Carl Dahlen has been hired as NDSU Extension Service beef cattle specialist and an assistant professor in the Department of Animal Sciences. He began work May 1.

He earned his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in animal science from the University of Minnesota.

“This is a highly visible position for the NDSU animal sciences department,” says Greg Lardy, department head. “We look forward to Dr. Dahlen joining our faculty and working with beef cattle producers across the state."