Advancements & research
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October 31, 2013
Researchers find that tail injections might lessen toll of injection-site sarcomas
University of Florida researchers are suggesting that cats may benefit from receiving vaccine injections in their tails after their study revealed that the practice can help veterinarians more easily deal with injection-site sarcomas. -
October 30, 2013
Cornell University seeking indoor cats for hyperthyroidism study
The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking indoor-only cats with hyperthyroidism for its study to determine whether specially formulated prescription cat foods can be effective in controlling thyroid hormone levels. -
October 16, 2013
UC Davis invites veterinary professionals to learn about new linear accelerator, earn CE credits
The oncology department at the University of California Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital now hosts the most advanced linear accelerator used in veterinary medicine, and they are inviting the veterinary community to learn more about it. On Nov. 3, the school will host a dedication ceremony and continuing education course centered around veterinary medicine's first TrueBeam linear accelerator. -
October 16, 2013
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study on pace with enrollment goal, still needs help from veterinarians
Enrollment for the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is at almost 900 dogs and growing steadily, but researchers still need more help from the veterinary community to reach the goal of enrolling 3,000 golden retrievers within three years. -
October 10, 2013
Feline AIDS virus providing researchers with pathway to human HIV vaccine
Researchers from the University of Florida and University of California San Francisco believe they are moving closer toward a vaccine for HIV with the help of peptides from feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), according to the University of Florida. -
September 20, 2013
Local domestic animals may receive excessive blame for drug-resistant salmonella in humans
Local domestic animals have for years shouldered much of the blame for spreading drug-resistant salmonella to humans. A recent study from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in the U.K. indicates that these animals may not be getting a fair shake. -
September 5, 2013
Researchers estimate at least 320,000 viruses in the world's mammals
A newly published study has produced the first estimate of total viruses in mammals - a hefty 320,000. By quantifying the number of viruses, researchers are aiming to build knowledge about discovering and monitoring zoonoses, and ultimately preventing them from causing deadly, expensive outbreaks. -
August 28, 2013
Study confirms dogs' effectiveness in alerting diabetic owners about hypoglycemia
Knowledge of dogs' prowess at helping diabetic owners manage their blood sugar levels has so far been based mainly on anecdotal evidence. Now, the first study has been published that actually demonstrates how effective specially trained dogs can be at alerting owners of impending hypoglycemia. -
August 20, 2013
WSU vet students discovering keys to post-graduation success through study
Washington State University veterinary students don't just want to graduate - they want to ensure they can hit the ground running right out of school. In their effort to learn which factors predict post-graduation success, students are surveying the nation's veterinarians to learn specifically which skills they would like graduates to master while in school. -
August 7, 2013
Study of cat collar designed to reduce songbird deaths seeks feline participants
New York-based St. Lawrence University is trying to make it a little harder for domestic cats to get their paws on unsuspecting songbirds. The school is testing the effectiveness of a brightly colored, highly visible cat collar intended to give songbirds advance notice that cats are nearby.