2023 News
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New research finds mechanism that regulates PTSD in the female brain , articleVirginia Tech researchers discovered a protein that could lead to better therapeutic treatment for females with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Trial by FireUsing metal as his canvas and fire as his brush, Michael Marciano turns molten steel into more than just works of art. (CALS Magazine)
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Partners for ChangeA. record $80 million grant will fund a pilot program that will encourage producers to implement climate-smart practices on farms. (CALS Magazine)
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Bringing Home the BaconFor the first time in the Meat Center’s history, a staff of all-female students lead Virginia Tech Meat Center into uncharted territory. (CALS Magazine)
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2023 Outstanding Graduates2023 Outstanding Graduates named: Dana Dougherty (School of Animal Sciences and the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics); Katie Kirkpatrick (School of Animal Sciences, APSC); Jenna Marston (School of Animal Sciences, DASC).
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Student Spotlight: Michael Marciano , articleIn a departure from our regular student profiles this month we are featuring Michael Marciano, an undergraduate student studying pre-veterinary dairy science within the three-plus-one program at Virginia Tech. He will be in the DVM Class of 2027.
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Video ItemResearching how detection dogs can combat invasive species and plant disease , video
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect plaguing plants, especially grapes, across the globe. Faculty at the Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center are researching how trained detection dogs can help farmers and vineyard owners better prepare their crops against these insects.
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Technology and agriculture collide at the inaugural Ag-Tech Field Day , articleThe exhibition featured dozens of technology industry representatives who showcased the latest tools that are supporting the commonwealth’s largest private industry — agriculture.
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Poultry owners should practice biosecurity to protect flocks from avian influenza, says Virginia Tech expert , article“To help protect flocks of all sizes, it’s important to take practical biosecurity measures to reduce and eliminate potential sources of infection," says Virginia Tech expert Michael Persia.
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