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Principle Investigator Dr. Paul Hess Description NC State Veterinary Hospital 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. There will be multiple dosing groups during […]

A team of researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has identified a compound in white button mushrooms that could potentially benefit gut health in mammals. They published their findings in the Journal of Functional Foods.

A new funding partnership with PetSmart Charities of Canada will help a University of Saskatchewan (USask) veterinary outreach program expand its impact in northern Saskatchewan communities where animal owners have little or no access to animal health services.

Preputial injuries in bulls can cause considerable economic loss and significantly impact a producer’s breeding plans. Understanding the severity of a prepuce injury is critical to the outcome of the condition.

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Monday, August 14, 2023 – 8:34am Fowell-news-pic-cropped.gif Dr. Deborah Fowell, chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Photo: Carol Jennings/CVM Dr. Deborah Fowell, professor and chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, has received a five-year MERIT award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This prestigious and highly selective award, valued at […]

Dr. Jennifer Koehl, assistant teaching professor and Program Coordinator for Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, spent two weeks in South Africa studying wildlife medicine and providing care to both domestic and wild animals. Dr. Koehl is a small animal practitioner interested in One Health education. She is the One Health Minor Coordinator for the Veterinary and […]

As temperatures soar, it’s essential to be aware of the risks hot weather can pose to our pets. Heat stress is a serious condition that can affect dogs of all breeds and sizes.

Routine vaccinations are an essential part of your pet’s veterinary care, and veterinarians typically guide owners on how often your pet needs which shots. In the case of rabies, however, owners may be asked by their veterinarian if they prefer a vaccine that lasts one year or three years. “The differences between one-year and three-year […]

UC Davis Study Reports Successful Use of Hair Samples for Detection of Bisphosphonates in Horses Rob Warren August 10, 2023 Amy Young UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine researchers recently reported on the successful long-term detection of bisphosphonates in equine hair samples. The study, led by Dr. Heather Knych of the K.L. Maddy Equine Analytical […]