A World of Good
Jenny Good’s art is a representation of how she views the world—she says it is who she is and not just something she does. She uses pieces that would not necessarily go together to create “something that can be asymmetrical, but balanced at the same time,” she said. Because of her deep love of animals, […]
From West Texas to College Station
HAYLEY MORGAN With a long-time passion for horses and a desire to study veterinary medicine, Morgan found herself right at home at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). After completing her bachelor’s degree in animal science from West Texas A&M University, Morgan found herself searching for a veterinary program that […]
What to Know About Swine Fever
Over the past couple of months, stories of African Swine Fever (ASF) spreading through Asia have frequented U.S. and international news. While ASF is not currently present in the U.S., there are still precautions pig owners can take in case this disease does spread to America. To offer clarification on this topic, Dr. Brandon Dominguez, […]
A Fertile Field
Could discoveries made by CVM professor and Patsy Link Chair Katrin Hinrichs lead to healthier in vitro-produced human embryos? Story by Callie Rainosek & Dr. Megan Palsa Horses have played a vital role in world history. Until about a century ago, they were one of mankind’s main sources of transportation and communication. However, thanks to advancing technology, many […]
Holy Cow!
Comparative immunologist Michael Criscitiello and a team of researchers from across the country are using “special” cattle antibodies to make medical breakthroughs in the areas of HIV and, hopefully soon, triple-negative breast cancer. Story by Jennifer Gauntt “Cows do neat things,” said Michael Criscitiello, an associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Department of […]
Keep Pets Cool in the Summer Heat
Summer brings with it an expectation of sweltering temperatures, sometimes to the point of danger. As temperatures climb, remember that if you are hot, your pet is probably feeling even hotter. Dogs and cats generate more heat than people and usually also have a thick layer of fur to trap that heat inside. Dr. Christine […]
Urban Cowboy
Farrier Jason Maki has been the recipient of many on-the-job horse kicks, but a recent encounter stands out as more memorable than the rest—because it may have saved his life. Story by Jennifer Gauntt Over the years, Jason Maki, the farrier at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Large Animal Hospital (LAH), […]
Center for Educational Technologies Hosts VEA Intern
This summer, the Center for Educational Technologies (CET) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) will be the first corporate sponsor from a veterinary school to host a Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy (VEA) intern. Jennifer Nary, a second-year veterinary student at the CVM, will be completing a 10-week internship at the […]
CVM GSA Wins Adair Student Organization of the Year
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) Graduate Student Association (GSA) has been awarded the 2018-2019 Adair Student Organization of the Year Award by the Texas A&M Department of Student Activities. The award recognizes a student organization that has made a positive impact on its members, leaders, and Texas A&M University. […]
Bornean Veterinarians Tour CVM Hospitals, Classrooms
Guests from the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco and the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) visited Texas A&M on April 18 to see the advanced technologies and facilities at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). The visitors included Cameron Park Zoo staff veterinarian James Kusmierczyk, Cameron Park Zoo veterinary technician Amanda Suenkel, […]
