The Iowa State University animal scientist's pioneering work on genetic improvement remade herds and flocks around the world. Lush was the start of a lineage of influential ISU animal scientists. Since the Lush era, ISU has been the center of the universe for animal breeding. We continue to be dedicated to the discovery, development and implementation of livestock genetic knowledge.
Few institutions have our group's breadth of skills and experience.
It's a dynamic group. Their research covers the spectrum of livestock improvement. Work in quantitative genetics allows improvement of traits that can be scientifically observed, measured or predicted. Molecular genetics identifies and maps genes of economic importance. Immunogenetics seeks to understand genes that make for healthier animals.