Could rats and dogs detect disease better than the finest lab equipment? Penn In the News 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. Cat kidney transplants: For some, the pricey procedure is well worth it Penn In the News 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. Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship Brianna Blunck and Natalie Bauer, School of Veterinary Medicine students graduating with their VMD, participated in the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship last summer.(Image: Courtesy of Natalie Bauer) 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. Fentanyl overdoses hit a surprising group of San Franciscans: the city’s dogs Penn In the News San Francisco Chronicle Fentanyl overdoses hit a surprising group of San Franciscans: the city’s dogs Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that fentanyl can be absorbed across the mucous membranes in canine noses, causing dogs to face a life-threatening overdose. Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Penn In the News Nature Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Louise Moncla of the Veterinary School of Medicine says that the bird flu virus is clearly being transmitted to cows in some way. How to (responsibly) let your cat outside Penn In the News The Washington Post How to (responsibly) let your cat outside James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that some cats are perfectly happy within the confines of the home, while others have a greater desire to wander, explore, and investigate. Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood Penn In the News The Washington Post Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that the domestic cat suffers from its legacy of being a not-quite-wild animal on the margins of society. Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys A game warden with the Pennsylvania Game Commission holds a wild turkey during a turkey trapping in northeastern Pennsylvania. Also in attendance were people from Penn Vet's Wildlife Futures Program: Lauren Maxwell, wildlife health technician, and R. Scott Larsen, wildlife veterinary liaison. (Image: R. Scott Larsen/Wildlife Futures Program) 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 Messenger RNA’s (mRNA) flexibility offers promising therapeutic and preventative solutions for a wide array of veterinary pathogens. Penn Vet is unlocking this potential by harnessing mRNA technology for the development of tailored veterinary vaccines. (Image: Adobe Stock) 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 Image: iStock/twildlife 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. Load More
Cat kidney transplants: For some, the pricey procedure is well worth it Penn In the News 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. Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship Brianna Blunck and Natalie Bauer, School of Veterinary Medicine students graduating with their VMD, participated in the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship last summer.(Image: Courtesy of Natalie Bauer) 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. Fentanyl overdoses hit a surprising group of San Franciscans: the city’s dogs Penn In the News San Francisco Chronicle Fentanyl overdoses hit a surprising group of San Franciscans: the city’s dogs Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that fentanyl can be absorbed across the mucous membranes in canine noses, causing dogs to face a life-threatening overdose. Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Penn In the News Nature Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Louise Moncla of the Veterinary School of Medicine says that the bird flu virus is clearly being transmitted to cows in some way. How to (responsibly) let your cat outside Penn In the News The Washington Post How to (responsibly) let your cat outside James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that some cats are perfectly happy within the confines of the home, while others have a greater desire to wander, explore, and investigate. Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood Penn In the News The Washington Post Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that the domestic cat suffers from its legacy of being a not-quite-wild animal on the margins of society. Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys A game warden with the Pennsylvania Game Commission holds a wild turkey during a turkey trapping in northeastern Pennsylvania. Also in attendance were people from Penn Vet's Wildlife Futures Program: Lauren Maxwell, wildlife health technician, and R. Scott Larsen, wildlife veterinary liaison. (Image: R. Scott Larsen/Wildlife Futures Program) 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 Messenger RNA’s (mRNA) flexibility offers promising therapeutic and preventative solutions for a wide array of veterinary pathogens. Penn Vet is unlocking this potential by harnessing mRNA technology for the development of tailored veterinary vaccines. (Image: Adobe Stock) 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 Image: iStock/twildlife 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. Load More
Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship Brianna Blunck and Natalie Bauer, School of Veterinary Medicine students graduating with their VMD, participated in the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship last summer.(Image: Courtesy of Natalie Bauer) 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.
