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Protecting U.S. Livestock: The Threat of New World Screwworm
Climate change is reshaping the agricultural landscape, introducing new challenges for U.S. livestock producers such as the threat of the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), a parasitic fly that could expand its range into the United States. While the U.S. eradicated screwworm in 1966 through the sterile insect technique, the pest’s recent detection in Mexico…
SMART Reproduction and ASBTDC: Empowering Innovation in Arkansas
At SMART Reproduction, innovation has always been at the core of our work. Our commitment to advancing small ruminant reproduction technologies has led us to collaborate with organizations that share our vision of empowering local businesses and driving technological advancements. One such partnership is with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), which…
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…