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Recent media coverage of a “mysterious” respiratory illness in dogs in the US has created concern with dog owners.  While there is always a year-round baseline incidence of dogs with a respiratory infection, spikes in the number of affected dogs occur periodically during a typical year. At this time, it is unclear if the current […]

A breakthrough in the understanding of the relationship between a naturally occurring enzyme and the liver cancer drug sorafenib could improve the effectiveness of the drug, which currently prolongs the life of liver cancer patients for only two to three months. A study of the relationship between the enzyme DDX5, liver cancer and sorafenib, published […]

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Caption: A comprehensive AI-driven data enterprise underway at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine will draw on the college’s robust clinical caseload create to provide a platform for collecting, collating and analyzing patient data. The initiative will pave the way for the development of precision medicine, (File photo by Louis Brems) By Sarah Carey Computerized […]

Remembering the Late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Role in Food Safety Erin Kelley October 20, 2023 Dean Emeritus Bennie Osburn After the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein on September 29, we recognize her legacy for supporting the establishment of an FDA Center for Food Safety at UC Davis’ Western Institute for Food Safety and Security (WIFSS). WIFSS […]

Principle Investigator Dr. Paul Hess Description NC State Medical Oncology is enrolling patients for a clinical trial of an experimental immunotherapy for the treatment of bladder cancer. The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and immune-stimulating properties of a novel therapy being developed at NCSU. Testing Requirements 8-day study (Monday – Monday) […]

Percy, a 3-month-old American Paint Horse colt, was presented to the Large Animal Emergency Service at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center with his mare for severe, acute left forelimb lameness. Here’s how a Spartan surgeon addressed his injury.

Precision technological advancements such as the use of cameras in livestock production could provide beef cattle feedlot employees a “bird’s eye view,” allowing them to monitor and flag any cattle showing signs of illnesses such as bovine respiratory disease.

Exchange Program Sparks Collaboration in Research, Clinical Sciences, and Teaching Trina J Wood October 19, 2023 Erin Min The 2023 USDA faculty exchange program held at UC Davis is forging a new path for exchanging ideas and collaboration in research, clinical sciences, and teaching. Thanks to an exciting partnership between universities in Vietnam, the UC […]