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The next phase of a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research initiative aims to sequence the entire genome of beef cattle for the selection of optimum physical and behavioural traits and create a Canadian genetic database — two ambitious goals that will have a significant impact on the country’s beef cattle industry.

Karl Humphrey at Blessington Farms. Photos provided by Lynne Johnson. As a camel, Karl Humphrey spends his days living a blissful life with his brother Johnny at Blessington Farms, a family-friendly farm experience west of Houston. The dromedaries, or single-humped camels, help educate elementary children, families, and farm visitors about camels and the care they […]

Dr. William Murphy. Photos by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS Marketing & Communications. Dr. William Murphy, a faculty member in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS), is one of 18 individuals from across The Texas A&M University System to be selected as a Regents Professor […]

Emergency Surgery Saves Abandoned Kitten Rob Warren November 26, 2024 Tuna Sandwich underwent emergency surgery at the UC Davis veterinary hospital to correct two hernias, one of which was compromising her heart and lungs. “Case of the Month” – November 2024 The proper order of a cat’s internal organs. Tuna Sandwich, an approximately 6-week-old female […]

Mitman interacts with a spider monkey in a Peruvian forest. After her first year of veterinary school, she spent three months working with a team researching zoonotic pathogens in primates recovered from trafficking situations and conducting her own research project on compliance with international primate rehabilitation guidelines. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Siena Mitman) While completing […]

Cornell researchers created a multi-step protocol to detect and remove fake data created by bots and humans attempting to enroll in online research studies, thus preventing biased results and unwarranted monetary compensation to bad actors. 

Under the leadership of Dr. Jim Herman, Texas A&M’s biomedical sciences program looks forward to building upon a long tradition of preparing Aggies for careers in the health professions. Dr. Jim Herman welcomes BIMS students at a New Student Conference. Photo by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS Marketing & Communications. For many future doctors, veterinarians, and […]