Schleining Receives Campus-Wide Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Jennifer Schleining, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS), has been awarded a Texas A&M Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award for her outstanding skills as an educator. Established in 2019, the award celebrates the best instructors at Texas A&M University by encouraging, […]
CVMBS Graduate Student Receives Fellowship To Study Genetic Drivers Of Breast Cancer In Norway
With a love for both computers and biology, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) graduate student Dr. Daniel Osorio has found the perfect fit to improve the study of cancer through his work in the field of computational biology. As a recipient of the 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Research Fellowship, Osorio […]
Hop To It: Tips For A Pet-Safe Easter
For many people, the start of spring is accompanied by an Easter holiday that brings loved ones together in a joyful celebration involving many traditions. For those with furry family members, it is important to note that some of these traditions might introduce new hazards into their pet’s environment. Dr. Lori Teller, an associate professor […]
Rescue Kitten With Rare Genital Dysplasia Condition Treated By, Finds Forever Home With Texas A&M Veterinary Student
When Lampasas Community Cats first brought Iroh, a Siamese-mix kitten, into the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), they were unsure of his fate. Based on his unusual condition, the non-profit organization didn’t know if anyone would be able to adopt him. But thanks to Texas A&M’s Small Animal Hospital, Iroh was fixed up—literally—and […]
A Sound Season: What To Know About Bull Breeding And The BSE
Cattle owners who are looking to expand their herd should consider a Breeding Soundness Examination (BSE), a quick and routine evaluation of a bull’s reproductive abilities done by a veterinarian prior to the breeding season. A vital tool in supporting our nation’s food supply, this examination facilitates a bull’s ability to breed more effectively and […]
CVMBS Staff, Faculty Earn Campus-Wide Distinguished Achievement Awards
Two members of the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) have received Distinguished Achievement Awards from the Association of Former Students for their positive impact on Texas A&M. The university-level awards are presented each year to faculty and staff who exhibit the highest standards of excellence. Dr. Laura Hammons ‘97 […]
CVMBS Senior Professor Selected As National Veterinary Microbiologist Of The Year
Dr. L. Garry Adams, a senior professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS), has been selected as the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists’ (ACVM) Distinguished Veterinary Microbiologist of 2021. This award recognizes a veterinary microbiologist whose career has made important contributions to the field in the areas of research, […]
Birds Of A Feather Flock Together: Social Behaviors Of Birds, Part 2
While the bond between an animal and their human is important, considering the relationships between pets—in both interspecies and same species interactions—also is an important part of making sure your home is a happy and healthy environment. Some bird species, including parrots, chickens, canaries, and pigeons, are very flock oriented and are often adopted and […]
Endangered Przewalski’s Horses Join Texas A&M Wildlife Center
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVMBS) Winnie Carter Wildlife Center (WCWC) is the new home for two Przewalski’s horses (P horses), a critically endangered species from Mongolia that is considered to be the last truly wild horse in existence. At the WCWC, the P horses will help teach veterinary and […]
CVMBS Announces 2021 Outstanding Alumni, Rising Star
Four alumni from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) will receive 2021 awards during the Outstanding Alumni & Rising Star Awards virtual ceremony on April 16, 2021. The 2021 Outstanding Alumni award recipients are Dr. Robert O. “Bob” Dittmar II ’79 (posthumous), Dr. Harold R. “Ray” Emerson ’65, and Dr. […]
