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    Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship

    Two graduating Penn Vet students reflect on their Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship experience last summer, researching black-footed ferrets, bighorn sheep, and elk.

    Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys

    Researchers from Penn Vet’s Wildlife Futures Program are collaborating with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Penn State on a multi-year turkey study.

    Understanding chronic wasting disease in deer

    A new collaborative study with Penn Vet researchers analyzed fecal samples to shed light on how the fatal disease impacts the gut microbiome in deer, providing a promising tool for…

    Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry

    After meticulous planning, the Alliance planted an initial 250 trees at New Bolton Center with assistance from enthusiastic volunteers and students from Penn Vet and Weitzman. The project aims to…

    The Endangered Species Act at 50

    Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation.

    Study shows promise for iNKT cell platform to treat cancer

    Researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine have shown that invariant natural killer T cells from a healthy donor can persist in MHC-mismatched canines, demonstrating…

    African Swine Fever: What Do Pennsylvania Farmers Need to Know

    Dr. Meghann Pierdon writes about this emerging viral threat.

    Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis

    The climate crisis impacts everyone. During Climate Week at Penn, which will be held from Sept. 18-22, everyone is invited to find their place in the climate movement.

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    Forging Community Connection

    Penn Vet Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement programming connects animal sciences, veterinary medicine, and the Philadelphia area. In addition to faculty- and staff-driven programs, the outreach programs offer opportunities for…

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    Research Brief

    Translating Emerging Cancer Science into Effective Therapies   Beyond being devoted companions, dogs share essential aspects of their biology with humans. While cancer scientists frequently use cell lines and rodent…

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