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Category: Member News

Many Canadian Employees Unable to Self-Isolate When Necessary, OVC Survey Finds

Half of Canadian employees reported they feel unprepared to stay home and self-isolate if they or a family member becomes sick with COVID-19, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).  Published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health in March 2021, the study surveyed nearly 5,000 […]

Cognitive Decline In Aging Dogs: What To Know

Just as humans may develop neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease as they grow older, our aging canine friends also can develop dementia, also referred to as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), a complex of behavioral and neurological symptoms the prevalence of which increases with age. Dr. Brian Gray Barnett, a veterinary research fellow in […]

New Podcast Examines Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales

New Podcast Examines Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales Trina Wood April 15, 2021 Orca image courtesy of Joe Gaydos by  UC Davis News and Media Relations Only 75 southern resident killer whales remain in the wild, and the population is looking directly at extinction if humans don’t pay immediate attention to their plight. A new podcast […]

Ranking Virus Spillover Risk

Ranking Virus Spillover Risk Trina Wood April 15, 2021 Primates and livestock explore the grounds outside a residence in Ghana. (Terra Kelly, UC Davis) by Kat Kerlin, UC Davis News SARS-CoV-2 showed the world with devastating clarity the threat undetected viruses can pose to global public health. SpillOver, a new web application developed by scientists at the […]

With impressive accuracy, dogs can sniff out coronavirus

Poncho, a two-and-a-half year old yellow Labrador retriever, was one of the dogs trained in a Penn Vet-led study to see if his and his fellow canines’ sensitive noses could discriminate positive from negative SARS-CoV-2 samples. Many long for a return to a post-pandemic “normal,” which, for some, may entail concerts, travel, and large gatherings. […]

Expert panel explains science behind COVID-19 vaccines

Thursday, April 15, 2021 – 9:40am 0414_covid_panel.jpeg Clockwise from top left: Drs. Cynthia Leifer, Gary Koretzky, Avery August and Deborah Fowell. Photo: Jason Koski/Cornell COVID-19 vaccines, proven to be extremely safe, are effective at protecting the public in two ways: They shield most individuals from getting sick and they reduce the chance that people will transmit the virus […]

World Health Organization Launches Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program Co-Developed at NC State

The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted a new approach to surveilling global antimicrobial resistance developed in partnership with the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. The procedure, dubbed the “tricycle protocol,” is based on one indicator — extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli. The “tricycle” name refers to a three-pronged approach, comparing the prevalence of ESBL-producing […]

Calling all Colorado canines: Volunteers needed for the Dog Aging Project

CSU alumna Dr. Audrey Ruple is an assistant professor in the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine and member of the Dog Aging Project research team. (DAP photo) Do you have a dog? Want to help scientists understand what happens as dogs and humans get older? The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical […]

Equine PET Scan Featured on Good Day Sacramento

Equine PET Scan Featured on Good Day Sacramento Rob Warren April 14, 2021 On April 14, 2021, local television morning show “Good Day Sacramento” visited the UC Davis Center for Equine Health. Dr. Mathieu Spriet showcased the latest in equine PET scanning technology. In 2015, UC Davis became the first veterinary hospital in the world […]