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Dr. John Harding (DVM), a University of Saskatchewan (USask) professor, researcher and swine practitioner at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), is this year’s recipient of the Merck Veterinary Award.

Hot summer days are perfect for soaking up the sun and relaxing, but don’t forget to make sure your pets are staying cool and comfortable, too!

Principle Investigator Katarzyna Dembek Description Equine metabolic diseases are disorders that affect a horse’s metabolism, often leading to abnormal hormone function. The most common are Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), linked to obesity and insulin resistance, and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), a condition affecting older horses due to pituitary gland dysfunction. These diseases increase the […]

Principle Investigator Kate Hepworth-Warren Description Bacterial pneumonia is a common condition in horses that most often develops after long distance transportation, viral infections, or esophageal obstruction (choke). It can lead to prolonged and expensive therapy with potential complications including sepsis, laminitis, and death. In humans and small animals with bacterial pneumonia, guidelines suggest treating with […]

Principle Investigator Rosemary Bayless Description The Bayless Lab at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is enrolling healthy mare/foal pairs to evaluate neutrophil function from time of birth through 6 months of age. The study will consist of physical examination and blood collection from the foal and mare when the foal is 24 hours, 72 […]

Summer means more playtime outside for you and your pet. But it can also mean more exposure to pests that are hazardous to your dog or cat. Parasites can make your pet uncomfortable and even be hazardous to their health.

Summer means more playtime outside for you and your pet. But it can also mean more exposure to pests that are hazardous to your dog or cat. Parasites can make your pet uncomfortable and even be hazardous to their health.

Principle Investigator Dr. Joanne Intile Description This study investigates the safety and potential benefits of injecting a commonly used feline vaccine (FVRCP) directly into tumors. The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the feasibility of intratumoral injection for treatment and how this approach may affect the tumor environment and stimulate an anti-tumor immune […]

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.