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Horse miscarriages offer clues to causes of early human pregnancy loss

A study of horses – which share many important similarities with humans in their chromosomes and pregnancies – revealed that 42% of miscarriages and spontaneous abortions in the first two months of pregnancy were due to complications from an extra set of chromosomes, a condition called triploidy.

CSU expands equine podiatry services, building first-of-its-kind program in the country

Dr. Jaret Pullen works on a podiatry case at CSU’s Johnson Family Equine Hospital. Photo by Kellen Backovich. Dr. Luke Bass remembers the moment when Dr. Laurie Goodrich stopped him in the hallway at Colorado State University’s Johnson Family Equine Hospital and asked if he wanted to help craft a new equine podiatry program. This […]

Class of 2028: Working with Pigs is Hog Heaven for Pork Scholar

It may sound surprising that someone with the middle name Huntress has centered her career on the welfare of animals, but that’s exactly what Lindsey Britton has done. Anyone talking to the Edenton, North Carolina, native and incoming College of Veterinary Medicine first-year about her aspirations can clearly hear her passion for pigs. At just […]

Handling With Care: PTSD In Horses

Equine companionship is built upon a foundation of trust and care. Yet, maintaining a horse’s trust can be challenging, especially when a past event has left the animal with behaviors mirroring what’s diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in humans.  Dr. Leslie Easterwood, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine […]

Connecting the College Community: A Q&A With the Heads of NC State’s Student American Veterinary Medical Association

The new academic year is almost here, and after purchasing school supplies, reviewing class schedules and completing orientation, first-year students are diving into a core part of the student experience: signing up for clubs. Their first stop will be SAVMA, or the Student American Veterinary Medical Association, which serves as the umbrella organization for clubs […]