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Genetic vicious cycle may reinforce risky drinking behavior, Rutgers-led study says. Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, according to a Rutgers-led study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. “We found that people who drink heavily may be changing their DNA in […]
Animal Sciences
Charging the Field: ESC Awards Spirit of the Horse to Kennis Fairfax, the Original Scarlet Knight
The Equine Science Center honors Kennis “Buttons” Fairfax, the cowboy, artist, teacher, judge, coach, mentor, and Scarlet Knight, with the 2019 “Spirit of the Horse” award. This story is excerpted from Equine Science Quarterly, Winter 2019. From a young age Kennis “Buttons” Fairfax developed a strong connection to his family, and what it really […]
Rutgers 2019 Horse Management Seminar Scheduled for Feb. 10
Rutgers 2019 Horse Management Seminar is scheduled for Feb. 10., from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., at the Cook Campus Center in Brunswick, NJ. Jointly hosted by the Rutgers Equine Science Center and Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the seminar will focus on “Feeding and Care of Mare/Foal, Stallion, and Growing Horse.” Carey Williams, equine specialist and […]
Equine Science Center Hosts “Evening of Science and Celebration”
2019 “Spirit of the Horse Award” Presented to Kennis “Buttons” Fairfax and 2019 “Gold Medal Horse Farm Award” Presented to Mortonhouse Farm The Rutgers Equine Science Center hosted its 2018 “Evening of Science & Celebration” on Thursday, November 8 in New Brunswick, NJ. Sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, this year honored Kennis “Buttons” Fairfax, a renowned […]
Rutgers Students and Staff Attend 2018 National FFA Convention
Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) students and staff attended the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, October 24-27. Every year, FFA members nationwide converge to celebrate their accomplishments and find inspiration for their next steps. The event involved an exciting amount of motivational keynote speakers, energetic concerts, fulfilling workshops and […]
Rutgers Holds 11th Annual Pioneers in Endocrinology Workshop
“Endocrinology of Women’s Health” was the theme of the 11th Annual Pioneers in Endocrinology Workshop held at Rutgers on September 17, 2018, at the Busch Student Center. The workshop was sponsored by the Rutgers Endocrine Program; Rutgers-RWJMS Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition; Department of Animal Sciences at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological […]
Cook Cattle: Evolving Along With New Jersey’s Needs
The livestock scene on the George H. Cook Campus has evolved since the university’s first dairy farms conducted research in the 1860s. Today, the Department of Animal Sciences builds on its history working with livestock to bring new opportunities for students and the state. Dairy Roots If you visited or attended classes on the George […]
Fast Track, Young Alumni on the Move: SEBS Siblings: Chad and Aubrey Weibel
Reprinted from Explorations, Spring 2018 In this continuing series, alumni magazine Explorations profiles recent School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) graduates who have launched successful careers and are making an impact on society. This installment features a dynamic brother-and-sister duo who got their start at SEBS. Aubrey Weibel SEBS’13, Animal Science, Pre-veterinary Research Track […]
Did You Know Rutgers Has Its Own Horse Whisperer?
“I tell students this is the coolest class you are going to take at Rutgers. You are going to get dirty, you are going to get uncomfortable but realize it’s in the pursuit of you learning something and leaving different than when you came.” – Anthony Sacchetti Some days when Anthony Sacchetti is teaching students how […]
Alumni Donor Michael Graziano CC’79 – Pride and Support
Michael Graziano had his heart set on becoming a veterinarian when he stepped foot on the George H. Cook Campus as an animal science major. His time on campus, however, introduced him to a research-intensive trajectory that eventually earned him a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. Today, he is the vice president of drug […]
