Battling Ebola in Congo
A Cummings School expert in global health shares what’s working in the latest outbreak—and what needs to change
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Why Are Horses So Fast?
Breathing only through their noses—and having big hearts—give them a boost
That Strange Stepping by War of Will
The Preakness winner has stringhalt, but what does that mean for the racehorse’s participation in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes?
Imaging plays a central role
When a horse experiences a decrease in their athletic performance, it could indicate an injury or underlying disease, often best detected by imaging. Tufts ...
Backyard Chickens and the Risk of Lead Exposure
Urban dwellers need to take precautions to prevent their egg layers from bringing the heavy metal into the food chain
What are ways to keep backyard chickens safe from lead?
Cummings School’s Marieke Rosenbaum, V14, MG14, VG14, explains how to prevent exposure
New medicine could be a game-changer for people, pets with diabetes
Boston 25 News Dr. Orla Mahony spoke with Boston 25 News (Fox affiliated channel) about a new potentially game-changing clinical trial for diabetic dogs ...
Asking the Right Questions to Make Informed Decisions about Pet Foods
We're big fans of the WSAVA guidelines for selecting pet foods and there is a new online tool from the Pet Nutrition Alliance that allows you to see answers from pet food manufacturers to some of the questions WSAVA recommends asking about your pet's food
A Potential Game Changer for Pets with Diabetes
Clinical studies will evaluate whether a weekly insulin injection controls glucose levels in sick dogs—and soon in cats