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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:
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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Beef Cuts & Cooking Techniques

Learn more about the different beef cuts and best cooking techniques for each. (Video courtesy of the Idaho Beef Council)

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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Isaac Riley will begin his new career as a meat merchandiser after graduating from CALS.
Isaac Riley will begin his new career as a meat merchandiser after graduating from CALS.

A Future in Meat

Vandal Brand Meats opportunities lead to meat science career.

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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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Marbling

Learn more about marbling in beef and why it’s important. (Video courtesy of the Idaho Beef Council)

Abbie Uhlenkott’s experiences at the University of Idaho have introduced her to a love of research and meat science
Abbie Uhlenkott’s experiences at the University of Idaho have introduced her to a love of research and meat science

Research to Reality

AVS student discovers passion for meat science

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Allison Stevens investigates how to reduce nitrogen emissions in dairy cattle while maintaining milk production.
Allison Stevens investigates how to reduce nitrogen emissions in dairy cattle while maintaining milk production.

Managing Dairy Nutrition

AVS student sets foundation for further 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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Testing meat with a meat thermometer.
Testing meat with a meat thermometer.

Crafting Idaho Flavor

Idaho’s Beef Enhanced Through Dry Aging Research

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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.

Bottle feeding a calf

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.

Cows Up Close

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

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.

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:
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:
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