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Dirk Vanderwall is a Professor and Dean at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Utah State University, specializing in equine reproduction and theriogenology. He holds a PhD in Animal Physiology from the University of Idaho (1992) and a DVM from Cornell University (1986).
- Robert Whitlock Award (2012)
- Theriogenologist of the Year (2005)
- R.M. Wade Award for Excellence in Teaching (2005)
- Colonel Floyd C. Sager Equine Obstetrics and Pediatrics Award (1986)
His research focuses on equine reproductive physiology, including corpus luteum function, oxytocin treatments, and maternal recognition of pregnancy. Publications span peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and fact sheets on reproductive emergencies, hormonal diagnostics, and cloning technologies.
Key themes from his 15 most recent articles include reproductive endocrinology, embryo development, and assisted reproductive technologies in horses. He has mentored graduate students like Brendan Sarnecky and Kate Parkinson and teaches courses in large animal theriogenology and equine reproduction.
