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WRBG: New York state enhances milk supply surveillance amid avian flu concerns

Albany, NY — The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced a collaborative effort with federal partners to develop an updated surveillance strategy for monitoring the milk supply used in raw milk cheese processing. This initiative aims to detect potential highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus early.

Hospital Hosts 2025 Veterinary Intern and Resident Research Symposium

On March 14, 2025, the UC Davis veterinary hospital hosted the 46th annual Gerald V. Ling Veterinary Intern and Resident Research Symposium (VIRRS). The day-long event featured short presentations of research findings from house officers (residents, fellows, interns) to fellow house officers, faculty, staff, students, and guests.

Changes in bats’ diets increase spread of viruses, spillover risk

Cornell researcher Raina Plowright and her team observed that when bats in Australia lost access to their habitat and natural food sources, they sought food on agricultural lands. And when the animals’ diets changed, they shed more virus, increasing the virus’ spread to horses, as well as the risk to people.

Peer Mentorship Supports Veterinary Students and Grows Friendships

Starting veterinary school can be just as daunting as applying or acing pre-veterinary coursework. Sometimes, all someone needs to make the leap into their first year of a veterinary program is a little support and guidance from someone who gets it.

CSU researchers examine veterinarian role in biodiversity conservation

In recent years, megafires have killed billions of animals and destroyed millions of acres of habitat. For already rare species, these fires can mean extinction. Protecting wildlife before, during, and after wildfires requires well-coordinated teams. Veterinarians, with their medical expertise and deep care for animals, are well-suited to lead emergency biodiversity support (EBS) teams, yet […]