Research News
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Scientists discover what makes dogs black
A North American research team that includes University of Saskatchewan molecular biologist Sheila Schmutz and Gregory Barsh of Stanford University has discovered a somewhat unexpected function for a gene in dogs. The gene — beta-Defensin 103 — is part of a larger family of genes traditionally involved in immunity. But in an online Oct. 19th Science article, the team shows …
November 08th, 2007 Full story »
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CAHF chair heads international meeting
Veterinary medical imaging specialist Dr. John Pharr of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine was the principal organizer for the premier event of the international veterinary radiology community: the 14th triennial meeting of the International Veterinary Radiology Association (IVRA)from August 7 to 11. This was Canada’s first opportunity to host the IVRA meeting that has been held every three years …
October 26th, 2006 Full story »
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CAHF funnels nearly $80,000 into pet health
The Companion Animal Health Fund (CAHF) has funneled nearly $80,000 into eight pet health-related research projects that will be conducted by a pool of researchers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine over the next two years. In this latest tide of studies, scientists are investigating a wide range of issues that have the potential to bring a fresh wave …
October 11th, 2006 Full story »
