Animal Sciences

The Department of Animal Sciences is part of the College of Agriculture, and we desire to be the "place to go" for the citizens of Indiana and beyond for knowledge in animal sciences. We are comprised of ~700 undergraduate students, ~60 graduate students, ~30 professors and ~20 staff members. We are very excited to be in our new facilities: the Hobart and Russell Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences and the Land O'Lakes, Inc. Center for Experiential Learning with the adjacent Purina Pavilion, which houses our whole department under one roof for the first time ever. We invite you to come visit! Explore our site and read our latest newsletter to learn more about who we are and what we do.

 

CONTACT US

Animal Sciences
anscinfo@purdue.edu
270 S Russell Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-4806

For vet questions, please contact the College of Veterinary Medicine's Vet Teaching Hospital. Call 765-494-1107 for small animals, 765-494-8548 for large animals, or 765-496-7911 for animal emergencies.

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Animal Sciences Spotlights

 

Student, Faculty and Alumni Spotlights

Announcements

Announcements

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Congratulations!

Associate Professor Jackie Boerman was awarded the Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award.

American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)

FEATURED STORIES

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Purdue Agriculture athletes earn Big Ten recognition

Five Purdue Agriculture student athletes were recognized as Academic All-Big Ten honorees for...

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Expert serves up grilling tips for a summer of sizzling success

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Purdue Animal Sciences welcomes Julie Mahoney as clinical assistant professor

Purdue ANSC welcomes Dr. Julie Mahoney as clinical asst. prof. focused on teaching and outreach.

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Student involvement opportunities in animal behavior and welfare

Purdue ANSC students explore animal welfare through research, courses, clubs and national contests.

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PEC: Promoting poultry welfare through global outreach

PEC shares science-based poultry welfare practices through global outreach and education.

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Heather Neave advances dairy welfare and mentors future scientists

Heather Neave studies dairy cow welfare and mentors students in animal behavior research.

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