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Spectrum of Care Initiative

Spectrum of Care Initiative Rob Warren May 16, 2024 AAVMC Vet-Med Educator ***This article first appeared in the May 2024 issue of AAVMC Vet-Med Educator*** The AAVMC hosted the day-long Spectrum of Care (SOC) Symposium, sponsored by the Stanton Foundation, on Thursday, April 11th, 2024, as part of the AAVMC annual Catalyze Conference in Washington, […]

H5N1 virus from 2022 mink outbreak capable of inefficient airborne transmission

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza was detected in dairy cattle for the first time in the United States in March, with nine states reporting outbreaks by May. While the method of transmission among cattle is currently unknown, new research published in Nature Communications demonstrates that a related strain of H5N1, subtype clade 2.3.4.4b, which caused an outbreak in farmed […]

Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Deploys In Response To East Texas Floods

The VET team deployed to East Texas on Wednesday, May 15.Photo by Karis Olson ‘25, School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Four members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and four future Aggie veterinarians on the VET rotation have deployed to East Texas in response to historic river flooding affecting thousands of […]

Foal Health: Recognizing Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome

The anticipation of the birth of a foal is a moment of hope and excitement for horse owners. This moment can be overshadowed, however, if the mare or foal experiences health problems during the pregnancy. Dr. Amanda Trimble, a clinical assistant professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and […]

Srijana Adhikari receives award for one of the 2024 Outstanding Poster Awards at the 27th American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy conference

Pathobiology graduate student Srijana Adhikari recently attended the 27th American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy conference in Milwaukee, WI. Srijana has been selected to receive one of the 2024 Outstanding Poster Awards for her abstract titled “Paramyxovirus-Like Particles for Therapeutic Delivery of Proteins to Cells”. The conference is one of the largest in the […]

Alumnus Kimberly Dodd Slated to Serve as MSU Dean

Alumnus Kimberly Dodd Slated to Serve as MSU Dean (not verified) May 15, 2024 Michigan State University Dr. Kimberly Dodd, DVM, PhD, MS has been recommended to serve as the new dean of MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, effective August 1. Pending board approval, she will succeed Doug Freeman, who has served as interim dean […]

In Memoriam—Dr. Dexter Onuoraegbunem Chukwuneke Atuora ’67

In Memoriam—Dr. Dexter Onuoraegbunem Chukwuneke Atuora ’67 (not verified) May 15, 2024 Dr. Dexter Onuoraegbunem Chukwuneke Atuora, a proud alumnus of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 3rd, 2024, at the age of 85. Dr. Atuora entered UC Davis in 1961 and graduated as a Doctor […]

As Canadian wildfire smoke reaches U.S., Dr. Alistair Hayden calls for updates to national disaster policy

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 4:07pm wildfire-smoke-news-pic.jpg Photo: Marcus Kauffman/Unsplash Dr. Alistair Hayden, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, and a former division chief at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, has authored a policy memo on incorporating smoke waves into disaster policy. He says many more people die […]

Cornell proud partner of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 12:17pm The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has been a proud partner of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show since 2019. Serving as the show’s official veterinary care provider, we bring together leading canine health experts and clinicians from across CVM, including the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, […]