UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

School of Veterinary Medicine


   
Portrait Barry A. Ball, DVM, PhD

Professor and John Hughes Endowed Chair
in Equine Reproduction
Email: baball@ucdavis.edu

Department of Population Health and Reproduction
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 752-1358
Fax: (530) 752-4278
   
Research
Equine reproduction with an emphasis on gamete biology, fertilization, embryonic development, embryonic loss, and oviductal function.

Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists
   
Teaching
Clinical instruction of residents and 4th year students in the DVM curriculum. Lectures and laboratories in equine reproduction courses (DVM and undergraduate students). Theriogenology review session for clinical residents. Graduate student instruction and mentorship.  
   
Service
Clinical Service and consultation to clients and referring veterinarians in equine reproduction. Ad hoc reviewer for Biology of Reproduction, Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, American Journal of Veterinary Research, Theriogenology, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, USDA NRI-CGP. Continuing education courses for veterinarians nationally and internationally.
   
International Interest
Australia, New Zealand, South America, Europe