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One dog at a time: Human-animal bond drives public health in rural Alaska

By Dr. Danielle Frey and Dr. Laurie Meythaler-Mullins In rural Alaska, amid a pandemic that has reached even the smallest village, a team of veterinarians is connecting to people, bringing healthy solutions to remote regions, sharing knowledge among partners and clients, and building relationships that grow into friendships that last a lifetime. Veterinary students Roxane […]

Spring tweaks to COVID-19 plan are based on fall’s lessons

Friday, January 22, 2021 – 3:27pm 0122_covid1.jpg Samples are tested in the fall at the Cornell COVID-19 Testing Lab. While many factors have led to Cornell’s success to date in managing the spread of COVID-19 on campus, one unsung aspect has been the university’s commitment to analyze and learn, to pivot and adapt. Senior-level committees […]

Beef Cattle Expert Joins Texas A&M VERO Team in Texas Panhandle

Dr. Jenna Funk is bringing her specialty in beef cattle production medicine to Texas A&M’s VERO program. Dr. Jenna Funk, the newest clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVMBS) Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program, found her herd early in life. “I’ve wanted to be a […]

Working Out Pet Weight Loss

For pet owners with an overweight animal companion, there can be a difficult balance between wanting to treat a pet and wanting to keep them in the best health possible. However, with moderation and consistency, owners can ensure their pet reaches a healthy weight without discomfort. Dr. Lori Teller, an associate professor in the Texas […]

Hands-on Clinical Training Invaluable to OVC Student Veterinarians

Experiential learning is a key component in the student veterinarian’s journey.  This is particularly true for fourth-year students at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) as they move from lectures and labs into an intensive year of clinical training prior to graduation.  It is a defining experience as they transition from the classroom […]

Canine epilepsy brought Stephanie McGrath from the clinic floor to CBD clinical trials

Dr. McGrath examines a cocker spaniel enrolled in a CBD clinical trial at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. For veterinary neurologist Dr. Stephanie McGrath, testing cannabidiol, or CBD, as a potential treatment for canine epilepsy was a no-brainer. After three years on the clinic floor at the CSU James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching […]

Study: Inflamed Environment is C. diff Paradise

A new study led by the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine shows that the inflammation caused by Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection gives the pathogen a two-fold advantage: by both creating an inhospitable environment for competing bacteria and providing nutrients that enable C. diff to thrive. C. diff is a bacterium that causes diarrhea, […]

Neurology clinical trial seeks paralyzed dogs for minimally invasive spinal surgery

Bart is a French bulldog who participated in the CSU minimally invasive surgical trial, and is now walking. (Provided by Tami Promes) Two Colorado State University veterinarians are launching a pilot study of a novel spinal surgery to improve the success of the procedure, minimize post-operative discomfort, and decrease complications for paralyzed dogs. Over the […]

College of Agricultural IID student Hailey Reiss earns internship award

Hailey Reiss, an immunology and infectious disease major from Quakertown. A graduate of Quakertown Community High School, Reiss was the summer scholar at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, where she performed statistical analysis and reviewed and presented data. Hailey is advised by VBS faculty member Dr. Pamela Hankey-Giblin.