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    How Penn is helping with bird flu research and disease surveillance (link is external)

    Faculty are working on a new vaccine for the H5N1 virus, studying its transmission, and helping the state test samples from birds and mammals.

    Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry (link is external)

    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…

    African Swine Fever: What Do Pennsylvania Farmers Need to Know (link is external)

    Dr. Meghann Pierdon writes about this emerging viral threat.

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    University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Launches New Center for Stewardship Agriculture and Food Security

    Drawing on multi-disciplinary expertise, the Center seeks to improve animal agriculture while mitigating climate and ecological impacts.

    Supporting agriculture and a safe food supply (link is external)

    Caring for a cow with uterine prolapse is not a task that a veterinarian can accomplish alone. The physicality and teamwork it demands makes it nearly impossible to sustain the…

    Three Faculty from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Appointed to Endowed Professorships

    Thomas D. Parsons, Christopher J. Lengner and Amy L. Johnson have been recognized for scholarly achievements.  

    Electronic sow feeding shows promise, despite challenges (link is external)

    Dr. Tom Parsons talks about pioneering, implementing electronic sow feeding (ESF) systems for improved production and wellness.