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Kate Mueller, D.V.M. ’15, grew up in Rochester, New York and has been enamored with marine mammals for as long as she can remember – even though she grew up by a lake instead of by the ocean. 

Dr. Heidi Reesink, VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to welcome Dr. Heidi Reesink as a Professor of Veterinary Orthopedics.

Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. Its spores are easily inhaled, leading to infection. Climate change is creating the perfect conditions for it in the Western United States, with increasing heavy rains followed by prolonged drought. A new study by University of […]

Dr. Julie Levy has received the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians’ award for Faculty Achievement in Teaching.

Dr. Julia A. Beatty, photos by Karis Olson ’25, VMBS Marketing & Communications The Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) is partnering with feline virologist Dr. Julia A. Beatty to study viral causes of liver diseases, including cancer, in cats. Beatty, whose team recently discovered the feline “cousin” of hepatitis B virus, a major cause […]

Adam Boyko (CVM) says it’s exciting that scientists discovered a way to make functional versions of extinct species.

By Sarah Carey Continuing its rise to national prominence, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine jumped two spots to land at No. 5 among veterinary colleges nationwide in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. “I am so pleased and proud of our entire college community,” said Dana Zimmel, D.V.M., dean of […]

Dr. Melissa King worked with Tot in rehab for three months after his spinal surgery. (Kellen Bakovich/CVMBS photo) When Dr. Lindi Kopecko got her horse, Ostentatious, at three months old, she thought he was perfect. “He was the sweetest, kindest, gentlest horse,” Kopecko said. “He just loved being with people, loved being handled, and just […]

Ray and Carolyn Palla are dedicating the feline entry and waiting area in Texas A&M’s new small animal teaching hospital to two special cats that comforted their family during times of hardship. Ray and Carolyn Palla at Aggie Park, photo by Abbey Santoro ’22, Texas A&M Marketing & Communications While all pets are special, some […]

Park Phillips and Ziggy the horse, photos by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS Marketing & Communications As a lifelong lover of horses and with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree almost in hand, Park Phillips is on track to achieve his dream of becoming a large animal surgeon. The fourth-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M […]