Animal Science at University of Maryland

🌟 ANSC Student Spotlight: Noa Meyerstein 🌟

As a participant in the AGNR Sophomore Year Experience (SYE) Fellows Program, Noa has enjoyed building connections with fellow students while gaining valuable life and career skills.

"The SYE program has been a lot of fun because I've gotten to meet many new people and discuss important topics like career planning, money management, and community building," Noa shared.

One of her favorite parts of the program is attending the monthly meetings, where students catch up, share experiences, and enjoy time together. A particularly memorable moment was when a birthday celebration turned into a group celebration complete with cake, a piñata, and plenty of fun.

Through the program, Noa has strengthened her communication skills, learned more about career and financial planning, and gained confidence navigating university resources. She was also excited to join because it offered opportunities to connect with peers and support her goal of studying abroad during her time at UMD.

Thank you, Noa, for sharing your experience! 💛❤️

Field Trip Highlight: Learning by doe-ing (doing) 🐐

Students in ANSC 224 Small Ruminant Management visited Liberty View Creamery in April for a hands-on look at goat dairy production. From milking 75 does and bottle-feeding kids to observing ultrasounds and learning about milk processing, students spent the day immersed in real-world small ruminant management. Thank you to Liberty View Creamery and Dr.Black for an unforgettable experience!

Field Trip Highlight: UMD ANSC262 at Allen Harim 🐣🏭

With support from , Poultry Management (ANSC262) students visited Allen Harim’s headquarters, hatchery, feed mill, and processing plant to experience the integrated poultry chain from fertilized eggs to finished products and explore future career paths in the industry.

🐑🎉 ANSC had a fantastic time at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival !

A special shoutout to the six undergraduate students ( Julianne Vengrosky, Allison Flaherty, Ava Kneale, Hallie Schattall, Shea Maxwell and Julia Kelly) who assisted Dr. Black at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. From setting up the exhibit and talking with visitors about our program and the Katahdin breed, to participating in the Breed Display and Parade. Their hard work and enthusiasm made it all possible.

Thank you, Dr. Black and our amazing students, for representing ANSC and sharing your passion for animal science with the community. We are so proud of the hands-on experiences our students gain both inside and outside the classroom! 💛🐏🐾

Field Trip Highlight: UMD ANSC262 x Perdue Farms 🐔🚐

Our students in ANSC 262: Poultry Management spent the day at Perdue Farms touring the hatchery, innovation center, organic broiler farm, and processing plant, seeing how science, welfare, and sustainability come together from chick to chicken products.

Well that's a wrap!

Congratulations to our Spring/Summer 2026 Graduates! The ANSC Graduation Reception was a huge success and we are grateful to have celebrated this special milestone with you and your family/friends. The ANSC department is proud of each and everyone of you, we know you worked hard! Whether you are going to continue your education or work straight into the field. We can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish next!

Thanks for letting us be part of your journey .

Come join us for an End of Semester
Celebration, and view showcases of what our
undergrad students have done throughout the Spring
Semester! Make sure you stick around until the end to
see Senior Awards!

To apply for the showcase, scan the QR code in the
flyer and fill out the form! Deadline to fill out the form is
April 30th, and handing in posters is due by noon, April
29th. More details in the form. We hope to see you
then!

The Cook-Off made an incredible comeback after years on hiatus! Faculty and staff cooked amazing dishes and competed for students votes 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Swipe left to see the winners !