Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University

🥩Join the Auburn Meat Judging Team!🥩

Gain hands-on experience, travel nationally, build industry connections, and develop valuable skills in meat science!

Questions? Contact Jewell Allen at [email protected].

College of Agriculture at Auburn University

Another year, another start of the semester for students here in Upchurch Hall. These seats will be filled throughout the day with the future leaders for the animal agriculture industries. Students - we can’t wait to see the impact you make!

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Join us for the Department of Animal Sciences Alumni Cookout on Friday, September 25, from 6–8 p.m. at the Auburn University Beef Unit!

Reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy great food, and celebrate the Auburn Agriculture family as we recognize the recipients of our annual alumni awards:

🐅 AU Animal Sciences Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement Award
🐅 Graduate of Distinction – Outstanding B.S. Alumni
🐅 Advanced Graduate of Distinction – Outstanding Masters of Ag, M.S., or Ph.D. Alumni
🐅 Producer of Distinction – Livestock Producer with Broad Impact

📍 Auburn University Beef Unit
500 Shug Jordan Parkway, Auburn, AL

🗓️ RSVP by September 11
Register at aub.ie/NiYgrw or scan the QR code on the flyer.

We can't wait to welcome you back to the Plains!

The Upchurch Update - AU Animal Sciences Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/7d66f17a83d1/auburn-university-animal-sciences-newsletter-january-12753338

As we make the transition into fall, take a look through all of the research, teaching, and Extension activities with us from this summer, and save the date for our alumni awards and cookout on September 25 at the Auburn University Beef Teaching Unit. We hope to see you there!

Congrats to our summer graduates today! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to watching you grow in your leadership of our industry. War Eagle! 🦅

‼️Undergraduate Student Internships‼️ are you an undergraduate junior or senior looking to gain experience before vet school or wanting to work in the equine industry? Our equine sports management internship is a a great opportunity to gain valuable experience. The position is paid. Reach out to Katie Renfroe ([email protected]) for more information. Auburn Equestrian

Think an agriculture degree only leads to farming? Think again! 🌾

Auburn University alumna Abigail Dorrill discovered that a degree in agriculture can lead to a variety of exciting career opportunities beyond the traditional path. Today's agriculture industry needs professionals with skills in science, technology, research, and more.

Learn how Auburn's College of Agriculture is helping students find their place in the ever-growing world of agriculture: 🔗 https://bhamnow.com/2026/07/27/careers-with-an-agriculture-degree-might-surprise-you-horses-drones-more/

College of Agriculture at Auburn University

Faculty, staff, and students from the department are taking in the sights in Madison, Wisconsin this week while attending the American Society of Animal Science - ASAS Annual Meeting, including networking, presentations and of course - cheese curds! 🥛 🐄 🍀