Stress Factors of Farms Animals and Their Effects on Performance

W-1173: This research group has contributed greatly to enhancing understanding of… [more]

Stress Factors of Farms Animals and Their Effects on Performance Stress Factors of Farms Animals and Their Effects on Performance

Rangelands West Partnership

WERA-1008:  The Rangelands West Partnership continues to improve and expand the… [more]

Rangelands West Partnership Rangelands West Partnership

Management of the Mexican Wolf

WCC-1006: This project brought scientists and managers together in a venue independent… [more]

Management of the Mexican Wolf Management of the Mexican Wolf

Reproductive Performance in Domestic Ruminants

W-1112: If technologies developed by W-1112 scientists were implemented, estimated… [more]

Reproductive Performance in Domestic Ruminants Reproductive Performance in Domestic Ruminants

Integrated Management of Russian Wheat Aphid and Other Cereal Arthropod Pests

WERA-066:WERA-066 developed new or enhanced management practices for cereal arthropods,… [more]

Integrated Management of Russian Wheat Aphid and Other Cereal Arthropod Pests Integrated Management of Russian Wheat Aphid and Other Cereal Arthropod Pests

Curly Top Virus Biology, Transmission, Ecology, and Management

WERA-1007: The group’s collaborative research has provided necessary background… [more]

Curly Top Virus Biology, Transmission, Ecology, and Management Curly Top Virus Biology, Transmission, Ecology, and Management

Biology and Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Small and Stone Fruits

W-504:  This project created a national framework for multistate cooperation and… [more]

Biology and Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Small and Stone Fruits Biology and Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Small and Stone Fruits

Broodstock Management, Genetics, and Breeding Programs for Molluscan Shellfish

WERA-099: Discussions among researchers have helped to modify current breeding programs… [more]

Broodstock Management, Genetics, and Breeding Programs for Molluscan Shellfish Broodstock Management, Genetics, and Breeding Programs for Molluscan Shellfish
The U.S. dairy industry loses more than $1.5 billion is each year as a result of heat stress. “Cow showers” may help, giving animals the opportunity to use water to cool down. Photo by: Sylvia Wright / UC Davis.

Stress Factors of Farms Animals and Their Effects on Performance

W-1173: This research group has contributed greatly to enhancing understanding of stressors that impact domestic farm animal productivity; of factors that act as intermediaries to stress responses; and of how management practices can attenuate stress within the production environment to enhance … [Read More...]

www.rangelandswest.com is a resource for scientists, educators, and public and private land managers.

Rangelands West Partnership

WERA-1008:  The Rangelands West Partnership continues to improve and expand the Rangelands West Web portal, providing stakeholders with relevant, science-based, cutting edge information and decision-making resources on local, national, and global rangeland ecology and management issues to increase … [Read More...]

An Arizona Department of Fish and Game biologist releases a Mexican wolf.

Management of the Mexican Wolf

WCC-1006: This project brought scientists and managers together in a venue independent of agency or local politics, set research priorities, enhanced the research needed for better management and recovery, and advised Mexican wolf management efforts based on results of the latest research. … [Read More...]

A University of Wyoming researcher prepares a sperm sample for artifical insemination in a Suffolk ewe. Photo courtesty of the University of Wyoming.

Reproductive Performance in Domestic Ruminants

W-1112: If technologies developed by W-1112 scientists were implemented, estimated yearly savings to the beef cattle industry could exceed $2.5 billion due to increased conception rates, decreased feed costs, and lower death losses from diseases. … [Read More...]

Russian wheat aphid damage. Photo courtesy of Tom Royer, Oklahoma State University.

Integrated Management of Russian Wheat Aphid and Other Cereal Arthropod Pests

WERA-066:WERA-066 developed new or enhanced management practices for cereal arthropods, thus providing farmers with tools that can be integrated into more effective pest management systems for most cereal pests. However, the systems are far from ideal, and the pest situation continues to present new … [Read More...]

Beet curly top virus (BCTV) infects a variety of vegetable crops including tomatoes, beans, potatoes, spinich, and beets--pictured here showing symptoms of infection. Photo courtesy of Colorado State University.

Curly Top Virus Biology, Transmission, Ecology, and Management

WERA-1007: The group’s collaborative research has provided necessary background information on curly top virus and tools to help with its management, and has kept the disease’s profile high so that growers and industry representatives plan for potential disease management and request more … [Read More...]

Scientists trap

Biology and Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Small and Stone Fruits

W-504:  This project created a national framework for multistate cooperation and collaboration around control of spotted wing drosophila, providing evidence of the pest’s importance to state and national leaders and setting the stage for continuing multistate collaborative research and outreach … [Read More...]

Chris Langdon, OSU’s oyster breeder, keeps track of the progress of males and females in dozens of families and generations of Kumamoto oysters. Photo by Lynn Ketchum.

Broodstock Management, Genetics, and Breeding Programs for Molluscan Shellfish

WERA-099: Discussions among researchers have helped to modify current breeding programs to make them more efficient, relevant, and transferable to industry. Issue: Clams and oysters are the most economically important groups of mollusks in the United States. Total commercial landings of all … [Read More...]