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SUMMARY:Halver Lecture in Comparative Nutrition 2025
DESCRIPTION:“You never know where the road will take you\, when you learn to feed a zoo…”\n\n\nDr. Matt Brooks\nComparative Animal Nutritionist\nNom Nom & Animalis Nutrition\nConsulting\, LLC\n\n  \n25 February 2025 • 116 Todd Hall • 5–6:00 PM\n  \nDr. Brooks has been in the comparative nutrition field for 22 years. From Pendleton\, South Carolina\, Dr. Brooks knew he wanted to work in the zoo field after his first overnight “ZooSnooze” at the Riverbank Zoo in Columbia\, SC. After starting his undergraduate degree in Animal Veterinary Sciences at Clemson University\, he transferred to Cornell University for his Junior and Senior year and started working at the Cornell University Sheep Farm. After an internship at the Fort Worth Zoo between his Junior and Senior year in their Nutritional Services Department\, he knew that Zoo Nutrition was his way forward. After graduating with a B.S. in Animal Science\, he was hired back to the Fort Worth Zoo Nutritional Services Department where he worked for two years before going back to school to get his M.S. degree in Nutrition from Texas A&M University studying marbling development in beef cattle. He immediately moved on to the University of Missouri – Columbia to get his Ph.D. in Animal Sciences – Ruminant Nutrition where he studied protein and CHO degradation in cattle and mule deer (specifically the mule deer herd at Washington State University). As a newly minted Ph.D.\, Dr. Brooks went to work as a Post-doc at North Carolina State University to study micro-mineral bioavailability in poultry. After all those years in the university setting\, Dr. Brooks landed back in a zoo as the first Nutritionist for the Oregon Zoo\, where he stayed for 7 years. In 2019\, Dr. Brooks was hired on with the Indianapolis Zoo as their Director of Nutrition. In 2021\, Dr. Brooks started his own nutrition consulting business\, Animalis Nutrition Consulting\, LLC\, and was hired as the Small Animal Nutritionist for Nom Nom\, a Nashville-based fresh pet food company. He resides outside of Indianapolis in Zionsville\, IN with his wife\, 2 boys\, chinchilla\, Russian tortoise\, boxer\, and his wife’s cat. When not working on exotic animal diets or formulating pet new recipes\, he can probably be found out cooking with a Dutch oven while camping with the Scouts.
URL:https://ansci.wsu.edu/event/halver-lecture-in-comparative-nutrition-2025/
LOCATION:Todd Hall 116\, 300 NE College Ave\, Pullman\, WA\, 99164
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SUMMARY:Graduate Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the graduate seminar series in Clark 122\, Fridays from 1:10-2:00p.m.! The students have been working hard on their presentations and are excited to share their work with you. \nFriday\, March 21\n1:10-1:35 – Tad Iritani – Characterizing bacterial abundance in the mucus of Salmonids\n1:35-2:00 – Priunka Bhowmik – Phenomics of Metritis and Endometritis in Organic Dairy Cows \nFriday\, March 28\n1:10-1:35 – Valerie Achziger – In Vitro and In Vivo Assessment of Dietary Supplementation of Both Natural or Nano-Zeolite in Goat Diets: Effects on Ruminal Fermentation and Nutrients Digestibility\n1:35-2:00 – Adriana Zaragoza – Qualitative and quantitative differences in endometrial inflammatory gene expression precede the development of bovine uterine disease \nFriday\, April 11\n1:10-1:35 – Chaya Gaberria – Multi Site Gene Targeting Using Crispr Technologies to Identify\nand Develop Hypoxia Tolerant Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss)\n1:35-2:00 – Xinrui Li – Cell Reprogramming Using Extracellular Vesicles From Differentiating Stem Cells Into White/Beige Adipocytes \nFriday\, April 18\n1:10-1:35 – Zhongyun Kou – Maternal Obesity Induces Ineffective Embryonic Erythropoiesis via the Hifl a—Epo Pathway\n1:35-2:00 – Jose Francisco Martinez – Uterine microbial profiles in healthy postpartum dairy cows do not vary with sampling techniques or phases of estrous cycle \nFriday\, April 25\n1:10-1:35 – Morgan Wagle – Enrichment of fertility-related quantitative trait loci in regulatory regions of the bovine placenta\n1:35-2:00 – Sharmeen Islam – Maternal obesity leads to muscle dysfunction by H19-mediated programming of insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) signaling
URL:https://ansci.wsu.edu/event/graduate-seminar-series/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:WA
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SUMMARY:Entomology E Paul Catts Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Entomology Department is hosting a featured speaker as part of the “E Paul Catts” Lecture series\, named after a former professor and chair of the department. Dr. Elizabeth Borer\, a Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota\, will be the speaker. For over a decade\, Elizabeth has led global experiments studying how climate change and human disturbance impact grassland communities\, biodiversity\, and ecosystem function. She will discuss how these global experiments have produced remarkable results and fostered long-term collaborations.
