Texas A&M Receives Over $1 Million In USDA Grants to Study SARS-CoV-2 In Deer
Texas A&M University scientists and research partners have received two National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grants to study the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in deer. These funds will help researchers understand the impact of the virus in Texas’ deer populations and its relationship to human and ecological health. […]
Patient Advocates Help Researchers Forge New Paths In Breast Cancer Research
A chance meeting between breast cancer researchers from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and patient advocates at the Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Conference (MBCRC) has sparked a new passion for making patient advocates an integral part of breast cancer research. Dr. Garhett Wyatt, a postdoctoral researcher at the VMBS, […]
Texas A&M-Led Team Receives USDA Grant To Study Cattle Respiratory Disease Prevention
Researchers from the Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have received $300,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study the costliest disease in the cattle industry, bovine respiratory disease (BRD). The grant will fund […]
Disinfection Robot Boosts Sanitation At Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Robots are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. By some estimates, over 14 million Americans own a cleaning robot, robotic lawn mower, robotic suitcase, or other similar device. Human hospitals are also using this new technology to increase cleanliness and prevent the spread of disease. However, a hospital robot — like the one recently […]
Climate Vulnerability Index Shows Where Action, Resources Are Needed To Address Climate Change Threats
Dr. Weihsueh Chiu, a professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, partnered with Environmental Defense Fund to create a new tool that provides communities and policymakers with actionable data about long-term vulnerabilities tied to climate change. The Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) is the most comprehensive screening tool of its type, showing […]
Genome Study Reveals 30 Years Of Darwin’s Finch Evolution
A landmark study on contemporary evolutionary change in natural populations released by an international team of researchers led by Texas A&M University professor Dr. Leif Andersson reveals that 45% of the variation in the highly heritable beak size of Darwin’s finches can be attributed to only six genomic loci (fixed positions on a chromosome). Among […]
Zoran Appointed Interim Director Of Veterinary Emergency Team
Dr. Debra “Deb” Zoran, a professor and clinical faculty member in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, has been appointed interim director of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET). “Dr. Zoran demonstrates the drive to succeed and the passion for helping others that’s […]
Texas A&M Researchers Show Endangered Parrot Species Is Thriving In Urban Areas
A Texas A&M-led research team has discovered that a population of endangered red-crowned parrots is thriving in urban areas of South Texas. The parrots are a unique case, considering that many animal species are affected negatively by the expansion of human urban areas, which can lead to deforestation and pollution of natural habitats. These mostly […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Developing Frailty Instrument To Improve Canine Geriatric Care
In human medicine, the ability to measure frailty is a vital aspect of geriatric care. Doctors may recommend one treatment over another based on an elderly person’s frailty score, and nursing homes may adjust care protocols as frailty increases. While the ability to measure frailty is not a new concept in human medicine, it has […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Graduates Lead The Nation In Licensing Exam Pass Rates
Texas A&M University’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students have continued the multi-year Aggie tradition of passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) with a rate that greatly exceeds the national pass rate. More than 99% of the DVM Class of 2023 passed the licensing examination, which is significantly higher than the overall pass […]
