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Clay Center, NE
- U.S. Meat Animal Research Center:
- Genetics and Animal Breeding: The mission of the Genetics and Animal Breeding Research Unit is to define the role of genetics in animal and microbial community interactions in domestic livestock production. Our overall goal is to develop effective genetic strategies that improve meat production and quality, animal health and (More)
- Meat Safety and Quality: The primary objectives of the Meat Safety and Quality Research Unit are to reduce the risk of foodborne illness associated with the production and consumption of red meat, to respond to the research needs of the USDA action and regulatory agencies, to increase efficiency of lean meat production, (More)
- Livestock Bio-Systems: The mission of the Livestock Biosystems Research Unit is to develop new knowledge, technology and strategic approaches for improvement and optimization of biological systems, production efficiencies and environmental sustainability of sheep, cattle, and swine production. (More)
- Nutrition, Growth and Physiology: The mission of the Nutrition, Growth, and Physiology Research Unit is to provide dependable and affordable sources of protein by generating scientific based knowledge, resources, and technologies to optimize the efficiency of livestock production. (More)
- Animal Health Genomics: The mission of the Animal Health Genomics Research Unit is to investigate the genomics and molecular biology of host-pathogen interactions in livestock, and identify strategies for reducing the impact of infectious diseases in cattle, swine, and sheep. (More)
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Lincoln, NE
- Agroecosystem Management Research: Develop sustainable integrated cropping systems and livestock management technologies and disseminate useful information and technologies to customers. (More)
- Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Research: The mission of the Unit is to improve the productivity, sustainability of production, and value of wheat, sorghum and forage crops by developing improved plant germplasm and management practices with basic and applied research in plant genetics, plant pathology, molecular biology, and production (More)
National Programs in Nebraska
- Food Animal Production (101)
- Animal Health (103)
- Veterinary, Medical, and Urban Entomology (104)
- Food Safety (animal and plant products) (108)
- Soil and Air (212)
- Grass, Forage, and Rangeland Agroecosystems (215)
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems Research (216)
- Plant Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement (301)
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- Genomes to Phenomes in Beef Cattle Research ( Genetics and Animal Breeding Research )
- Multi-Dimension Phenotyping to Enhance Prediction of Performance in Swine ( Genetics and Animal Breeding Research )
- Identification, Genomic Characterization, and Metabolic Modeling of Foodborne Pathogens in the Meat Production Continuum ( Meat Safety & Quality Research )
- Prevention and Mitigation of Pathogen Transmission from Cattle and Swine to Food, Water, and Environment ( Meat Safety & Quality Research )
- Holistic Tactics to Advance the Microbiological Safety and Quality of the Red Meat Continuum ( Meat Safety & Quality Research )
- Approaches for Improving and Measuring Red Meat Quality and Composition ( Meat Safety & Quality Research )
- Sustainable Management of Manure Nutrients and Environmental Contaminants from Beef and Swine Production Facilities ( Livestock Bio-systems Research )
- Applying Nutritional Strategies to Improve Early Embryonic Development and Progeny Performance in Beef Cows ( Livestock Bio-systems Research )
- Discovery of Novel Traits to Improve Efficiency and Sustainability of Different Sheep Production Systems ( Livestock Bio-systems Research )
- Improving Lifetime Productivity in Swine using Systems Biology and Precision Management Approaches ( Livestock Bio-systems Research )
- Optimizing Nutrient Management and Efficiency of Beef Cattle and Swine ( Nutrition, Growth and Physiology Research )
- Strategies to Control Respiratory Diseases of Cattle ( Animal Health Genomics Research )
- Management of Stable Flies to Improve Livestock Production ( Agroecosystem Management Research )
- Managing Manure as a Soil Resource for Improved Biosecurity, Nutrient Availability, and Soil Sustainability ( Agroecosystem Management Research )
- National Measurement and Monitoring Innovations for Environmental and Sustainable Agricultural Systems ( Agroecosystem Management Research )
- Integrated Agricultural Systems for a Resilient Circular Bioeconomy in the Central Plains ( Agroecosystem Management Research )
- Identification, Characterization, and Utilization of Priority Traits for the Genetic Improvement of Winter Wheat and Barley Germplasm Adapted to the Great Plains ( Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Research )
- Genetic Improvement of Sorghum for Biomass, Grain, and Disease Resistance ( Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Research )
- Resilient Plants and Production Systems in a Changing Climate for the Central Plains Bioeconomy ( Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Research )
