Understanding the Risks of Rodent Poisons to Birds of Prey
Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
A new study finds 100% of tested red-tailed hawks at Tufts Wildlife Clinic to be exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides
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The Consequences of Spraying Fire Retardants on Wildfires
Friday, September 11th, 2020
A graduate of the M.S. in conservation medicine program shares what she learned during the program about the methods used to fight wildfires in California.
COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Prevents Severe Clinical Disease in Animals
Friday, September 4th, 2020
Cummings School researchers contribute to preclinical study that’s among first to report vaccine protection against severe COVID-19-related pneumonia and death.
The Quest for Justice: Improving Health
Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
In the second installment of Tufts’ “Quest for Justice” series, Cummings School alumna India Napier describes how outreach to children can help diversify the veterinary profession.
Helping Endangered Koalas’ Health—and Potentially Humans’ Too
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
Veterinary student’s research in Australia helped improve care for hundreds of animals with chlamydia, while medical research at Tufts looks for vaccine
New Microscopes Help Students Learn Safely
Monday, August 24th, 2020
To help veterinary students learn to use a microscope—while still following social-distancing guidelines—Cummings School invested in state-of-the-art technology.
Triumphing over Tetanus
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
Not many dogs contract this infection—and many of those that do die. However, intensive care at the Foster Hospital saved two pets with severe tetanus in less than a year
Empowering Women for Better Lives for People and Animals
Monday, July 27th, 2020
Cummings School researchers study how increasing women’s access to livestock vaccines can improve animal and human health and well-being
The Plague, Rare but Still Around, Is Both Preventable and Treatable
Monday, July 20th, 2020
The bacteria that caused the Black Death in the Middle Ages persists in the U.S. and abroad, but human deaths are largely avoidable With pandemic anxiety at a worldwide high because of COVID-19, the last… Read More
Tufts Awards Seed Funding for Work in Prevention and Treatment of Opioid Addiction
Thursday, July 16th, 2020
A new endowment supports education, research and civic engagement initiatives designed to support individuals and families who have been affected by the opioid crisis
