Veterinary Medicine
"One Health", zoonoses or drug resistances: Research in veterinary medicine is not just about deciphering animal diseases. The protection of human health and of the environment against pathogens from animal diseases, as well as biomedical basic research, are also important aspects.
News From Our Research
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Elephants, Giraffes and Rhinos Go Where the Salt Is
In some regions in Africa, large herbivores struggle to get enough sodium. As many of the continent’s protected areas are in regions where salt
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“Research is better when both sexes are included”
Neuroendocrinologist Ivana Jaric is spearheading the first pan-European network aimed at integrating sex as a biological variable into preclinical
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Mapping Disease Across the Globe
Thomas Van Boeckel investigates environmental factors, global patterns of infectious disease and antibiotic resistance in order to better combat
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Rethinking Population Management in Zoos
Until now, zoos used contraception to avoid surplus animals. Scientists argue for preserving breeding populations and raising awareness of
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“For me, it’s about the animals”
In her Master’s thesis, veterinary science student Natalie Miller-Collmann dared to take her own stand on a contentious research question, earning
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Happy Mums, Healthy Babies
One in 10 women suffer from depression during pregnancy. The illness often goes untreated and can have negative effects on the child. Now, in a
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Rabid Dogs in Uganda
Every year, many people in Uganda die from rabies after being bitten by a dog. Veterinary epidemiologist Sonja Hartnack is working together with
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