The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in milk sold in U.S. stores, including in about 20% of samples in initial testing across the country, suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in dairy cattle than previously realized.
Dr. Simone Stoute, professor in the Department of Population Health & Reproduction and branch chief of California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory - Turlock, was recently named the Scientist of the Year by the Pacific Egg and Poultry Association (PEPA).
In recognizing Dr. Stoute at the PEPA annual convention, poultry veterinarian Dr. Mark Bland praised her work, noting that she has an excellent reputation for her diagnostic acumen, is a leader in the laboratory, and is recognized by industry as a highly effective communicator.
Thanks to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant, a project at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine hopes to spark more interest in the field among high school students.
Pramod Pandey, UC Cooperative Extension specialist in the School of Veterinary Medicine Extension at UC Davis, has been studying dairy digesters for over 20 years to understand the conversion of manure into renewable energy.
The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) lab in Tulare has resumed their necropsy services in the nearby Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center (VMTRC).
The University of California and The Organic Center are collaborating on research to help organic orchard growers safely incorporate livestock grazing into their farming practices.
After the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein on September 29, we recognize her legacy for supporting the establishment of an FDA Center for Food Safety at UC Davis’ Western Institute for Food Safety and Security.
The 2023 USDA Faculty Exchange Program (FEP) held at UC Davis is forging a new path for exchanging ideas and collaboration in research, clinical sciences, and teaching.
The Civic Urban Farmer Program recently received a 2023 Specialty Crop Block grant from the CA Department of Food and Agriculture to support its continuation.
An international team of researchers, including Professor Titus Brown, are joining forces in a new research project to reduce the need for antibiotics in pig production by improving intestinal resilience in developing piglets.
A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza is currently infecting and killing wild birds and domestic birds in at least 29 states across the United States. Dr. Maurice Pitesky advises commercial and backyard chicken owners to take precautions.
UC Davis was recently awarded a 4-year, $1 million grant to leverage social media, disease modeling and extension to improve preparation and response to virulent Newcastle Disease.
UC Davis is part of a national interdisciplinary team awarded a prestigious Convergence Accelerator Award from the National Science Foundation to expand the current functionality of the Disease BioPortal, a user-friendly platform to safeguard animal health and prevent infectious disease outbreaks on farms.
