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AgriLife Today
- Working together against increasing global infectious diseases and pathogensOct 19
Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas A&M Division of Research hosts Coalition for Epi Response Engagement and Science In order to better protect U.S. agriculture, economy, and rural and urban communities from increasing global infectious diseases and pathogen threats, Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas A&M Division of Research hosted a consortium of universities, state animal health […] The post Working together against increasing global infectious diseases and pathogens appeared first on AgriLife Today.
- AgriLife puppies: Goat and sheep dogs in trainingOct 19
LGDs can be bonded to almost any species,” Costanzo said. “They also do a great job when bonded to poultry. Free-range poultry operations in California are using dogs to guard against predators.” Most likely the puppies will guard the flocks and herds belonging to AgriLife Research upon graduation. The plan is for two to remain […] The post AgriLife puppies: Goat and sheep dogs in training appeared first on AgriLife Today.
- Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Training slated for Nov. 19 in Corpus ChristiOct 18
The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host an Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Training from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19 in Corpus Christi for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects in that area. The morning session will be at the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 […] The post Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Training slated for Nov. 19 in Corpus Christi appeared first on AgriLife Today.
- Pellois awarded grant for cancer researchOct 18
CPRIT is helping fund the advancement in cancer research throughout the state of Texas by encouraging innovation and product development and enhancing access to evidence-based prevention programs throughout the state. CPRIT awarded more than $6 million in grants to five different Texas A&M researchers. “It is a high-risk, high-reward grant,” Pellois said. “This idea is […] The post Pellois awarded grant for cancer research appeared first on AgriLife Today.
- Lake Dallas eighth-graders learn advanced plant biology with Texas A&M AgriLife scientists, in vitro experimentsOct 18
A group of Texas 4-H eighth-graders from Lake Dallas Middle School spent part of the last two months with Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists learning to create artificial environments for plant growth. The 15 students’ “in vitro” experiments over 60 days were part of a collaboration among AgriLife Research, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, […] The post Lake Dallas eighth-graders learn advanced plant biology with Texas A&M AgriLife scientists, in vitro experiments appeared first on AgriLife Today.
- Working together against increasing global infectious diseases and pathogens