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News: Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC)

  • In the News: CFAES holds ribbon cutting for new Multispecies Animal Learning Complex

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | January 30, 2026
    The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) ushered in the next generation of animal sciences education with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC) and dairy. More than 250 guests attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included tours of the complex.The MALC houses separate, biosecure barns for swi...
    Several people are seen holding a red ribbon ready to cut it together.

  • Slideshow: Waterman – Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC)

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | January 22, 2026
    Exciting developments continue at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory's Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC).Final touches are being added throughout the facility, including the arena, learning lab, ruminant barn, equine barn, dairy barn and others. The complex will be populated with animals starting this winter and through Spring semester. "We've put a lot of t...
    A view of the dairy barn where cattle stalls are seen.

  • Slideshow: Waterman - Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC)

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 21, 2025
    Construction on the Waterman Multispecies Animal Learning Complex has reached the 75% completion milestone. Crews are making progress across the site, with concrete work, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) installations, interior finishes, drywall and wood framing in the MALC are underway. Underground MEP work at the dairy barn continues, along with downspout installation and duct bank wor...
    A view inside the dirt floor arena

  • Slideshow: Waterman – Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC)

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | May 27, 2025
    Exciting developments are underway at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory’s Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC). With blueprints transforming into reality, a beam signing was held on May 22. Key stakeholders from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) gathered to celebrate the construction progress and honor the significance of the...
    A view inside a barn where concrete is seen down the middle and dirt floors along the sides for horse stalls.

  • Slideshow: Waterman – Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC)

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | February 18, 2025
    The CFAES Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory’s Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC) facility is coming to life as crews have begun installation of electrical conduits in the mezzanine area as well as plumbing for restrooms. Next, they’re preparing to pour concrete slabs for the floor base, followed by interior partitions and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in....
    A view of crews working to install framing.

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