Best practices, best science on display at Great Basin event
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John Trent,
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Science crosses many different disciplines and is conducted by many different groups, but in order for it to work in the environmental arena, the lesson during the recent Workshop on Collaborative Watershed Management and Research in the Great Basin in Reno was simple. The event, hosted by CABNR, highlighted existing collaborative programs in order to increase awareness of current projects. Read more...
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University of Nevada scientists embark on mountain lion behavior study
By
John Trent,
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
n an effort to better understand the predation patterns of mountain lions in the Virginia Range, CABNR scientist David Thain has embarked on a study that will track a collared mountain lion to learn more about the relationship between predator, grazer and ecosystem. Read more...
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Scientists May Have Found Those Nabokov Baby Blues
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Mark Derr, The New York Times,
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
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Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan Two of the World Most Knowledgeable Fish Researchers
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Bill Brown, KTVN Channel 2,
Thursday, December 14, 2006
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Dr. Graca Almeida-Porada Bringing Adult Stem Cell Research to the Forefront
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Bill Brown, KTVN Channel 2,
Thursday, December 14, 2006
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Fats on Vegas Back Burner
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Marshall Allen, Las Vegas Sun,
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
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Audience Skeptical of Animal ID System
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Mark Waite, Pahrump Valley Times,
Friday, December 08, 2006
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University announces research projects for Fallon childhood cancer study
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John Trent, Director of Public Relations, UNR,
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
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UNR awards Fallon cancer research grants
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Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
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USDA Certified Slaughterhouse should be in Silver Springs
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Christy Lattin, Lahontan Valley News,
Monday, December 04, 2006
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New study shows majority of gamblers are non-smokers
By
John Trent,
Friday, December 01, 2006
A new study by a University of Nevada, Reno researcher indicates that approximately four out of five gamblers in Nevada are non-smokers. The results suggest that the economic implications of smoking bans throughout the United States may not be as great as originally believed. Read more...
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First Nevada Agricultural Summit planned for Fallon
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Christy Lattin, Lahontan Valley News,
Friday, November 17, 2006
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University students talk world water
By
John Trent,
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
At the University of Nevada, Reno, undergraduate and graduate students have taken the world water challenge seriously. They have held their own event since 2004, the Student World Water Forum, which has served to highlight students’ work on water-related issues. The third annual Student World Water Forum will be held on Nov. 16-17 and will feature a variety of presentations. Read more...
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Be wary of cat poop in the veggie garden
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JoAnne Skelly, Nevada Appeal,
Saturday, November 11, 2006
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Wild coyotes devour sheep at UNR agriculture station
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Susan Voyles,
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
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Hybrid Butterflies High in the Sierra
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Arthur Shapiro, UC Davis News & Information,
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
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Walker named director for Environmental Sciences and Health Interdisciplinary Graduate Program
By
John Trent,
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
As director, Walker will oversee a program that includes 30 faculty members from several colleges within the University, the Desert Research Institute and the UNLV. The program’s goal, according to Walker, is to “attack research problems related to environmental science and health from different perspectives, to develop comprehensive and balanced ways to maintain environmental and human health.” Read more...
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Younger generation helps Tahoe’s sister lake
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Kara Fox, Sierra Sun,
Monday, October 23, 2006
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Nine miles of bike path open near Pyramid Lake
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Susan Voyles, Reno Gazette Journal,
Saturday, October 21, 2006
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Cattle Health: Frozen Vaccines
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Dr.Ron Torell,
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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Program offers students to work with mentors
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Zamn, Reno Gazette-journal,
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
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Speaker coming to Reno to advocate stem-cell research
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Lenita Powers, Reno Gazette-Journal,
Monday, October 16, 2006
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CABNR, University faculty front and center at national conference
By
John Trent,
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
University faculty, and in particular, members of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR), were front and center during the Conservation of Wildlife Diversity in the Great Basin Conference. Read more...
