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Remembering Dr. Robert Bushnell Rob Warren February 09, 2024 Dr. Robert “Bob” Bushnell passed away at his home in Granite Bay, California at the age of 91. He enjoyed a lifetime of working in agriculture. A graduate of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1956, Bushnell was the UC Extension Beef Veterinarian and then […]

Six NC State College of Veterinary Medicine students added conversing with congressional staffs to their impressive list of skills this week as part of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Legislative Fly-In to Washington, D.C. Making the trip were Lilly Jones, Class of 2024 and NC State’s representative to the Student American Veterinary Medical Association; Malik Chennault, Hannah […]

Horses have delicate and complex gastrointestinal systems compared to many other animals, leaving them susceptible to digestive disorders, such as colitis.  “The term ‘colitis’ means inflammation of the large intestine, which is most often accompanied by diarrhea,” explained Dr. Amanda Trimble, a clinical assistant professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine […]

Maverick, a nine-month-old black Labrador retriever, was presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Primary Care service for further workup for a suspected giant kidney worm (Dioctophyme renale) infection.

DVM student Madeline Iselt conducts an exam at Operation Border Health Preparedness.Photo by Jason Nitsch ’14, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications Disasters related to weather or climate are increasing in frequency and intensity, according to the United Nations. The increase in severe hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, landslides, and other disasters means more communities […]

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine will debut the largest curricular rework in its history this fall, bringing a five-year collaborative endeavor among faculty, staff and clinicians — many of whom are NC State alumni — to fruition. “To me, the process of making the curriculum is just as impressive as the curriculum itself,” says Dr. […]

While growing up in Nanaimo, B.C., Joel Bilyk was surrounded by a variety of pets that included cats, dogs, chickens and Lucy the lamb. His passion for animals was only reinforced during the summers when he helped his grandparents operate their thoroughbred racing stable in Langley, B.C.

Dr. Montserrat Anguera comments on this new research.

When the weather becomes severe, calving becomes much more challenging. Although, both hot and cold weather can impact a calf’s ability to thermoregulate, calves born in extreme cold quickly utilize all body fat reserves, putting them at risk. Exposure to wind can exacerbate cold temperatures. Preparing in advance of inclement weather can lead to improved […]