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Coming soon: U of M Raptor Lab
Minnesota Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund dollars begin supporting the development of a raptor-oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-focused curriculum for 7th and 8th...
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E. coli in our lakes: What does it really mean?
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on the personal blog of University of Minnesota associate professor of biosciences Timothy Johnson, Ph.D. Johnson’s research at the U of M College of...
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Research Snapshot: Modeling how the flu moves through pig farms
Humans aren’t the only ones who can contract the flu. Influenza A viruses can also affect pigs and their piglets, which is why, just like in human populations, pig populations are commonly vaccinated...
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U of M researcher works to prevent disease transmission in pumas
Minnesota may not seem like the obvious place for researching disease transmission and prevention among America’s large wild felids. But through collaborations with Colorado State University, the...
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U of M Raptor Center to celebrate 40 years, release rehabilitated birds Sept. 27
The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota, Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, and the 3M Foundation will release rehabilitated birds back into the wild at this year’s Fall Raptor Release...
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What’s yours is mine … dog germs included
Dog owners and their canine counterparts share more than just love, living space and the occasional bite of food. It turns out they share quite a bit of bacteria, too. A report published in the journal...
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What happens to a rehabilitated eagle after release?
Each year in September, The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota releases a small number of rehabilitated birds back to the wild at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center in Hastings,...
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The Raptor Center advises against duck hunting with falcons in Pacific Northwest
The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota is adding to the understanding of avian influenza, or bird flu, in the Pacific Northwest. The center recently advised an extended cessation from...
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Searching for ways to eliminate invasive rats, without adding new threats to...
Invasive rodents are a problem for oceanic islands throughout the world. Rats transported by sea-faring humans from landmass to landmass plague ecosystems off the coast of Australia and in the Hawaiian...
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In the News: UMN researchers identify new strain of deadly pig virus in U.S.
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) has resulted in the deaths of millions of pigs and piglets since its introduction to the United States in early 2013. Since its introduction, the University of...
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Rat poisoning’s secondary effects can harm Minnesota owls
Winter can invite household nuisances like mice and rats inside along with unwelcome gnawing habits, putrid droppings and disease. But as you look to eradicate vermin from your house this winter, The...
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UMN research finds room for improvement in Latin American & Caribbean food...
Food safety standards can be shaky at best in developing Caribbean and Latin American regions. In 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated at least one-third of individuals in developing...
View ArticleMinnesota invests in regenerative medicine
Last year, the 2014 Minnesota legislative session brought a big win for regenerative medicine, as legislators passed a bill allotting nearly $50 million over 10 years for regenerative medicine...
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Vaccination program for pet dogs may not fully prevent lion infections in...
In June 2014, Health Talk first shared that a virus carried by domestic dogs is threatening the health of wild cats like the Serengeti lion. Now, in an update to that research, new findings led by the...
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Disease transmission among humans, animals affects chimpanzee conservation in...
The spread of disease from animal to human is no new phenomenon; the bubonic plague spread through rat fleas, Rabies normally transfers through animal bites and Ebola has commonly been linked to bats....
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In the News: Bird Flu detected in Cooper’s Hawk
The H5N2 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), has killed more than 4 million turkeys and chickens in Minnesota, and affected 70 different farms throughout the state. The strain has been...
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Research Snapshot: Antibiotics and Bacterial Resistance in Food Animals
Out of concern over the growing number of antibiotic resistant bacteria, federal policymakers will phase out the practice of giving food animals low-doses of antibiotics to promote growth. In an effort...
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Tuning into Social Networks to Prevent and Contain Disease
As the College of Veterinary Medicine’s first and only disease ecologist, Meggan Craft, Ph.D., is a pioneer in the study of how disease spreads through animal populations. She has used mathematical...
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Veterinary Researchers on Front Line against Antibiotic Resistance
The College of Veterinary Medicine is on the front line of attack against the growing worldwide public health threat of bacterial infections in humans and animals that are resistant to antibiotics....
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Educational activities to replace bird exhibitions at the 2015 Minnesota...
Earlier this Spring, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) hit Minnesota, killing more than 9 million poultry and birds across 100 farms. Animal health officials decided to close poultry exhibits at...
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