WELCOME TO ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
Our programs cover a wide range of scientific disciplines that support the safe and economical production of domestic livestock animals and quality foods, as well as the care, health, and use of companion animals. In the field of animal science, disciplines include virology, physiology, nutrition, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, engineering, biochemistry, genomics and animal management. In food science, we cover the disciplines of food safety (microbiology), chemistry and engineering, as well as the culinary aspects of food.
Our research addresses contemporary and future scientific challenges using cutting-edge technologies. Our goal is to assist and support stakeholders in the poultry, livestock and food industries.
Where high quality programs intersect with a dynamic living/learning laboratory — a 350-acre working farm!
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Latest news
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Celebrating excellence in agriculture and natural resources
May 16, 2024 | Written by Dante LaPentaAs the spring semester headed into its final stretch run, the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources gathered together to honor a few deserving faculty and staff. At the college’s Celebrating Excellence event, the 2024 stars of the show were Sue Barton, Larry Armstrong, and Kent Messer. -
A sweet way to apply food science
May 14, 2024 | Written by Nya Wynn | Photos courtesy of Jane FarnhamJane Farnham found that her love for experimenting in the kitchen with different recipes could lead to a career in food science. Through a summer internship with Turkey Hill, Farnham played a pivotal role in creating a new ice cream flavor. The experience solidified her interest in research and development, allowing her to blend her passion for scientific knowledge and culinary creativity together. -
Advancing knowledge on wooden breast syndrome
May 08, 2024 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photo by Michele WalfredUniversity of Delaware researchers in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources have made a new discovery in their work on wooden breast syndrome in chickens. The UD team found white blood cells filled with fat surrounding broiler chickens’ veins and showing signs of swelling are key contributing factors to this muscle degeneration disease in these birds that can ultimately affect their meat quality.