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The Animal Sciences building located at 1675 Observatory Drive was dedicated on November 3, 1972. Prior to the completion of this building the faculty were scattered throughout 16 buildings on campus. Currently there are 18 faculty in the Department of Animal Science with active research programs in genetics, reproductive-physiolgy, international agriculture, animal nutrition, and meat/muscle biology. Also housed in this building is the Department of Dairy Science and the Center for Dairy Profitability.
Additional services and facilities in the building include: three general assignment classrooms, 2 laboratory classrooms, three conference rooms, CALS computer lab,statistical consulting, microscopy labs, and departmental offices. The Animal Sciences department also maintains the Stock Pavilion, Poultry Research Lab, the Equine Teaching and Reseach Center and Livestock Laboratory. To schedule tours of the animal facilities, contact (608) 265-9500. Stock Pavilion reservations may be made at (608) 263-4514.
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