Advancing Ocular Care: Purdue Engineers Develop Smart Soft Contact Lenses for Chronic Disease Management
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Advancing Ocular Care: Purdue Engineers Develop Smart Soft Contact Lenses for Chronic Disease Management

Purdue University's College of Engineering has embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor to enhance ocular health with the development of specialized smart soft contact lenses. These lenses aim to revolutionize the management of chronic ocular diseases such as glaucoma, corneal neovascularization, and dry eye syndromes. Spearheaded by Dr. Chi Hwan Lee, an expert in StickTronics and wearable biomedical devices, the research teams have secured two grants totaling $6.7 million from the National Eye Institute (NEI).

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Understanding cattle grazing personalities may foster sustainable rangelands
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Understanding cattle grazing personalities may foster sustainable rangelands

Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to water and rest areas.

Recognizing those personality differences could help ranchers select herds that best meet grazing needs on rangelands, leading to better animal health and environmental conditions, according to a new paper from the University of California, Davis, published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science.

“Cattle can actually be beneficial for the rangelands,” said lead author Maggie Creamer, who recently earned her Ph.D. in animal behavior at UC Davis. “Vegetation in rangelands actually need these kinds of disturbances like grazing.”

Ranchers can add elements to the ra

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Vet Candy's First Vet School Issue Drops! Prepare for Jaw-Dropping Revelations, Heartwarming Stories, and Game-Changing Insights!
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Vet Candy's First Vet School Issue Drops! Prepare for Jaw-Dropping Revelations, Heartwarming Stories, and Game-Changing Insights!

Discover exclusive insights into veterinary education in Vet Candy Magazine's inaugural Vet School Issue! From the inspiring journey of Cornell vet student Jeremiah Pouncy to groundbreaking research at top institutions like Texas A&M, explore the latest trends shaping the future of the profession. Dive into compelling features, including expert perspectives on mental health and NAVLE prep sessions. Plus, don't miss our partnership spotlight with 21 Scrubs. Get your copy now for a comprehensive look at the world of veterinary education.

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Breaking: USDA's Game-Changing Program Tackles Vet Student Debt Crisis
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Breaking: USDA's Game-Changing Program Tackles Vet Student Debt Crisis

Are you ready for a groundbreaking solution to the veterinary student debt crisis? Since 2010, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) has been revolutionizing the field, offering relief to hundreds of food animal veterinarians burdened by educational debt.

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Avian flu: TN State Veterinarian orders movement restriction for dairy cattle
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Avian flu: TN State Veterinarian orders movement restriction for dairy cattle

In a shocking development, the Tennessee State Veterinarian has taken decisive action following the alarming spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds across multiple states. With confirmed cases in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, and Idaho, the severity of the disease has prompted urgent measures to safeguard Tennessee's livestock industry.

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