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    Wildlife Officials Report Dozens Of Dead Birds Across Pennsylvania, Delaware Due To Unknown Disease

    Dr. Scott Weber was interviewed about the songbird mortality event,.

    Experts investigate mysterious disease killing songbirds

    Dr. Julie Ellis speaks with 6abc about the songbird mortality event.

    MEDIA ALERT – 70 Reports of Mysterious Songbird Deaths in Philadelphia Region, Across State

    Wildlife Futures Program experts at Penn Vet and officials from the Pennsylvania Game Commission are investigating more than 70 general public reports of songbirds that are sick or dying dying…

    ‘Transmitted Down the Leash:’ Anxious Owners, Anxious Dogs

    Dr. James Serpell was interviewed about research he conducted that showed dogs pick up on fear and anxiety from their owners.

    She researches what dogs can teach us about how the human language develops

    Dr. Amritha Malikarjun was profiled for the Inquirer’s “We The People” section, which highlighted her research into canine cognition.

    Relax, Rex: As people return to normal life, veterinarians see uptick in separation anxiety in pets

    Separation anxiety is on the rise as more pet owners return to work. Dr. Carlo Siracusa spoke about the topic with The Morning Call.

    Covid-Sniffing Dogs Are Accurate but Face Hurdles for Widespread Use

    Dr. Cynthia Otto comments on the hurdles officials face in the widespread use of dogs to detect COVID-19.

    Wildlife officials investigating mysterious bird illness in Maryland, Virginia, DC

    In late May, wildlife managers in the tri-state area (and West Virginia) began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye swelling and crusty discharge, as well as neurological…

    Cyberattack temporarily shuts down JBS meat processing plants, including one in Montgomery County

    Dr. Gary Althouse appeared on 6abc to comment on the JBS meat processing plants cyberattack.

    Protect your horse from Potomac horse fever

    Dr. Michelle Abraham discusses ways owners can reduce their horse’s risk.

    Setting the timetable for sterilizing pets

    Drs. Brittany Watson and Giacomo Gianotti were quoted in an article about the timing of spay/neuter surgery for pets.

    Forward-Thinking Wildlife Futures Program Recognized

    The Northeast Wildlife Administrators Association of the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in April honored the Pennsylvania Game Commission for the agency’s forward-thinking in establishing its Wildlife Futures…

    K9s sniffing out COVID in the Keystone state

    Drs. Cynthia Otto and Amritha Mallikarjun talk about the various ongoing scent detection studies the Working Dog Center is conducting.

    It’s Triple Crown season: Here’s what to know about horse doping

    Dr. Mary Robinson, director of the Equine Pharmacology Laboratory, talks about horse doping.

    Management Significantly Affects Foals’ Gut Microbiota

    Dr. Sue McDonnell talks about a study looking at foal gut microbiota and how management affects it.

    Fasting Horses Reduces Gut Microbiota Number, Diversity

    Dr. Louise Southwood talks about a study looking at fasting horses that might help scientists better interpret microbiota test results in colicking horses.

    Protect Your Pets From Pests

    Dr. Christine Cain discusses ways owners can protect their pets from fleas and ticks.

    At Penn, dogs are training to sniff out COVID-19 in asymptomatic carriers

    Dr. Cynthia Otto was interviewed by Philadelphia Inquirer about dogs detecting COVID-19 in asymptomatic carriers.

    Unleash the Tests: The Four-Legged Future of Covid-19 Testing

    The New York Times spoke with Dr. Cynthia Otto about dogs detecting COVID-19 faster than PCR tests.

    Setting the stage for owners when senior pets develop behavior problems

    Dr. Carlo Siracusa discusses behavior changes in senior pets.