How TikTok's Potential Ban Could Impact Veterinary Influencers
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How TikTok's Potential Ban Could Impact Veterinary Influencers

A recent federal appeals court ruling has upheld a U.S. law requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app by January 19 or face a nationwide ban. The case has raised significant concerns among TikTok's millions of users, including veterinary influencers, who rely on the platform to connect with audiences, educate pet owners, and grow their businesses.

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Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pretoria establish Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health and Equity
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Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pretoria establish Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health and Equity

The Department of Public and Ecosystem Health at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pretoria (UP) have received a grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to establish the Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health, and Equity in a Changing Environment (C-CHANGE). Climate change is accelerating the spread of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks, as well as increasing the risk of zoonotic viruses spilling over from animals to humans. C-CHANGE aims to address these challenges, offering new solutions to the ways climate change is directly impacting global human health. The center’s research will involve collaboration between faculty and students from both UP and Cornell.

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Chaos in California: Staff Shortages and Mistakes Risk Worsening California’s Bird Flu Crisis
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Chaos in California: Staff Shortages and Mistakes Risk Worsening California’s Bird Flu Crisis

The UC Davis-based California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory, vital for detecting bird flu in California's cattle and poultry farms, is struggling under severe understaffing and management issues. Reports reveal a skeletal workforce, testing delays, and quality control mistakes as bird flu spreads rapidly, threatening the state's agricultural industry. Read how overworked lab staff fight to prevent disaster amidst mounting challenges.

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