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Understanding how a red seaweed reduces methane emissions from cows
Understanding how a red seaweed reduces methane emissions from cows
New research from the School of Veterinary Medicine has implications for addressing a leading contributor to climate warming.
Four academic journeys explored
Four academic journeys explored
Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work.
Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship
Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship
Two graduating Penn Vet students reflect on their Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship experience last summer, researching black-footed ferrets, bighorn sheep, and elk.
Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys
Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys
Researchers from Penn Vet’s Wildlife Futures Program are collaborating with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Penn State on a multi-year turkey study.
Penn Vet launches mRNA Research Initiative
Penn Vet launches mRNA Research Initiative
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine today announced the mRNA Research Initiative to advance veterinary vaccine science.
Understanding chronic wasting disease in deer
Understanding chronic wasting disease in deer
A new collaborative study with Penn Vet researchers analyzed fecal samples to shed light on how the fatal disease impacts the gut microbiome in deer, providing a promising tool for disease surveillance.
Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry
Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry
The Alliance planted an initial 250 trees at New Bolton Center with assistance from volunteers and students from Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
Using fMRI, new vision study finds promising model for restoring cone function
Using fMRI, new vision study finds promising model for restoring cone function
School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine researchers identified a retinal disease to evaluate the success of gene and cell replacement therapy.
By the Numbers: Penn Vet’s agricultural impact
By the Numbers: Penn Vet’s agricultural impact
In addition to excellence in teaching and clinical care for companion animals, Penn Vet makes indispensable contributions to the state’s agriculture sector.
Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet
Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet
Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience.
In the News
The Chronicle of the Horse
Preparing your horses for fireworks season
Sue McDonnell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that a horse’s previous reaction to fireworks is a fairly good indicator of how it will respond in the future and that it’s wise to consider where on the property it will be exposed to the least noise.
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CPR News
Colorado has the most cases of bird flu among dairy cows in the U.S.
The School of Veterinary Medicine has developed a bird flu vaccine that is to be tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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CBS News
Fireworks can scare dogs. Vets explain how to calm your pet’s anxiety
Tips for pet owners from the School of Veterinary Medicine on the noise of fireworks are cited.
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The New York Times
Are we loving our pets to death?
James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that dogs and cats are not children, and pet owners have become increasingly protective and restrictive.
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Nature
Could rats and dogs detect disease better than the finest lab equipment?
Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine and colleagues are teaching dogs to detect haemangiosarcoma, a stealthy cancer common in working-dog breeds.
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The Washington Post
Cat kidney transplants: For some, the pricey procedure is well worth it
The School of Veterinary Medicine is spotlighted as one of only three facilities in the U.S. which offer feline kidney transplants, and Lillian Aronson says that cats are a natural living model of kidney disease.
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