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Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys
Game warden holds wild turkey.

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
Microscopic view of DNA.

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.

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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.

Martin Hackett

Understanding chronic wasting disease in deer
A white-tail deer buck.

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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
New trees planted in a field.

Image: Courtesy of the Environmental Innovations Initiative

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.

From the Environmental Innovations Initiative

By the Numbers: Penn Vet’s agricultural impact
Child with animal at 2023 Farm Show.

The PA Farm Show provides the opportunity for hands-on interactions with animals, and Penn Vet faculty, students, and staff who volunteered at the 2023 show fielded many questions from young visitors and their families about pursuing a career working with animals.

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  • By the Numbers

    • 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
    vast soy bean field with clouds

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    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.

    Katherine Unger Baillie

    Three takeaways on respiratory illness in dogs
    Veterinarian with dog.

    Canine illness has been spreading in some parts of the country, and it's unclear whether this is from a novel organism.

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    Three takeaways on respiratory illness in dogs

    Deborah Silverstein of the School of Veterinary Medicine advises dog owners to stay calm but take certain precautions.