June 22: Pasture management for livestock nutrition, production
Robert Frank
EVERETT, Wash. – A good grazing plan is paramount to the health of livestock and the land, and ultimately to the success of a farm. » More …
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Animal Sciences
Photographing the elusive, endangered lynx
Robert Frank
By Will Ferguson, College of Arts and Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – Deep in the forests of Washington’s Kettle Mountains, Washington State University wildlife biologist Daniel Thornton searches for signs of a rare and elusive type of wild cat — the lynx. » More …
Prenatal vitamin A boosts ‘good fat,’ could prevent obesity
Robert Frank
PULLMAN, Wash. – Obesity in future generations could be reduced through something as simple as a vitamin supplement, thanks to a discovery by a WSU graduate student. » More …
WSU looks for practices to thwart antimicrobial resistance
Cynthia King
By Will Ferguson, College of Arts & Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – The death last year of a woman in Reno, Nev., from an infection resistant to every type of antibiotic available in the U.S. highlights how serious the threat of antimicrobial resistance has become. » More …
March 25: Using livestock guardian dogs for predator control
Cynthia KingBy Kate Ryan, WSU Extension
MONROE, Wash. – A workshop about using livestock guardian dogs for predator control will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in the Qualco Energy Conference Room, 18117 203rd St. SE, Monroe, hosted by Washington State University Snohomish County Extension. » More …
Vaccinating increases family wealth, girls’ education
Cynthia KingBy Marcia Hill Gossard, College of Veterinary Medicine
PULLMAN, Wash. – A Washington State University-led research team found households in rural Africa that vaccinate their cattle for East Coast fever increased their income and spent the additional money on food and education. Researchers also found that when fewer cattle died from the fever, girls were more likely to attend secondary school. » More …
Rabies vaccine found effective even after warm storage
Cynthia KingBy Marcia Hill Gossard, College of Veterinary Medicine
PULLMAN, Wash. – A Washington State University-led research team determined rabies vaccines stored at warmer temperatures still protect against the disease in dogs. » More …
Board of Global Animal Health-Tanzania to meet in Pullman
Robert StrengePULLMAN, Wash. – The Board of Directors of Global Animal Health – Tanzania (GAH-T), a non-profit corporation affiliated with Washington State University, will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, September 21, at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Room 201 of the Paul G. Allen Center for Global Animal Health at Washington State University in Pullman. » More …
Animal science society honors emeritus for teaching
Cynthia KingBy Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – John McNamara, emeritus professor of animal sciences at Washington State University, recently received national recognition for more than 30 years of training future animal scientists. He was named an American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) fellow in the teaching category. » More …
Ask Dr. Universe: What exactly is cheese?
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – Cheese is delicious. At least, that’s this cat’s professional opinion. For the more scientific answer, I visited the cheese makers here at Washington State University. » More …