Home of the Bison

and much more …

Teaching

Research

Extension

The NDSU Animal Sciences

Department J.W. Schroeder

Extension Dairy Specialist

Credibly Communicate to Consumers

Share Best Practices and case studies

to optimize performance

Science to establish the baseline

Use Smart Tools to measure what matters

Stewardship & Sustainability Guide to track and communicate progress

Teaching

• Staffing

– 28 Faculty

– 40+ Staff

– 20+ grad students

• M.S. and Ph.D.

• Teaching

– The Animal Sciences

– Equine Science

– Veterinary Tech

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Undergrads 105 105 111 110 116 126 123 126 126 111 101 98 98 98 113 120 118 105 120 122 126 160 173

Grads 24 26 29 27 21 28 21 25 20 26 28 35 35 31 27 24 20 26 26 22 26 25 27

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Enrollment has been on a steady

increase for the last 7 years.

Research Core disciplines

– Reproductive phys.

– Nutrition

– Meat science

• Other disciplines

– Animal health

– Lactation biology

– Production mgmt.

– Breeding & genetics

48%

26%

23%

2% 1%

FY 2011-2012

Federal

Commodity Associations

Private/Foundations

SBARE

Local

Total Awards: $2.33 M

Extension

• All major species

– Beef cattle

– Dairy cattle

– Swine

– Sheep

– Equine

• Additional expertise

– Livestock

stewardship

– Veterinary medicine

– Youth development

– Meat science

2014 - Extension Centennial

Long and rich history

2013 Multi-state CNMP Conference Innovations and Traditions in

Nutrient_Management Fargo, ND

Conference Goals

• Exchange of science

• Network of professionals

Conference Mission

• Water quality

• Nutrient management