National Zoo nutritionist to reflect on exotic species, career firsts at WSU’s Halver Lecture
As senior nutritionist for the National Zoo, Mike Maslanka solves diet-related riddles in a world of amazing species.
Animal Health
Animal, human health pioneer Min Du named WSU Regents Professor
Du’s discoveries have helped thousands of moms and babies live healthier lives.
Alumnus to share nutrition advances for healthier exotic animals at Halver Lecture
‘We’ve just scratched the surface’ on better exotic animal nutrition, says Troy Tollefson.
Animal nutritionist to share insights on conservation, education at Halver Lecture
Animal nutritionist Mark Edwards, formerly of the Smithsonian and San Diego zoos, will share insights in an upcoming talk hosted by the WSU Department of Animal Sciences. Edwards, now a professor at California Polytechnic Institute, gives the John E. Halver Lecture in Comparative Nutrition at 3:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Johnson Hall Auditorium, […]
Animal Health, Cranberries
Animal Scientists Help Lead Projects Promoting Cattle Health With an eye toward bolstering the bottom line for dairy owners and cattle producers by unlocking the genetics behind bovine respiratory disease and feed efficiency, WSU animal scientists will play key roles in two U.S. Department of Agriculture competitive grants totaling more than $14 million. “The size […]
Animal Health, Animal Models
WSU Researchers Focus on Disease Management in Cattle Production With an eye toward bolstering cattle producers’ bottom line, a multidisciplinary team of WSU researchers is finding ways to reduce preventable disease and associated economic loss. If we can improve the efficiency of production through better disease management, that will have a positive gain to producers […]
BVD Teleconferences Scheduled March 14, 19, and 24
PULLMAN, Wash. – Dr. John Wenz, assistant professor of veterinary clinical sciences at Washington State University, will discuss a new Bovine Viral Diarrhea Control and Eradication Project with beef producers and local veterinarians and answer their questions during telephone conference calls scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on March 14, 19, and 24. The goal […]
Okanogan Beef Information Days Set for Jan. 7 and 21 in Riverside
OKANOGAN, Wash. – Local and regional experts in cattle nutrition, economics, marketing, and animal health will be featured at the first annual Okanogan Beef Information Days on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21 at the Mount Olive Grange Hall in Riverside. The program is organized by Washington State University Extension and the Okanogan County Cattlemen’s Association. […]
Merial Licenses WSU DNA Testing Technology
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University has signed a licensing agreement with Merial Limited., a world-leading animal health company, to commercialize DNA technology that will benefit beef and dairy cattle producers in the selection, breeding and management of their herds. The technology was originally developed by Zhihua Jiang, assistant professor of animal sciences. “We are […]