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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 21h

Celebrating #OneHealth day at Iowa State University. I am honored to present a lecture about the impact of One Health around the world- made possible by the Mahr family.

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WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · 1d

Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to get medical care if it means their pets will receive veterinary care too, according to a study conducted by Washington State University and University of Washington researchers. #WSUVetMed #WSU #OneHealthDay

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Youth facing homelessness more likely to see a healthcare provider if their pet can too

A study conducted by WSU researchers found that young people experiencing homelessness were more likely to get treatment they needed when bringing in a pet for care.

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PHAA One Health SIG @phaa-onehealth.bsky.social · 2d

#OneHealth Day - 3 November
Today marks the 10th annual One Health Day, an international campaign that celebrates the need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface.

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European Vaccine Initiative e.V. @europevaccine.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 On #OneHealthDay, we’re reminded that human, animal & environmental health are one. 💉 #Vaccines protect across species, preventing outbreaks, saving lives, and safeguarding our planet.
Protecting one means protecting all. #VaccinesWork #OneHealth

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 3d

#OneHealth - it is not just human health suffering on this #PoisonedPlanet

#PFAS #PlanetaryBoundaries
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Possums in Australia show some of the world's highest PFAS levels among small mammals

New research has shown for the first time that Australian marsupials are contaminated with synthetic "forever chemicals," which are linked to significant health impacts on other animals and humans.

phys.org

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Patrick Waeber @powaeber.bsky.social · 4d

🌍 Africa’s wildlife is losing its “ecological power.” This is the energy that keeps nature working. Elephants, rhinos, lions and birds once moved nutrients, spread seeds and shaped the land. That flow has dropped by more than a third since pre-colonial times.

#Africa #Wildlife #Nature

Africa's wildlife has lost a third of its natural 'power', study warns

Africa's ecosystems are running on less than two-thirds of the natural energy they once had, according to new Oxford-led research published today in Nature. The study reveals a dramatic loss of wildli...

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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 4d

Avian influenza on the rise- questions about federal surveillance and reemergence of variants remain. #OneHealth www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...

Bird Flu Is Back. Here’s What to Know

After a quiet summer, bird flu cases are rising again. Scientists expected the development, but what happens next is still uncertain

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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 4d

Are We Losing Our Democracy? In 10 major parameters - we are slipping towards autocracy. #resist #government #policy #democracy www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy?

Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.

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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 5d

As #OneHealth is celebrated across the world over the next month, I am pleased to be able to speak at Iowa State University at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The lecture was created to honor the outstanding leadership legacy of Dr. Roger Mahr. @phaa-onehealth.bsky.social

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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 5d

Learning about DNA repair from whale genome research. “the bowhead whale maintains genome integrity through enhanced DNA repair. ..contributing to the exceptional longevity and low cancer incidence in the bowhead whale. #OneHealth @whoi.edu @natureportfolio.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Evidence for improved DNA repair in long-lived bowhead whale - Nature

Analysis of the longest-lived mammal, the bowhead whale, reveals an improved ability to repair DNA breaks, mediated by high levels of cold-inducible RNA-binding protein.  &nbs...

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International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) @isid.org · 7d

Join the #IJID One Health webinar "From Farmyard to Regional Networks: Strengthening One Health" featuring Dr. Lucille Blumberg, Prof. David Durrheim & Prof. Alessandra Scagliarini on November 3, 2025, at 10:00 (Europe/London)!

Register here: https://ow.ly/zb1x50Xj85S

#ISID #OneHealthDay #Webinar

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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 7d

Polar bears - key component of a complex food chain. #conservation @unep.org @zachrybaily.bsky.social scienceblog.com/polar-bears-...

Polar Bears Feed Millions: The Arctic's Unsung Caterers

Polar bears might seem like solitary hunters, padding across the ice in pursuit of their next seal. But new research reveals they're inadvertently running

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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 7d

Misinformation and scientific illiteracy results in vaccine skepticism and expands public health threats. #Onehealth @avmajavma.bsky.social @avmavets.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/s...

Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too

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PHAA One Health SIG @phaa-onehealth.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Webinar alert:
Join the NEOH for a look @ key chapters from the #openaccess book 'Principles of One Health for a Better Planet'

📅 29 Oct 15:30 CET

Zoom link: lnkd.in/eTTttHwE

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Ed Hill @edmhill.bsky.social · 9d

📰 Recent UK HPAI H5N1 avian influenza cases #OneHealth 🧪

🐦 24 Oct 2025: Other captive birds at premises near Burscough, Lancashire.

