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The thyroids are small but important glands located in the neck that produce hormones affecting all aspects of metabolism and many other vital body functions. Dogs or cats experiencing problems with the thyroid can have a variety of physical symptoms and behavioral changes. The majority of thyroid problems in pets are because of an underproduction […]

The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is joining six other Texas A&M University colleges that will be designated as schools beginning Sept. 1.  The change to School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) reflects recommendations approved by President M. Katherine Banks in the Path Forward, Banks’ strategic plan that provides guidance for […]

Thursday, August 11, 2022 – 9:40am Nix-after-surgery-4-PC-Darcy-Rose1280px.jpg Nix’s care team after her pacemaker surgery. From left: Dr. Saki Kadotani, visiting locum in cardiology; Dr. Romain Pariaut, section chief of cardiology; Dr. Lawrence Santistevan (left, kneeling), cardiology resident; Dr. Cortney Pelzek (right, kneeling), cardiology resident; and Dr. Kathryn Mitchell, assistant professor, holding Nix. Photo: Darcy Rose […]

Meet Allyson and Allyson. No, that’s not a typo. Allyson Lane and Allyson Chavis are both members of the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026. Both graduated with degrees in biology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Both were part of the University of North Carolina System Veterinary Education Access (UNC-SVEA) program […]

UC Davis Launches FIP Clinical Trials Rob Warren August 10, 2022 Leo, a 10-month-old tabby cat, is cared for by Clinical Trials Coordinator Jully Pires after receiving a treatment as part of a clinical trial on FIP at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Scientists from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have launched […]

By now, we all know that hospitals are struggling with staffing shortages, but it’s not just us people who are having issues seeing a doctor. The post Madison’s Vet Shortage with Judith Davidoff appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

The two candidate genes were discovered by an international team of researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), the University of Göttingen and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the U.S. The scientists analyzed data from more than 5,000 dairy cows. The findings could help improve the breeding of disease-resistant animals. The post Digital Dermatitis: Genes […]

Dr. Maria Verbrugge, clinical instructor of primary care at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, tries to help pet parents calm their partners during noisy summer weather events. The post Thunder and Dogs – Tough Mix – Dr. Maria Verbrugge appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

Penn Vet Dean Andrew Hoffman ranks #6 on the Power 100 list.

Kirby Sherman and Dr. Larry Suva New research from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is the first to provide direct experimental evidence that people with Down syndrome (DS) may not heal from bone fractures. The recently published study, led by Kirby Sherman, a Ph.D. candidate in the VMBS’ Department […]