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The four white kids are spider goat clones created at Utah State University in Logan. USU faculty member Randy Lewis' work involves introducing spider DNA into goat embryos, so as adults, the females give milk containing spider web substance, a strong, light material he is developing for scientific and commercial use. USU faculty member Irina Polejaeva, a cloning expert, took skin cells from Lewis' top milk-producing goat to make the two sets of twins. (Courtesy of Gary Neuenswander)

USU celebrates 2 sets of twins -- the first spider goat clones in Utah

Last updated Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 7:17pm

LOGAN — Ready for an amazing spider-related sequel? Well, you’ll have to wait until July to see Spider-Man in theaters, but two Utah State University faculty members already have welcomed two sets of cloned spider goat twins.

Spider goats, as scientists informally call them, are goats that have been modified as embryos to introduce a spider gene that allows the female goats to produce a milk containing spider silk. The strong silk substance, not in web form, is then isolated and purified before use.

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Pets of the week

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 3:40pm

Bambi

Bambi is a 8- to 9-year-old Chihuahua. Bambi is a stray that no one claimed. Bambi would do great in a home with other small dogs and older kids to play with. She is is the ultimate lap dog. Bambi can be a little nervous at first but once she has warmed up she loves to curl up in a lap and give kisses. Bambi is up to date on her shots.

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Triple Crown bids often come undone in Belmont

Beth Harris The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 6:01pm

A nose. That's all that separated Real Quiet from racing immortality. He was beaten by the smallest of margins in the 1998 Belmont Stakes, the longest and toughest leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.

Affirmed was the last to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, 34 years ago. Since then, 11 horses have won the first two only to come up short in the Belmont, felled by a safety pin picked up in a stall, a stumble out of the gate or a jockey's judgment.

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Union Rags aims to stop I'll Have Another's Triple Crown run

Alicia Wincze Hughes McClatchy Newspapers

Last updated Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 6:01pm

For trainer Michael Matz, it is still too soon.

The weeks that have passed since the Kentucky Derby was contested on May 5 haven't taken the edge off the disappointment in his voice.

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Jockey riding winners at Les Bois after switching from rodeo

Nick Jezierny The Idaho Statesman

Last updated Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 4:40pm

BOISE, Idaho -- Robert Burney has been riding horses almost his entire life, and it finally came to a point where the 25-year-old who grew up in Emmett had to make a big decision.

Rodeo or horse racing.

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Trainers stress the need for a national horse racing commissioner

Steven Petrella The Baltimore Sun

Last updated Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 5:46pm

While Doug O'Neill has been able to enjoy everything Baltimore has to offer during the past week and a half, his time in town certainly hasn't been smooth sailing, as there's been plenty of controversy surrounding him and his team.

The trainer of Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another is accused of giving an illegal amount of carbon dioxide to his horse, a process called "milkshaking." It has been a common thread of questions posed this week to O'Neill, who said he will answer more in depth once the Triple Crown ends.

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Ogden veterinarian sees more cases of ringworm

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, May 18, 2012 - 8:40pm

OGDEN -- An Ogden veterinarian is seeing more cases of ringworm and is cautioning dog owners to stay away from the South Ogden dog park.

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Valentina Leal holds up Leilani Rodriguez so she can pet a kid on Saturday during the Baby Animal Days at the Utah State University Botanical Center in Kaysville.

USU Botanical Center, 4-H hold Baby Animal Days

Ruth Malan Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 11:02pm

KAYSVILLE — Brandon and Michelle Pond, of Bountiful, took their two little boys to the first ever Utah State University Botanical Center Baby Animal Days on Saturday.

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I'll Have Another trainer O'Neill pleased with preparations and reception in Baltimore

Chris Korman The Baltimore Sun

Last updated Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 5:07pm

BALTIMORE -- Doug O'Neill caught the red-eye out of Southern California on Wednesday night, boarding a plane that would offer him a few moments of peace.

Not that the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another has wilted under the scrutiny of sudden popularity. He's described his experiences as "cool," even the part where he answers the same questions over and over.

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Baby animals, family fun in Kaysville this weekend

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 11:46pm

KAYSVILLE -- The first-ever Baby Animal Days at Utah State University Botanical Gardens will serve as a fundraiser for Davis 4-H and to further develop the gardens.

From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, USU Extension will host at the gardens an event where families and children can interact with baby animals.

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Pets of the week

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 1:02pm

Baby

Baby is a 1-year-old Pit Mix. Baby is a stray that no one claimed. She is full of puppy energy and loves to play. We don't know if baby has been housebroken but she loves other dogs and would do great in a home with kids. Baby still needs some work and will be the perfect dog with a little basic training, a big yard, and lots of love. Baby is in kennel old adopt 9.

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Mitchell Nielsen covers his nose to block out the smell during a visit to the Hamblin family's dairy farm in Syracuse on Tuesday. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Kids learn where milk comes from during visit to Davis County's last dairy farm

Dana Rimington Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 11:04pm

SYRACUSE — Davis County used to be a haven for dairy farms, with more than 100 in operation 60 years ago.

That number has dwindled to one.

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Pets of the week

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 4:12pm

Calli

Calli is a 3-year-old Longhair Tortoiseshell. She was signed over by her previous owners because they could no longer take care of her. She is litter box trained and likes other cats. Calli is a little shy at first and will hang back and watch what people do until she feels comfortable enough to say hello. Calli is a sweet natured cat that is waiting for her second chance at finding a family.

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Pets of the week

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 3:53pm

Watson

Watson is a 1- to 2-year-old Chihuahua mix. He is a tray that no one claimed. It's unsure whether he's house broken or not but he likes other small dogs and likes kids. Watson is a friendly little dog with a lovable personality. He likes to jump up on people's legs until he's picked up, and them he will cover one's face with slobbery kisses. He likes to go for walks and will prance around proudly by people's sides. Watson will be neutered, micro chipped and vaccinated.

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Pets of the week

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 12:31pm

Jake

Jake is a 5-year-old German Shorthair Pointer. He was signed over by his previous owner because Jake kept getting out of the yard. Jake is house broken, likes other dogs, doesn't like cats and is great with kids of all ages. Jake is a smart and high energy dog that needs to be exercised and played with regularly. He needs to go to a home or family that is active and will match his personality. Jake is in kennel old adopt 13.

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