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Roanoke Valley SPCA, Virginia Tech partner on improving animal behavior and research , redirectSeidel, D. (2024, August 14) Roanoke Valley SPCA, Virginia Tech partner on improving animal behavior and research. Radio IQ/WVTF. Retrieved from https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-08-14/roanoke-valley-spca-virginia-tech-partner-on-improving-animal-behavior-and-research
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To stop spotted lanternflies, these dogs are sniffing them out , redirectCouch, C. (2024, August 7) To stop spotted lanternflies, these dogs are sniffing them out. Science Friday NPR. Retrieved from https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/invasive-spotted-lanternfly-sniffer-dogs/
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Redirect ItemPairing shelter dogs leads to less stress, faster adoption: study , redirect
Augenstein, N. (2024, June 17) Pairing shelter dogs leads to less stress, faster adoption: study. WTOP News. Retrieved from https://wtop.com/virginia/2024/06/pairing-shelter-dogs-leads-to-less-stress-faster-adoption-study/
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How to know when a good dog has gone bad , redirectNY Times (2024, May 5) How to know when a good dog has gone bad. Retrived from https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/science/dogs-aggression-euthanasia.html
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Sniffing out the spotted lanternfly , redirectVirginia Farm Bureau (2024, March 8) Sniffing out the spotted lanternfly. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/wenFZOsJTh0?si=algl2FwYfxkwg3o0
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Redirect ItemVirginia Tech researchers discover way to boost shelter dog adoptions , redirect
WTVR (2023, November 15) Virginia Tech researchers discover way to boost shelter dog adoptions. Retrieved from https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-tech-shelter-research-november-15-2023
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Virginia Tech researchers are sniffing out lanternflies , redirectWFXR (2023, April 12) Virginia Tech researchers are sniffing out lanternflies. Retrieved from https://www.wfxrtv.com/science-technology/virginia-tech-researchers-are-sniffing-out-lanternflies/
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“Nose Work” New Weapon Against Spotted Lanternfly , redirectCurry, T. (2023, May 5) Countryside: May 2023. Crozet Gazette. Retrieved from https://www.crozetgazette.com/2023/05/05/countryside-may-2023/
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CBS19 (2023, April 12) Seeking dogs to help in study targeting spotted lanternfly. Retrieved from https://www.cbs19news.com/story/48706874/seeking-dogs-to-help-in-study-targeting-spotted-lanternfly
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Virginia researchers using dogs to sniff out invasive spotted lanternflies , redirectFox 5 DC (2023, April 12) Virginia researchers using dogs to sniff out invasive spotted lanternflies. Retrieved from https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1206533
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Researchers at Virginia Tech are recruiting dogs to help sniff out this invasive species , redirectAccuWeather Network (2023, May 9) Researchers at Virginia Tech are recruiting dogs to help sniff out this invasive species. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/AccuWeather/videos/894503388318383
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Researchers from Virginia Tech are recruiting dogs to sniff out spotted lanternflies eggs and get rid of them before they take over , redirectScripps News (2023, May 1). Morning Rush. https://video.snapstream.net/Play/4cMcTecG9kEMbWTF4oWlXB?accessToken=ddqhc853uuoq0
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You know what they say... If it's on the internet, then it must be true! Well, sorry to bee a buzzzzzz kill, but, there’s A LOT of fake news in the world. The spread of false information has become a serious challenge to evidence-based decision-making and science communication. So, how can one attempt to cut through the noise and separate fact from fiction?
Join the Amys and their brilliant guest, Dr. Erica Feuerbacher – professor, researcher, and applied animal behavior extraordinaire – for a closer look at what makes research valuable and valid. We discuss how to critically read research papers, what to consider when confronted with claims, and how to evaluate sources for signs of credibility.
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RACHEL FELTMAN: This is Science Friday. I’m Rachel Feltman, sitting in for Ira Flatow...
"We’ve gotten the green light to attack these invasive insects because of their worrisome tendency to chow down on certain crops, particularly fruit trees. But even the most enthusiastic bug smasher is no match for this invasion, so scientists are trying out a new method for identifying and getting rid of these insects– training dogs to sniff them out.:
Joining me to talk about this strategy are my guests, Dr. Nathan Hall, director of the Canine Olfaction Research and Education Laboratory at Texas Tech, and Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, associate professor of applied animal welfare and behavior at Virginia Tech. Welcome, both of you, to Science Friday.
Ondrako, S. (Producer) (2023, December 4). The Sara Ondrako Show. Behavior Professions: Dr. Erica Feuerbacher
News from Virginia Tech
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Video ItemStudents develop program to help shelter dogs , video
A group students in the College of Agriculture and Life Science's School of Animal Sciences are working on an independent study to improve the lives of shelter dogs through enrichment and training programs.
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Video ItemVirginia Tech forms unique partnership with Roanoke Valley SPCA , video
The collaboration will provide hands-on learning for students as well as research opportunities for faculty. Virginia Tech's School of Animal Sciences newest faculty member Megan Arant will provide a dual role for teaching and also improving the shelter experience.
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Pairing shelter dogs has ‘pawsitive’ results , articleA Virginia Tech-led study of shelter dogs revealed that dogs housed with a well-matched companion less stressed and adopted faster than dogs housed alone.
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Paws for a cause: Virginia Tech students, professors lead dog adoption efforts and research , articleIn collaboration with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke, students and researchers help dogs find forever homes.
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