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While many people think of their pets as part of the family, human-animal bonds can sometimes be viewed as less meaningful than other relationships. Playing with a dog or cat is fun, but it’s not usually considered to be a serious activity.
What Animals Can Teach Us

What Animals Can Teach Us

While many people think of their pets as part of the family, human-animal bonds can sometimes be viewed as less meaningful than other relationships. Playing with a dog or cat is fun, but it’s not usually considered to be a serious activity.

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Research focused on neurological impacts of the virus and the omicron variant
USU Scientists Contribute to Two Important COVID-19 Studies

USU Scientists Contribute to Two Important COVID-19 Studies

Research focused on neurological impacts of the virus and the omicron variant

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Utah State University student Michael Clayton won the 64th American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians’ pathology slide seminar award for his presentation on the 2020 outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in farmed mink
Research on SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak Among Farmed Mink in Utah Earns Award for USU Doctoral Student

Research on SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak Among Farmed Mink in Utah Earns Award for USU Doctoral Student

Utah State University student Michael Clayton won the 64th American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians’ pathology slide seminar award for his presentation on the 2020 outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in farmed mink ...

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The Utah State University Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences hosted the USU Academic Quadrathlon for undergraduate students to compete in a two-day event on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Utah State University Students Compete in USU Academic Quadrathlon

Utah State University Students Compete in USU Academic Quadrathlon

The Utah State University Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences hosted the USU Academic Quadrathlon for undergraduate students to compete in a two-day event on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

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Beyond her own curiosity about the natural world, Utah State University professor Abby Benninghoff owes her career path choice to her mother’s insightful questions, and to a jellyfish.
Professor Abby Benninghoff on Becoming a Scientist and Her Close Encounter with a Jellyfish

Professor Abby Benninghoff on Becoming a Scientist and Her Close Encounter with a Jellyfish

Beyond her own curiosity about the natural world, Utah State University professor Abby Benninghoff owes her career path choice to her mother’s insightful questions, and to a jellyfish.

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A group of students seeking a new perspective on ranching created a record turnout for Utah State University’s annual Sheep Day trip to Evanston, WY, organized by the Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences.
Record Number of Students Attend Utah State University Sheep Day

Record Number of Students Attend Utah State University Sheep Day

A group of students seeking a new perspective on ranching created a record turnout for Utah State University’s annual Sheep Day trip to Evanston, WY, organized by the Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences.

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"There's already a nationwide shortage before the pandemic, and now the caseload has doubled and the resources have dwindled until the demand is quite high," said Dr. Shawn Zimmerman, an ADVS assistant professor at USU.
Front-line fatigue: Pandemic pressures pouncing on taxed veterinarians

Front-line fatigue: Pandemic pressures pouncing on taxed veterinarians

"There's already a nationwide shortage before the pandemic, and now the caseload has doubled and the resources have dwindled until the demand is quite high," said Dr. Shawn Zimmerman, an ADVS assistant professor at USU.

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Since June 2020, Utah State University President Noelle Cockett has chaired a national task force of experts charged with evaluating the framework the Food and Drug administration uses for approving and monitoring gene-edited farm animals.
USU President Chairs National Task Force

USU President Chairs National Task Force

Since June 2020, Utah State University President Noelle Cockett has chaired a national task force of experts charged with evaluating the framework the Food and Drug administration uses for approving and monitoring gene-edited farm animals.

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Tami Spackman and Dawnetta Mahnken, USU's Advisor of the Year Winners.
USU Names Advisors of the Year for 2021

USU Names Advisors of the Year for 2021

Tami Spackman and Dawnetta Mahnken, USU's Advisor of the Year Winners.

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Tom Williams here with the Utah State University President Noelle Cockett with our weekly conversation here at UPR.
Aug. 4 Interview With USU Pres. Noelle Cockett

Aug. 4 Interview With USU Pres. Noelle Cockett

Tom Williams here with the Utah State University President Noelle Cockett with our weekly conversation here at UPR.

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A joint report released by a national task force of experts and chaired by Utah State University President Noelle E. Cockett has recommended federal regulations around gene-edited animals be updated significantly.
Task Force Chaired by USU President Proposes Modernizing FDA Regulations on Gene-Edited Animals

Task Force Chaired by USU President Proposes Modernizing FDA Regulations on Gene-Edited Animals

A joint report released by a national task force of experts and chaired by Utah State University President Noelle E. Cockett has recommended federal regulations around gene-edited animals be updated significantly.

