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Moscow

Department of Animal, Veterinary & Food Sciences

Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Rm 213
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330

Phone: 208-885-6345

Fax: 208-885-6420

Email: avs@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/avs

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Mailing Address:
University of Idaho
16 Hot Springs Ranch Road
Carmen, ID 83462

Phone: 208-756-2749

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/nmcreec

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Mailing Address:
University of Idaho
1908 E. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605

Phone: 208-795-5331

Email: baumhoff@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/food-technology

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Two women sit in lab

Mastitis and the Milk Microbiome

Study looks to improve cow and human health.

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Brendan Negri discovered his passion for meat science through experiences with Vandal Brand Meats.
Brendan Negri discovered his passion for meat science through experiences with Vandal Brand Meats.

Discovering Meat Science

U of I student prepares for career with Agri Beef.

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Testing meat with a meat thermometer.

Crafting Idaho Flavor

Idaho’s Beef Enhanced Through Dry Aging Research

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Woman stirs milk in large vat.
Woman stirs milk in large vat.

From Farm to Table

U of I Dairy Partners Close to Home

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University of Idaho graduate student Brianna Buseman works to improve meat tenderness through electronic stimulation of beef carcass.
University of Idaho graduate student Brianna Buseman works to improve meat tenderness through electronic stimulation of beef carcass.

Midwest to Meat Science

AVS student finds home at U of I

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Woman standing in barn with dairy cows

Improving Reproduction

AVFS student researches dairy cattle reproduction.

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A woman working with machinery in a barn.

A Summer on the Ranch

AVFS student gains hands-on ranching experience.

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Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences

The Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences conducts focused, comprehensive and integrated research and teaching programs that directly support animal agriculture and food science.

Ranked 4th within the top 15 best affordable program.

Ranked 3rd in the nation for best food science program.

Ranked 3rd in the nation for best food science program.

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Explore Our Programs

Learn about milk production, animal science, veterinary medicine or food science.

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James Nasados teaching students about the cut of meat.

Vandal Brand Meats

This facility hosts the meat science laboratory and is a USDA inspected plant used for teaching, research and outreach. Learn about the meat products generated by our students.

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Agriculture for the Future

Our students are prepared to face the challenges of tomorrow. In fact, 94 percent have a job secured upon graduation.

Quality Beef Production

The next generation of agricultural leaders are gaining hands-on experience from farm to fork.

Happy Cows

Students are learning about genetics, nutrition and reproduction to help create a sustainable food supply for the future.

Cows Up Close

CALS students benefit from real-world learning environments outside of the classroom.

Contacts

Moscow

Department of Animal, Veterinary & Food Sciences

Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Rm 213
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330

Phone: 208-885-6345

Fax: 208-885-6420

Email: avs@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/avs

Directions

Mailing Address:
University of Idaho
16 Hot Springs Ranch Road
Carmen, ID 83462

Phone: 208-756-2749

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/nmcreec

Directions

Mailing Address:
University of Idaho
1908 E. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605

Phone: 208-795-5331

Email: baumhoff@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/food-technology

Location

Contacts

Moscow

Department of Animal, Veterinary & Food Sciences

Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Rm 213
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330

Phone: 208-885-6345

Fax: 208-885-6420

Email: avs@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/avs

Directions

Mailing Address:
University of Idaho
16 Hot Springs Ranch Road
Carmen, ID 83462

Phone: 208-756-2749

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/nmcreec

Directions

Mailing Address:
University of Idaho
1908 E. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605

Phone: 208-795-5331

Email: baumhoff@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/food-technology

Location