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Faculty and students work to help the Truckee River
By
John Trent,
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Sudeep Chandra, an assistant professor of natural resources and environmental science, along with Joe Sullivan and the Nevada Department of Wildlife, are tracking movement of three types of trout -- Lahontan cutthroat, brown and rainbow -- along the Truckee. Read more...
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One of the University’s masters calls it quits
By
John Trent,
Friday, September 08, 2006
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Going, going, gone?
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Launce Rake, Las Vegas Sun,
Saturday, September 02, 2006
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Groundbreaking held for new plant materials center
By
John Trent,
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid took a long look over the assembled crowd on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Great Basin Plant Materials Center in Fallon, Nev. on Aug. 9, and flashed a brief smile. Read more...
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Scientists eager to move into new Tahoe research center
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Lenita Poweers, Reno Gazett-Journal,
Monday, August 14, 2006
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Officials dedicate plant materials center.
By
Christy Lattin,
Thursday, August 10, 2006
A crowd of about 80 gathered under shade trees on the grounds of the Newlands Experimental Farm on Wednesday morning to witness the groundbreaking and official transfer of the farm from the University of Nevada's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources to the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The NRCS will use the farm as its newest plant materials center, the 27th such center in the United States. Read more...
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Stem Cell Researcher Looks to Sheep for Breakthrough
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Annette Wells ,
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
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There's more to forest matter than meets the eye
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Leo Poppoff, Sierra Sun,
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
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Main Station field day and open house is a hit
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Ben Hoffman,
Thursday, July 27, 2006
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Stem-cell veto fuels emotions
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Reno Gazette-Journal,
Thursday, July 20, 2006
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Nevada, National Geographic Society saving world’s largest fish
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Nevada News,
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
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First plant trial underway at new great basin plant materials center in Churchill County
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Reno Gazette-Journal,
Monday, July 10, 2006
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University’s Ag Experiment Station hosts free field day July 22
By
Bob Conrad,
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
RENO, Nev.—The University of Nevada, Reno’s Agricultural Experiment Station is holding an open house and field day Saturday, July 22 at 10 a.m. at its Main Station Field Lab in Reno.
“This is the first field day at Main Station in a number of years,” said Ron Pardini, associate director of the Experiment Station. “We want to open up the 1,000-acre facility to the public so we can showcase what is going on at the property.”
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Poplar varieties planted at Great Basin Plant Materials Center
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Lahonton Valley News,
Thursday, June 29, 2006
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Guinn appoints Geddes to state Board of Regents
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Reno Gazette-Journal,
Thursday, June 22, 2006
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Regents approve horticulture and plant science degree programs
By
Bob Conrad,
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
RENO, Nev.—The Board of Regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education approved recently horticulture and plant science degrees at Nevada higher education institutions.
At the regents’ meeting June 8–9, the regents passed a resolution to establish two new degree programs. Contingent upon funding by the 2007 legislature, a horticultural degree program will be created as a 2+2 program between the Community College of Southern Nevada and the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. Read more...
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Faculty member wins top ag award
By
Sarah Holloway,
Thursday, June 08, 2006
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology recently honored Stanley Johnson, assistant to the dean for special projects at the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, with the Charles A. Black Award.
The award is presented annually to a food or agricultural scientist actively engaged in research and who has made significant scientific contributions to science. A nominee must have also communicated the importance of food and agricultural science to the public, policymakers or media. Read more...
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Newlands Experimental Farm to be site of regional plant materials center
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Lahonton Valley News,
Monday, June 05, 2006
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Differing reports on casino smoking
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Reno Gazette-Journal,
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
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Equestrian Center hosts 'horse bingo' benefit
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Reno Gazette-Journal,
Sunday, May 21, 2006
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Nutrition major wins Herz Gold Medal
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Nevada News,
Saturday, May 20, 2006
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Nutrition professor honored
By
Sarah Holloway,
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Professor of nutrition Jamie Benedict received the Masters of Public Health (MPH) Teacher/Mentor of the Year award on May 10.
