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Sustaining animal agriculture as a major economic engine for Delaware by advancing the understanding of animal genomics, disease, diagnostics and control, and innovative, environmentally friendly production practices.
Developing research capacity and expertise in basic and applied biotechnology in the areas of avian virology, physiology, and genomics, and plant molecular biology and plant breeding.
Developing techniques to keep food safe through food process microbiology, molecular biology, and non-thermal preservation techniques and educating consumers about effective food safety and nutrition.
Increasing the productivity, profitability, and environmental compatibility of production agriculture and horticulture and sustaining them as viable land uses for the future and possible solutions for new uses in a changing climate.
Enhancing and restoring ecosystems and sustaining biodiversity in a manner that recognizes human inputs to the natural system.
Addressing soils related challenges related to land use change, production agriculture and industrial pollution with special attention to nonpoint nutrient pollution.
Sustaining an agricultural economy in the face of a growing suburban landscape while sustaining agriculturally productive land natural resource areas for future generations.
Helping youth develop leadership, life skills, and science knowledge, families to secure financial stability, and communities to provide safety and drug and alcohol prevention programs.

Ten graduate from Veterinary School

Penn Vet Grads

UD alums graduate from Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine

In 2009, 14 students from the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) were accepted into veterinary schools.

Of those 14, 10 went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. As those students are now finishing their programs and getting ready to move on, several discussed post-graduation plans and offered advice for current undergraduates interested in entering the veterinary field.

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Allen receives Warner Award

Melanie Allen

Warner Award recipient Melanie Allen

The awards are given annually by the UD Alumni Association to recognize the senior man and woman who most exemplify leadership, academic success and community service.

Warner Award recipient Melanie Allen, of Uniondale, N.Y., is an Honors Program student and double major in wildlife conservation and agriculture and natural resources, with a minor in public policy.

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