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New Research Reveals Complexity of Improving Rangeland Management in Africa
New research examines ways international efforts to improve overgrazed rangeland in Namibia often fell short.
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Avian Influenza Detected in Utah
Avian influenza, which is very contagious and highly lethal to chickens, has recently been detected in Utah.
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Easter Surprise: Why You Shouldn't Gift Animals This April
As adorable as they are, chicks, ducklings and bunnies are often returned or abandoned quickly when children lose…
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Utah Legislature Funds New College of Veterinary Medicine at USU
Utah State University will create a new College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Locally Sourced: Pelican Prefer Native Fish to Sportfish at Utah's Strawberry Reservoir
American white pelicans who pause their migration at Strawberry Reservoir are filling their bellies with native…
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Savvy Sheep: New Research Explores Flexible Decision-Making for Bighorn Sheep Migration
"Thinking like a sheep" might actually be a compliment: A new study has found that following the herd is just one…
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Stay on the Sunny Side: Optimistic Animal Foragers Have Better Lives in Behavior Model
A positive-thinking bison, oryx or black bear has a better chance of a full belly and long-term health than a…
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Professor Abby Benninghoff on Becoming a Scientist and Her Close Encounter with a Jellyfish
Abby Benninghoff describes her journey to becoming a professor at the Inaugural Lecture celebrating her academic…
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Ask an Expert: The House Mouse - Not Your Storybook Christmas Mouse
In recent weeks, many homeowners have reported seeing mice droppings in cupboards, basements, food storage areas,…
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Record Number of Students Attend Utah State University Sheep Day
This year's activity began in the early morning hours as students met at the USU Animal Science Farm and made their…
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Busting Bison Myths: Wildlife Society Assists with Education at Annual Bison Roundup
700 bison were rounded up and corralled as part of an annual event at Antelope Island State Park, which was supported…
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Master of Bone and Beetle: Vet School Anatomist Prepares a Menagerie of Teaching Tools
Finding Scott Hexum's office in the Veterinary Science and Biology Building is an adventure.