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Fighting For The Future: Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance Through Better Stewardship

Texas
Animal Sciences
USDA AFRI

Antibiotics have been prescribed for people and animals at rates that have encouraged bacteria to expand resistance. If this trend continues, life-saving antibiotics may be ineffective in...

Identifying the Genetic Blueprint for Healthier Cattle

Texas
Animal Sciences
Genomics

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a combination of viral and bacterial cattle infections made worse by the stress of transportation to the feedlot. This project plans to breed enough...

Supporting Soil: Improving the Way Scientists Measure and Communicate the Value of Soil

Texas
Transdisciplinary Research
Soil Sciences

Dr. Morgan and her team are helping farmers and the public understand the importance of soil health. No-till farming, or growing crops without disturbing the soil through tillage, is a...