Amritha Mallikarjun of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that using a human linguistic interface with dogs ascribes too much to our joint understanding of words.
José M. García-López of the School of Veterinary Medicine discusses some initial signs that might cause a vet to examine a horse for kissing spines.
Kaitlyn Krebs of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that pets with underlying respiratory illnesses can have their conditions exacerbated by poor air quality.
Katie Krebs of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that pets with sensitive noses, like dogs and cats, are even more susceptible to poor air quality than humans.
A study by the School of Veterinary Medicine and Penn State captured and tagged 32 deer last winter to research chronic wasting disease.
Joseph Bender of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that farm size correlates strongly with milk per cow, though bigger farms aren’t necessarily the most profitable.
Kaitlyn Krebs of the School of Veterinary Medicine notes an increase in animals with tick bites this year due to a warmer winter.
Sue McDonnell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that “companion animals” like goats can help with racehorses’ natural patterns of eating, resting, and relaxation.
Liz Arbittier of the School of Veterinary Medicine started the Penn Vet Task Force on Recruitment and Retention to develop better ways to support equine-health students.
Students in a clinical skills lab use a simulation model to practice the physical examination of the cardiovascular system in a dog.
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