Helping Fido Adjust to New Surroundings
As we’re propelled into these summer months, many changes and transitions often accompany the warmer weather. Whether you’re relocating for work, moving after graduation, or just planning a long summer vacation, here are some tips to help ensure that pets comfortably adjust to your new surroundings. Prior to the move, it is important that you […]
Spring Graduation Activities Begin Thursday With The Awarding Of 133 DVM Degrees
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Spring 2014 graduation ceremonies at Texas A&M University kick off Thursday (May 8) when the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) awards 133 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. The awarding of degrees at the 2:00 p.m. ceremonies in Rudder Auditorium will follow an address by Bo Brock, DVM, a […]
Texas A&M Breaks Ground For New Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex
To celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in veterinary medicine for Texas, administrators from the Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University, and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) broke ground for the new Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex. The capital project represents a major expansion for the […]
Texas A&M researchers help curb rise of contamination in leafy vegetables
The likelihood that a crop of leafy greens will be contaminated by E. coli, an indicator of fecal contamination, before harvest is strongly influenced by both farm management and environmental factors, according to a study spotlighted on the cover of the new issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. The work, led by Dr. […]
CVM outstanding alumni and rising star honored
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) honored seven of its alumni for their contributions to the veterinary medical profession at a dinner held on April 4th as part of Homecoming activities at the CVM. The recipients of the 2014 Rising Star Award and the 2014 Outstanding […]
Texas A&M professor wins Society of Toxicology Translational Impact Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M University’s Timothy D. Phillips, PhD, ATS, has won the 2014 Society of Toxicology (SOT) Translational Impact Award for his work on improving public health. The Translational Impact Award was developed in 2009 by SOT, a professional association of more than 7,700 toxicologists, to distinguish scientists whose research is in […]
Toxic Household Items
As caring pet owners, we are typically well aware of the various dangers that threaten our furry friends’ safety. Keeping their vaccinations up to date, making sure they are properly groomed, and providing them with the most nutritious food to ensure good health are just a few things that we tend to with the utmost […]
Three Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Faculty Recognized with University-Level Distinguished Achievement Awards
COLLEGE STATION, TX – The Texas A&M Association of Former Students (AFS) honored three members of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) faculty with a University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award, one of the highest honors presented by the AFS. Dr. Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni, professor and head of the Department of Veterinary Integrative […]
Texas A&M Project Hoping To End Alarming Decline Of The Bobwhite Quail
COLLEGE STATION – The iconic bobwhite quail, a favorite among hunters and wildlife enthusiasts alike throughout the United States, has literally flown the coop – its numbers have been decreasing alarmingly for decades, but a groundbreaking project led by a team of Texas A&M University researchers could prove to be a big move toward understanding […]
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
COLLEGE STATION, TX – The 19th Annual English Tea benefiting members of the Brazos Valley Multiple Sclerosis Patient’s Support Group (BVMSPSG) was held in the Mark Francis Room at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) on Feb. 8, 2014. Dr. Jane Welsh and Dr. Jianrong Li-who are both professors in […]
