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    A summer researching equine osteoarthritis and a potential treatment (link is external)

    Through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program, rising second-year Sidney Wong has conducted research in the lab of Kyla Ortved at Penn Vet.  

    Diagnosing and Managing Hyperinsulinemia in Horses (link is external)

    Dr. Andrew van Eps presented ways to evaluate a horse’s insulin levels at the 2024 Tex Cauthen Farrier/Veterinarian/Researcher Seminar.

    Research sheds light on motivations of foster caregivers (link is external)

    Dr. Lauren Powell conducted research on the dual benefits of animal foster care.

    The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Announces Two New Associate Dean Appointments

    The Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine, Andrew M. Hoffman, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, announced the appointment of two new associate deans at the School’s veterinary hospitals. These new appointments…

    Pennsylvania K9’s death inspires doctors to use dogs to sniff out cancer (link is external)

    Dr. Cynthia Otto talks about new scent detection research involving hemangiosarcoma.

    Advancements in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine (link is external)

    Dr. Kyla Ortved shares insight into the world of regenerative treatments for various species.

    Moving is stressful for pets. Here’s how to help. (link is external)

    Dr. Carlo Siracusa contributes some tips on flying with your pet.

    What Colors Can Dogs See? (link is external)

    Dr. Mary Lassaline debunks a pervasive myth about dog vision.

    Disease Du Jour: Equine Radiography in the Field (link is external)

    In this episode of the Disease Du Jour podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Acutt talks about acquiring quality radiographs in the field.

    Best Pet Wellness Plans for Routine Care (link is external)

    Dr. Katie Krebs talks about preventive care measures pet owners can take.

    Understanding how a red seaweed reduces methane emissions from cows (link is external)

    Methane emissions from livestock are a leading contributor to climate warming. In a collaborative study testing the diets of cows, Dipti Pitta (pictured) and Nagaraju Indugu of the School of…

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    Kotaro Sasaki, MD, PhD, Named Richard King Mellon Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine

    Andrew M. Hoffman, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has named Kotaro Sasaki, MD, PhD, the…

    Equine Strangles: An Old Disease in a Modern World (link is external)

    Dr. Ashley Boyle has been researching strangles for fifteen years.

    Five Veterinary Students from the University of Pennsylvania Receive 2024-2025 American Kennel Club Scholarships

    The American Kennel Club (AKC) has awarded five students from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) with AKC Veterinary Outreach Scholarships. The Kennel Club…

    Caring for honey bees in general practice (link is external)

    Dr. Kaitlyn Krebs discusses bee care in general practice, in an interview from the 2024 AVMA Convention.

    Equine Behaviorist at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Honored with Prestigious National Impact Award

    The National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA) has named Sue McDonnell, PhD, adjunct professor of Reproduction and Behavior and head of the Equine Behavior Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School…

    Kotaro Sasaki and his team unveil the genetics of testicular cancer (link is external)

    Researchers develop the first in vitro seminoma model, shedding light on chromosomal anomalies and signaling pathways.