It’s Groundhog Day
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
Camera traps in wooded areas around campus can catch interesting habits of animals, this time of a groundhog.
Winter
Maintaining Hoof Health in the Winter
Friday, November 9th, 2018
At farms all across New England, winter means taking extra care to ensure horses are healthy and happy. While frozen water buckets and blanket weights are often at the forefront of a horse owner’s mind, one aspect that should not be overlooked is hoof health.
7 Activities for You and Your Pets During the Winter and Holiday Season
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
Oftentimes, winter months and the holiday season mean hectic schedules, but it is important during these times to not forget about the needs of our pets.
No Excuse to Hibernate
Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
Jonathan Babyak, V09, an emergency veterinarian at Tufts, provides some winter dog-walking tips.
Does Seasonal Affective Disorder Affect Pets?
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017
‘Tis the season of shorter days, plunging temperatures, and for many of us, bouts of the winter blues.
How to know when it’s too cold outside for pets
Thursday, December 15th, 2016
Data from Tufts Animal Care and Condition research is referenced in a story on safe temperatures for pets.
Move over mosquitoes: Tick prevention grabs attention in fall and winter
Sunday, November 27th, 2016
Sam Telford comments on a recent dip in the deer tick population in the Northeast in this article about the ways to prevent and avoid ticks as the weather gets colder.
Move over mosquitoes: Tick prevention grabs attention in fall and winter
Friday, September 30th, 2016
Sam Telford comments on a recent dip in the deer tick population in the Northeast in this article about the ways to prevent and avoid ticks as the weather turns to fall.
Warm winter expected to affect animal populations
Sunday, March 6th, 2016
Sam Telford says it is difficult to understand how temperature and causes disease to spread through insects.
Got Ice? Stay Cool: Tips for Keeping Winter-Related Injuries at Bay
Thursday, February 5th, 2015
It is important during the winter for horse owners to take extra consideration in many aspects of their horses’ maintenance, including diet, hoof care, and especially management of facilities. Snow and ice can wreak havoc… Read More