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Animal science students honed their knowledge and skills at the Broadbent Ranch, one of the last large-scale sheep range operations in the country.
Sheep Day Tradition Continues for Animal Science Students

Sheep Day Tradition Continues for Animal Science Students

Animal science students honed their knowledge and skills at the Broadbent Ranch, one of the last large-scale sheep range operations in the country.

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Dalton Gibbs is a graduating senior at Utah State University and has been involved in many different aspects of USU.
Dalton Gibbs, a love for animals and the USU community

Dalton Gibbs, a love for animals and the USU community

Dalton Gibbs is a graduating senior at Utah State University and has been involved in many different aspects of USU.

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David Forrester grew up working on the family farm in Smithfield, Utah and joined the Utah State University community in 1979. Aside from a brief absence to work the family farm, he remained at the university until his retirement at the close of 2020.
Celebrating a Career and a Retirement

Celebrating a Career and a Retirement

David Forrester grew up working on the family farm in Smithfield, Utah and joined the Utah State University community in 1979. Aside from a brief absence to work the family farm, he remained at the university until his retirement at the close of 2020.

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In a recent study by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and Utah State University finds that Utah has room for growth in the Utah beef processing and sales businesses.
Increasing Raising Beef Could Help Utah's Economy, According To New Study

Increasing Raising Beef Could Help Utah's Economy, According To New Study

In a recent study by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and Utah State University finds that Utah has room for growth in the Utah beef processing and sales businesses.

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Utah State University Infectious Disease, Vaccines and Antiviral Chemotherapy professor Bart Tarbet has firsthand experience creating and testing vaccines. Tarbet is astounded at how quickly medical science has moved with the COVID-19 vaccine.
USU Vaccine Expert Weighs in on COVID-19 Vaccine, Debunks Myths

USU Vaccine Expert Weighs in on COVID-19 Vaccine, Debunks Myths

Utah State University Infectious Disease, Vaccines and Antiviral Chemotherapy professor Bart Tarbet has firsthand experience creating and testing vaccines. Tarbet is astounded at how quickly medical science has moved with the COVID-19 vaccine.

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The Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) program at Utah State University recently welcomed “Celine,” a retired show horse donated to the program by members of the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Foundation.
Former Show Horse Starts Second Career in Equine Assisted Therapy at USU

Former Show Horse Starts Second Career in Equine Assisted Therapy at USU

The Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) program at Utah State University recently welcomed “Celine,” a retired show horse donated to the program by members of the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Foundation.

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Utah State University hosted an American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) course for licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists who use hippotherapy in treating clients.
Therapists Visit USU for Hippotherapy Training

Therapists Visit USU for Hippotherapy Training

Utah State University hosted an American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) course for licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists who use hippotherapy in treating clients.

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For the past 104 years, Black and White Days has been putting Richmond, Utah on the map. The event lasts for nearly a week and focuses on celebrating the dairy industry.
Dairy Industry Celebrated at Richmond Black and White Days

Dairy Industry Celebrated at Richmond Black and White Days

For the past 104 years, Black and White Days has been putting Richmond, Utah on the map. The event lasts for nearly a week and focuses on celebrating the dairy industry.

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Three of the senior honors students in Mason's lab have recently been accepted to veterinary school for the upcoming fall semester, and a fourth honors student plans to apply to vet school this summer while working at a veterinary clinic.
Lab Students Prepare for Vet School

Lab Students Prepare for Vet School

Three of the senior honors students in Mason's lab have recently been accepted to veterinary school for the upcoming fall semester, and a fourth honors student plans to apply to vet school this summer while working at a veterinary clinic.

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Each year during the Utah Legislature’s general session, students from Utah State University and the University of Utah present their work and demonstrate the value of undergraduate research to legislators and visitors to the capitol.
Animal Science Student Researcher Presents Work on Ovarian Cells and Longevity

Animal Science Student Researcher Presents Work on Ovarian Cells and Longevity

Each year during the Utah Legislature’s general session, students from Utah State University and the University of Utah present their work and demonstrate the value of undergraduate research to legislators and visitors to the capitol.