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Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences celebrated another year of outstanding success and accomplishments in research during the 2024 Research Awards Ceremony, held Nov. 19 at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on the University Park campus.

Dr. Kendall Langsten Dr. Kendall Langsten, an anatomic pathologist, is the newest faculty addition to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program in Canyon, Texas. As a clinical assistant professor in the VMBS’ Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Langsten will play a key role in […]

The American Association of Equine Practitioners has chosen Dr. Katie Sheats, associate dean and director of professional education and admissions at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, to receive its Distinguished Educator Award for 2024. The award recognizes educators who have demonstrated a significant impact on the development and training of equine practitioners. “Dr. […]

With a new simulator, vet students can practice delivering a calf in a realistic (but lower-stakes) way; all that’s missing is the ‘moo’.

The study seeks to determine whether rapamycin increases the lifespan of dogs, with the hope that it may also help extend human lives. A map of the cities with sites participating in TRIAD. Designed by Christopher Long, VMBS Marketing & Communications. Researchers led by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) […]

Common eye problems in cattle include irritation from plant awns, pinkeye, and cancer eye. This article outlines the predisposing factors and clinical signs associated with these conditions to aid in early detection within your herd.

Veterinarians play a critical role in the health and well-being of our pets. To help support the next generation of veterinarians and in honor of International Day of Veterinary Medicine, Purina has announced its donation of $4.5 million to three top veterinary schools in the U.S. to drive innovation and excellence in pet health and […]

Dr. Mandi de Mestre, professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, and the Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Professor in Equine Medicine at the Baker Institute, has been named the next Director of the Baker Institute for Animal Health. 

When the BC SPCA gave shelter to a group of savannah cats a few years ago, Ashley Sum Yin U was among the people who pitched in to help the animals.