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Researchers will study the health and well-being of amphibian populations using epigenetics (molecular processes that control gene expression) as a potential new tool for amphibian conservation.

Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic contagious disease caused by Mycobacteria bovis (M. bovis) that can affect a wide range of mammals, including wildlife, livestock and humans. Several wildlife species...

Researchers will assess if housing shelter cats within a cat den (a commercially available cat housing product) provides usable, quiet places within a larger holding kennel, thereby reducing stress and improving time-to-adoption for these animals.

Researchers will calculate disease occurrence and risk factors for domestic and purebred cats using comprehensive pet insurance data to inform health promotion efforts.

Advanced glycation ends (AGEs) are proteins or lipids that bond to sugar molecules. These diet-related biomarkers are thought to be associated with aging and many degenerative diseases in people, including...

Researchers will conduct a retrospective cohort study to evaluate associations between spay/neuter in dogs and subsequent overweight/obese body condition scores and subsequently analyze the relationship between spay/neuter and cranial cruciate ligament injuries.

Researchers will assess whether oral cannabidiol (CBD) extract improves pain management and function in dogs following orthopedic surgery.