Beth Byles, DVM
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September 11, 1978 Janet Parker became the last known person to die of smallpox. The World Health Organization (WHO) began an intensified eradication program in 1967. It was through hard work and the development an effective vaccine people don't suffer from this virus today.
September 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
September 11, 1978 Janet Parker became the last known person to die of smallpox. The World Health Organization (WHO) began an intensified eradication program in 1967. It was through hard work and the development an effective vaccine people don't suffer from this virus today.
August 9, 1999, veterinarian Dr. McNamara a pathologist at the Queens Zoo, began investigating a large die-off of Crows. Dr. McNamara identified a potential viral encephalitis in the brain tissue of the crows which through her efforts was correctly identified as West Nile Virus.
August 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
August 9, 1999, veterinarian Dr. McNamara a pathologist at the Queens Zoo, began investigating a large die-off of Crows. Dr. McNamara identified a potential viral encephalitis in the brain tissue of the crows which through her efforts was correctly identified as West Nile Virus.
July 1885, 9yr old Joseph Meister was bitten by a rabid dog. Louis Pasteur had developed a successful Rabies vaccine for dogs and rabbits. Joseph became the first humane to receive the vaccine. The vaccine was successful and Joseph survived. Pre- and Post- Rabies vaccines today save lives.
July 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
July 1885, 9yr old Joseph Meister was bitten by a rabid dog. Louis Pasteur had developed a successful Rabies vaccine for dogs and rabbits. Joseph became the first humane to receive the vaccine. The vaccine was successful and Joseph survived. Pre- and Post- Rabies vaccines today save lives.
May 25, 1939, Howard Florey gathered a team and conducted the first successful experiment demonstrating the power of penicillin. Through the teams work modern medicine was born, and paved the way for drug discovery. It has been estimated that over 500 million lives have now been saved by penicillin
May 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
May 25, 1939, Howard Florey gathered a team and conducted the first successful experiment demonstrating the power of penicillin. Through the teams work modern medicine was born, and paved the way for drug discovery. It has been estimated that over 500 million lives have now been saved by penicillin
On May 11, 2011 the World Organization for Animal Health declared the global eradication of Rinderpest. In 1960 the veterinary scientist Walter Plowright developed an inactivated vaccine that induced lifelong immunity without major side effects or the risk of further transmission.
May 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
On May 11, 2011 the World Organization for Animal Health declared the global eradication of Rinderpest. In 1960 the veterinary scientist Walter Plowright developed an inactivated vaccine that induced lifelong immunity without major side effects or the risk of further transmission.
Just curious when the Supreme Court is going to say “Oopsie” and reverse their decision that made presidents kings.
May 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Just curious when the Supreme Court is going to say “Oopsie” and reverse their decision that made presidents kings.
After 102 days America has accomplished so many GREAT things and is WINNING so much, I would like to go back to less greatness and less winning please.
Great stock market crash
Great federal layoffs
Great price increases
Winning martial law
Winning deporting Americans
Winning at market manipulation
Great stock market crash
Great federal layoffs
Great price increases
Winning martial law
Winning deporting Americans
Winning at market manipulation
May 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
After 102 days America has accomplished so many GREAT things and is WINNING so much, I would like to go back to less greatness and less winning please.
Great stock market crash
Great federal layoffs
Great price increases
Winning martial law
Winning deporting Americans
Winning at market manipulation
Great stock market crash
Great federal layoffs
Great price increases
Winning martial law
Winning deporting Americans
Winning at market manipulation
April 13, 1955, the first Polio vaccines arrives at Mayo Clinic. Before the vaccine, Polio was a major cause of disability in children. The vaccine brought the number of cases from 16,000 infections a year in the United States to zero in 2023. Polio cases remain in Afghanistan and Pakistan today.
April 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
April 13, 1955, the first Polio vaccines arrives at Mayo Clinic. Before the vaccine, Polio was a major cause of disability in children. The vaccine brought the number of cases from 16,000 infections a year in the United States to zero in 2023. Polio cases remain in Afghanistan and Pakistan today.
Dr. Jane Hinton, graduated in 1948 and became one of the first two African American women to earn a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Through her career she developed a medium known as Mueller-Hinton agar which is used to this day to grow bacteria to test for resistance to antibiotics.
March 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Dr. Jane Hinton, graduated in 1948 and became one of the first two African American women to earn a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Through her career she developed a medium known as Mueller-Hinton agar which is used to this day to grow bacteria to test for resistance to antibiotics.
In 1793, an outbreak of yellow fever killed 10% of Philadelphia's population. Yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitos and originated in Africa. It was likely brought to the United States via the slave trade. Prevention of yellow fever relies on vaccination, as there is no effective antiviral.
March 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In 1793, an outbreak of yellow fever killed 10% of Philadelphia's population. Yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitos and originated in Africa. It was likely brought to the United States via the slave trade. Prevention of yellow fever relies on vaccination, as there is no effective antiviral.
Trump political appointees have exerted influence over the once independently peer-reviewed journal. Tump political appointees have stalled the release of studies on bird flu for weeks. In the mean time the virus continues spreading to birds, poultry, cattle, and humans.
March 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trump political appointees have exerted influence over the once independently peer-reviewed journal. Tump political appointees have stalled the release of studies on bird flu for weeks. In the mean time the virus continues spreading to birds, poultry, cattle, and humans.
Chronic Wasting Disease is a deadly prion disease in animals such as deer, elk, moose and reindeer. A prion (misfolded protein) causes naturally occurring proteins in the animals brain to misfold, causing symptoms and eventual death. Tranmission between animals and be direct or indirect contact.
