Which animals can catch COVID-19, which can’t — and why it matters.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
Professor Jonathan Runstadler comments in a Vox article about which animals are most susceptible to SARS-CoV-2
Author: Cummings School
Improving the Lives of Production Chickens
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020
Animal advocate Nina Farley, VG12, finds common ground with large-scale farmers to prioritize the welfare of food animals Source: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/improving-lives-production-chickens
Holiday Meal for 1,800? Sure, No Problem
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020
Tufts organized meals for students staying on campus over Thanksgiving, with help from local restaurants Source: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/holiday-meal-1800-sure-no-problem
Good news and bad news about senior horse care
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
EQUUS Magazine features a Cummings School study that found caring for a geriatric horse with a chronic health condition can take a toll on caregivers.
The COVID Mink Crisis, Explained
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
NBCNews.com Professor Jonathan Runstadler spoke with NBCNews.com about the COVID-19 outbreaks at Dutch mink farms. Read full story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/here-s-why-denmark-culled-17-million-minks-now-plans-n1249610
Helping Hands for the Community
Monday, November 30th, 2020
Faculty and staff help support student financial aid and local nonprofits strained by the pandemic through the Tufts Community Appeal
Vets urge dog owners to keep masks out of reach after several emergencies
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
Boston 25 News reports on risks related to pets ingesting face masks, following an emergency surgery at Foster Hospital performed by resident and alumna Catherine Stecyk.
Summer Projects Allow Students to Combat COVID-19, Racial Injustice
Monday, November 23rd, 2020
When COVID-19 derailed their summer plans, these Tufts students were awarded grant funding from Tisch College for projects to help their communities instead Source: https://now.tufts.edu/articles/summer-projects-allow-students-combat-covid-19-racial-injustice
Pets Exhibit Behavioral Issues with Humans Home in Pandemic
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
Clinical assistant professor Stephanie Borns-Weil talks with WBUR’s “All Things Considered” about how the pandemic has impacted pet behavior.
Franklin Park Zoo welcomes adorable baby gorilla
Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
WHDH highlights the birth of a male western lowland gorilla at Zoo New England last week, which Drs. Emily McCobb and Emily Wheeler assisted with.
