Deb VanOverbeke
@VanoverbekeDeb
Department Head, Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
We’re all set up in booth 2071 at @CattleCon! Come learn how we’re assisting producers with our @UNLExtension programs, shaping the future through innovative teaching, and addressing issues through @UNL_AgResearch projects! …snap a 🌽 pic while you’re here as well 😉!
Several @UNL_AniSci graduate students helped kickoff sessions for American Society of Animal Science Meetings in Hollywood, FL this morning. Stay tuned for more students and faculty presenting talks over the next few days.




Congratulations to Bill Rishel, the 2015 @UNLBlock_Bridle honoree, on earning the 2025 Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Award drovers.com/news/industry/…
Thank you to @UNL_AniSci for selecting @NECattlemen as its 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner--the partnership is invaluable! #DistinguishedServiceAward #BeefState #honor
@DrTempleGrandin, a world-renowned expert in animal welfare who transformed the academic understanding of animal behavior, will visit #Nebraska U on March 13 for a screening of "An Open Door," a new documentary about her legacy. go.unl.edu/ijzf #UNL #LNK @UNL_IANR
The Department of Animal Science at the @UNLincoln will recognize current students, alumni, faculty, and friends at its annual department honors banquet on April 12. The event will be held at The Ballroom at Bosana in Bennet, Neb. animalscience.unl.edu/news/animal-sc…
The UNL Animal Science Department is preparing the next generation of ag leaders with state-of-the-art meat lab updates, industry collaboration, and workforce development programs. Deb VanOberbeke, head of the department, talks more on RFD-TV » ow.ly/aGBc50US4sC
Our condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Roger Mandigo, professor emeritus of animal science, on his passing on Friday, January 24, 2025. animalscience.unl.edu/news/roger-man…
This brief warmup tells us we're entering the "Fool's Spring" portion of Nebraska's 12 seasons, which means "Second Winter" will be coming soon! Be prepared with our roasts (sirloin tip, boneless shoulder, chuck eye) or stew meat, now 25% off list price through January 24th!
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Kononoff on being named the 2024 Philip H. Cole Industry Person of the Year! animalscience.unl.edu/news/kononoff-…
Here's to all that we have accomplished and to new beginnings and any challenges that lie ahead! May the new year bring all of us joy, hope, and the chance to make our dreams reality! Happy New Year everyone!
The Department of Animal Science would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Congratulations to faculty members Jessica Sperber and Mary Drewnoski on being named the 2024 Nebraska Beef Industry and Nebraska Range & Conservation Endowment award winners by the @NECattlemen Foundation!
Our great faculty, staff and students have generated another new item just in time for the holidays! Come see us!
💥NEW PRODUCT ALERT💥 Fully cooked heat-and-eat beef meatballs! Lightly seasoned and perfect for you to reheat and eat with either your favorite red sauce or drenched in your favorite sauce as an appetizer. Sold frozen in ~1 lb. bags for $7.99/lb., come pick some up today!
💥NEW PRODUCT ALERT💥 We have cinnamon sugar bacon sliced, packaged and ready for you today! Sold for $5.99/lb., stop in today from 1-5:30pm to pick up your holiday needs! We're looking forward to serving you!
We are selling bone-in beef rib roasts as a holiday special while supplies last. Roasts are sold for $15.99/lb., and are sold as a 3-rib (~6-7 lbs.) roast, 4-rib (~7-8 lbs.) roast, or whole (~11-15 lbs.) roast. Orders cannot be placed in store. Details⬇️