News Feature Channel: Veterinary Medicine

Opinion: Animal Welfare - Shifting the Focus From Preventing Harm to Promoting Happiness

University of Pretoria — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:10:20 EST

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month is observed during April, and International Pet Day is commemorated on 11 April. In the past, animal welfare science focused on "What NOT to do", or how to prevent an animal from suffering.

Bunnies for Biodiversity

University of Rhode Island — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:55:16 EST

University of Rhode Island animal science and technology majors are working on conservation efforts for the imperiled New England cottontail rabbit, considered a vulnerable species in the region because of their decreasing population. The students are helping efforts at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.

How Risky Is the Bird Flu in Cats?

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:05:25 EST

How Risky Is the Bird Flu in Cats?

Lilies and Cats: A Deadly Combination

Virginia Tech — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:15:27 EST

Lilies might be beautiful, but for cats, they pose a significant threat that can be deadly. A veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is urging cat owners to be extra cautious and understand the risks associated with these common household and garden plants, especially with Easter and the spring planting season.

King Charles III Coronation Medal awarded to UdeM members

Universite de Montreal — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:35:54 EST

Recognizing their outstanding contribution to Canada or on the international stage, the medal commemorates the crowning of the former Prince of Wales in 2022.

Chula Ranked #1 in Thailand Across 34 Subjects in QS University Rankings by Subject 2025

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:55:46 EST

Chulalongkorn University has been recognized as the leading university in Thailand across 34 subjects in the QS University Rankings by Subject 2025, announced on March 12, 2025.

Scent-Sational Advancement in Canine Research!

Bar-Ilan University — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:45:47 EST

A pioneering study investigating the brain activity of dogs during scent detection has unveiled crucial insights into their remarkable olfactory capabilities. Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed an optical sensor capable of remote sensing dogs' brain activity in three key regions-- the olfactory bulb, hippocampus, and amygdala-- that play a critical role in how dogs distinguish between different smells.

A Veterinarian Who Specializes in Dairy Cows Talks About Avian Influenza

Tufts University — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:30:21 EST

David Hernke, D.V.M., V08, is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, who's based in Woodstock, Connecticut with the Tufts Veterinary Field Service. The VFS is an ambulatory large animal veterinary practice that works with farms throughout New England to keep cattle, sheep, and other animals healthy.

Meet Audra - A TPLO success story!

University of Pretoria — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:55:32 EST

The University of Pretoria's (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) at the university's Faculty of Veterinary Science, is dedicated to helping pets regain their mobility and quality of life. Recently, we had the pleasure of treating Audra, who underwent a tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO)--a surgical procedure designed to stabilize the knee joint after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture.

Mutation Increases Enzyme in Mouse Brains Linked to Schizophrenia Behaviors

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:30:40 EST

A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with the same mutation, a rare finding of a direct genetic link to psychosis, report researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and colleagues in Massachusetts and Germany.

Yorkshire Terrier Receives Life-Saving Tracheal Stent at UP's Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

University of Pretoria — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:05:58 EST

A six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Mia has made a successful recovery after receiving a tracheal stent at the University of Pretoria's (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH).

'Heart Team' Offers Hope for Dogs with Valve Disease

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:05:50 EST

'Heart Team' Offers Hope for Dogs with Valve Disease

The Case of the Cat with Disappearing Teeth

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:05:16 EST

The Case of the Cat with Disappearing Teeth

Hogle Zoo and U of U Health Team Up to Diagnose and Treat 650-Pound Sick Sea Lion

University of Utah Health — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:15:13 EST

Through a combination of anesthesiology, veterinary science, and advanced imaging, the team identified the cause of the sea lion's reduced activity as advanced spinal disease and determined an appropriate treatment to alleviate his symptoms.

Hybrid Job Training Improves Participation for Women in Nepal, Study Finds

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:30:16 EST

Globally, women's workforce participation is about 25% lower than men's, often due to barriers such as domestic responsibilities and cultural norms. A new study from an international research team explored whether hybrid distance learning can improve accessibility to job training for rural women in Nepal.

Aurora Pharmaceutical Appoints Stephanie Hastings as Director of Marketing

Aurora Pharmaceutical Inc — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:40:26 EST

Aurora Pharmaceutical, a leading manufacturer of animal health products, is excited to announce the appointment of Stephanie Hastings as its new Director of Marketing.

MSU Expert: Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Michigan State University — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:30:50 EST

Kimberly Dodd is the dean of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the former director of the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, or MSU VDL. Dodd is an expert in laboratory diagnostics and outbreak response for emerging infectious diseases.

Is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza a Threat to Pets?

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:50:45 EST

The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans. Dr. Stephany Lewis, a professor of zoological medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and director of the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic, explains the risks of HPAI to pets and people.

A Public Health Emergency Is Waiting at the Bottom of the Antibiotic Resistance Cliff

Northern Arizona University — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:00:00 EST

New research led by Northern Arizona University showed that it's not if, but when we will see pan-resistance.

Why Keeping Bird Feeders Clean is Important

Tufts University — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:30:30 EST

Dirty bird feeders can be a space that spreads diseases such as Mycoplasma conjunctivitis that cause serious illness in wild birds.