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Shiga-producing E. coli infections becoming more resistant to antibiotics, study finds
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise among E. coli that produce the Shiga toxin.
One simple trick makes zebrafish a better model for microbiome research
A new advance in animal husbandry involving a popular aquarium fish should speed the pace of microbiome research, scientists report.
Following in the footsteps of Jane Goodall: A wildlife pathologist’s story
Dr. Karen Terio works to understand, diagnose, treat and prevent disease in a host of animals, from dolphins to turtles to chimpanzees and cheetahs.
Unlocking how dogs’ fungal ear infections evade treatment points vets to drug stewardship
Outer ear infections in dogs are very common, but are becoming resistant to topical treatment. A new study sheds light on why.
How can a spring run cause a dog to overheat?
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the first warm stretches of spring arrive, pets and people alike head outdoors, eager for fresh air after a long winter. While a brisk run or country drive can sound invigorating to a dog owner, it can be dangerous for a dog, says Dr. Brent Von Schaumburg, a resident in emergency […]
Medications could help the aging brain cope with surgery, memory impairment
Simple pharmaceutical interventions could help older brains cope with memory impairment and recovery after surgery, new studies in mice suggest.
Brewed chicken protein made by precision fermentation tested in pet food
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a groundbreaking new project, scientists used precision fermentation to produce brewed chicken protein and evaluated it for use in pet food. Dogs that consumed the protein in their kibble during a six-month study had beneficial digestive effects, the researchers found. Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Bond Pet Foods, […]
Giving and learning on the job
CHICAGO, Ill. — I wake up at 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning to make it on time to the Medical District Veterinary Clinic in Chicago. After I greet everyone, the volunteers get a quick tour of the clinic. All the rooms and the back area are stacked with supplies. This morning, I am assigned […]
How are veterinarians advancing cancer research in dogs, people?
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — People are beginning to realize that dogs share a lot more with humans than just their homes and habits. Some spontaneously occurring cancers in dogs are genetically very similar to those in people and respond to treatment in similar ways. This means inventive new treatments in dogs, when effective, may also be […]
Study links influenza A viral infection to microbiome, brain gene expression changes
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a study of newborn piglets, infection with influenza A was associated with disruptions in the piglets’ nasal and gut microbiomes and with potentially detrimental changes in gene activity in the hippocampus, a brain structure that plays a central role in learning and memory. Maternal vaccination against the virus during pregnancy appeared […]
What did the COVID shutdowns teach us about public health policy?
The COVID-19 pandemic taught public health officials that communication and trust are as crucial as technology and innovation, says University of Illinois epidemiologist Becky Smith.
Learning from cockatiels
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the lights go out, the 18 shrieking cockatiels in the room get quiet. I aim my phone’s flashlight into a large cage where Philip Wiley, another of the six veterinary students participating in this advanced avian medicine professional development course, is poised to catch one of the birds. The light helps […]