March 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Chronic Wasting Disease is a deadly prion disease in animals such as deer, elk, moose and reindeer. A prion (misfolded protein) causes naturally occurring proteins in the animals brain to misfold, causing symptoms and eventual death. Tranmission between animals and be direct or indirect contact.
Esther Lederberg played a pivotal role in understanding gene regulation and the process of making RNA from DNA. Dr. Lederberg also discovered the lambda phage, a virus that infects E. coli bacteria. Dr. Lederberg never received credit for her work, as her husband was awarded the Nobel Prize instead
March 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Esther Lederberg played a pivotal role in understanding gene regulation and the process of making RNA from DNA. Dr. Lederberg also discovered the lambda phage, a virus that infects E. coli bacteria. Dr. Lederberg never received credit for her work, as her husband was awarded the Nobel Prize instead
In 1923, veterinarian Dr. Ramon discovered the diphtheria toxoid, a molecule capable of neutralizing the toxin produced by diphtheria bacteria. In the 19th century, diphtheria affected 30,000 people each year and killed half of all children infected. Due to the vaccine infections are rare today.
March 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In 1923, veterinarian Dr. Ramon discovered the diphtheria toxoid, a molecule capable of neutralizing the toxin produced by diphtheria bacteria. In the 19th century, diphtheria affected 30,000 people each year and killed half of all children infected. Due to the vaccine infections are rare today.
In 1882, Tuberculosis TB killed 1 in 7 people in the United States and Europe. In 1930, Dr. Seibert developed the first test for TB by inoculating a small amount of tuberculin under the skin. Today, health care providers use TB blood tests and TB skin tests to detect inactive and active infections.
February 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In 1882, Tuberculosis TB killed 1 in 7 people in the United States and Europe. In 1930, Dr. Seibert developed the first test for TB by inoculating a small amount of tuberculin under the skin. Today, health care providers use TB blood tests and TB skin tests to detect inactive and active infections.
Measles is a preventable disease with vaccinations. Parents and vaccine fear mongers like RFK should be held responsible for this outbreak and deaths.
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Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.
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February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Measles is a preventable disease with vaccinations. Parents and vaccine fear mongers like RFK should be held responsible for this outbreak and deaths.
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1978 in North America, Europe, and Australia an endemic disease of dogs appeared. Canine parvovirus type 2 was discovered and was believed to be a mutant of the feline panleukopenia virus. A vaccine was developed in 1980 which protects dogs from infection and disease.
February 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
1978 in North America, Europe, and Australia an endemic disease of dogs appeared. Canine parvovirus type 2 was discovered and was believed to be a mutant of the feline panleukopenia virus. A vaccine was developed in 1980 which protects dogs from infection and disease.
In 1923, the first Canine Distemper vaccine was developed in Britain. Since its development the vaccine has helped reduce the frequency of the deadly virus. Distemper has a mortality rate of approximately ~69% in young dogs. Today, the disease is infrequently seen due to widespread vaccination.
February 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In 1923, the first Canine Distemper vaccine was developed in Britain. Since its development the vaccine has helped reduce the frequency of the deadly virus. Distemper has a mortality rate of approximately ~69% in young dogs. Today, the disease is infrequently seen due to widespread vaccination.
Dr. Elinor McGrath is considered America's first female veterinarian. She graduated college in 1910, a decade before woman had the right to vote. She became known for her animal friendly practices and went on to found a pet cemetery, inspired by the bond people share with their pets.
February 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Dr. Elinor McGrath is considered America's first female veterinarian. She graduated college in 1910, a decade before woman had the right to vote. She became known for her animal friendly practices and went on to found a pet cemetery, inspired by the bond people share with their pets.
The "Wild to Mild" successful flu vaccination campaign has been halted amid the new HHS takeover. This decision comes amid a raging flu season where more than 50,000 patients have been admitted to the ER, the highest amount in over 15 years.
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Trump administration yanks CDC flu vaccine campaign
As flu rages, the Trump administration has pulled the plug on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu immunization campaign that targeted high-risk groups, including pregnant women.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The "Wild to Mild" successful flu vaccination campaign has been halted amid the new HHS takeover. This decision comes amid a raging flu season where more than 50,000 patients have been admitted to the ER, the highest amount in over 15 years.
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Blood tests of large-animal veterinarians primarily working with cattle have tested positive for antibodies against H5N1 bird flu suggesting that the virus has spread more widespread in cattle than originally thought. None of these vets demonstrated clinical symptoms of the disease.
February 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Blood tests of large-animal veterinarians primarily working with cattle have tested positive for antibodies against H5N1 bird flu suggesting that the virus has spread more widespread in cattle than originally thought. None of these vets demonstrated clinical symptoms of the disease.
We are in the middle of a bird flu outbreak. We have learned how these infectious can cross between animals and humans without symptoms, Trump thinks it is a good time to mass fire USDA staff and veterinarians. These people not only protect our food supply, but also our economy
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Thousands of USDA Employees Fired as Part of Federal Workforce Reduction
Thousands of employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture across an array of agencies and jobs have been fired in the last two weeks.
USDA on Friday after
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February 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We are in the middle of a bird flu outbreak. We have learned how these infectious can cross between animals and humans without symptoms, Trump thinks it is a good time to mass fire USDA staff and veterinarians. These people not only protect our food supply, but also our economy
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A measles outbreak is rapidly spreading through unvaccinated communities in Texas and New Mexico. There are 49 confirmed cases, though officials suspect the actual case number to be higher. This is all occur at the same time RFK is suggesting halting research & vaccinations of infectious diseases.
February 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A measles outbreak is rapidly spreading through unvaccinated communities in Texas and New Mexico. There are 49 confirmed cases, though officials suspect the actual case number to be higher. This is all occur at the same time RFK is suggesting halting research & vaccinations of infectious diseases.