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A familiar and endearing face will be among those welcoming University of Saskatchewan student Rory Langelier to the veterinary profession on Sept. 23 during the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) annual white coat ceremony.

The holiday season is a time filled with food, family, friends — and lots of possible holiday hazards for pets. “It’s a busy time and pets may be confused or excited by what is going on and we may be less attentive than usual,” says Brian Collins, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), senior lecturer […]

Traumatic spinal cord injuries, degenerative spinal cord diseases and chronic neuropathic pain are all neurological lesions. Neurological lesions negatively affect the function, wellness and overall quality of life for humans and animals. These conditions are not uncommon but can be complicated to treat effectively.

In Memoriam: Dr. Sheri Ross Rob Warren September 20, 2024 Dr. Sheri Ross, a long-time faculty member of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, passed away on August 16, 2024. Dr. Ross first came to UC Davis in 2006 to pursue a fellowship in renal medicine/hemodialysis at the school’s UC Veterinary Medical Center – […]

New Study Investigates How Co-Morbidities Influence Antimicrobial Usage During Dental Procedures Subtitle Research and collaborations highlight industry need for evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship guidelines Rob Warren September 19, 2024 Mars and UC Davis Antimicrobial resistance is classified by the World Health Organization as a major threat to both human and animal health. As part of an […]

Imagine watching your dog waddle into the room and noticing that he is walking on the top of his back paw. While you may classify it as a harmless quirk, in reality, that “knuckling” action can actually be a response to the dog’s neurological health in distress. Dr. Joseph Mankin, a clinical associate professor at […]

Sally, a 9-year-old chihuahua, came to the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital after continuous vomiting, diarrhea and an acute distended abdomen.

Comparison of a fast-graying horse (left) and slow-graying horse (right). Scientists from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and Uppsala University in Sweden now understand why some gray horses turn completely white as they age, while others remain an eye-catching “dappled” gray color.  As published in the journal Nature Communications, […]

The College of Veterinary Medicine and NY FarmNet, in partnership with Rural Minds, has launched a free online course, “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America,” designed to give learners practical support strategies and resources to navigate mental health challenges in rural communities.