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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work  

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work   Trina Wood October 21, 2021 Amy Young From the CCAH Update Fall 2021 issue Make no bones about it, the researchers at the UC Davis J.D. Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Research Laboratory (VORL) are a team. They’re the first to point out that the collaborative environment, along with help from supporters like the CCAH, are key to translating science to improved patient care.  VORL […]

Unlocking the Genetic Code to Disease

Unlocking the Genetic Code to Disease Trina Wood October 21, 2021 Trina Wood From the CCAH Update Fall 2021 issue What determines your dog’s reddish coat or their long, fluffy tail? Genetics — or the study of how particular physical traits are passed from parents to offspring. This scientific field also applies to understanding disease inheritance.  Drs. Danika Bannasch and […]

Retired CVMBS Professor Awarded Bovine Practitioners Association’s Highest Honor

2022 AABP vice president candidate Dr. Dave Sjeklocha and Dr. Dee Griffin Dr. Dee Griffin, a retired clinical professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS), has received the Amstutz-Williams Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP). The award recognizes Griffin’s outstanding service to […]

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Scholarships and Awards Virtual Celebration

Hello! We are excited to have you join us for the 2021 College of Agricultural Sciences Scholarships and Awards Virtual Celebration. While we wish we could be together in person, we hope you will enjoy this virtual presentation to recognize and thank all of the generous donors who make such a positive impact on our […]

Preparing Your Cat For A Visit To The Veterinarian

As every cat owner knows, taking your feline friend to visit the veterinarian can be a challenge, but regular veterinary check-ups are one of the most important things you can do to keep your cat happy and healthy. To help make this process less stressful for both you and your cat, Paula Plummer, a surgical […]

College names new chair of large animal clinical sciences

Dr. Dianne McFarlane Dianne McFarlane, D.V.M., Ph.D., a large animal internal medicine specialist with expertise in equine endocrine diseases, has been named chair of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s department of large animal clinical sciences, following a national search. She joins UF in her new role on Dec. 15. McFarlane presently serves […]

Texas A&M CVMBS Recognized With Fifth Consecutive HEED Award For Diversity, Inclusion Efforts

For the fifth year in a row, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) has been honored for its commitment to diversity and inclusion with a Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. One of only two veterinary colleges in the United States to […]

Pet Costumes, Treats and More: Top Tips for a Safe Halloween

More people trick-or-treating and hosting Halloween parties this year also means more pets joining in on the fun. The two biggest Halloween-related issues for pets owners: keeping pets away from candy and making sure they are comfortable if you decide to dress them up. Many Halloween treats contain chocolate, which is hazardous to pets, while […]