Department of Environmental and Population Health

Featured Stories

Born To Win

Tufts veterinarian Rachael Gately has produced three of the last four national champion ewes.... Read more

Source: Dept of Env & Pop Health Published on: 2017-11-01
Winter on the Farm

Winter on the farm is a time for new life. The farm team welcomed over 40 lambs during lambing season (January-February), as well as the usual newborn piglets and calves. The team works through rain,… Read More... Read more

Source: Dept of Env & Pop Health Published on: 2017-03-09
New state regulations on fishing lures expected to save Maine loons

Tufts Wildlife Clinic is researching the mortality rates of loons in Maine.... Read more

Source: Dept of Env & Pop Health Published on: 2016-10-05

Department of Environmental and Population Health

The Department of Environmental and Population Health promotes the health and well-being of farm and laboratory animals through environmentally appropriate husbandry and population based preventive medical practices and therapies. The aim of the department is to enhance the viability of farms, stables, and laboratory animal facilities while providing students and animal caretakers with practical experience and knowledge.

Cummings School Farm

In use since 1980, the farm at Cummings School raises beef cattle, sheep, dairy replacement heifers, laying hens, pigs, corn and hay. The animals are used extensively in a variety of teaching settings at Cummings School.

Learn more about Cummings School Farm