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Department of Animal Science
University of Minnesota
305 Haecker Hall
1364 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6118

Phone: 612-624-2722
Fax: 612-625-5789

Mission Statement

Through education, research, and outreach we serve people by providing continued improvements in the efficient and humane production of animal and wholesome animal products. See our complete mission statement.

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The Department of Animal Science is part of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) on the University’s St. Paul campus. Learn more...

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Announcements/Events

Nov-Dec 2009 Swine PQA Plus & TQA Trainings (Mankato, Waseca, LeCenter, and Worthington)

Dec 3 - Solution-Driven Science Symposium: "Challenges & Opportunities for the 21st Century" - Northstar Ballroom, U of MN St. Paul Campus Student Center.

Dec 7-10 - MN Cattle Feeder Days (5 locations). Contact Grant Crawford (320-234-0441).

Dec 15 - Deadline for Home Study Course entry. Contact Grant Crawford (320-234-0441).

Jan 21-22, 2010 - 4th Annual I-29 Dairy Conference, Sioux Falls, SD.

Feb 1-5 and 9-12, 2010 - MN Cow-Calf Days (10 locations). Contact Ryon Walker (763-767-3847) or Lori Schott (320-225-5055)

NOW AVAILABLE: Order the Proceedings of the 70th Minnesota Nutrition Conference

Dept Position Openings:
NEW POSTING: Assistant/Associate Professor - Beef Cow Management
Post-Doctoral Associate or Research Associate (Swine Nutrition)

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