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A group of Canadian pork industry partners have committed more than $1 million over five years to extend the critical role of a research chair in swine welfare at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

Starlight was able to stay with her mom during her time at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, allowing her to nurse naturally and get milk bubbles on her snout. (Katie Rice/NC State College of Veterinary Medicine) Starlight cozies up to her dam, Luna. (Katie Rice/NC State College of Veterinary Medicine) “It just seemed like a […]

As with many high-performing athletes, competition demands eventually took their toll, and Zeke sustained a sesamoid injury. Although the bone injury did not immediately affect Zeke, it affected his ability to run and compete at a prominent level over time.

After wrapping up an excellent NFR in 2023, Polar Express was purchased by Jason and Chase Sterk of Sterk Bucking Bulls, located in Irene, South Dakota. The bull was going full force into 2024, but as he was bucking at a PBR event in South Carolina, he sustained an injury to his left hind leg […]

This August, the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed 111 students to the class of 2028 who are fueled by a passion for learning and a commitment to animal health.

Last week, the first human death as a result of infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu was reported. According to the Louisiana state health agency, “The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.”

The Santa Ana winds are carrying some of the smoke out to sea.

Rhasaan Bovell, a doctoral student from Silver Spring, Maryland, is digging into the science behind feline reproduction at Cornell University. A Yale University alum with a background in ecological field research, Bovell’s journey now centers on the intersection of biomedical sciences and wildlife conservation.

Recently, H5N1 influenza cases have been reported in cats that have consumed contaminated commercial raw food diets, unpasteurized milk, or had contact with wild birds and cattle.

Dr. Anushka Dongre, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences joins show host Michelle Moyal, D.V.M.’ 07, to discuss her unique journey as a scientist.