One lone coyote made quite the splash when it showed up earlier in the year on Alcatraz Island, infamous site of an old prison within sight of San Francisco. How did it get there and where did it come from? Since it’s unlikely the canine booked a ferry, researchers surmise he swam to shore (later confirmed by video). Initial theories were that he had braved the cold water from the city where there is a robust population of urban coyotes.
Flamingo check-ups at the zoo; Meet Big Chief, the mini horse and media sensation following his colic surgery; School ranks #1 — again; Tools to help lower stress for livestock; Launch of our new podcast, the Vetrospective.
Orphan Kitten Project has been saving tiny lives since 1988; Learning from Lola's cllinical trial success; Accessible Vet Care gives Olympus a second chance; Warning signs of canine cancer.
Last December, Matsi, an 8-year-old horse, found herself stuck in an underground space beneath an empty rice silo in a small agricultural community outside of Davis. When Yolo County Animal Services called the UC Davis Equine Field Service for help, their team of veterinarians, technicians, and fourth-year veterinary students jumped into action. Collaborating with rescue teams, they devised a plan to lift Matsi safely from the silo.
