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Hundreds of pets have participated in Hamer’s COVID-19 & Pets Study, including the photographed cat who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in summer 2020 and recovered uneventfully. Her infection and antibody titers have been tracked over time. Dr. Sarah Hamer, an associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS), has […]

Sullivan, who died on Feb. 1 at the age of 67, meant so much to so many that trying to capture her spirit on the page is daunting. The post In Memoriam of Dr. Linda Sullivan appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Cynthia Otto comments on the idea of using COVID-detecting dogs on the scale of TSA dogs.

Monday, June 6, 2022 – 9:51am Willy at home. Photo provided. Three-year-old quarter horse Willy has a goofy personality and loves to spend time with his many chicken friends at owner Mariah Kauffman’s home in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. Soon after he joined their family, however, Kauffman noticed that every once in a while, Willy’s eyes […]

Dr. Jean Tsao is a professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. She’s been studying ticks since 1994. Their numbers are increasing.

Friday, June 3, 2022 – 8:11am covid test.JPG The COVID-19 pandemic has brought constant change to our lives, including how we test for the virus. In the early days, it was the nasopharyngeal swab — the swab that went way, way up the nose. Next was the saliva collection, and some did sublingual — under […]

Message from the Dean Subtitle Spring Forum Recap (not verified) June 02, 2022 Faculty, Staff, and Students: Thank you to those who attended one of our Spring Forum events on Wednesday. If you were unable to attend, I encourage you to view the recording of the afternoon session to hear these updates. You can also […]

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When pet owners think about protecting their animal from parasites, the first creepy creatures that come to mind are often fleas, ticks, and heartworms. But one less well-known parasite to watch out for is Giardia, which has strains that infect dogs, cats, and even people. Dr. Meriam Saleh, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas […]