W. E. Beal Professor Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Virginia Tech Blacksburg , VA 24061-0306

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Education:

• B.S.: Michigan State University, 1974
• M.S. University of Wyoming, 1976
• Ph.D.: Cornell University, 1979

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Dr. Beal's beef cattle reproductive physiology research is focused on controlling estrus and ovulation in heifers and postpartum cows. Ultrasound evaluation of ovarian function as well as early pregnancy diagnosis and fetal sexing with ultrasonography are key research methods. The program also endeavors to evaluate the interactions among reproduction, lactation and nutrition of beef cattle.

E-mail: WBEAL@VT.EDU
Phone:  (540) 231-4750 
FAX:    (540) 231-3010
 

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