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Mitigating animal disease

Jürgen Richt is a pioneering veterinary scientist, with a focus on mitigating the potentially high threats that some animal diseases pose to agriculture and humans at large.

Richt has recently led research on H5N1, an influenza virus among dairy cattle that has affected more than 200 dairy cattle operations in 14 states. That work has sought to identify methods of virus transmission and potential options to mitigate that spread.

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As the nation’s first operational land-grant institution, Kansas State University has served the people of Kansas, the nation and the world since its founding in 1863 — and it continues to set the standard as a next-generation land-grant university. K-State offers an exceptional student experience across three physical campuses and online offerings, meeting students where they are and preparing them to achieve their personal and professional goals. The university is committed to its mission of teaching, research and service through industry-connected programs, impactful research-driven solutions, and a sharp focus on community engagement and economic prosperity.