URL:https://ansci.wsu.edu/event/entomology-e-paul-catts-seminar/
LOCATION:Abelson Hall 201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T131000
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SUMMARY:Graduate Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the graduate seminar series in Clark 122\, Fridays from 1:10-2:00p.m.! The students have been working hard on their presentations and are excited to share their work with you. \nFriday\, March 21\n1:10-1:35 – Tad Iritani – Characterizing bacterial abundance in the mucus of Salmonids\n1:35-2:00 – Priunka Bhowmik – Phenomics of Metritis and Endometritis in Organic Dairy Cows \nFriday\, March 28\n1:10-1:35 – Valerie Achziger – In Vitro and In Vivo Assessment of Dietary Supplementation of Both Natural or Nano-Zeolite in Goat Diets: Effects on Ruminal Fermentation and Nutrients Digestibility\n1:35-2:00 – Adriana Zaragoza – Qualitative and quantitative differences in endometrial inflammatory gene expression precede the development of bovine uterine disease \nFriday\, April 11\n1:10-1:35 – Chaya Gaberria – Multi Site Gene Targeting Using Crispr Technologies to Identify\nand Develop Hypoxia Tolerant Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss)\n1:35-2:00 – Xinrui Li – Cell Reprogramming Using Extracellular Vesicles From Differentiating Stem Cells Into White/Beige Adipocytes \nFriday\, April 18\n1:10-1:35 – Zhongyun Kou – Maternal Obesity Induces Ineffective Embryonic Erythropoiesis via the Hifl a—Epo Pathway\n1:35-2:00 – Jose Francisco Martinez – Uterine microbial profiles in healthy postpartum dairy cows do not vary with sampling techniques or phases of estrous cycle \nFriday\, April 25\n1:10-1:35 – Morgan Wagle – Enrichment of fertility-related quantitative trait loci in regulatory regions of the bovine placenta\n1:35-2:00 – Sharmeen Islam – Maternal obesity leads to muscle dysfunction by H19-mediated programming of insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) signaling
URL:https://ansci.wsu.edu/event/graduate-seminar-series/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T131000
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SUMMARY:Graduate Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the graduate seminar series in Clark 122\, Fridays from 1:10-2:00p.m.! The students have been working hard on their presentations and are excited to share their work with you. \nFriday\, March 21\n1:10-1:35 – Tad Iritani – Characterizing bacterial abundance in the mucus of Salmonids\n1:35-2:00 – Priunka Bhowmik – Phenomics of Metritis and Endometritis in Organic Dairy Cows \nFriday\, March 28\n1:10-1:35 – Valerie Achziger – In Vitro and In Vivo Assessment of Dietary Supplementation of Both Natural or Nano-Zeolite in Goat Diets: Effects on Ruminal Fermentation and Nutrients Digestibility\n1:35-2:00 – Adriana Zaragoza – Qualitative and quantitative differences in endometrial inflammatory gene expression precede the development of bovine uterine disease \nFriday\, April 11\n1:10-1:35 – Chaya Gaberria – Multi Site Gene Targeting Using Crispr Technologies to Identify\nand Develop Hypoxia Tolerant Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss)\n1:35-2:00 – Xinrui Li – Cell Reprogramming Using Extracellular Vesicles From Differentiating Stem Cells Into White/Beige Adipocytes \nFriday\, April 18\n1:10-1:35 – Zhongyun Kou – Maternal Obesity Induces Ineffective Embryonic Erythropoiesis via the Hifl a—Epo Pathway\n1:35-2:00 – Jose Francisco Martinez – Uterine microbial profiles in healthy postpartum dairy cows do not vary with sampling techniques or phases of estrous cycle \nFriday\, April 25\n1:10-1:35 – Morgan Wagle – Enrichment of fertility-related quantitative trait loci in regulatory regions of the bovine placenta\n1:35-2:00 – Sharmeen Islam – Maternal obesity leads to muscle dysfunction by H19-mediated programming of insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) signaling
URL:https://ansci.wsu.edu/event/graduate-seminar-series/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:WA
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SUMMARY:Graduate Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the graduate seminar series in Clark 122\, Fridays from 1:10-2:00p.m.! The students have been working hard on their presentations and are excited to share their work with you. \nFriday\, March 21\n1:10-1:35 – Tad Iritani – Characterizing bacterial abundance in the mucus of Salmonids\n1:35-2:00 – Priunka Bhowmik – Phenomics of Metritis and Endometritis in Organic Dairy Cows \nFriday\, March 28\n1:10-1:35 – Valerie Achziger – In Vitro and In Vivo Assessment of Dietary Supplementation of Both Natural or Nano-Zeolite in Goat Diets: Effects on Ruminal Fermentation and Nutrients Digestibility\n1:35-2:00 – Adriana Zaragoza – Qualitative and quantitative differences in endometrial inflammatory gene expression precede the development of bovine uterine disease \nFriday\, April 11\n1:10-1:35 – Chaya Gaberria – Multi Site Gene Targeting Using Crispr Technologies to