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Julio Giordano, professor of animal science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, shows dairy industry leaders a collar that can track cows' food intake, at the Cornell University Ruminant Center on June 30.

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‘Farm of the Future’ showcased at Cornell PRO-DAIRY celebration

On June 30, dairy industry leaders from New York state toured the Cornell University Ruminant Center, a one-of-a-kind testbed for new technologies and strategies and a crucial resource for the state's dairy farmers.

  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science
  • Animals
a man hugs a cow

Field Note

Francisco Somare: Looking for answers to a global dairy problem
by Caroline Stamm '24 For dairy cows, the transition period from late pregnancy to early lactation is a critical time that significantly impacts their health and the sustainability of the dairy industry. Graduate student and veterinarian Dr...
  • Dairy Fellows Program
  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science
Panel of experts at 2024 Cornell Nutrition COnference

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Cornell Nutrition Conference presents latest research & nutrition insights
Over 450 dairy nutritionists, consultants and industry professionals from around the world gathered in East Syracuse, New York, last week for the 86th Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference. At the conference, participants gained insight into the...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science
Partners cut the ribbon on a new facility

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New animal science facility supports methane reduction, climate resiliency
Cornell researchers and administrators joined industry and government partners to celebrate the opening of new animal respiration stalls in the Department of Animal Science.
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
  • Animals
cows stand in the barn

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California puts trust in Cornell’s animal science expertise
Methane is one of the greenhouse gasses responsible for climate change, and it is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a driver of global warming. At the same time, 14.5% of methane emissions each year come from ruminants such as cows...
  • Animal Science
  • Climate Change
  • Dairy

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Holtz family gift supports practical learning for animal science undergrads

"As a proud Cornell alumnus, I am thrilled to be able to give back to the university that has played such a significant role in shaping my career in dairy science,” said Corwin Holtz. “Debby and I are honored to support the next generation of...

  • Dairy Fellows Program
  • Animal Science
  • Animals

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Pascal Oltenacu, digital agriculture pioneer, dies at 84

Pascal “Toni” Oltenacu, a professor emeritus of animal science who used mathematical modeling to predict disease, longevity and reproduction in dairy cattle, died Dec. 10, 2022 in Gainesville, Florida. He was 84.

  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
  • Animals
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Cornell Atkinson awards $1.4 million to new sustainability projects

Cornell Atkinson has awarded seed funding to nine interdisciplinary projects that address a range of sustainability topics.

  • Animal Science
  • Biological and Environmental Engineering
  • Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management

Field Note

Animal Science students awarded for academic excellence & stewardship

Each year, students in the Cornell CALS Department of Animal Science are recognized for their academic performance and contributions to their field of research or the Cornell programs that they are a part of. This year's recipients lead the way toward a bright future for animal-based agriculture and animal science.

  • Animal Science
Bekah and cow

Field Note

Bekah Martz '25: 4-H and Dairy Youth Extension en route to Cornell
Cornell Animal Science Dairy Youth Extension and New York State 4-H provide youth programs for those interested in livestock, pet species, animal biology and production systems. These programs are catalysts for personal growth and development, encouraging leadership, cooperation, and marketable skills for the future. Bekah Martz '25 has been part of 4-H since she was 12 years old and participated in dairy youth extension throughout high school. We sat down with Martz to learn how these experiences led her to study at Cornell CALS Department of Animal Science.
  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science

Field Note

10 Things the Animal Science Department Wants You to Know

Scientific change is advanced when the public is informed, so we’ve asked faculty and staff across the department to share their most pressing messages.

  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
  • Animals

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Michael L. Thonney, sheep management expert, dies at 71

Michael L. Thonney, professor in the Department of Animal Science and director of graduate studies in the field of animal science, died April 23 in Ithaca. He was 71. Over a Cornell career that spanned more than 45 years, Thonney made numerous...

  • Cornell Atkinson
  • Animal Science
  • Animals

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Kavous Keshavarz, poultry nutrition expert, dies at 82

Keshavarz, who lived in Athens, Georgia, was well-known for his work on how nutrition affects egg size and eggshell quality in poultry, which provided important guidance for New York and Northeast egg producers. His program also provided a model...

  • Animal Science

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John Murray Elliot, animal nutrition expert, dies at 92

Elliot was known for his teaching as well as his nutritional science research in ruminants. “Professor Elliot had a distinguished career of more than 30 years in the Department of Animal Science,” said Tom Overton, professor of animal science...

  • Animal Science
  • Animals
  • Health + Nutrition