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Original article on the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science website.

Researchers at University of California, Davis, added fresh grape pomace left over from winemaking operations to alfalfa-based feed for dairy cows and found that methane emissions were reduced by 10% to 11%. 

Original article on the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science website.

Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to water and rest areas.

Excerpt from the article originally posted at UC Davis Global Affairs.

The Meat Lab will be closed 2/22 and 2/23.

We will be hosting the Annual California Association of Meat Processors Convention & Cured Meat Show.

We will be back for Sales February 29th and March 1st. Our meat lab students will be entering our products into a collegiate competition against universities from across California. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience we have caused.

Original article on the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science website.

Full article on Business Insider's "Climate Action 30 - 30 of the top global leaders working toward climate solutions in 2023 news post".

Business Insider's second-annual Climate Action 30 list highlights 30 of these top global leaders working to address the climate crisis through collectivism, community, and accountability. 

Original article on the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science website.

University of California, Davis, researchers are working with the Sacramento SPCA to alleviate a near-universal source of stress for cats and those who care for them: nail trimming.

Clipping a cat or kitten’s nails should be a routine practice, not only for the health of the cat and humans, but also to protect curtains, couches and other housewares.

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Please join us in-person on Saturday November 4, 2023 for a series of presentations (9 - 12 p.m.) and rotating workshops (1 - 3 p.m.) for our program focusing on the value of diagnostics. The program can be found at https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/events/goat-day

Original article posted to the UC Davis website.

Two University of California, Davis, researchers have won prestigious national and international awards in recognition of their work using genomics to address livestock health and crop resilience in the wake of a changing climate.

Original article on the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science website.

Life turned remote during the COVID-19 pandemic. People worked, learned to cook, chatted with loved ones and completed countless other tasks via video.

Some cats even visited the virtual veterinarian as part of research out of University of California, Davis.

Original article on the Collage of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences website.

Mules are stoic working animals. They can be sick or in pain and by the time signs of illness are obvious, it could be too late for owners and veterinarians to intervene.

Join us for our 29th Annual Production Sale on June 18th, 2022! The UC Davis Horse Barn is thrilled to be able to offer weanlings, yearlings, and a two-year-old for your consideration this year. There is sure to be something for every equine enthusiast at this event.

We are excited to be back in person for 2022, we hope to see you there! Join us for a sale preview beginning at 3:30 PM and a BBQ dinner at 4:30 PM and auction starting at 6:00 PM.

Original article on the Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute website.

Originally posted to the College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies on June 7th, 2022.

Imagine securing a cooler, two loaded duffle bags, a bed roll and a trash can onto two mules and leading them all by horse the length of a football field.

How long do you think it would take?

For world champions, it’s roughly 2-and-a-half minutes.