We are six Penn Veterinary students, exploring Spain, France and Italy to learn more about International Animal Welfare and Public Policy. This trip is supported and sustained through donations, sponsors and student fundraising. We are always looking for partnerships to continue this amazing learning experience for Penn Vet students.We hope you enjoy reading about our European adventures!
After three weeks in three different countries, our time in Europe is complete. We wanted to thank all of those involved to make this trip possible! To our wonderful hosts in Spain: Xavier Manteca and his welfare team at The Autonomous University of Barcelona and Vet School IRTA (research and technology, food and agriculture) CAAD Marisme Animal … Continue reading Gracias! Merci! Grazie!
Over the past few years you may have heard about several devastating earthquakes that have struck central Italy. Natural disasters are unpredictable events. The emergency management protocols and plans used to help respond to such crises have to be well organized and adaptable. Given that there have been 3 recent and significant natural disasters in … Continue reading Earthquakes, Floods, Wildfires- Animal Welfare and Emergency Management
Another great day in Italy in the books! We began our day with a visit to Teramo's vet school. It was great to not only see their school and hospital but to also be able to chat with some students about the structure of their vet school. I think the biggest shock for all of … Continue reading Italian Farm Animal Welfare
This morning we learned about the Cellular Processes and Sustainable Interactions Department. Pietro Asproni heads the department and it was interesting to hear his background of being a veterinarian and having a PhD in Veterinary Pathoglogy. His background provides a unique angle to the research being performed in an area such as behavior. His department … Continue reading Stem cell studies and a visit to MIRA Europe
Happy 4th of July from France! Today was our second day at IRSEA and was jam-packed with information. The first half of the day we met with several researchers and technicians who described the projects they have worked on or are currently working on. At IRSEA they work with semiochemicals, which are chemicals produced by … Continue reading Problem-Solving with Semiochemicals
Bienvenue de France! After arriving last night from Barcelona we settled into our new place in Apt, France before heading to orientation this afternoon for our first day at IRSEA! Since this is my first time in France I am loving all of the beautiful vineyards and fields of lavender that we saw on our … Continue reading First day in France at IRSEA
PennVet Explores Europe 