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NC State Scholars Program Fosters Food-Focused Future Vets

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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! 
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. 
Ally Elliott on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota

Jun 10, 2024

From the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, Ally Elliott Reports

Students at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine have access to all kinds of internships, externships and research experiences during their four years of school. This summer, several students are sharing some of what they’re doing and learning in real time. 
In the right foreground, Dr. Danielle Mzyk smiles at two students working with a goat on a farm.

Apr 4, 2024

From ‘Bench to Farm to Table,’ 3-Time Alumna Helps Ruminants and Protects Our Food

Dr. Danielle Mzyk, an NC State College of Veterinary Medicine clinical veterinarian, safeguards the nation’s agricultural system and cares for North Carolina’s livestock, all in a day’s work. 
Man in red hat and blue gloves pointing speaking to students

Feb 27, 2024

Grant Boosts Agricultural Institute’s Career Readiness Programs

Three years after receiving nearly $1 million in funding from the Golden Leaf Foundation, the Agricultural Institute has developed robust programming to prepare current and future students for the ever-evolving world of agricultural management and livestock processing. 
An instructor in green overalls leans against a barn containing cows while teaching a row of students in overalls during a farm lab class.

Oct 19, 2023

NC State Scholars Program Fosters Food-Focused Future Vets

Through its Food Animal Scholars initiative, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine equips veterinarians-in-training to produce healthy food that nourishes and fuels North Carolina.