The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Livestock and poultry are susceptible to infectious diseases and many of these diseases are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted to people. A few more well-known zoonotic diseases include ringworm, rabies and soremouth. The most effective strategy for protecting farm animal health is to prevent or reduce the chances of introducing a disease into a herd or flock. Continue reading “Youth Biosecurity Learning Modules Recently Updated”
In Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Instructor Kari Hodge’s Bioprospecting: Drugs from Bugs class, students spent the semester exploring the many facets of the antimicrobial resistance crisis. The course, a part of the Small World Initiative, is a research methods lecture and laboratory course framed around identifying strains of bacteria that may produce novel antibiotic compounds. Continue reading “Students Explored Antimicrobial Resistance in Research Methods Course”
UVM Animal and Veterinary Sciences Lecturer and CREAM Advisor Stephen Wadsworth, DVM, has been awarded the 2022 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award for his positive impact on students both in and beyond the classroom. The award, given annually by the UVM Office of the Provost, is the highest teaching honor given by the University.
Read more about Steve’s impact on his students.
Thanks to senior animal science major Chelsey Patch for sharing the post below about her and fellow students’ experience at the National Dairy Challenge last month:
Continue reading “Animal Science Students Compete in National Dairy Challenge”
The UVM Office of Community-Engaged Learning (CELO) has recognized two community partners of service-learning courses in the Dept. of Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE). Continue reading “CDAE Community Partners Recognized for Commitment to Students”