Know how horses respond to hot summertime temperatures
Add the values of the temperature and humidity to get the heat index when determining whether to reduce animal activity.
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The risky business of global animal movement
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Veterinarian Recognized With U of G Honorary Doctorate
A world-renowned clinician and veterinary scientist has been recognized with an honorary doctorate from the University of Guelph. Dr. Sheila McGuirk, a clinician, teacher, and researcher with the Large Animal Medicine group at the University of Wisconsin, received the honour during a virtual ceremony with U of G president Dr. Charlotte Yates and Ontario Veterinary […]
Bad To The Bone: Fibrous Osteodystrophy In Large Animals
Horses, camels, llamas, and alpacas have more of a bone to pick with metabolic bone diseases—diseases associated with dietary deficiencies—than many owners realize. Fibrous osteodystrophy, in particular, can have serious consequences if not caught and treated early. Dr. Evelyn MacKay, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences […]
Leader In Service And Philanthropy Recognized With U of G Honorary Doctorate
A leader in volunteerism, philanthropy and social enterprise has been recognized with an honorary doctorate from the University of Guelph. Janice O’Born received the honour during a virtual ceremony with U of G president Dr. Charlotte Yates and Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) Dean Dr. Rene Van Acker…
New insights to the way worms regenerate tissue holds promise for future human therapies
Friday, June 25, 2021 – 9:18am colorful planarians adler story image.JPG Planarian flatworms have an extensive stem cell population responsible for regenerating any organ after amputation. Photo: Adler Lab Dr. Carolyn Adler, assistant professor of molecular medicine, published a study in the journal eLife on June 22, that details new insights on planarians — flatworms that […]
Large animal medicine professor named associate dean for academic and student affairs
Dr. Amanda House Amanda M. House, D.V.M., a clinical professor of equine extension and large animal medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named associate dean for academic and student affairs at the college after filling the post on an interim basis for over a year. Her appointment is effective […]
Cornell Atkinson funds vital collaborations for public health faculty
Thursday, June 24, 2021 – 11:49am CVM-CVM_2018_0404_SW_00010.jpg In total, Cornell Atkinson awarded more than $1.8 million with 11 Academic Venture Fund seed grants for research by 40 faculty members. The faculty represent eight Cornell colleges and 19 academic departments. Photo: Jonathan King/Cornell Vet Cornell Atkinson has awarded Academic Venture Fund (AVF) seed grants for research to three members of […]
Celebrate OVC Graduates at U of G Virtual Ceremony
Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) graduates from across the DVM and graduate programs will virtually celebrate their graduation this evening, June 24, 2021. As part of this event, all graduates have been mailed convocation boxes containing items for their at-home celebration, along with their degree parchments. One item will be a postcard that graduates can scan […]
Summer Book Recommendations 2021
Need a good read? Tufts faculty, staff, and alumni share their favorite books—timely and classic The past year has been hard in many ways, but if there’s one thing it’s been good for, it’s reading. We see that in the strong collection of books reviewed here by members of the Tufts community. We have a […]
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