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Donkey Saved After Oleander Poisoning Rob Warren February 24, 2023 Lily’s oleander poisoning was successfully treated at the UC Davis veterinary hospital. “Case of the Month” – February 2023 Lily, an 11-year-old female donkey, always has a good appetite. So, when she wasn’t eating one night several months ago, her owner Judy Croy knew something […]

Friday, February 24, 2023 – 9:32am BakerInsti08112015_©RachelPhilipson_9984-1280px.jpg The “Doug Antczak ’69, VMD, PhD Veterinary Student Scholarship” is an endowed professional scholarship that will provide financial assistance to students interested in pursuing equine medicine or biomedical research. Photo: Rachel Philipson Not only does a new scholarship at the College of Veterinary Medicine aim to help support […]

Whether they are a purring housecat or a prowling neighborhood cat, felines react differently to new experiences depending on how they were socialized. Owners can choose to increase their cat’s comfort level in new experiences but should first consider different socialization strategies. Dr. Stacy Eckman, a clinical associate professor and the associate dean of hospital […]

Dr. Cynthia Otto discusses the importance of dogs in search and rescue work.

Spring livestock shows are quickly approaching with summer junior nationals and fall fairs not far behind. Biosecurity should be a priority for exhibitors and their teams before, during and after the show to maintain the health and welfare of the animals shown as well as the herd at home.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – 10:38am CVM-Build-Fac-Lower-Int-Lecture-hall-Pathology-Bact-lecture-room-Law-Hall-1919-1280px.jpg The College of Veterinary Medicine’s pathology and bacteriology lecture room in Law Hall in 1919, approximately the time the Waller brothers graduated from the college. Photo: CVM The story of pioneering Black veterinary graduates from the College of Veterinary Medicine has unfolded over decades, in fits and starts. […]

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have discovered how a previously overlooked gene is involved in antimicrobial resistance — a growing global issue that threatens the health and welfare of both humans and animals.

Davis recommends completing 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity exercise for at least five days a week in order to promote the release of the factors from muscle. Photo by Don DeBold, Flickr While it is generally accepted that exercise can benefit a person’s overall health, a recently published paper has found a direct […]

In 2009, Texas A&M University and West Texas A&M University (WT) embarked on a journey to expand veterinary medical education, research, and outreach to residents of the Texas Panhandle and High Plains Region. Out of that partnership emerged the Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) initiative, and with the generous support of the Texas A&M […]