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Update on the current status of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in VirginiaThis outbreak dates back to 2022 and continues to return each fall winter with migratory birds. In later 2024, HPAI returned to the USA, but most of these outbreaks were located in the Pacific and Mississippi flyways (Western and Midwest United States). In January, it became evident that HPAI (circulating virus from migratory birds) has returned to the Atlantic flyway including Virginia. We have numerous states around us (NC, WV, PA and DE) that have identified current outbreaks and within VA we have had several wild birds that have tested positive. This virus continues to infect commercial and backyard poultry across the USA. More...
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Experts available: avian flu and egg prices, Trump inauguration, California wildfires, TikTok ban, more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including, egg prices and avian flu, President-elect Trump's inauguration, Southern California wildfires, utility companies and fires, Meta ending fact-checking, Supreme Court TikTok ban ruling, and winter salt environmental damage.
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Virginia Tech’s Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture enrolls 1,300-plus farms in first year of landmark pilot program , articleThe $80 million USDA-funded project — the largest grant in Virginia Tech’s history — provides financial support for farmers in selected counties in four states to implement agricultural practices that protect water, soil, and air.
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A group students in the College of Agriculture and Life Science's School of Animal Sciences are working on an independent study to improve the lives of shelter dogs through enrichment and training programs.
Research Notice: Horses needed for blanket research
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First Place Team
Bruno Menza, Will Bonham, Jacob Porzeinski, and Ethan Reed. Will move on to compete at Southern Section ASAS meeting in April in Arlington, Texas.
Second Place Team
Daniela Enriquez Pineda, Cynthis Granados, Bella Caballero, Grace Knick
Third Place Team
Madelyn Fore, Olivia Gibson, Emily Fleegle
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