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Pain in the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) — the two joints that connect the lower jaw to the skull — is a common human health issue with up to 60 per cent of adults experiencing symptoms of TMJ disease at some point in their lives.

In Memoriam, Dr. Ronald Jensen (not verified) February 26, 2024 Dr. Sue Stover with Dr. Ron Jensen at a spring faculty reception in 2013. Dr. Ronald Jensen, who served 10 years as equine medical director for the California Horse Racing Board through 2005, passed away at his home on February 12. Arrangements for a Celebration […]

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has developed protocols for decontaminating dogs after disaster events. The new guidelines, soon to be published in the journal Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, will help disaster management teams across the country know the kinds and quantities of resources […]

Dr. Nathalie Reisbig’s research work on an often-overlooked part of the equine anatomy earned the Western College of Veterinary Medicine veterinarian a top prize of $10,000 at the Calgary International Equine Symposium in September 2023.

Since the community of microorganisms (or microbiome) living in your gut can influence digestion and overall health, eating yogurt or taking probiotics can improve your gut function. But what about the microbiome in the uterus: could the bacterial composition inside the womb influence pregnancy rates?

Friday, February 23, 2024 – 4:00pm heike-mintel-unsplash.jpg Neonatal T cells are not impaired, they are just different than adult T cells. Photo: Heike Mintel/Unsplash It was long believed that a newborn’s immune system was an immature version of an adult’s; now, researchers show that newborns instead use their T cells differently than adults. These results […]

Friday, February 23, 2024 – 9:44am Gamble-PC-Provided-1280.png Dr. Amandine Gamble, assistant professor in the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health. Photo provided. The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has recently welcomed many new faculty members to our academic departments, each one bringing a unique set of skills and experience that enriches our college every […]

Hayley Springer, Extension Veterinarian and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences is one of four dairy professionals awarded at the 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit. Congratulations Hayley!

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, but maintaining good dental care for pets is essential year-round, as dental problems can also impact overall health. Dr. Adriana Regalado, a clinical assistant professor of dentistry at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers insights into the importance of good dental health and how […]

Thursday, February 22, 2024 – 3:05pm Experiencing the birth of a foal is an exciting event for many horse owners — but one that does not always go to plan. Some 12 to 17 percent of equine pregnancies are lost from conception through the end of gestation 11 months later. “We wanted to know how […]