Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

• Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine plays special role in Westport farm animal cruelty case September 13, 2016
  GRAFTON, Mass. (September 13, 2016) --  Faculty, staff technicians, students and alumni from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University have joined dozens of other organizations and individuals  in aiding more than 1,000 animals found on a rural property in Westport, Mass., in what the ASPCA believes to be the largest-ever farm animal cruelty […]
• New Veterinary Research Helps Distinguish Accidents from Abuse May 25, 2016
  Researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Find Different Injury Patterns in Abused Animals and Animals Hit by Cars NORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (May 25, 2016) – A veterinarian sees a canine patient with severe rib and head injuries whose cause of injury is unknown. Without having witnessed the incident, how can the […]
• Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Hosts 34th Commencement May 16, 2016
  NORTH GRAFTON, Mass., May 16, 2016 – Students studying a diverse range of topics— from veterinary medicine, public health, conservation medicine and laboratory animal medicine to the public policy dimensions of animals in society—will gather together this Sunday at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. New England’s only veterinary school will award degrees […]
• Newly identified genomic causes of severe compulsive behavior in dogs could further understanding of human OCD February 26, 2016
  NORTH GRAFTON, Mass. – Research led by investigators in veterinary and human medicine has identified genetic pathways that exacerbate severity of canine compulsive disorder in Doberman pinschers, a discovery that could lead to better therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder in people.  The discovery appears online in advance of print on February 29 in the International Journal of […]
• Enrichment program introduces Boston undergraduates to careers in medicine or research February 10, 2016
  Tufts University School of Medicine with UMass Boston encourages a more diverse physician and biomedical science workforce with intensive curriculum for pre-medical and pre-doctoral studentsBOSTON (Feb. 10, 2016)—Twenty-six aspiring doctors and researchers experienced life as medical students or biomedical scientists during the fourth Tufts University School of Medicine/University of Massachusetts Boston Enrichment Program (TUSM/UMass Boston). […]
• Dog’s Recovery at Tufts Highlights Need for Genetic Testing, Owner Vigilance October 20, 2015
  GRAFTON, Mass. (October 20, 2015) -- The remarkable recovery of a dog nursed back to health from the brink of death by Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University highlights the value of a simple genetic test that can help owners determine if their pets are vulnerable to what in most cases is a […]
• Disabled Chicken Recovering from Surgery in Preparation for Prosthesis August 6, 2015
  GRAFTON, Mass. (August 6, 2015)— Clinicians at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University report that Cicely, a five month old chicken, is in stable condition after undergoing surgery on the morning of Wednesday, August 5, to partially amputate a bone which was causing Cicely’s right leg to bend in the wrong direction.  The […]
• Research points to effective methods of freezing avian red blood cells June 4, 2015
  Long-term blood storage vital to treating birds with anemia, blood lossNORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (June 4, 2015)—Birds, like people, can suffer from conditions where a blood transfusion is a necessary life-saving measure. But in many instances, unless an avian donor is readily available, accessing blood is impossible because of the challenges associated with storing the species’ […]
• Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Hosts 33rd Commencement May 11, 2015
  NORTH GRAFTON, Mass., May 11, 2015 –William S. and Joyce M. Cummings, founders of Cummings Foundation, philanthropists and the namesakes of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, will deliver remarks at the school’s graduation on May 17, 2015. William Cummings is also a trustee emeritus of Tufts University. 
• Foster Hospital for Small Animals renovation begins April 29, 2015
  Capital campaign successfully raises more than $8.6 millionNORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (April 29, 2015)—The commitment of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University donors has made the new vision for the 30-year-old Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals a reality. Construction to expand and revitalize the building begins this week and the improvements […]
• Tufts PD goes green with electric motorcycle April 23, 2015
  Significant savings in fuel and maintenance costsNORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (April 23, 2015)—The Tufts University Police Department has added an electric motorcycle to its fleet of vehicles, demonstrating that being green and business-savvy go hand-in-hand. The electrically-powered two-wheeler, housed on the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine campus in North Grafton, will save the department in fuel […]
• University of Minnesota, Tufts University part of global workforce development against emerging pandemic threats November 24, 2014
  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., and MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass.—When a new pandemic threat like this year’s Ebola outbreak emerges, the importance of preventing and limiting disease spread becomes apparent. Well-trained global health professionals play a key role in preventing and responding to emerging zoonotic disease.
• Strong bonds with pets may help foster resiliency in military-connected children October 29, 2014
  NORTH GRAFTON, Mass.—Developing resiliency has important benefits for children, especially those from military families faced with significant challenges such as parental deployment and frequent moves.  New research published online in Applied Developmental Science supports the idea that, along with other key resources, strong attachments to animals may help military-connected children develop resiliency and other positive […]
• Mice study shows efficacy of new gene therapy approach for toxin exposures August 29, 2014
  Therapy effective with botulism, may have applicability to other illnessesNORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (August 29, 2014, 2 PM US Eastern Time)—The current method to treat acute toxin poisoning is to inject antibodies, commonly produced in animals, to neutralize the toxin. But this method has challenges ranging from safety to difficulties in developing, producing and maintaining the […]
• Tests confirm that beloved hawk succumbed to multiple rat poisons June 17, 2014
  Research memorial fund established in Ruby’s nameNORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (June 17, 2014)—A red-tailed hawk named Ruby captured the imagination of many Massachusetts residents who watched  Ruby and her mate, Buzz, bear offspring and have daily adventures from their perch near Fresh Pond in Cambridge, Mass. When Ruby died suddenly in April from apparently ingesting rat […]
• Can dogs help kids lose weight? May 20, 2014
  Cummings School veterinarian to study benefits of pets in reducing childhood obesityNORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (May 20, 2014)—The fight against childhood obesity may have new allies: pets and veterinarians.
• Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Hosts 32nd Commencement May 7, 2014
  NORTH GRAFTON, Mass., May 6, 2014 –Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has had much to celebrate this academic year. The school marked its 35th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the Tufts Wildlife Clinic. And on May 18 at 3 p.m., New England’s only veterinary school will host its 32nd commencement ceremony, […]
• New Tool to Aid in Dolphin Strandings May 1, 2014
  Blood values, other indicators can better enable responders to triage careNORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (May 1, 2014)—The cause of dolphin strandings has long been a mystery but a new study shows that clues about survival rates after release may be found in the sea mammal’s blood.
• Pet Safety Tip: Keep cats away from Easter lilies April 11, 2014
  NORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (April 11, 2013) — Emergency Room veterinarians at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University are warning pet owners that Easter lilies can cause kidney failure – and often death – in otherwise healthy cats. Tiger lilies, Japanese Show lilies and various day […]
• Caring for animals may correlate with positive traits in young adults January 31, 2014
  NORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (January 31, 2014)—Young adults who care for an animal may have stronger social relationships and connection to their communities, according to a paper published online today in Applied Developmental Science. While there is mounting evidence of the effects of animals on children in therapeutic settings, not much is known about if and […]