Canine diabetes diagnoses more common in cool tempsAugust 29, 2022Dogs living in colder climates may be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) reports.
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Gene-doping test supports health of racehorsesMarch 9, 2021Eliminating the administration of illicit, gene doping therapies in racehorses and other equine athletes is the driving force behind a new development out of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet).
Can dogs identify COVID-19 by scent?May 5, 2020Penn Vet says canine surveillance could be beneficial in detecting those with novel coronavirus as the U.S. loosens pandemic measures.
Penn Vet to study hemp-based canine supplementMay 28, 2019A trial at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) will be looking at the effectiveness of a hemp-based supplement to relieve symptoms of canine joint immobility. Approximately 60 dogs who are suffering from inflammation secondary to osteoarthritis will be split into three groups. One group will receive Mobility, which was developed by Dixie Brands' subsidiary Therabis. The second group will receive CBD, and the last group will receive a placebo. The dogs will then be studied to see which group achieves a better outcome. "We are honored to have a Therabis product selected by the world-renowned experts at Penn Vet for their first major study of the effects of natural hemp oil to reduce joint pain in dogs," says Therabis cofounder, Stephen M. Katz, DVM. "Our experience in my clinic has shown cannabidiol (CBD) is an effective treatment in reducing inflammatory response. We have a passion for improving dogs' quality of life, and we look forward to learning all we can about therapeutic methods to achieve this." Physical tests will be used to measure the effectiveness of the products, mostly focusing on the front leg joints. Results are expected in approximately 12 months.
Penn Vet, Wharton School launch veterinary entrepreneurship programMay 15, 2019The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) and the Wharton School are launching a veterinary entrepreneurship program. Created for clinicians, scientists, technologists, and academic leaders, "Leading Veterinary Entrepreneurship" is designed to help veterinary professionals build entrepreneurial skills regarding public health, environmental sustainability, and human and animal well-being. "As the world becomes more complex, so does the role of veterinarians. They are uniquely positioned to ask questions with implications for animal, human, and environmental health," says Andrew Hoffman, who serves as the program's academic director and Gilbert S. Kahn dean of veterinary medicine. "And an entrepreneurial mindset is really critical, really central, to tackling challenges such as food and water security, sustainable farming, climate change, and the advancement of animal welfare." Participants will learn about the importance of opportunity identification, testing, assessment, resource allocation, and leadership competencies required to create an entrepreneurial culture. "I'm hearing a collective recognition from students, alumni, and my own colleagues regarding the role veterinarians can play in the health of communities, both local and global," Hoffman says. "I wanted to develop an executive program with the Wharton School giving veterinarians the tools to drive improvements in public health, environmental sustainability, …
Penn Vet announces first student in new VMD-MBA programMarch 14, 2017Getting your degree in veterinary medicine might seem like a gigantic hurdle. But imagine getting your masters in business association along with your DVM. Crazy, right?
Dr. Oliver Garden joins Penn Vet's department of clinical studiesDecember 5, 2016Penn Vet has a new chair of the Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia: Dr. Oliver Garden, BSc, BVetMed, Ph.D. As the new chairperson, Garden will lead the department in providing the best in clinical care to companion animal patients at University of Pennsylvania Ryan Hospital for Companion Animals.
'Life at Vet U' trailer is here!August 1, 2016A preview is out for the series originally known as “Penn Vet,” filmed at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. It’s now known as “Life at Vet U.” The show will join the Animal Planet lineup, which includes “Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet” and "Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet" and "The Vet Life.”
