Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at UMass Amherst
Hands-on Opportunities
Animal management classes & activities
Upcoming Events
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Apr17
Heritable variation in gene expression is the key contributor to phenotypic change and genetic diversity in Holstein cattle.
Tom Lawlor, PhDHolstein Association USA4:00pmSeminar -
Apr24
Evaluating immune responses to radiation therapy and immunomodulation in translational animal models of head and neck cancer
Keara Boss, DVM, PhDColorado State University4:00pmSeminar -
Apr27
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May1
Tissue specific hydrogels and tumor dormancy
Shelly Peyton, PhDUMass Amherst, Chemical Engineering4:00pmSeminar -
May8
VASCI SPOTLIGHT
Spring 2024 Registration
Information to register for classes
Department News
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VASCI Researchers Retreat
The 2024 VASCI Researchers' Retreat will be held at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566 on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 starting at 9 am. Pre-Registration required. -
Annual Bay State Livestock Classic
The annual Bay State Livestock Classic will be held at the UMass Hadley Farm on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. -
Building Bridges Showcase Event includes Watercolors by Laura Looman
VASCI financial manager, Laura Looman shows Chancellor Javier Reyes her collage of water color paintings at the annual Building Bridges Showcase Event. -
EweMass Wool Blankets Available for Purchase
EweMass wool blankets made from the wool of our UMass sheep herd are now available. They make excellent graduation gifts! -
2024 Goat Kidding Season
The 2024 Goat Kidding Season yielded 24 beautiful new additions at the UMass Hadley Farm. -
Snoeyenbos Award presented to Deeksha Mohan
The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is pleased to announce that Deeksha Mohan has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Snoeyenbos Award.
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