‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase
Dr. Louise Moncla comments on the possibility of H5N1 becoming endemic in dairy herds.
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Specialized Eye Surgery Restores Dog’s Vision
“Case of the Month” – January 2025
Bark in the Park – 5K Fun Run & Walk: A celebration of canine health and community
On March 30, 2025, Central Park in New York City will host an exciting and impactful event, the Bark in the Park – 5K Fun Run & Walk. This non-competitive, family-friendly and inclusive experience welcomes participants of all abilities, whether avid runners or those who simply enjoy a leisurely stroll with their canine companions. Every […]
Stacey Ma accepted into Morris Animal Foundation’s Veterinary Student Scholar program
Stacey Ma, a DVM student in the Evans Lab at the Baker Institute for Animal Health, was accepted into the Morris Animal Foundation’s prestigious Veterinary Student Scholar program this past summer. Ma, who has been part of the Baker community October of 2023, joined 22 other students from across the globe in this year’s cohort.
Bacterial changes point to new therapies for Legionnaires’ disease
A new study, published Jan. 23 in the Journal of Bacteriology, elucidates how Legionella – as well as Coxiella burnetii (C. burnetii), which causes Q fever – persist in the environment and in the body, identifying a key enzyme that could be used as a target for treatment.
Student blog: Investigating tuberculosis risk for Ghana’s Fulani herdsmen
My project focused on understanding the possible transmission of Mycobacterium bovis, a bacterium responsible for tuberculosis, from the raw milk consumed by these Fulanis in the communities.
Texas A&M Researchers Investigate Equine Cushing’s Disease’s Impact On Reproduction
Dr. Yatta Boakari and Dr. Sophia Marchio. Photo by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS Marketing & Communications Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are studying how a disease called pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) — also known as equine Cushing’s disease — can affect reproduction in mares. Horses with […]
UC Davis Opens New Dentistry and Oral Surgery Center
The UC Davis veterinary hospital has opened the Meadowview Foundation Dentistry and Oral Surgery Center (video tour) as the new home of its Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service (DOSS). The new suite is nearly 150% larger than the service’s previous space, allows faculty, residents, and staff to maximize their expertise and interest, and makes patient […]
Texas A&M And University Of Minnesota Researchers Receive $3.8M To Develop New Mpox Treatment
Dr. Zhilong Yang and postdoctoral trainees Anil Pant, Lara Dsouza, Djamal Brahim Belhaouari, and Santiago Navarro Forero discuss one of their experiments. Photo by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS Marketing & Communications Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and the University of Minnesota have received a $3.8 million grant from […]
Why Is My Horse Not Shedding Its Winter Coat? Understanding PPID In Horses
As the seasons change, so do horses’ coats to help them stay warm in winter and cool in summer. But, occasionally, horses can be late to shed their thick winter coats. While this isn’t always a problem, it can be a symptom of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease. Drs. […]
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