The mission of the Department of Animal Science is to discover and disseminate new knowledge about the biology and management of domestic animals; apply this knowledge to benefit society through the efficient, humane, and environmentally responsible use of animals for food, companionship, and recreation; and educate students for careers in animal biology and management. More about the department...
Prospective Students: The animal science major offers an opportunity to apply biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and other life sciences to the study of animal breeding and genetics, nutrition, physiology, growth, behavior and management. More info for prospective students...
Katie Schoenberg is the recipient of the National Milk Producers Federation National Dairy Leadership Scholarship
Quirine Ketterings has been selected to receive the NEBCSA Research Award for 2008
The Animal Science Department welcomes new faculty members Dr. Quirine Ketterings and Dr. Samantha Brooks.
Terry Kinsman received the George Peter Award for Dedicated Services. This award is for Cornell staff members who consistently demonstrate a high degree of excellence in the performance of their duties and who prove their willingness to extend themselves to help others and go above and beyond the normal expectations of their job responsibilities. Photos
Mike Van Amburgh is the recipient of the 2008 Professor of Merit Award. The Professor of Merit Award, selected since 1947 by the current senior class of CALS, is in recognition of excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising.
Dale Bauman is the 2008 recipient of the Dannon Institute Mentorship Award for outstanding mentorship in the development of successful nutritional research science investigators.
Anne O'Donnell and Julie Huzzey have been selected as Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants.
Two cows discussing the students in the AS301 Lab.
For campus visits, interactive maps may be found at Campus Maps. Morrison Hall is at the corner of Judd Falls Rd. and Tower Rd.
For Animal Science Department information, contact:
W. R. Butler, Chair and Professoranscinfo@cornell.edu
149 Morrison Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
phone: (607)255-2862