David Steffen, a specialist in beef genetics with the Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center, has been named a recipient of the Beef Improvement Federations’s Pioneer Award for 2025.
Steffen has provided top-quality services to researchers on campus as well as clients statewide. He currently serves as a faculty section head for quality assurances and accreditation in the diagnostic center. He is a national resource for investigating genetic and congenital disorders in cattle. His research contributes to understanding over 65% of the genetic disorders tested in commercial cattle.
The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the genetic improvement of beef cattle. The award honors those who have had a major role in the acceptance of performance reporting and documentation with the main goal to make genetic change in beef cattle.
Steffen has made significant contributions to the livestock industry in his many years of involvement in the beef industry. He will be recognized at the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium on June 12 in Amarillo, Texas.
