New veterinarian’s passion for horses leads to WCVM equine internship
After years of “living and breathing horses,” Laura Callaghan is savouring her new role as an equine field service intern at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
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Texas A&M GI Lab Research Unraveling Medical Mysteries, Ensuring Animal Health
Dr. Amanda Blake and Dr. Jörg Steiner discuss some statistics with student researchers in the GI Lab.Photos by Jason Nitsch ’14, Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Gastrointestinal disorders are some of the most common health problems facing pets today. In fact, more than 10% of all new visits to a veterinarian […]
Dr. Diego Diel in Nature: Huge amounts of bird-flu virus found in raw milk of infected cows
New findings point to the milking process as a possible route of avian-influenza spread between cows — and from cow to human.
Study Sheds Light on Bacteria Associated With Pre-Term Birth
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that multiple species of Gardnerella, bacteria sometimes associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and pre-term birth, can coexist in the same vaginal microbiome. The findings add to the emerging picture of Gardnerella’s effects on human health. Gardnerella is a group of anaerobic bacteria that are commonly found in […]
Alternatives To Walking Your Dog In The Summer
Walking your dog daily is an excellent activity for dogs and owners, alike, because it brings mental and physical stimulation to your pet and creates an unbreakable bond between you and your furry friend. However, as summer approaches and the temperature begins to rise, owners should be aware of the risks associated with walking pets […]
Cornell Veterinary Podcast: Studying, and saving, wildlife around the world
Listen to this latest episode to hear about Gilbert’s innovative efforts to improve wildlife disease diagnostics and prevention in the field, as well as an unplanned encounter with a territorial tiger.
USask researchers exploring pig possibilities for organ transplantation
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are turning science fiction into science fact by exploring xenotransplantation – the transplantation of organs from one species to another.
USask veterinary medallist envisions career in medical imaging
Dr. Maya Kliewer (DVM) of Saskatoon is this year’s recipient of the Faculty Gold Medal, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) highest honour for a graduating veterinary student.
WCVM researchers among USask’s “high-risk, high-reward” funding recipients
Two Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) researchers are among seven University of Saskatchewan (USask) members who have received a total of $1.7 million for innovative new research projects.
Brian Collins, D.V.M.’94, in The Washington Post: 7 ways to keep your pets cool this summer
Here’s how to prioritize their safety without ruining the fun.
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