“Students nominated Jamie based on her encouraging them to get their masters in public health, her mentorship, and also her dedication to our students as a whole both inside and outside the classroom,” Sara Velasquez, graduate assistant, said. Read more...
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Tyler finds that tsunami damage persists
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Nevada News,
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
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Alum named Distinguished Nevadan
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Nevada News,
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
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Study could snuff casino smoke
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Reno Gazette-Journal,
Monday, May 15, 2006
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Alumni organization gives awards of achievement
By
Bob Conrad,
Friday, May 05, 2006
RENO, Nev.—Nevada agriculture would be different today without the contribution of two individuals honored last week by the Friends and Alumni of the University of Nevada’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources.
Joni Test and Dr. James Young were honored for their long-standing contributions to Nevada agriculture. Read more...
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The Future of Nutrition
By
Robert Watson, Vitamin Research Products,
Thursday, May 04, 2006
For many years, Vitamin Research Products has maintained a partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno. Our quality assurance laboratory, which houses our HPLC machine and other equipment, is located at the University. Under the direction of Yu Shao, Ph.D, our lab serves as a training ground for University students, who use and learn from our machines. Read more...
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Chimeras in the crosshairs
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Nature.com,
Monday, May 01, 2006
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Collopy named director of Academy for the Environment
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Nevada News,
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
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Nutrition chair shares expertise on exclusive Oxford panel
By
Bob Conrad,
Monday, April 17, 2006
Nutrition Department Chair Chris Pritsos was in England last week serving as an expert at a University of Oxford round table discussion. Pritsos, who conducts research on cancer, antioxidants and the health effects of second-hand smoke, was invited to serve on an invitation-only panel of 50 international researchers and public officials to discuss health and nutrition.
Pritsos spoke about the use of antioxidant supplements—such as Vitamins C and E—in public health nutrition. His presentation, “The role of vitamin and mineral supplementation in public health nutrition,” discussed whether antioxidant supplementation should be encouraged as a matter of public health policy. Read more...
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Grape genome presentation highlights responses to short-term stresses
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Temecula Valley News,
Thursday, April 13, 2006
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Kilkenny earns acclaim for credit market insight
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Nevada News,
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
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Students win at Calif. food marketing competition
By
Bob Conrad,
Monday, April 10, 2006
University students studying agribusiness took top awards at the recent Western Collegiate Food Marketing Competition in Pasadena, Calif.
Honors included first place for the product most likely to succeed, second place for best PowerPoint presentation and top five finishes for innovative marketing idea and overall competition. Read more...
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Dry kibble recommended over a raw food diet for dogs
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Reno Gazette-Journal,
Sunday, April 09, 2006
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HEARINGS PLANNED: Elm tree return sought
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Las Vegas Herald,
Saturday, April 08, 2006
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Assessor says he'll run for second term
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Record Courier,
Friday, April 07, 2006
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Nutrition Program gets a healthy, fresh start
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Nevada News,
Friday, March 17, 2006
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High school students grow at conference March 22-25
By
Heather Dye,
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
The 77th Nevada FFA (Future Farmers of America) State Convention is at the University of Nevada, Reno March 22 through 25. This year’s theme is GROW-- Gaining Responsibilities and Opportunities Within the FFA.
More than 350 students from throughout Nevada will compete in 27 events and attend six leadership-based sessions and award sessions at the University of Nevada, Reno Read more...
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Recognizing those who help plant SEEDS
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Nevada News,
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
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CSREES grant funds project to identify genetic functions of mountain pine beetle
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USDA CSREES,
Monday, March 13, 2006
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USDA grant to identify genetic functions in mountain pine beetle
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YubaNet.com,
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
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Former Dean Dale Bohmont dies
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Reno Gazette-Journal,
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
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USDA grant to identify genetic functions in mountain pine beetle
By
Bob Conrad,
Monday, March 06, 2006
RENO, Nev.—Small in stature—but huge on impact—the mountain pine beetle is taking a significant bite out of North American forests.
