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COVID-19 in Animals: What to Fear and What to Learn

COVID-19 in Animals: What to Fear and What to Learn Trina Wood July 11, 2022 IEEE Pulse From IEEE Pulse While COVID-19 has been racing through much of the human population, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has also turned up in other mammals. This leads to many questions: Might these animals serve as reservoirs where new variants can […]

Researchers Discover Genetic Key To The Rapid Evolution Of Darwin’s Finches

A small ground finch in an Opuntia cactus. Photo by Erik Enbody An international team of researchers, including Drs. Leif Andersson and Brian Davis from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS), has made a new discovery that advances scientists’ understanding of the evolution of Darwin’s finches. In a study published […]

DVM Pursuing Graduate Degree Wins Important Award for Avian Vaccine Research

Allison Boone, a graduate student at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the prestigious Reed Rumsey Student Award for Advancement of Avian Medicine from the American Association of Avian Pathologists. The late Reed Rumsey, a former president of the AAAP, bequeathed $25,000 to the organization to establish the award.  The award is […]

WCVM alumni appointed to Order of Canada

Dr. David Waltner-Toews, a graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), was appointed as an officer of the Order of Canada – one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Longtime donor supports local shelter medicine projects

Friday, July 8, 2022 – 9:56am IMG_6230-horizontal.jpg From left: Marc Glassman, Karen Klefman and Keith Yaugher. Glassman’s longtime support of Maddie’s ® Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell comes from his love of animals, especially as it aligns with his approach of making a difference locally. Photo provided. Marc Glassman ’67 has always had a soft spot for animals. […]

CSU’s Sue VandeWoude named next dean of College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Colorado State University has named University Distinguished Professor Sue VandeWoude the 11th dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.  Dr. Sue VandeWoude, a Colorado State University distinguished professor and world-renowned veterinary virologist, has been named the next dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She will step down from […]

Confidently Caring For Pets After Surgery

From routine spays and neuters to dealing with unexpected health conditions, surgery is a nearly inevitable part of pet ownership. By knowing ahead of time what recovery will look like, owners can feel more confident about any procedures their pet may need. While pets are typically sent home with printed post-operative care instructions, there are […]

Rodenticide poisoning widespread among state’s red-tailed hawks

Thursday, July 7, 2022 – 10:03am hawk 1.png Sixty-eight percent of red-tailed hawks have anticoagulant rodenticide toxins in their systems, indicating that poisoning of this kind is widespread across New York state raptors. Photo: CVM Birds of prey are in trouble, according to a recent study by clinical researchers at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. […]