Category: Member News

Oklahoma State University recently honored faculty and staff members as well as administrators for their achievements in 2020.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy that primarily affects boys, is incurable. Although treatment that has revolved around symptom management has proved difficult, Virginia Tech researchers have found a way to potentially improve the available methods.

Donors and Support The class of 2021’s Marisa Hofmeister is the first person in her family to attend college. Now, she’s also the recipient of the Sandy and Jerry Thach Endowed Scholarship. http://ow.ly/etqQ50DOWC1 Diversity and Inclusion The class of 2021’s Shayla Jackson, the class of 2024’s Safari Richardson and the class of 2022’s Kier Way […]

Bright-eyed and well developed, Treasure appeared to be a perfectly healthy foal except for one critical flaw: the black and white Gypsy Vanner filly had a steady dribble of urine running down her hind legs.

Faculty in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences continue to develop novel courses designed to increase cultural awareness and knowledge of food systems here in central Pennsylvania and throughout the world. Two of these courses will be offered in the fall 2021 semester.

Hospital Hosts Online Version of Veterinary Intern and Resident Research Day for 2021 Rob Warren March 30, 2021 VIRRS award winner Dr. Eric Littman (right) (fellow) and Dr. Esteban Soto (faculty) conduct health examinations on koi at a client facility. On March 19, 2021, the UC Davis veterinary hospital virtually hosted its annual Gerald V. […]

Austin Warren As a self-described thrill-seeker, future wildlife and exotic animal veterinarian Austin Warren looks forward to the day he can work up close and personal with animals that many other people may find frightening. “I’m not scared of many animals; I enjoy the excitement of seeing wild animals in person,” the Lewisville native said. […]

A look at some of the latest published research from the CVM. Genetic Mutations and Feline Cardiomyopathy Researchers have discovered a novel form of cardiomyopathy associated with the ALMS1 gene in a cat. The findings suggest that variants in genes involved with cardiac development and cell regulation may deserve further consideration for association with familial […]

Equine Specialists Host EHM Webinar Rob Warren March 29, 2021 On March 26, 2021, equine specialists from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory joined with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to present “Update on Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy for Equine […]

School Updates its Visual Brand and Websites Trina Wood March 29, 2021 The new Rod of Asclepius illustration and cut-out photos are all available on the school’s new Communications Resources site. UC Davis Veterinary Medicine is updating its look with a fresh visual identity that draws on the university’s new brand, takes advantage of design technology advancements, and includes a custom […]