It’s springtime again, and you should already have your mare booked to a stallion.  If you have a Quarter Horse, you have the advantage of being able to utilize artificial insemination.  If you choose live cover, there are a few infectious diseases you should be concerned about.  One foreign animal disease (FAD) to remember is Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM). 

What is the difference between infectivity, pathogenicity, and virulence? Why does it matter? Listen and learn why we need to know each of these for every pathogen. 

Learn about the antimicrobial properties of certain metals like copper and how we use them in every day life to our advantage!

Brainerd condition, does that sound like something you want? Think again! It is an embarassing disease. Learn more about this disease and how naming diseases is changing to avoid creating stigmas and misdirection. Learn about this new aspect in science!

How can I infect thee? Let me count the ways and it is enumerated by the word FOVAD. Learn this helpful mnemonic and learn about Norovirus, Zika virus, Tularemia, and how far a cat can sneeze! As we often do, we sprinkle a bit of ancient history into the mix as well! Listen and enjoy.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works hard to prevent toxins from entering the American food and water supplies.  We have seen this with CERCLA, radon, and the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.  The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947 (FIFRA) is no different. 

All life depends on the hydrologic cycle.  Life and death cycle, as does water.  Today's rain will be tomorrow's groundwater.

Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) on December 11, 1980.  Commonly referred to as Superfund, the Act created a tax on industry that was placed into a trust fund to be used to clean up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. 

Spring Break has passed, and it’s time to hit the books again.  In just 10 rapidly approaching weeks, all your hard work will be put to use. 

As we looked to the heavens, it reflected concerns within our own world - lead. Learn about how meteors taught us about environmental conservation. And if you thought the ancient Romans were either ignorant or silly for using lead pipes and cups, would it surprise you that addressing lead contamination is not only recent in the US but still ongoing.