People Truly Are The Key To Animal Welfare Efforts
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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world's leading institutions of agriculture. Building on 150 years of excellence the college provides leadership in science, education and research, areas vital to the future of Iowa, the nation and the world.
History
The roots of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences go back to 1858 when Iowa established the State Agricultural College and Model Farm. It officially opened in 1869 as the first coed land-grant in the nation. That was among many college “firsts,” including the first courses in forestry, dairying and bacteriology in the nation. (Learn More)
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1858–present
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- Department of Agriculture (1858–1959)
- College of Agriculture (1959–2007)
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In addition to animal health, performance and productivity, animal welfare is an important component of livestock research at Iowa State University. Anna Johnson, assistant professor of animal behavior and welfare in the Department of Animal Science, and Suzanne Millman, associate professor of animal welfare in the College of Veterinary Medicine, lead Iowa State's animal welfare efforts. While their research involves animals, Johnson says animal welfare depends on people. "Animal welfare depends on the person looking after the animals. The caretakers are the key. The best facilities won't matter if you don't have the best people working there," Johnson says. "Good animal welfare practices depend on experience and education."