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Inhalable aerogel shows promise for transmission-blocking COVID-19 vaccine

An inhalable "aerogel" loaded with DNA that encodes for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein successfully induces an immune response against COVID-19 in the lungs of mice, according to new research conducted at Penn State. The team said its aerogel could be used to create an inhalable vaccine that blocks SARS-CoV-2 transmission by preventing the virus from […]

Bird Flu Detected on Wisconsin Farm for First Time Since 2015

The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tested the samples and the National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the results, said Dr. Darlene Konkle, Wisconsin state veterinarian. The post Bird Flu Detected on Wisconsin Farm for First Time Since 2015 appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson Co. Flock

Wisconsin State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle said this is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI since 2015. The post Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson Co. Flock appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

Summer Camp for Middle Schoolers Interested in Veterinary Medicine

Here’s an exciting opportunity for current sixth- through ninth-grade students to learn about careers in veterinary medicine. The NC State Veterinary Camp will be June 13-17 at the Gateway Technology Center on the campus of Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount.  From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, students will learn about the variety of […]

Keep Your Bovine Feeling Fine: Pain Management In Cattle

Unlike many animals that vocalize their discomfort, cattle tend to suffer in silence—making it all the more important for an owner to recognize the subtle signs of pain. Whether from age, injury, or illness, early detection of pain is an important step in bringing an animal back to health. Cattle are like most prey species […]

Alumni Feature: Dr. Katherine Donahue

Dr. Katherine Donahue, a graduate of the DVM Class of 1994, is a telehealth expert, and also works in small animal practice.

New Research Shows Predictors for Diabetes are Different for Black and White Women

New Research Shows Predictors for Diabetes are Different for Black and White Women Trina Wood March 16, 2022 Neelanjana Gautam, Office of Research Dr. Candice Price in her lab. (Photo: Karin Higgins/UC Davis) News from the UC Davis Office of Research Over 34 million adults in the United States, roughly 1 in 10, have diabetes. […]

Rams’ breeding soundness key to sheep flock health

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) are working to update the ram breeding soundness evaluation guidelines so they represent specific sheep breeds raised in Western Canada.