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Q&A: What do I need to know about avian flu?
June 07, 2024
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Dairy cows fed botanicals-supplemented diets use energy more efficiently
February 12, 2024
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Department of Animal Science honors Elkin as distinguished alumnus
November 20, 2023
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Penn State animal science student finds second home on the range
October 09, 2023
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Curbing cow belches in the name of climate change mitigation
August 21, 2023
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It's Lambing Season
March 13, 2023
Animal science alumna interns with Save the Elephants
March 09, 2023
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Experts remind poultry flock owners that avian flu risk remains
November 22, 2022
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Dairy nutritionist gets USDA grant to study effect of cows’ diet on milk fat
September 14, 2022
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Omicron detected for first time in white-tailed deer
February 21, 2022
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Q&A: What do I need to know about avian flu?
June 07, 2024
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Dairy cows fed botanicals-supplemented diets use energy more efficiently
February 12, 2024
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Department of Animal Science honors Elkin as distinguished alumnus
November 20, 2023
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Penn State animal science student finds second home on the range
October 09, 2023
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Curbing cow belches in the name of climate change mitigation
August 21, 2023
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It's Lambing Season
March 13, 2023
Animal science alumna interns with Save the Elephants
March 09, 2023
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Experts remind poultry flock owners that avian flu risk remains
November 22, 2022
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Dairy nutritionist gets USDA grant to study effect of cows’ diet on milk fat
September 14, 2022
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Omicron detected for first time in white-tailed deer
February 21, 2022
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