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Does your dog love new games and mental challenges? Would they like to be a part of cutting-edge research? Join the canine braniac squad and receive report cards, free toys, free well check exams, free bloodwork, and a doggy diploma with polaroid upon study completion. Study Description Developing an Innovative and Ethical Model to Improve […]

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Dr. James Cai Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have developed a new virtual tool that will allow scientists to study the function of genes more efficiently and hopefully reduce the number of animal models used in genetic research. The tool, called Gene Knockout Inference (GenKI), allows scientists […]

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Samantha Nixon of Winnipeg, Man., was one of 10 North American veterinary students who each received a $5,000 scholarship on Feb. 26 during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ (AASV) annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Dr. Leslie Easterwood leads a team of volunteers in caring for the 18,000 livestock animals that visit the HLSR during the almost three-week event.Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo On most days, you’ll find Dr. Leslie Easterwood ’90, an associate clinical professor of equine community practice at the Texas A&M School of […]

Friday, March 15, 2024 – 10:31am Rook-4-PC-Provided-resize.png Border collie Rook at work herding sheep. Photo provided. At the top of the Appalachian plateau outside Rochester, it’s not uncommon to see a flash of black and white fur dashing through the sprawling vista. This is Diane Cox’s home, and that furry meteor is Rook, one of […]

Dr. Nathan Erickson (DVM) of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has received the 2024 Veterinarian of the Year Award from the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP) and Boehringer Ingelheim Canada.

Spring brings a burst of color and new life to our surroundings, but the very things that make spring so vibrant can pose serious threats to our beloved pets. Dr. Murl Bailey, a senior professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, provides valuable insights into common poisonous plants pet owners […]

Dr. James Serpell discusses cat behavior.