting marked a long-anticipated return after a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Hosted by Iowa State University…