Fentanyl overdoses hit a surprising group of San Franciscans: the city’s dogs Penn In the News San Francisco Chronicle Fentanyl overdoses hit a surprising group of San Franciscans: the city’s dogs Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that fentanyl can be absorbed across the mucous membranes in canine noses, causing dogs to face a life-threatening overdose. Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Penn In the News Nature Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Louise Moncla of the Veterinary School of Medicine says that the bird flu virus is clearly being transmitted to cows in some way. How to (responsibly) let your cat outside Penn In the News The Washington Post How to (responsibly) let your cat outside James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that some cats are perfectly happy within the confines of the home, while others have a greater desire to wander, explore, and investigate. Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood Penn In the News The Washington Post Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that the domestic cat suffers from its legacy of being a not-quite-wild animal on the margins of society. Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys A game warden with the Pennsylvania Game Commission holds a wild turkey during a turkey trapping in northeastern Pennsylvania. Also in attendance were people from Penn Vet's Wildlife Futures Program: Lauren Maxwell, wildlife health technician, and R. Scott Larsen, wildlife veterinary liaison. (Image: R. Scott Larsen/Wildlife Futures Program) 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 Messenger RNA’s (mRNA) flexibility offers promising therapeutic and preventative solutions for a wide array of veterinary pathogens. Penn Vet is unlocking this potential by harnessing mRNA technology for the development of tailored veterinary vaccines. (Image: Adobe Stock) 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 Image: iStock/twildlife 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. Load More
Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Penn In the News Nature Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Louise Moncla of the Veterinary School of Medicine says that the bird flu virus is clearly being transmitted to cows in some way. How to (responsibly) let your cat outside Penn In the News The Washington Post How to (responsibly) let your cat outside James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that some cats are perfectly happy within the confines of the home, while others have a greater desire to wander, explore, and investigate. Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood Penn In the News The Washington Post Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that the domestic cat suffers from its legacy of being a not-quite-wild animal on the margins of society. Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys A game warden with the Pennsylvania Game Commission holds a wild turkey during a turkey trapping in northeastern Pennsylvania. Also in attendance were people from Penn Vet's Wildlife Futures Program: Lauren Maxwell, wildlife health technician, and R. Scott Larsen, wildlife veterinary liaison. (Image: R. Scott Larsen/Wildlife Futures Program) 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 Messenger RNA’s (mRNA) flexibility offers promising therapeutic and preventative solutions for a wide array of veterinary pathogens. Penn Vet is unlocking this potential by harnessing mRNA technology for the development of tailored veterinary vaccines. (Image: Adobe Stock) 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 Image: iStock/twildlife 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. Load More
How to (responsibly) let your cat outside Penn In the News The Washington Post How to (responsibly) let your cat outside James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that some cats are perfectly happy within the confines of the home, while others have a greater desire to wander, explore, and investigate. Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood Penn In the News The Washington Post Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that the domestic cat suffers from its legacy of being a not-quite-wild animal on the margins of society. Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys A game warden with the Pennsylvania Game Commission holds a wild turkey during a turkey trapping in northeastern Pennsylvania. Also in attendance were people from Penn Vet's Wildlife Futures Program: Lauren Maxwell, wildlife health technician, and R. Scott Larsen, wildlife veterinary liaison. (Image: R. Scott Larsen/Wildlife Futures Program) 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 Messenger RNA’s (mRNA) flexibility offers promising therapeutic and preventative solutions for a wide array of veterinary pathogens. Penn Vet is unlocking this potential by harnessing mRNA technology for the development of tailored veterinary vaccines. (Image: Adobe Stock) 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 Image: iStock/twildlife 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. Load More
Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood Penn In the News The Washington Post Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that the domestic cat suffers from its legacy of being a not-quite-wild animal on the margins of society. Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys A game warden with the Pennsylvania Game Commission holds a wild turkey during a turkey trapping in northeastern Pennsylvania. Also in attendance were people from Penn Vet's Wildlife Futures Program: Lauren Maxwell, wildlife health technician, and R. Scott Larsen, wildlife veterinary liaison. (Image: R. Scott Larsen/Wildlife Futures Program) 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 Messenger RNA’s (mRNA) flexibility offers promising therapeutic and preventative solutions for a wide array of veterinary pathogens. Penn Vet is unlocking this potential by harnessing mRNA technology for the development of tailored veterinary vaccines. (Image: Adobe Stock) 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 Image: iStock/twildlife 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.
Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys A game warden with the Pennsylvania Game Commission holds a wild turkey during a turkey trapping in northeastern Pennsylvania. Also in attendance were people from Penn Vet's Wildlife Futures Program: Lauren Maxwell, wildlife health technician, and R. Scott Larsen, wildlife veterinary liaison. (Image: R. Scott Larsen/Wildlife Futures Program) 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 Messenger RNA’s (mRNA) flexibility offers promising therapeutic and preventative solutions for a wide array of veterinary pathogens. Penn Vet is unlocking this potential by harnessing mRNA technology for the development of tailored veterinary vaccines. (Image: Adobe Stock) 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 Image: iStock/twildlife 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.