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SMART Reproduction Secures NSF SBIR Phase I
Jonesboro-based ag-tech company SMART Reproduction has achieved a remarkable feat by securing a $274,996 research seed grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on its inaugural attempt. This milestone underscores the exceptional capabilities of the woman-owned company, which is at the forefront of pioneering innovative technologies in small ruminant reproduction. Brittany Scott, CEO of SMART…
Raising the Bar: Datadoo Nubians
Kylie Hopkins of Datadoo Nubians in Australia has focused on achieving excellence in her Nubian dairy goat herd for over a decade. She and her partner Leo Thompson have forged a path that combines importing novel genetics, tireless dedication to excellence, and value-added production, strengthening the local economy in their community of Rockhampton, QLD. How…
Combating Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a critical issue in the livestock production industry. This emerging disease has already proven to be a major threat to the poultry industry, with confirmed outbreaks in 48 states and a significant impact on 100,707,371 birds. As of July 25, 2024, 171 dairy herds in 13 states have been…