Outreach Programs

The Veterinary & Animal Science Department offers the following outreach programs as a natural outgrowth of their excellence in research and academics.

Equine Reproductive Services at UMass Amherst

It is our vision to offer advanced assisted reproductive techniques to horse breeders seeking maximization of the reproductive potential of fertile horses or restoration of fertility for subfertile and infertile horses in New England.

Camelid Studies and Services

The University of Massachusetts initiated the nation’s first undergraduate Camelid Studies Program at its Amherst campus. The program is under the direction of Stephen R. Purdy, DVM, an experienced camelid practitioner and speaker at national and regional veterinary and owner meetings.

Massachusetts Pesticide Analysis Laboratory

The Massachusetts Pesticide Analysis Laboratory (MPAL) provides analytical services and scientific expertise for the regulation and enforcement of pesticide use in Massachusetts.