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Dedicated to the Virginia Tech motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the School of Animal Sciences pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. We invite you to bring your interest in animals and let us prepare you for your future. Where can the School of Animal Sciences take you? The choices are unlimited!

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In memoriam: Arthur L. ‘Ike’ Eller, renowned Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension animal scientist , article
Eller served the beef cattle industry for over 45 years as a Virginia Cooperative Extension agent, animal scientist, and beloved faculty member.
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Researcher suggests eggs as additional vitamin D source as autumn days grow shorter, colder , article
A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to problems with bone development and maintenance, and additional symptoms including muscle weakness, fatigue, and depression. To supplement the body's necessary daily dose of vitamin D, Virginia Tech poultry expert Mike Persia has a recommendation for an additional source: Eggs.

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Bruno Menza, Will Bonham, Jacob Porzeinski, and Ethan Reed. Will move on to compete at Southern Section ASAS meeting in April in Arlington, Texas.

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JDS to feature “𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝,” as “Editor’s Choice”!

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Bruno Menza, Will Bonham, Jacob Porzeinski, and Ethan Reed. Will move on to compete at Southern Section ASAS meeting in April in Arlington, Texas.

Second Place Team
Daniela Enriquez Pineda, Cynthis Granados, Bella Caballero, Grace Knick

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Design your experience

Prospective Students

Current Undergraduate Students

Current Graduate Students

Research

Discovery awaits

Extension

Community Outreach

The Latest

Upcoming Events

#ShoutOuts

First Place Team Bruno Menza, Will Bonham, Jacob Porzeinski, and Ethan Reed. Will move on to compete at Southern Section ASAS meeting in April in Arlington, Texas.

Second Place Team Daniela Enriquez Pineda, Cynthis Granados, Bella Caballero, Grace Knick

Third Place Team Madelyn Fore, Olivia Gibson, Emily Fleegle

HokieBird hanging with SAS!

Beyond the Classroom

Hurricane Helene Resources

Questions about the Undergraduate Program?

Questions about the Graduate Program?

Other questions about the School of Animal Sciences?

First Place Team
Bruno Menza, Will Bonham, Jacob Porzeinski, and Ethan Reed. Will move on to compete at Southern Section ASAS meeting in April in Arlington, Texas.

Second Place Team
Daniela Enriquez Pineda, Cynthis Granados, Bella Caballero, Grace Knick

Third Place Team
Madelyn Fore, Olivia Gibson, Emily Fleegle