Identify\nand Develop Hypoxia Tolerant Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss)\n1:35-2:00 – Xinrui Li – Cell Reprogramming Using Extracellular Vesicles From Differentiating Stem Cells Into White/Beige Adipocytes \nFriday\, April 18\n1:10-1:35 – Zhongyun Kou – Maternal Obesity Induces Ineffective Embryonic Erythropoiesis via the Hifl a—Epo Pathway\n1:35-2:00 – Jose Francisco Martinez – Uterine microbial profiles in healthy postpartum dairy cows do not vary with sampling techniques or phases of estrous cycle \nFriday\, April 25\n1:10-1:35 – Morgan Wagle – Enrichment of fertility-related quantitative trait loci in regulatory regions of the bovine placenta\n1:35-2:00 – Sharmeen Islam – Maternal obesity leads to muscle dysfunction by H19-mediated programming of insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) signaling
URL:https://ansci.wsu.edu/event/graduate-seminar-series/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:WA
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SUMMARY:5th Annual WSU Wagyu Production Sale Set for February 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Washington State University’s Animal Sciences Department will host the 5th Annual WSU Wagyu Production Sale on Friday\, February 20\, 2026\, offering a select group of Purebred and Fullblood Wagyu bulls developed within the WSU Wagyu program in Pullman\, Washington. \nThese bulls reflect WSU’s emphasis on functional\, lower-maintenance Wagyu cattle that perform under range and pasture conditions\, while also serving as a hands-on learning platform for the next generation of beef industry professionals. \nA defining feature of the WSU Wagyu program is student involvement. Students participate in daily feeding and health checks\, calving management\, breeding decisions\, data collection\, and performance evaluation. These experiences prepare students for careers across the beef industry\, while keeping cattle management practical\, cost-conscious\, and grounded in real-world conditions. \nBulls are developed on pasture and a high-forage ration to promote sound growth\, structural integrity\, and longevity. Only bulls meeting the program’s standards for docility\, fertility\, and performance are included in the sale offering. Proceeds from cattle sales directly support student employment and experiential learning opportunities at the WSU Beef Cattle Center. \nThe sale will be conducted online\, with proxy bidding opening at 7:00 a.m. and closing at 5:00 p.m. Pacific on Friday\, February 20\, 2026. Bulls will be available for viewing by appointment leading up to the sale day. \nTo view bull listings and learn more about each animal\, visit the WSU Beef Operations page. Interested buyers may contact Ryan Goodman\, WSU Beef Cattle Operations Manager\, at ansci.beefops@wsu.edu or 509-335-3777 to schedule a viewing\, request additional information\, or place a bid.
URL:https://ansci.wsu.edu/event/5th-annual-wsu-wagyu-production-sale-set-for-february-20-2026/
LOCATION:WA
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SUMMARY:Annual Halver Lecture in Comparative Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:What’s on the Menu? Evidence-Based Feeding of Exotic Species\n\nSpeaker\n				  Dr. Kimberly Ange-van Heugten\n				  Comparative Animal Nutritionist\n				  Department of Animal Science\n			      North Carolina State University\nDr. Ange-van Heugten’s primary appointment at NC State University is education. She teaches approximately 7-8 companion animal and/or nutrition courses per year with an average yearly enrollment of approximately 450 students. She also runs a comparative nutrition research program. In recent years\, this program has been very active. Areas of focus include: researching the feline and great ape microbiome\, fatty acid concentrations comparisons within and between human-managed and free-ranging amphibians\, reptiles\, megaherbivores (elephant and rhino)\, and great-apes; general nutrition improvements and concerns\, as well as testing\, advancing technologies within numerous species (elephants\, primates (chimps and gorillas)\, rhinos & tapis (and other perissodactyla species)\, sea turtles and toads). \nBio courtesy of North Carolina State University\, Department of Animal Science.
URL:https://ansci.wsu.edu/event/annual-halver-lecture-in-comparative-nutrition/
LOCATION:Todd Hall 116\, 300 NE College Ave\, Pullman\, WA\, 99164
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SUMMARY:40th Annual Recognition Program & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join the Animal Sciences Department for the 40th Annual Recognition Program & BBQ! A short program will kick off the event\, followed by a dinner featuring Cougar Smokies and Ferdinand’s Ice Cream for dessert. All are welcome to celebrate and enjoy great food and community.
URL:https://ansci.wsu.edu/event/40th-annual-recognition-program-bbq/
LOCATION:Ensminger Pavilion\, 455 Lincoln Dr\, Pullman\, WA\, 99164
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