“This beetle is the single most significant insect pest of pine forests in western North America,” according to Claus Tittiger, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. “There have been major outbreaks in British Columbia and Alaska, particularly in the last few years, causing significant timber losses.” Read more...
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University prepared for potential flooding
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Nevada News,
Monday, February 27, 2006
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College friends and alumni host Nevada Wine tasting and dinner March 10
By
Bob Conrad,
Thursday, February 23, 2006
The Friends and Alumni of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources invite you for an event highlighting the College. The night will feature a tasting of Nevada Wine grown by College researchers at the University’s Valley Road Winery and Vineyard.
In addition, we’re offering a barbecue catered by the College’s Wolf Pack Meats, a student-oriented educational facility. Read more...
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Another horse tests positive for Salmonella at Equestrian Center
By
Bob Conrad,
Monday, February 06, 2006
Results from the fourth round of testing of horses for Salmonella indicate that one more University-owned horse at the University’s Equestrian Center tested positive. This brings to six the number of horses at the facility that have tested positive for Salmonella.
According to the Associate Director of the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Ron Pardini, all other horses tested negative and the University horse that tested positive, though not showing any symptoms of illness, is being removed from the facility. Read more...
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Man claims omega-3 fatty acids helped cure his cancer
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KENS 5 Eyewitness News, San Antonio,
Sunday, February 05, 2006
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Toxic mercury headed to state
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Las Vegas Sun,
Sunday, February 05, 2006
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Horses test negative for salmonella
By
Bob Conrad,
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Results from the third round of testing of horses for Salmonella indicate that all horses at the University’s Equestrian Center tested negative. This includes the horses that previously had tested positive.
According to the Associate Director of the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Ron Pardini, “we will continue to monitor the feces of our horses for two more weeks, and the next sampling will occur on Monday, January 30.” Read more...
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Nutrition Program gets a healthy, fresh start
By
Sarah Holloway,
Friday, January 27, 2006
The nutrition program at the University of Nevada, Reno has created a resurgence in its graduate program since the department transferred from the College of Human and Community Sciences to the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. Read more...
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Great Basin Plant Materials Center in Fallon closer to reality
By
Bob Conrad,
Thursday, January 26, 2006
FALLON, Nev.—A proposed Great Basin Plant Materials Center, to be located at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Newlands Field Laboratory, is one step closer to reality.
A lease agreement and memorandum of understanding between the University’s Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, which will operate the center, were signed in December. The agreements define the terms of the lease and operational details between the University and NRCS. Read more...
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Most horses at UNR test negative for salmonella
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Reno Gazette-Journal,
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
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Unraveling the mysteries of the Truckee
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Nevada News,
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
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Horse at University Equestrian Center diagnosed with bacterial infection
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Jane Tors,
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
RENO, Nev.— University of Nevada, Reno officials have announced that a horse moved from the University’s Equestrian Center to a local veterinary hospital has since been diagnosed with salmonella, a contagious bacteria typically ingested. The state veterinarian with the Nevada Department of Agriculture was notified and outlined precautionary measures which were immediately implemented. Read more...
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University sustains flood damage and livestock losses at Main Station Field Lab
By
Jane Tors,
Monday, January 02, 2006
RENO, Nev.— In the wake of the weekend’s flood, University of Nevada, Reno officials today reported flood damage, which includes livestock losses and equipment damage at the Main Station Farm.
“The farm staff put forth a heroic effort and worked to the point of exhaustion on Saturday to evacuate 1,800 animals. The employees involved are devastated by the loss of 344 sheep,” said Joe Crowley, interim University president, who toured the site and conducted an incident briefing Monday morning. “We’re all heartbroken about this tragic loss.” Read more...
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