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Dedicated to the Virginia Tech motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the School of Animal Sciences pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. We invite you to bring your interest in animals and let us prepare you for your future. Where can the School of Animal Sciences take you? The choices are unlimited!

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Virginia Tech’s Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture enrolls 1,300-plus farms in first year of landmark pilot program , article
The $80 million USDA-funded project — the largest grant in Virginia Tech’s history — provides financial support for farmers in selected counties in four states to implement agricultural practices that protect water, soil, and air.
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Students develop program to help shelter dogs , video
A group students in the College of Agriculture and Life Science's School of Animal Sciences are working on an independent study to improve the lives of shelter dogs through enrichment and training programs.
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Class of 2024: Ashtyn Dunn’s path to vet school is rooted in family, agriculture, and a passion for animals , article
With help from scholarships, Dunn was able to study abroad, perform veterinary research, and be a highly involved student.
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Research sponsorships and robust partnerships fuel upward trajectory , article
On Tuesday, members of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors were briefed on the status of the university’s diverse research portfolio and contributing factors to this upward trending trajectory.

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Four young men standing together, smiling, arms over each others shoulders. — 2024 Winning VT Academic Quadrathlon Team: Bruno Menza, Will Bonham, Jacob Porzeinski, and Ethan Reed.

First Place Team
Bruno Menza, Will Bonham, Jacob Porzeinski, and Ethan Reed. Will move on to compete at Southern Section ASAS meeting in April in Arlington, Texas.

Second Place Team
Daniela Enriquez Pineda, Cynthis Granados, Bella Caballero, Grace Knick

Third Place Team
Madelyn Fore, Olivia Gibson, Emily Fleegle

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HokieBird hanging with SAS!

JDS to feature “𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝,” as “Editor’s Choice”!

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— Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences (@VTAnimalScience) October 28, 2024

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