Friday, April 24th, 2020
Even without veterinary students on campus, the school’s teaching chickens remain busy, providing dozens of eggs a week to local people in need On a normal day, the Cummings School Farm in Grafton sells up… Read More
Friday, January 17th, 2020
A veterinary dermatologist at Cummings School recently began using cold plasma to treat chronic wounds and superficial skin infections in animals
Friday, August 30th, 2019
Friday, August 30th, 2019
A viral illness primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is fatal in more than 90% of infected horses. There’s no specific antiviral treatment available, so appropriate vaccination and other protective measures are urgently needed… Read More
Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Cummings School’s Jeffrey Mariner, who played a key role in eradicating the devastating cattle plague from the wild, weighs in on an effort to destroy laboratory samples of the virus
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
Urban dwellers need to take precautions to prevent their egg layers from bringing the heavy metal into the food chain
When Teresa McGowan and her husband first bought their Somerville, Massachusetts, home in 2004, one of the first things they did was test the soil in their yard for lead. It was a recommendation from local gardeners, who knew that produce grown in contaminated soil can be dangerous.
Research has shown that lead is a potent neurotoxin, associated with reduced IQ, attention-related behavior problems, and poor academic achievement in children exposed to it through food or environmental factors.
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
Cummings School’s Marieke Rosenbaum, V14, MG14, VG14, explains how to prevent exposure Test the soil on your property for lead in all areas the chickens can access, including their coop and any places they may… Read More
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Temple Grandin on the importance of first impressions, why “draconian leash laws” are a problem for dogs, and more.
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Best practices for keeping your backyard chickens and family lead-safe.
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Urban dwellers looking to raise backyard chickens must take precautions to prevent lead exposure.