Tag: penn_vet
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Penn Vet Study Reveals West Nile Virus Impact on Pennsylvania Bird Populations
Penn Vet researchers, using two decades of mosquito surveillance and volunteer birdwatcher data, found West Nile virus in 20% of Pennsylvania bird species, aiming to understand species vulnerability and improve conservation strategies.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationSportMedical ScienceEnvironmentSocial IssuesComputers and Internet West Nile virusPennsylvaniabird populationsPenn VetBrock Gearywildlife conservationdisease management
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Trained Dogs Sniff Out Aggressive Canine Cancer
Researchers at Penn Vet's Working Dog Center have found that trained dogs can detect hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive canine cancer, by scent. This discovery offers hope for earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments for the "silent killer."
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEducation DogsCancer DetectionHemangiosarcomaPenn VetCynthia M. OttoClara WilsonVeterinary Research