Dirk Vanderwall

Associate Professor - Equine Reproduction

Office Location Holm Research Center University of Idaho Moscow, ID 83844-2201 Phone: (208) 885-7414 dirkv@uidaho.edu

Education
PhD--1992, University of Idaho

DVM--1986, Cornell University

BS--1982, Cornell University

Professional Experience

1999-present: Associate Professor, Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Idaho

1994-1999: Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Colorado State University

1992-1994: Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Kentucky

1989-1992: Graduate Assistant, Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Idaho

1986-1988: Resident Veterinarian, Lana Lobell Farm of New York, Inc

Research Experience

Research in our laboratory investigates basic and applied aspects of gamete physiology and endocrinology in horses. Areas of gamete research include oocyte collection, maturation and transfer; in vitro fertilization; and nuclear transfer. Areas of endocrine research include regulation of prostaglandin F2 alpha secretion during luteolysis and maternal recognition of pregnancy. The goal of this research is to increase the reproductive efficiency of horses and lead to the development of new assisted reproductive techniques for horses.