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Explore Oklahoma State University's Animal and Food Sciences biennial research summaries featuring the latest studies in livestock production, animal health, food safety, companion animals and sustainable agricultural practices.

2024 Annual Research Summary

The 2024 report highlights current research in beef cattle production, feed efficiency, animal welfare, meat science, livestock management and decision-support tools. It also demonstrates how research supports producers, industry partners and the education of future agricultural professionals.

2022 Annual Research Summary

The 2022 report examines research related to meat quality and packaging, cattle nutrition, grazing systems, supplementation strategies and production economics. The studies connect scientific investigation with practical questions facing livestock producers and the food industry. 

2020 Annual Research Summary

The 2020 report focuses heavily on beef cattle production, including receiving-calf health, grazing management, feed supplementation, stocking rates, nutrition, feed efficiency and enterprise economics. 

Contact

Paul Beck

Associate Professor
Animal and Food Sciences
(405) 744-9288
paul.beck@okstate.edu