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So proud to work with these people! What a privilege to lead this team! 2023 Lab Picture. #DreamTeam #GoGators 🐊
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Congrats to UF/IFAS Animal Sciences student Jenna Larson on winning the collegiate milking contest at the Sunbelt Ag Expo with nearly 1,000 mL!
Her grandfather, Woody Larson, was also recognized as the 2026 Florida Farmer of the Year! 🐄🏆
For the 10th year in a row, the University of Florida is listed among the nation’s top 10 public universities in the 2027 @usnews #BestColleges rankings. 🐊
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The University of Florida ranks #4 among public universities in @TIME's inaugural America’s Best Colleges ranking — highlighting UF’s strong student outcomes, learning environment and value. 🐊
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.@AAAS fellow 🔦 ADEGBOLA ADESOGAN
Adegbola Adesogan serves at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences as associate vice president, director of the Global Food Systems Institute, and @uf_ansci professor.
His work focuses on sustainably increasing animal-source food production, improving forage quality, and advancing nutrition, with a global impact on agriculture and vulnerable populations.
Learn about this newly named AAAS lifetime fellow from the @UF_IFAS_GFSI, and others from our organization 🔗 tr.ee/xG62CEo1Fm

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The University of Florida is recognized again on the #ForbesNewIvies list of public institutions — highlighting UF’s leadership in preparing students for an AI-driven workforce. ➡️ brnw.ch/NewIvy26
Gerald’s first first-author pub is out! In this study, we evaluated hydroponically sprouted #barley, #triticale, and #wheat for in situ #ruminal nutrient degradation, fractional disappearance rate, and effective ruminal degradation.
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Starting the year on a great note. Congratulations to Gerald on his first first-author paper!
A lot of work went into this study, and it’s nice to see it come together. Looking forward to what’s next!
Coming soon as open access in #Fermentation
Grateful & proud to be part of a community of exceptional scientists, educators, and students. #GoGators🐊
Big news from the Gator Nation! 🐊 We are excited to announce that we have achieved top national rankings. We’re proud to lead the future of agriculture, natural resources, and innovation.

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Attention #Equine Scientists & #Horse Lovers!
UF Animal Sciences is hiring a Lecturer in Equine Science. A great opportunity to help shape the future of our equine program.
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Huge congrats to Mikayla for passing her qualifying exam! She has shown remarkable growth, determination & commitment to excellence, both in her research & in the classroom. Mikayla is also an outstanding mentor, leader & organizer, and it has been inspiring to watch her thrive!
Martha’s first first-author paper is out! It provides an overview of how cobalt plays an important role in dairy cow health and production by enabling rumen microbes to produce vitamin B₁₂.
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Shoutout to Carol for taking on the largest trial we’ve ever run! Evaluating probiotics in 120 transition dairy cows! This year-long trial demands grit, organization & incredible dedication & she’s already rising to the challenge! I couldn’t ask for a better student to lead this!
Wrapping up the semester on a high note!
Big shoutout to Charese Hammond for driving an innovative project on alternative #feedstuffs for #dairy cows.
Her dedication and creativity have been incredible to watch. Proud of you and your work!
Go Gators 🐊
UF scientists using Gatorade royalties to support groundbreaking research gainesville.com/story/news/e…
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