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Fall Faculty Reception 2021

Fall Faculty Reception 2021 Trina Wood October 29, 2021 Fall Faculty Reception Awards Reception Program 2021 Clinical Faculty Excellence Award: Dr. Kathy Koehler Good 2021 Zoetis Excellence in Research Award: Dr. Carrie Finno 2021 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award : Dr. Verena Affolter 2021 Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Xinbin Chen 2021 Innovative Teaching Award: Dr. Carrie […]

Finding the Purr-fect Pet Halloween Costume

With spooky season right around the corner, many pet owners have begun their hunt for their furry friend’s perfect Halloween costume. But finding a costume that is both festive and safe can be a challenge.  Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers some […]

NC State Veterinary Medicine News and Updates, October 2021

Faculty and Staff Lysa Posner named CVM assistant dean of student development. ow.ly/qSwU50GnCPX The CVM’s global health program, led by Sid Thakur, is highlighted by NC State’s Office of Research and Innovation. research.ncsu.edu/initiatives/highlighted/ Steve Marks offers tips on keeping pets safe this Halloween. ow.ly/OhFL50Gw7Fq Thanks to recent staff additions, the NC State Veterinary Hospital has […]

WCVM remote clinic in Île-à-la-Crosse a community affair

Students and faculty from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), along with a team of veterinary volunteers, recently travelled to the northern village of Île-à-la-Crosse for a remote spay and neuter clinic.

Surgery Saves Puppy in Congestive Heart Failure

Surgery Saves Puppy in Congestive Heart Failure Rob Warren October 27, 2021 George William underwent a successful procedure at the UC Davis veterinary hospital to reverse his heart failure. “Case of the Month” – October 2021 George William ready to go for a walk. When George William, a now 6-month-old wirehaired pointing Griffon, was brought […]

New LINAC at UF veterinary college enhances cancer treatment for animals

  The new Varian Edge linear accelerator at UF Small Animal Hospital will allow veterinary oncologists to treat tumors they were previously unable to successfully access. Lincoln was one of the first patients treated using the new technology. (Photo by Jesse Jones) By Sarah Carey A 9-year-old dog named Lincoln, diagnosed with a tumor deep […]

NCI Renews UC Davis Comparative Oncology Program as Part of Its “Comprehensive” Cancer Center Designation Renewal

NCI Renews UC Davis Comparative Oncology Program as Part of Its “Comprehensive” Cancer Center Designation Renewal Subtitle UC Davis’ Cancer Center Is One of Few to Partner with Veterinary Science Rob Warren October 26, 2021 A veterinary student assists a dog receiving a radiation treatment on the linear accelerator at the UC Davis veterinary hospital. […]

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, October 2021

A look at some of the latest published studies from the CVM. Dogs and Storm Anxiety Twice daily administration of the anticonvulsant imepitoin decreased anxiety scores in dogs with storm anxiety, according to a new study. Researchers studied the impact of imepitoin, sold under the brand name Pexion, compared to placebo by having owners rate […]

Veterinarians’ feedback vital for maintaining curriculum

A series of annual surveys helps the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) take regular inventory of how well the college’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program is serving veterinary students and graduates of the program.