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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences


tbunch




THOMAS D. BUNCH, PhD

Professor
Associate Department Head

Utah State University
ADVS Department
4815 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-4815

phone   (435) 797-2148
fax   (435) 797-2118
email   tombunch at cc.usu.edu
 
 
RESEARCH INTERESTS
 
  1. Identification of factors that effect oocyte maturation and early embryo development;

  2. Identification of factors that effect gene expression in the early embryo;


  3. The development of disease resistance by gene manipulation via transgenesis;


  4. Identification of chromosomal aberrations that effect reproduction, embryo and fetal development and neonatal survival in domestic livestock;


  5. The study of the effects of various plant toxins on reproduction and fetal development in sheep and goats; and


  6. The study of genetics, reproduction and physiology of wild sheep.