

Research at risk: Better testing for tick-borne diseases
Laura Goodman was close to finalizing a prototype of a new test that can detect any tick-borne disease. Unlike some current tests, it could provide results even before symptoms occur – and even for unknown diseases.

New Study Reveals the Hidden Struggles of First-Gen Vet Students —And Why It Matters
A new study is shining a light on a rarely discussed issue in veterinary education: the impact of social background on student success. Despite Germany’s tuition-free university system, being the first in your family to attend college still comes with major hurdles—and veterinary medicine is no exception.

Penn Scientists Just Supercharged mRNA Vaccines—And It Could Be a Game-Changer for Cancer, COVID, and Beyond
What if one tweak to a vaccine could make it last longer, hit harder, and work better across more people? That’s exactly what a team of researchers at Penn Vet, Penn Medicine, and CHOP may have unlocked with their latest study—by boosting mRNA vaccines with a powerful immune molecule called IL-12.

AI Is Taking Over Vet Med—And BMC Wants Your Research
Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming human healthcare—it’s shaking up veterinary medicine too. From supercharged diagnostics to smart practice management, AI is becoming a game-changer for animal care. And now, BMC Veterinary Research is putting out the call for researchers to help define what comes next.

New Elanco Report Reveals Scope of Dog Itch Epidemic—and Urges Cost-Effective Solutions
A newly released report by Elanco Animal Health sheds light on an increasingly common issue in pet care: canine itch. According to the data, nearly 9 out of 10 dog owners in the U.S. report that their pet has experienced itchiness in the past year, with seasonal allergies and environmental triggers like pollen playing a major role in flare-ups.

Rabies in Kenya: Shocking Gap in Human Cases Exposed by New One Health Study
A new study analyzing Kenya's rabies surveillance data reveals critical gaps in tracking human cases—a major obstacle to eliminating the deadly disease by 2030. The research highlights how combining human and animal health data could transform rabies control efforts across the country.