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Dr. Scott Dos Santos (PhD), whose health-focused doctoral studies were based at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), is one of two University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate students to receive a Governor General’s Gold Medal — Canada’s most prestigious academic honour.

MSU students traveled to various regions in Mexico and provided equine veterinary services to locals in collaboration with Mexican universities and recieved hands-on training on the way.

The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has returned to Bryan-College Station after serving their fellow Texans for eight days in response to the historic flooding seen throughout the eastern portion of the state. The team deployed to Coldspring, Texas, on May 15 after the devastating storms that rounded out a month of unprecedented rainfall […]

A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has developed an aerosol vaccine that is proving effective in protecting young broiler chicks against necrotic enteritis, a deadly disease in poultry and a One Health issue affecting both animals and humans.

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Special-needs dogs exist on a spectrum that may include those with physical impairments — such as missing, deformed, or paralyzed limbs; blindness; or deafness — with behavioral issues such as separation anxiety or situational fears, or with medical diagnoses like chronic illnesses, diabetes, or allergies. While incredibly rewarding companions, dogs with special needs require a […]

Dr. Emily Gould, Dr. Abby Ostronic, and Dr. Keerthi Bandaru with Ostronic’s dog, Remi.Photos by Alyssa Moore ‘27, School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) — medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux […]

Dr. Jada Lewis A University of Florida Health neuroscience researcher has been named chair of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s department of physiological sciences following a national search. Her appointment was effective May 15. Jada Lewis, Ph.D., was previously a professor of neuroscience in the UF College of Medicine and has served as deputy director of the Evelyn F. […]

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Dog Survives Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from House Fire Rob Warren May 22, 2024 Squid’s life was saved by firefighters with the City of Davis Fire Department and emergency veterinarians at UC Davis after she was trapped in a house fire. “Case of the Month” – May 2024 Squid being treated at the scene of the […]