Faculty | VetMed
Dirk Vanderwall

Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences
Department Head | Horse Reproduction
Professor
Contact Information
Office Hours: By Appointment
Go toOffice Location: AGRS 248A
DialPhone: 435-797-9438
SendEmail: dirk.vanderwall@usu.edu
Educational Background
PhD, Animal Physiology,, University of Idaho, 1992 Dissertation
Prostaglandin E2 Secretion by the Equine Embryo and Its Role in Uterine Transport and Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy
Licensures & Certifications
Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists, 1993
Expertise
Equine Reproduction // Program goal: To develop practical and effective strategies for utilizing oxytocin for suppression of estrus in performance mares.
Awards
Robert Whitlock Award, 2012
Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of PennsylvaniaIdaho Veterinarian of the Year, 2009
Idaho Veterinary Medical AssociationIdaho Horse Legend, 2006
Idaho Horse CouncilTheriogenologist of the Year, 2005
American College of TheriogenologistsR.M. Wade Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2005
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of IdahoStudent Organization Advisor Award, 2005
University of IdahoGeorge Oakshott Award, 2004
North Idaho Veterinary Medical AssociationAward of the Auxiliary of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1986
Auxillary of the American Veterinary Medical AssociationThe Colonel Floyd C. Sager Equine Obstetrics and Pediatrics Award, 1986
College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell UniversityPublications - Abstracts
- Vanderwall, D.K, (2012). In vitro production of equine embryos: from IVF and ICSI to cloning. International Congress on Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction (ICBAR) *
Publications - Books & Book Chapters
- Vanderwall, D.K, Dobbie, T.D, Turner, R.M, (2013). Mare Reproductive Emergencies: Equine Emergencies 4th ed. Treatment and Procedures. Elsevier
- Turner, R.M, Dobbie, T.D, Vanderwall, D.K, (2013). Stallion Reproductive Emergencies: Equine Emergencies 4th ed. Treatment and Procedures. Elsevier
Book Chapters
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Publications - Fact Sheets
- Vanderwall, D.K, Rood, K., (2014). How to Use Anti-Mullerian Hormone Testing to Diagnose Granulosa Cell Tumors in Mares.
- Vanderwall, D.K, Rood, K., King, B.L, (2013). Equine Viral Arteritis. Utah State University Cooperative Extension
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Publications - Curriculum
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Publications - Journal Articles
- Vanderwall, D.K, Kinney, D.L, Mason, H., Ambrose, B., Rigas, J., (2018). Evaluation of Three Proprietary Slow-Release Oxytocin Formulations on Corpus Luteum (CL) Function in Mares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 66, 159-160.
- Vanderwall, D.K, Parkinson, K.C, Rigas, J., (2016). How to Use Oxytocin Treatment to Prolong Corpus Luteum Function for Suppressing Estrus in Mares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 36, 1-4.
- Vanderwall, D.K, (2015). Is it Time to Retire the Use of Intrauterine Glass Balls for Estrus Suppression in Mares?. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 247, 346-347.
- Turner, R.M, Vanderwall, D.K, Stawicki, R., (2015). Complications Associated with the Presence of Two Intrauterine Glass Balls Used for Estrus Suppression in a Mare. Equine Veterinary Education, 27, 340-343.
- Cox, L., Vanderwall, D.K, Parkinson, K.C, Sweat, L., Isom, S., (2015). Expression profiles of select genes in cumulus-oocyte complexes from young and aged mares. Reproduction Fertility & Development, doi: doi: 10.1071/RD14446
- Vanderwall, D.K, Price, D.K, Stott, R.D, Baldwin, T.J, (2013). Theriogenology Question of the Month. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 243, 791-793.
- Vanderwall, D.K, Rasmussen, D.M, Carnahan, K.G, Davis, T.L, (2012). Effect of Administration of Oxytocin During Diestrus on Corpus Luteum Function and Endometrial Oxytocin Receptor Concentration in Cycling Mares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 32, 536-541.
Academic Journal
Professional Journal
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Publications - Literary Journal
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Publications - MultiMedia
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Publications - Technical Reports
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Publications - Translations & Transcripts
Publications - Other
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Scheduled Teaching
ADVS 1050 - Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Science Academic and Career Orientation, Fall 2020
ADVS 2250 - Cooperative Work Experience, Summer 2020
VM 7567 - Applied Large Animal Theriogenology, Spring 2020
ADVS 2250 - Cooperative Work Experience, Spring 2020
VM 7571 - Large Animal Theriogenology Laboratory, Spring 2020
ADVS 1050 - Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Science Academic and Career Orientation, Fall 2019
ADVS 2250 - Cooperative Work Experience, Fall 2019
ADVS 4250 - Internship in Animal Industry, Fall 2019
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I, Spring 2019
VM 7567 - Applied Large Animal Theriogenology, Spring 2019
VM 7571 - Large Animal Theriogenology Laboratory, Spring 2019
ADVS 1050 - Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Science Academic and Career Orientation, Fall 2018
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I, Spring 2018
VM 7567 - Applied Large Animal Theriogenology, Spring 2018
VM 7571 - Large Animal Theriogenology Laboratory, Spring 2018
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I, Spring 2017
VM 7567 - Applied Large Animal Theriogenology, Spring 2017
VM 7571 - Large Animal Theriogenology Laboratory, Spring 2017
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I, Spring 2016
VM 7567 - Applied Large Animal Theriogenology, Spring 2016
VM 7571 - Large Animal Theriogenology Laboratory, Spring 2016
ADVS 4200 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation, Fall 2015
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I, Spring 2015
VM 7567 - Applied Large Animal Theriogenology, Spring 2015
VM 7599 - Equine Neonatal Medicine, Spring 2015
VM 7571 - Large Animal Theriogenology Laboratory, Spring 2015
ADVS 4200 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation, Fall 2014
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I, Spring 2014
VM 7597 - Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine, Spring 2014
VM 7597 - Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine, Spring 2014
VM 7597 - Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine, Spring 2014
VMED 7568 - Animal Handling and Orientation, Fall 2013
ADVS 4200 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation, Fall 2013
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I, Spring 2013
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I, Spring 2013
ADVS 2190 - Horse Production Practices, Spring 2013
ADVS 2190 - Horse Production Practices, Fall 2012
ADVS 4200 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation, Fall 2012
Graduate Students Mentored
Brendan Sarnecky, May 2018 - May 2020
Kate Parkinson, January 2014 - January 2016