New mental health course available for rural veterinarians, farm workers
Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and NY FarmNet, in partnership with Rural Minds, has launched a free online course, “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America,” designed to give learners practical support strategies and resources to navigate mental health challenges in rural communities.
Study shows therapy dog program works as needed mood-booster for health care workers
A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center,College of Medicine and College of Nursingproves the mood-boosting benefits of Buckeye Paws, a therapy dog program that many health care workers say helps reduce emotional exhaustion and improve work engagement.
How do human and dog interactions affect the brain?
During social interactions, the activity of the brain’s neurons becomes synchronized between the individuals involved. New research published in Advanced Science reveals that such synchronization occurs between humans and dogs, with mutual gazing causing synchronization in the brain’s frontal region and petting causing synchronization in the parietal region. Both regions are associated with attention.
Grim statistics on koala survival odds
Records of koala admissions to veterinary hospitals in South East Queensland shows euthanasia was the most common outcome, according to University of Queensland research.
PhD candidate Renae Charalambous and colleagues at UQ’s Faculty of Science analysed the records of more than 50,000 koala sightings and hospital admissions between 1997 and 2019.
NIH-funded researchers develop promising Lassa fever vaccine
Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Maryland Baltimore, in collaboration with the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) and the Geneva Foundation, have developed a promising new vaccine candidate that protects against Lassa fever. The study, published in npj Vaccines on August 9, 2024, demonstrated that the vaccine effectively prevents severe cases of the disease and death in preclinical animal models and paves the way for research in people.
Costs Are Skyrocketing: How This New Bill Could Save on Vet Bills!
Pet ownership in the United States has long been a cherished experience, but in recent years, the financial burden of taking care of furry companions has significantly increased. According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent a staggering $147 billion on their pets in 2023, and now Congress is stepping in to explore ways to help alleviate the strain.