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Dr. Guilherme Verocai and Kaylee Kipp. Photo by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS Marketing & Communications Parasitic worms are a pervasive problem in United States agriculture, affecting large and small ruminants such as sheep, goats, and cattle. These worms — also called gastrointestinal nematodes or roundworms — feed on their host, weakening the animals’ immune system […]

Po-Yen Chou, BVM, MVM, DACVS (Small Animal), F-ACVS (JRS) The UC Davis William R.

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is deeply saddened by the passing of John C. Harris, a distinguished UC Davis alumnus, agricultural innovator, and devoted supporter of animal health and education. Harris, who passed away at the age of 81, earned his degree in agricultural production from UC Davis and went on to become […]

A third round of funding for Reaching Across the Causeway Awards was recently announced by the Associate Dean of Research of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Vice Dean for Research of the School of Medicine, the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) and UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC).

They have been, perhaps, among the unsung heroes of search and rescue. The canine members of the Texas A&M Task Force (TX-TF) urban search and rescue (SAR) teams can do many things their human counterparts can’t: their athletic frames and fearlessness allow them to squeeze into tight spaces; their agility allows them to maneuver unstable […]

These quick and easy blood tests reveal whether your body has enough antibodies to fend off the infections you’re hoping to keep away and can also tell you if a

A viral video showing what appears to be a large, wild cat roaming the streets of Rochester has prompted an investigation by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and raised concerns among residents.

While you let your dog splash around to cool off this summer, it’s important to keep harmful algal blooms in mind to ensure the safety of your furry friend.

The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Continuing Education and the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association successfully hosted the 2025 Summer Seminar on June 12 -13 in a virtual format, providing accessible continuing education for veterinary professionals.

Mango shows off his healed leg back home at Vista Caballo. (Photo courtesy Lisa Arie) For Lisa and Jess Arie, the decision was simple: Horses saved Lisa’s life, so the couple would do anything to save their miniature horse, Mango, when he fractured his leg. A CT scan shows the extent of Mango’s leg fracture. […]