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In Memory: Baxter Black, veterinarian turned cowboy poet, dies at 77

dr Baxter Black, the nationally known cowboy poet who first gained attention in the early 1980s for his entertaining talks and newspaper columns filled with folksy humor, began his career as a large animal veterinarian. He died June 10, 2022, at the age of 77. “He was always self-deprecating,” said Cindy Lou Logsdon Black, his wife. “He just was so …

BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital Partners with the National Association of Black Veterinarians to Improve Diversity in Veterinary Medicine

This partnership helps the NABV achieve its goal of fostering diversity in the field by providing a medium for Blacks to engage with veterinary professionals in professional, social, academic, and cultural settings. TAMPA, Fla., June 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, a leading provider of advanced veterinary care with over 100 practices nationwide, announced today that …

Traditional medicine, ‘black magic’ threat to southern India’s slender loris populace

The use of its body parts in traditional medicine and “black magic” have become a threat to the existence of slender loris, wildlife researchers have noted. The researchers made the conclusion based on the analysis of the injuries found on the creatures in Bengaluru rescue centers over 18 years. Among the 139 rescued slender lorises—nocturnal primates found in southern India—researchers …

Purdue Veterinary Medicine Contributes to Purdue’s Top Ranking Among Big Ten, R1 Institutional Peers in Awarding STEM-based Graduate Degrees to Black Students

Friday, May 13, 2022 Five-year Analysis: Purdue Leads in Granting PhD’s to Black Boilermakers in Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering-related Technology, Physical Sciences, and Statistics Purdue chemistry PhD student Kiera Estes, works in a lab. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood) The US News & World Report’s latest rankings for the nation’s top graduate programs point to Purdue University’s strengths in …

‘Black mirror becoming a reality?’: Shanghai’s robo dog patrols empty streets during Covid lockdown

Even though in different parts of the world, people are easing into their pre-pandemic life, in China a surge in Covid-19 cases has citizens back in lockdown. Now, a video of a robot doing announcements while patrolling empty streets is giving people dystopian vibes. Shanghai, China’s largest city and financial powerhouse has been plunged into an extended lockdown and some …

Wagga Black Dog Ride ‘1 Dayer’ ignites conservation about mental health, depression and suicide prevention | The Daily Advertiser

news, local news, WAGGA’S Black Dog Riders wrapped up their ‘1 Dayer’ event on Sunday after traversing the region to ignite positive conversations for suicide prevention. The ride was one of 43 that took place around Australia, with Wagga’s course drawing in riders from need and far to enjoy its picturesque scenery while spreading an important message about mental health. …

Black Friday Deal: Save 32% on this dog DNA test kit

Have you always wondered what breed your dog is exactly? You may have adopted a rescue pup from the shelter and were told, “Oh, he’s just a mutt.” Don’t be surprised with this Black Friday offer on the Embark Dog DNA Testing Kit. This canine DNA testing kit is available now on Amazon for 32% off list price, saving you …