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Embracing a New Role with the Herd: Jeff Seco

Former grounds employee named campus shipper and receiver

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English Equine Specialist Living His American Dream

Q&A with large animal veterinary surgeon Carl Kirker-Head

A five-month old goldendoodle laying in the front seat of a car.

Jaw-dropping Care

Severely injured doodle puppy’s jaw saved by veterinarians and students at Cummings School’s Tufts at Tech

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Welcome Back to the Herd: Claire Dixon

Former resident appointed assistant clinical professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences

Is Bird Flu A Danger To Humans? Here’s What Scientists Know Right Now

Scientist Wendy Puryear and Professor Jonathan Runstadler are quoted by Inverse.com on avian influenza and risks for spillover.

A flock of brown hens is walking around in their stable. The hen in the foreground is looking curiously into the camera. The roof of the stable can be seen. The chickens have to be locked inside due to the dangers of avian flu.

Will bird flu spark the next pandemic?

Postdoctoral researcher Kaitlin Sawatzki is quoted by Al Jazeera on avian influenza and risks for spillover.

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Breakthrough Surgical Procedure Relieves Dogs from Chronic Pain

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine’s Dr. Elizabeth Parsley pioneers diagnosis and successful surgeries for canines with tethered cord syndrome

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Five Tufts Faculty Named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members

Researchers from across the university received the prestigious honor, which recognizes academic inventors who aspire to make a positive impact on society

Mike Santasieri (in green scrubs), a certified veterinary technician and manager of the simulation laboratory at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, instructs EMS professionals using a simulation mannequin.

After Nero’s Law, Tufts Veterinarians Help Train EMS Personnel Statewide

At recent training sessions for first responders, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine faculty trained participants on how to treat and transport police K-9s in Massachusetts