Internet Explorer is not officially supported, please try these modern browsers:

Texas A&M Veterinarians Expand Hands-On Education For Aggie ACHIEVE, BIMS Students

Aggie ACHIEVE student Marco Cruz (left) learns to properly select and fit a muzzle while veterinary technician Kaitlynn Wolf (right) restrains a simulated patient during a demonstration of veterinary restraint techniques. Photo by Bethanie Sahms ’25, VMBS Marketing & Communications. Two new classes at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) […]

Cornell leads the way at annual equine conference

The annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held last month in Orlando, Florida, featured key talks and recognitions from Cornell faculty and students as well as Cornell-trained equine practitioners and researchers, exemplifying the impact the College of Veterinary Medicine on the field of equine health.

Grieving pet owners find community and comfort

Stephanie Coco, CUHA’s first veterinary social worker, launched the group in November. At monthly meetings, Coco and a co-facilitator lead participants as they share stories of their animals, and discuss their struggles and coping strategies.

Advancing Reproductive Care: Specialist With A Global Perspective Joins Texas A&M’s VERO Program

Dr. Joanna Koilpillai Dr. Joanna Koilpillai, a dedicated theriogenologist, has joined the Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program in Canyon, Texas, as its newest assistant professor. With a career shaped by experiences in India and the United States, Koilpillai brings a unique global perspective […]

VMBS, VERO Bring Home Awards From Annual Research Conference

Student and faculty researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) presented their work, brought home awards, and networked with fellow researchers at the 105th Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Thirty-eight VMBS representatives shared their research with an audience of nearly 600 scientists from around the world […]

Bird flu case identified in Seneca County

While bird flu was first identified in North America in 2021, and in New York in 2022, Director of Cornell University’s Wildlife Health Lab, Dr. Krysten Schuler, said an outbreak of this scale has not been seen since 2014/2015.

Map shows state of ‘forever chemicals’ in Florida water

By Dorothy Hagmajer  The Bowden research lab works to develop new ways to measure and study environmental chemicals of concern. Photo courtesy of Bowden lab   Like diamonds, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are forever. PFAS, the hardiest of man-made chemicals, are like gum on the bottom of your shoe, but far more sinister. Used […]

Latest Accolades for Our Problem-Solvers, Innovators and Life-Changers

Recognitions Jacky Heffler and Alison Hunt received promotions from Journey Vet Assistant to Advanced Vet Assistant in the Large Animal Hospital. Dr. Rocio Crespo, professor in the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, and Dr. Gustavo Machado, associate professor of emerging and transboundary diseases, have been chosen to be platform directors at the Food Animal […]

VIDO researchers collaborate with international team to unlock secrets of bat genomes

Bats are evolutionary marvels that have spent millions of years refining their genetic makeup. This lengthy genetic fine-tuning has likely allowed them to achieve impressive traits that make bats one of the most unique mammals in the world. And while it may seem like we don’t have much in common with bats, these unique creatures […]