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OSU Receives Gates Foundation Grant of Nearly $1M for Tuberculosis Research
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Oregon State University biomedical researcher Luiz Bermudez, M.D., has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study a potential new treatment for tuberculosis, a contagious disease that afflicts approximately one third of the world's population. <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/bermudez.jpg" alt="Photo of Luis Bermudez" title="OSU's Luis Bermudez" />
Agricultural Research Foundation Funds 33 OSU Projects
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The Agricultural Research Foundation of Oregon has announced grants totaling $373,760 for projects in agriculture, pharmacy and veterinary medicine at Oregon State University.
Hall Wins USDA/CREES Grant
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:47:30 -0700
Dr. Jean Hall has been awarded a grant from USDA/CREES for $354,464 for her research proposal, "How does selenium function as an immunonutrient?" She and Dr. Neil Forsberg are co-investigators on the study.
Dr. Villarroel Visits World Congress in Budapest
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:45:55 -0700
Dr. Aurora Villarroel was among more than 2,000 veterinarians from 72 countries at the XXV World Congress of Buiatrics (the largest venue dedicated to veterinary medicine for cattle)in Budapest, Hungary, July 6-11.
New Facilities Strengthen Treatment Options
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:56:36 -0700
<img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/horse.jpg" alt="Stacy Semevolos" title="OSU's Stacy Semevolos" />When a horse develops an infection, its owners usually turn to a rural veterinarian. But when lameness strikes an Oregon Appaloosa or quarterhorse, rural vets increasingly refer their patients to OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine for treatment.
House Calls to the Hoopa
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:02:46 -0700
On-the-job training for vet students, including several from OSU, benefits the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation northeast of Eureka, Calif.
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OSU Receives Gates Foundation Grant of Nearly $1M for Tuberculosis Research
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Oregon State University biomedical researcher Luiz Bermudez, M.D., has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study a potential new treatment for tuberculosis, a contagious disease that afflicts approximately one third of the world's population. <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/bermudez.jpg" alt="Photo of Luis Bermudez" title="OSU's Luis Bermudez" />
Agricultural Research Foundation Funds 33 OSU Projects
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The Agricultural Research Foundation of Oregon has announced grants totaling $373,760 for projects in agriculture, pharmacy and veterinary medicine at Oregon State University.
Hall Wins USDA/CREES Grant
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:47:30 -0700
Dr. Jean Hall has been awarded a grant from USDA/CREES for $354,464 for her research proposal, "How does selenium function as an immunonutrient?" She and Dr. Neil Forsberg are co-investigators on the study.
Dr. Villarroel Visits World Congress in Budapest
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:45:55 -0700
Dr. Aurora Villarroel was among more than 2,000 veterinarians from 72 countries at the XXV World Congress of Buiatrics (the largest venue dedicated to veterinary medicine for cattle)in Budapest, Hungary, July 6-11.
New Facilities Strengthen Treatment Options
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:56:36 -0700
<img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/horse.jpg" alt="Stacy Semevolos" title="OSU's Stacy Semevolos" />When a horse develops an infection, its owners usually turn to a rural veterinarian. But when lameness strikes an Oregon Appaloosa or quarterhorse, rural vets increasingly refer their patients to OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine for treatment.
House Calls to the Hoopa
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:02:46 -0700
On-the-job training for vet students, including several from OSU, benefits the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation northeast of Eureka, Calif.
Sites:
Zinc: Describes how paint fumes, lead, and zinc in items can be lethal to your birds. From Quaker Parakeet Society.Avocado Toxicity: Informative site on bird keeping and care for pets and breeders. Information sheets on Hagen food and supply products. Many links to other bird related sites.
Heavy Metal Poisoning in Birds: HotSpot for Birds has many informative articles on the health and safety of birds. This article describes the toxic effect of heavy metals such as lead, brass and zinc on birds.
Lead Poisoning in Birds: Veterinarian describes the symptoms and treatment for this potentially fatal condition.
Teflon poisoning: The silent killer: Vet describes PTFE toxicity in birds, which is often fatal, caused by cookware and parts made with teflon or a non stick coating. By Old World Aviaries.
Testing for Zinc in Parrot Toys, Play Gyms, and Cages: Article discussing the problem of zinc toxicity in parrots, including how to test metal toy parts.
The Silent Killer: Discusses polytetraflouethylene (teflon fumes) which are deadly to birds.
Toxic Metals Weigh Heavy on Birds: A bi-monthly Environment Canada science bulletin, with a wealth of information on issues such as the Ozone Layer, Weather, Species at risk, etc.
Toxicoses in Birds: Discusses chocolate, alcohol, salt, and avocado toxicity. Including contaminated foods.
Warnings for Owners of Parrots and Other Birds: General principles of avian health with information on nutrition, veterinary care, behavioral issues, and cleanliess.
Why Caffeine is Toxic to Birds: HotSpot for Birds has many informative articles on the health and safety of birds. This article discusses the effect of caffeine on a bird's nervous system.
Zinc and Parrots: Article from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society, January, 1997. Features details about zinc biology and bird cages.
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