KC Horigan graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania in May of 2004
with a B.S. degree in Biology. Working with Dr. Russ Hovey, UVM Assistant Professor of Animal
Science, KC's project focuses on investigating the effects of estrogen, progesterone and
prolactin on mammary gland growth and development using pigs as a model. After removing
endogenous hormone levels through ovariectomies and the use of prolactin-antagonists, each
pig was treated with one of nine possible hormone combinations. Her research will focus on
identifying the effects of these hormones on mammary growth, morphology and their respective
hormone receptors. KC will finish her Master's project this July and attend Cummings School
of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University this coming fall where she's excited to get as
much hands-on experience in a variety of species as possible.  She hopes to practice domestic
animal medicine with a specialized focus on wildlife and exotic species.