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A lifetime of Innovation in Dairy Reproduction - A Conversation with Dr. Joe Lineweaver , redirectIn this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen visits with Dr. Joe Lineweaver, a pioneer in embryo transfer and dairy genetics. He shares highlights from his career, his impact on the Jersey breed, and the work that earned him recognition as the 2025 Dairy Shrine Pioneer of the Year. Presented in partnership with the National Dairy Shrine. (External link.)
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Research Faculty Spotlight: Alan Ealy , articleResearchers in the Ealy Lab investigate why large percentages of cattle pregnancies are lost in the earliest stages and work to uncover the biological reasons behind those losses. They also focus on improving embryo transfer methods to improve the production of healthy, high-merit embryos created through ovum pickup and in vitro fertilization.
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Alumnus takes the helm of National Cattlemen's Beef Association , articleGene Copenhaver ’83 brings decades of industry experience to his new role as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
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One week in a foster home dramatically improves shelter dogs’ lives , articleA new study shows that a week away from the kennel may be one of the best stress-relievers a shelter dog can get — and pairing them with a familiar canine buddy when they return helps even more.
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The Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences is the largest animal program east of the Mississippi, offers accelerated options, and provides transformational, hands-on animal experience.