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Developed by biopharmaceutical company Ultragenyx, GTX-102 is the first clinically developed drug targeting the genetic causes of Angelman syndrome rather than symptoms. Dr. Scott Dindot, photos by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS Marketing & Communications The first therapeutic drug for Angelman syndrome (AS) — discovered by Texas A&M researchers — has begun human trials, bringing it […]

The University of Saskatchewan’s 2025 Spring Convocation ceremonies on June 4 will include a group of 19 post-secondary students based at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) who have completed their graduate and certificate programs.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its highest risk level for a tomato recall involving potential salmonella contamination.

J. Hunter Reed, MPH, DVM ‘20, entered veterinary school at Cornell University with the goal of becoming a veterinarian for dairy cows. While he focused his clinical training in production animal medicine, his experiences led to a strong interest in population health on a larger scale. 

A 15-year-old federal program intended to draw veterinarians to rural regions in the United States deemed short on care is not accepting new candidates while it undergoes a review by the Trump administration.

By Sarah Carey From left, Bryan Clarke, D.V.M., Irving Lerner, D.V.M., Wendy Mandese, D.V.M., and Boyd Welsch, D.M.D., M.S. GAINESVILLE, Fla. —The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has announced its 2025 Distinguished Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals whose contributions span education, clinical practice, community service and animal welfare. Wendy Mandese, D.V.M., received the Alumni […]

Myanmar’s history of prolonged conflict has led to the forced displacement and resettlement of generations of refugees to the U.S., including upstate New York. Since relocating, these refugees’ relationship to fishing has likewise shifted, from angling for food and nutrition in rural regions of Myanmar to being a means for maintaining social connections, recreation, time […]

It often starts subtly — a slight limp, a hesitation before jumping, or a pet struggling to use one of their back legs. While these signs could indicate temporary soreness or a minor sprain, they may also point to a much more serious issue, a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). This common injury can significantly […]

Oklahoma State University has received a historic $250 million state funding appropriation to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital.

This May, the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated its newest group of graduates from their degree programs, sending off the newly minted veterinarians, scientists and public health professionals to the next step of their career journeys.