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October 30, 2019

Your dog might be hiding its true colors

New research from Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine shows that some breeds of dogs have hidden coat colors – and in some cases, other traits – that have been lurking all along. Example: There are around 18 recognized breeds of dogs that have the genetic potential to be born without a tail – such as the popular Australian Shepherd (shown in photo). But the data shows that up to 48 of the breeds analyzed possess the tailless gene variant, usually at a very low frequency. (Photo provided)

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October 29, 2019

Purdue receives first USDA grant to study organic hemp production

Farmers interested in growing now-legal hemp have little information to guide them. With the help of a nearly $1 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, research from Purdue University scientists, led by Kevin Gibson,
professor of botany and plant pathology, will answer questions related to organic production of the crop.

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