🐔 25 Oct 2025: Commercial poultry at two premises (near Bedale, Yorkshire; near Penrith, Cumbria)

🐔 26 Oct 2025: Commercial poultry premises near Lakenheath, Suffolk

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.

www.gov.uk

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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 9d

AI is being used more at universities, and, to some, it provides an opportunity to improve education and prepare students. But many education specialists are concerned it could impede learning. Nature reports on these worries. #Academicsky 🧪

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

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Cambridge University Press - Life Sciences @cambup-lifesci.cambridge.org · 12d

Our environment and human health are deeply connected. Discover research exploring this link in our #OneHealth, One #Environment, One Future collection: https://cup.org/4hm0lt6

#worldenvironmentalhealthday #environmentalhealth #parasitology

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Climate, Ecology, War & More by Dr. Glen Barry, BigEarthData.ai @bigearthdata.bsky.social · 12d

Azole fungicides and Aspergillus resistance, five EU agency report highlights the problem for the first time using a One Health approach
->Nature | #health | More from Lil' Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai

Azole fungicides and Aspergillus resistance, five EU agency report highlights the problem for the first time using a One Health approach

The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) recently published a report on the impact of azole fungicides on azole resistance in Aspergillus species, issued by the European Commission, and involving for the first time a multiagency collaboration including the European Centre...

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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 12d

“The WHO lists AMR among the top global health threats, predicted to cause 10 million deaths by 2050. The link between farmed animal welfare and AMR is critical to the global effort to prevent drug-resistant infections.” #OneHealth @naohun.bsky.social

The World Federation for Animals @wfa.org · 13d

📢 Exciting news! The World Federation for Animals has joined the WHO Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance. Represented by Dr Masika Sophie, we’ll highlight how better animal welfare reduces antimicrobial use and helps tackle AMR.

Read more: https://ow.ly/1q9Q50XgJYq

#OneHealth #AMR

Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 14d

Honored to be featured in this series about National Academy members from UC Davis. #science #OneHealth www.ucdavis.edu/news/among-a...

Among the Academies: A Vision for One Health

In recent decades, the global landscape of health has shifted dramatically. Pandemics, climate change, food insecurity and emerging zoonotic diseases have highlighted intricate connections between ani...

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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 14d

Making America Sicker Again. #health #publichealth apnews.com/article/infe...

Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious disease

An annual conference about infectious diseases is seeing a dramatic attendance decline, in part because Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experts can’t participate.

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Michael Lairmore DVM, PhD @lairvet.bsky.social · 16d

At National Academy of Medicine meeting discussing U.S. Policy Shifts: Effects on Health and Science. A common thread is communication at local level to discuss value and impacts of public health. #OneHealth #ScienceCommunication #Health www.linkedin.com/posts/michae...

#nammtg | Michael L.

National Academy of Medicine meeting off to a great start. Discussing action at a community level to support evidence-based solutions to societal issues. A common thread are stories that clearly state...

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Science Take-Out @sciencetakeout.bsky.social · 18d

Our Mosquito Invasion kit explores why Asian tiger mosquitoes are spreading and causing diseases such as chikungunya. 🦟
www.sciencetakeout.com/product/mosq...

#ClimateChange #OneHealth #SciEd #SciComm

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/n...

Fever, Joint Pain, Aching Toes. A Mystery Ailment, a Stunning Diagnosis.

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NC State Veterinary Medicine @ncstatevetmed.bsky.social · 18d

#NCStateVetMed is joining the opioid fight! Dr. Margaret Gruen has won a $5.5 million grant from the NIH HEAL Initiative to find ways to measure how chronic pain affects how dogs think and behave. Knowing biopsychosocial effects is important in designing treatment.
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NC State Behavioral Specialist Gets $5.5 Million NIH Grant for Research Contributing to Opioid Fight

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@ERINHA-RI @erinha-ri.bsky.social · 23d

🧬 New study: combining ecology, evolution & AI could help predict which viruses may jump species next.

A step toward forecasting outbreaks, not just reacting.

#ViralEmergence #OneHealth #PandemicPreparedness #AI #ERINHA

Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-01176-y

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