Posting your veterinary practice’s policy on reporting animal abuse publicly lets clients know you put animal welfare and public safety first!
The Tufts University mascot introduced the word “jumbo” to our language. The term had never been used to describe something humongous until the enormous elephant—he stood more than 11 feet tall and weighed over five tons—came along. Being a good Jumbo means to be a good Tufts community member.
Veterinarians can be a community resource, offering services to help animals and survivors of domestic violence.
Recognizing, reporting suspicions of maltreatment of animals and people contributes to safer communities. Veterinarians are an important part of public safety!
We can do more to ensure animals enjoy their lives, not just endure them. Animal welfare is an evolving field and it is vital to keep up with the changes.
Veterinarian of the Year, the Animal Doe Project, the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science, the history of veterinary forensics and more!
Veterinary forensics is an emerging field at the intersection of criminal justice and veterinary medicine. Here is a flyer describing a path forward for the field.
Do you have to report the first time you see an animal with lapsed care? I’m not a vet, can I report? Do I have to ask or tell my client or boss I am making a report? These & other questions are addressed in this helpful infographic.
The placement of a methane gas compressor station in the densely populated Fore River Basin is an ill-advised proposal, and one that imperils the safety & health of countless vulnerable individuals - human and non-human. The permittting of a project guaranteed to contribute additional pollutants and a catastrophic explosion risk upon previously determined Environmental Justice Zones is beyond comprehension.