Newswise Feature Channel: Veterinary Medicine

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

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:55:09 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.

Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates Industry Leaders, Students

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:55:10 EST

Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates Industry Leaders, Students

The 12 Tips of Pet Safety: A Holiday Guide

Virginia Tech — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:10:03 EST

While you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits this holiday season.

Wild Birds' Gut Microbiome Linked With its Ornamentation and Body Condition

Florida Atlantic University — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:30:52 EST

FAU researchers spent five years studying the gut microbiomes of Northern cardinals, a common backyard songbird known for its vivid red plumage. Their study explores how microbiome diversity impacts the birds' health, body condition, and ornamental traits, such as their coloration.

Backyard Chickens Are Here to Stay

University of Adelaide — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:35:08 EST

Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock as well as a trustworthy source of produce.

A Video Bank to Help Veterinarians Treat Pain in Cats

Universite de Montreal — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:00:12 EST

Doctoral student Sabrine Marangoni from UdeM's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has compiled 24 videos documenting signs of pain in cats.