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Lessons in large-animal medicine—from a fiberglass cow
With a new simulator, vet students can practice delivering a calf in a realistic (but lower-stakes) way; all that’s missing is the ‘moo’.
Dog Aging Project Receives $7 Million NIH Grant To Expand Clinical Trial Of Anti-Aging Drug
The study seeks to determine whether rapamycin increases the lifespan of dogs, with the hope that it may also help extend human lives. A map of the cities with sites participating in TRIAD. Designed by Christopher Long, VMBS Marketing & Communications. Researchers led by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) […]
Veterinary Viewpoints: Keep an eye on the eyes
Common eye problems in cattle include irritation from plant awns, pinkeye, and cancer eye. This article outlines the predisposing factors and clinical signs associated with these conditions to aid in early detection within your herd.
Purina Announces $1.5M Donation to UC Davis to Advance Pet Health
Veterinarians play a critical role in the health and well-being of our pets. To help support the next generation of veterinarians and in honor of International Day of Veterinary Medicine, Purina has announced its donation of $4.5 million to three top veterinary schools in the U.S. to drive innovation and excellence in pet health and […]
Dr. Mandi de Mestre appointed next director of the Baker Institute of Animal Health
Dr. Mandi de Mestre, professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, and the Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Professor in Equine Medicine at the Baker Institute, has been named the next Director of the Baker Institute for Animal Health.
From savannah cats to coral growth: diverse experiences prepare B.C. student for vet school
When the BC SPCA gave shelter to a group of savannah cats a few years ago, Ashley Sum Yin U was among the people who pitched in to help the animals.
New veterinary program aims to support Canadian swine industry shortages
Nearly a decade ago, Dr. John Harding (DVM) noticed an alarming trend across Canada. As the country’s swine veterinarians grew older and reached retirement age, the number of young veterinarians interested in taking their place in the swine industry was dwindling.
Penn Vet Scientist Receives Grant to Study Unconventional T Cell Response to Advance Potential HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development
Tracking immune cell brain cancer therapies with ultrasound
With a five-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, a team led by biomedical engineering researchers at Penn State will apply ultrasound imaging technology to monitor the transport of genetically engineered, cancer-fighting macrophages into brain tumors.
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