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Danielle Mzyk works with a donkey.

Oct 22, 2024

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Answers the Call to Support Disaster Relief

Over the weeks since Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine has been sending food and medical supplies to the Western North Carolina communities recovering from the devastation. The college recently sent two more resources to support the recovery efforts: Dr. Danielle Myzk, a clinical veterinarian, and John Ladner, a licensed veterinary surgical technician. 
PhD student Aoi Nakanishi-Hester working in the lab

Oct 17, 2024

Research Roundup NC State Veterinary Medicine, October 2024

Using Comparative Studies to Aid in HIV Vaccination Research   Brochu HN, Smith E, Jeong S, Carlson M, Hansen SG, Tisoncik-Go J, Law L, Picker LJ, Gale M Jr, Peng X. HIV has infected millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, there is still no vaccine that can prevent or treat HIV infection. However, comparative medical research has… 
a girl sits in a pen with a turkey

Oct 16, 2024

Teaching With Turkeys

The Youth Market Turkey Show offers youth hands-on experience in livestock agriculture with the goal of seeding the next generation of farmers. 
Dr. Katie Sheats, left, and Dr. Callie Fogle, two of NC State's equine health experts, pose in front of a pasture holding a grazing brown horse.

Oct 15, 2024

NC State’s New Equine Scholars Program Helps Put Undergrads in the Saddle of a Veterinary Career

There’s no question that North Carolina is an equine-friendly state. Horses and the people who love them brought an estimated $2.9 billion in economic impact to the state last year, according to the North Carolina Horse Council, and nearly a third of North Carolina households include horse enthusiasts. While this equestrian energy shows little sign… 
cows stand next to feeding stalls

Oct 14, 2024

Precision Livestock Technology Elevates CALS Research

New state-of-the-art precision livestock technology will enhance CALS research stations across North Carolina, enabling researchers to improve livestock farming. 
Prestage family members with chancellor and CALS leaders

Oct 9, 2024

Poultry Science Celebrates 100 Years at NC State

NC State is one of only six U.S. universities with a dedicated poultry science department, which is celebrating a century of research and collaboration. 
A person with a horse.

Sep 19, 2024

Research Roundup NC State Veterinary Medicine, September 2024

Cutting-edge research at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is valued by all members of our community, from faculty and staff to students and trainees. Here are some of the latest innovative studies authored by graduate students, postdocs, residents and clinical veterinarians across our campus! 
Connect to Launch

Jul 29, 2024

Connect2Launch

The Food Animal Initiative is hosting the Connect2Launch Workshop Aug. 16 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. This in-person, networking and team building event designed to help faculty and PIs build teams to apply for Advancing Food Animal Innovation and Talent Development Grants.  
a man stands at a table with booklets and flyers for the Agricultural Institute

Jul 23, 2024

Carving a Future in Agribusiness

Charlie McGhee’s classes on food animal and poultry processing and his work in agricultural lending have sharpened his knowledge of the practical and financial sides of farming. 
aerial image of farms

Jul 10, 2024

CALS Offers New Grants to Tackle Needs in Animal Agriculture 

As the next step for the Food Animal Initiative, CALS is funding grants to tackle issues in food animal production and workforce development, collaborating with veterinary and industry partners.