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Article ItemA time to be thankful: News about Hokie Nation , article
Hokies in Blacksburg and across the world do work that advances study, impacts communities, and leads the charge for positive change.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech and Arizona State researchers discover way to boost shelter dog adoptions , article
The researchers found that brief outings and temporary fostering stays increased dogs’ likelihood of adoption by five times and more than 14 times, respectively.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
Video ItemThe impact of human interaction with shelter animals , video
Lisa Gunter and Erica Feuerbacher, Assistant Professors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, have published a study showing that more time out of the kennels greatly improves the well-being of sheltered dogs.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
Article ItemFaculty, staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards , article
The college announced its 2023 award winners at the 28th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff picnic.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
Article ItemAlan Ealy named Horace E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Dairy Science , article
A faculty member in the School of Animal Sciences since 2012, Ealy is a leading authority in bovine reproductive biology whose research has helped dairy producers across the globe improve pregnancy outcomes, offspring health, and production efficiency.
Date: Oct 20, 2023 -
Article ItemLongtime Extension agent to coach Virginia Tech Livestock Judging Team , article
Matthew Miller was a member and later a coach of the team and brings decades of competition experience to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Oct 16, 2023 -
Article ItemStefan Roberts named head of the Department of Biochemistry , article
“I will ensure that we continue to build and expand on our strong record of significant contributions to both research and teaching,” said Roberts, who started in the position earlier in September.
Date: Oct 09, 2023 -
Article ItemLongtime poultry geneticist Paul Siegel receives national lifetime research award , article
Siegel, active professor emeritus, received a Golden Goose Award for his tremendous work that impacted both people and economy from federally funded research projects on Sept. 27.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 -
Video ItemA lifetime achievement , video
Paul Siegel, University Distinguished Professor and active professor emeritus in the School of Animal Sciences, has spent 60-plus years researching poultry and poultry genetics. In September, he received the Golden Goose Award, a national honor that recognizes researchers whose federally funded work has resulted in breakthroughs with tremendous human and economic benefits.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 -
Article ItemCertain dog breeds will suffer from climate change, says expert , article
Bulldogs, pugs, and boston terriers all have one thing in common - their short snouts, and experts say as climate change worsens, they are going to suffer. The reason, as Lisa Gunter, an assistant professor in the School of Animal Science at Virginia Tech explains, comes down to science.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Richard 'Dick' Saacke, professor emeritus of dairy science , article
Saacke, of Blacksburg, joined the faculty of what today is the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 1965, devoting his career to excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring graduate students in the field of bovine reproductive physiology and artificial insemination.
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
Article ItemStudents PREP for successful futures in science , article
Virginia Tech’s PREP Program sets minority students up for success in advanced science degree programs across the country.
Date: Sep 05, 2023 -
Video ItemMaking shelter dogs more adoptable , video
Students from the School of Animal Sciences and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are improving their ability to read dog behavior, while at the same time making dogs from local shelters more adoptable by teaching them basic obedience and addressing behaviors adopters might find less desirable.
Date: Sep 01, 2023 -
Article ItemNew research finds a disconnect between poultry dietary energy and egg production , article
The discovery by a team at Virginia Tech could have substantial impact on the rising cost of feeding egg laying hens that can be passed onto egg consumers.
Date: Sep 01, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech students stroll with shelter cats , article
The Summer Veterinary Student Research Program aims to train shelter cats to ride in carriages, making them more adoptable and socially involved in the lives of pet owners.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
Video ItemTake a walk on the wild side , video
Recognizing the potential impact of time spent outdoors on feline welfare, behavior, and adoption prospects, Virginia Tech student researchers set out to examine whether training shelter cats to use strollers could be a cost-effective solution.
Date: Aug 23, 2023 -
Article ItemAfghan refugees forge ‘a path forward’ in Virginia sheep farming , article
Relocated to Northern Virginia after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, a group of Afghan nationals is starting a sheep farm with the help of Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Date: Jul 28, 2023 -
Article ItemPoultry geneticist Paul Siegel traces storied career back to roots in 4-H , article
For decades, Siegel’s insights on chicken genetics have shaped the poultry industry’s understanding of the biological effects of breeding for desirable traits. But before the international collaborations, the formation of his research group, and getting his doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees, 4-H pushed him forward.
Date: Jul 10, 2023 -
Article ItemImpact of Virginia Tech agriculture research highlighted before U.S. House subcommittee , article
Alan Grant, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, highlighted USDA’s impact on the college, including the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and Virginia Cooperative Extension, to the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Date: Jun 14, 2023 -
Article ItemTechnology upgrades expand Virginia Tech research and outreach work across the commonwealth , article
A number of technological advances to research facilities in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are being implemented this year that will help support the college and the university’s commitment to smart farming and modern research and agricultural methods.
Date: Jun 13, 2023
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