Wildlife of China "ciwei" or the "thorned creature". Porcupines are rodents and hedgehogs belong to a separate order. Three species of Old World porcupine are found in China: the Asiatic brush-tailed porcupine, Indian crested porcupine, and Malayan porcupine. Many parts of the porcupine including the brain, organs, fat, quills and even the feces can be used to make traditional Chinese medicine. Porcupines are raised on farms. In the early 20th century, the Eurasian beaver was hunted to near extinction for its fur and castoreum, a scent gland secretion used to make perfume and medicine. Though the global population has rebounded, the animal remains
UCPH School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science receives a wide range of patients from the ”rare case” to plain castrations. The Vetschool collaborates with private companies as well as government offices. Cooperation on education is formalized through the advisory boards for the different programs. Examples of formalized collaborations include Lifepharm, Videncenter for dyrevelfærd and SHARE. UCPH School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science The UCPH School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UCPH Vetschool) is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at University of Copenhagen (UCPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark. Based at the university's Frederiksberg Campus in Frederiksberg and the Taastrup Campus in Taastrup on