February 21, 2009
COLLEGE STATION, TX - In a recent landmark
report, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) made
significant recommendations to the state legislature which address
the shortage of food and fiber (large animal) veterinarians, as
well as the need to address recruitment of students from
underrepresented groups - a nationwide problem.
The THECB conduc... (Read More)
February 14, 2009
COLLEGE STATION, TX - With viewers around the
nation watching on live television, a humble Sussex spaniel called
"Stump" took the honor of "Top Dog" at the annual Westminster
Kennel Club dog show. Of course, some of his biggest fans are from
the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine &
Biomedical Sciences, and they cheer him on for a very dif... (Read More)
January 06, 2009
On January 6, 2009, the Texas A&M University College of
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences lost one of our own
with the passing of Dr. Joe Templeton.
A native of Dublin, Texas, Dr. Templeton dedicated the last 33
years of his life to the CVM. During his tenure at Texas A&M,
Dr. Templeton worked in the veterinary pathobiology department with
... (Read More)
December 12, 2008
During a telephonic meeting Thursday, The Texas A&M
University System Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr.
Eleanor M. Green recommended by Texas A&M University President
Elsa Murano with concurrence from A&M System Chancellor Michael
D. McKinney, following an extensive national search. Green was
named dean of the College of Veterinary Medi... (Read More)
December 01, 2008
COLLEGE STATION, TX - The Texas A&M College of Veterinary
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences has announced that bidder
registration is now open for the first ever Legends Premier
Stallion Season Auction at the Legends auction website http://legends.cvm.tamu.edu.
This online auction of stallion seasons will directly benefit
the continued research into improv... (Read More)
September 11, 2008
COLLEGE STATION, TX -As Hurricane Ike sets its eye on the Texas
Coast, thousands of coastal residents are going to be mandated to
evacuate their homes. Fortunately for them, new mandates allow them
to bring their pets.
In the aftermath of Katrina, it was discovered that many of
those who suffered the greatest losses were those who stayed
behind, unable to brin... (Read More)