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Equine laminitis is a condition of the horse’s feet that results from a disruption of blood flow to the laminae, which is the structure that secures bone and soft tissue to the hoof wall.

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In the Spotlight Dogs’ risk of dementia increases by half every year Natasha Olby, clinician scientist and gerontology expert, was a source for National Geographic’s story on the risk of dementia in dogs. “The beauty of this is that we can validate hands-on observations coming in from people via questionnaires,” she says. “We are finding […]

Certain breeds, such as the Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler, and Newfoundland are at higher risk of cruciate ligament rupture, indicating a genetic influence on disease development. But which genes are involved and how much impact do they have on an individual dog’s risk of cruciate ligament rupture? Investigators at the University of Wisconsin set out to answer […]

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The Texas A&M Superfund Research Center Renewal Celebration was attended by Superfund researchers, members of the External Advisory Committee, VMBS administrators, and NIEHS leaders. The Texas A&M University Superfund Research Center, housed within the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has received a five-year renewal of its funding from the National Institute of […]

Thursday, October 27, 2022 – 3:47pm DSC05721.jpg Photo: Carol Jennings/CVM On October 7-9, the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) held its first large hybrid event: the 2022 New York State Veterinary Conference. Co-hosted annually by CVM and the New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS), the fifteenth year for this event was a […]

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Ruminants like cattle, sheep, and goats have a unique digestive system that allows them to gain energy from forage such as mature pasture grass and hay. The carbohydrates found in these feeds help to provide ruminants with healthy energy, but did you know that consuming high amounts of certain other types of carbohydrates can be […]

Using a Thoracoscope to Assist in Lung Lobectomies in Dogs An international team of researchers, including Valery Scharf from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences, participated in a study testing the effectiveness of using a thoracoscope during a procedure to remove a lung lobe in dogs suffering from lung lesions, primarily […]