The Animal Sciences department is thrilled to announce the arrival and appointment of Dr. Marcos Marcondes as our newest faculty member. Dr. Marcondes is a ruminant nutritionist by training, with particular expertise in dairy. He brings to WSU nearly a decade of academic faculty experience and will contribute to the Department of Animal Sciences teaching, research and Extension missions. Please join me in welcoming; Dr. Marcos Marcondes to the Animal Sciences, CAHNRS and COUG family!- Gordon K. Murdoch (Chair)