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From the department chair
By Dr. Kent Weigel, Judge John J. Crown Chair in Dairy Genetics and Department Chair Greetings from campus, as we welcome tens of thousands of new and continuing students back…
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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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Department of Animal & Dairy Science students participate at the Midwest Dairy Challenge
UW-Madison’s Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences sent five students to the 2023 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge, hosted by Iowa State University and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville February 15-17 in…
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Food-safety program at UW-Madison moves to next level
By Jim Massey, Freelancer for UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences (jimmassey@mhtc.net or (608) 574-8011 ) UW-Madison has always had a solid food-safety program, but with the addition of…
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Military background keeps students grounded
By Jim Massey, Freelancer for UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences (jimmassey@mhtc.net or (608) 574-8011 ) UW-Madison students Brooke Stibbe and Cosmic “Fox” Nekuda brought some impressive military credentials…
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New faculty profile: Sofia Ortega explores cattle fertility
By Jim Massey, Freelancer for UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences (jimmassey@mhtc.net or (608) 574-8011 ) Sofia Ortega joined UW-Madison’s faculty in August of 2022 as an assistant professor…
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Adcock makes animal welfare a priority
By Jim Massey, Freelancer for UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences (jimmassey@mhtc.net or (608) 574-8011 ) Have you ever wondered whether you could diagnose a sick animal from changes…
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Dairy Innovation Hub contributes to research, talent in Animal & Dairy Sciences
By Dr. Heather White, faculty director, and Maria Woldt, program manager, Dairy Innovation Hub The first Dairy Innovation Hub funding decisions were made three years ago – almost to the…
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Freshmen students balance busy lives
Freshmen students Kaylie Williams, Ella Villeneuve and Chloe LaCrosse all chose the UW-Madison Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences for different reasons, and so far, all three are pleased with…