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Dogs that have oral squamous cell carcinomas often need surgeries that disfigure their jaws and lower their quality of life – and in 20% of dogs diagnosed, the cancer has metastasized to a point where surgery is no longer an option.

Albany, NY — The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced a collaborative effort with federal partners to develop an updated surveillance strategy for monitoring the milk supply used in raw milk cheese processing. This initiative aims to detect potential highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus early.

On March 14, 2025, the UC Davis veterinary hospital hosted the 46th annual Gerald V. Ling Veterinary Intern and Resident Research Symposium (VIRRS). The day-long event featured short presentations of research findings from house officers (residents, fellows, interns) to fellow house officers, faculty, staff, students, and guests.

A longtime patient and friend of the MSU Veterinary Medical Center, Olive the 13-year-old dog, recently hit a momentous milestone in her wellness journey: her 300th session with the Hospital’s Rehabilitation Service.

Veterinary medicine has become increasingly complex in recent years. With over 22 specialty organizations and 46 veterinary specialties recognized by the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), referrals have become integral to providing comprehensive care.

Travis says there’s no evidence that properly cooked poultry, eggs or dairy products could make people sick with bird flu. But he says it’s extremely risky for people or animals to consume unpasteurized dairy products.

No new human cases of avian influenza have been reported, and poultry infections are low so far in March. But infections in cats are continuing, and new research is raising concerns about the virus

Some publications in the winter 2024-2025 at the college.

Cornell researcher Raina Plowright and her team observed that when bats in Australia lost access to their habitat and natural food sources, they sought food on agricultural lands. And when the animals’ diets changed, they shed more virus, increasing the virus’ spread to horses, as well as the risk to people.

Starting veterinary school can be just as daunting as applying or acing pre-veterinary coursework. Sometimes, all someone needs to make the leap into their first year of a veterinary program is a little support and guidance from someone who gets it.