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Texas A&M Researchers Revolutionize Nebulized Therapies
In an ambitious project, Dr. Rebecca Legere, an assistant professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), and Dr. Dusty Nagy, a VMBS clinical professor of food animal medicine and surgery, are focusing on bringing science and much-needed clarity to nebulized therapies in animals. Nebulizers — […]
Chemicals Might Be Hitching A Ride On Nanoplastics To Enter Your Skin
Plastic is ubiquitous in the modern world, and it’s notorious for taking a long time to completely break down in the environment — if it ever does. But even without breaking down completely, plastic can shed tiny particles — called nanoplastics because of their extremely small size — that scientists are just now starting to […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Restore Persian Cat’s Ability To Eat
Luna Roy, a Persian cat with a lively and curious spirit, faced seemingly insurmountable odds from the moment she was born because of a rare and dangerous congenital defect — a cleft palate. This condition left a large hole in the roof of Luna’s mouth, creating a passage directly into her nasal cavity and posing […]
Multidisciplinary Study Finds Estrogen Could Aid In Therapies For Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers studied the protective effects of estradiol and estriol on the myelin sheath. About 100,000 of the estimated million people in the United States with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a progressive form of the disease, with symptoms that worsen continuously or after periods of remission. “Progressive MS is profoundly challenging because it is relentless and […]
The Olive Branch: Researchers Harness Expertise To Study Granddaughter’s Rare Bone Condition
A pair of VMBS scientists have been working to bring hope to families everywhere by dedicating their efforts to understanding a rare genetic disorder. As a toddler, Olive walked in a way that her grandmother, Dr. Dana Gaddy, described as an exaggerated “waddle.” But this wasn’t the “waddle” of an infant learning to walk — […]
Veterinary Student Discovers Passion For Science By Studying Feedlot Lagoons At VERO
Kourtney Mayfield has had a thirst for knowledge for as long as she can remember. Her curiosity and passion for learning have led her to consider multiple career paths — including linguistics, anthropology, and serving at the United Nations. More recently, her curiosity led her to biomedical research through the Veterinary Medical Scientist Research Training […]
Harnessing The Power Of Clay To Protect Communities From Toxins
From microplastics to heavy metals and forever chemicals, people are more aware than ever of the potential dangers lurking in food, water, and household items. But thanks to researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), the answer to these concerns may be right under our feet. Dr. Timothy Phillips, […]
Has Your Dog Eaten A Bottle Of Pills? New Services At The Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital Can Help
Texas A&M’s veterinary hospital is now home to two innovative, life-saving veterinary treatments that clean toxins from blood. When a dog accidentally ingests pills — usually from getting into their owners’ medications or their own flavored prescriptions — it can cause acute intoxication, a medical emergency that requires quick action and immediate veterinary attention. For […]
Texas A&M-Led Research Collaboration Studies How To Prevent Miscarriages In Horses
Horse breeding is a time- and resource-intensive process, with the average successful pregnancy often costing thousands of dollars in veterinary care, stud fees, and breeding. Because horse pregnancies last almost an entire year, owners and breeders often have to wait a long time to see if their efforts will pay off. As a result, if […]
Texas A&M Vet Students Turn Setback Into Success With National Quiz Bowl Win
A team of third-year veterinary students from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) won the national Quiz Bowl championship at the 2025 American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) conference in Omaha, Nebraska. The win marks the first time in more than a decade that VMBS students have earned the title. […]
