Episode 086 – Taking the Reins and New World Screwworm

In this episode, the new co-directors of the MSU Deer Lab, Drs. Jacob Dykes and Eric Michel, share their plans for the deer lab and their vision for research and outreach. They discuss hosting in-person events and the construction of the new captive deer facility and outreach building at Mississippi State University. The discussion then shifts to a pressing issue that could affect deer: New World Screwworm. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series ( here ) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will need to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits. Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel ( here )

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Episode 086 – Taking the Reins and New World Screwworm is an episode from Deer University by Jacob Dykes.

This episode is 55:41 long.

This episode was published on Aug 7, 2025.

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