News Stories
Dog Virus
COLLEGE STATION, Sept. 27, 2005 – A new strain of flu-type virus has been proven to pass from horses to dogs, a rarity in the animal world – and it’s been detected in Texas . While it’s not uncommon for a flu-type virus to hop from one animal to another, such as several horses becoming […]
2005 College of Veterinary Medicine Staff Award Recipients
COLLEGE STATION – September 12, 2005 – The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, recently recognized their 2005 Staff Award recipients for the contributions they have made toward to the success of the college this past year. Recipients Dan Cary, Education Communication Resources; Gloria Craft, Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology; Diane Green, […]
Executive Council Addresses Veterinary Leadership Development at Texas A&M
On June 22-23, 2005, top leaders of the veterinary medical profession met at Texas A&M University for a two day summit. This historic meeting brought together for the first time, executive leaders from all segments of the veterinary medical profession to discuss the critical need for development of future leaders in the veterinary medical profession. […]
Safe Travel
COLLEGE STATION, Aug. 18, 2005 – If you’re a world-class researcher, you’re wanted all over the world. That pretty much describes Stephen Safe, who holds the rank of “Distinguished Professor” at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and in the Institute of Biosciences and Technology in the Health Science Center. Talk […]
Small Animal Zoological Medicine Service at Texas A&M Offers Comprehensive Care for Exotic Pets
COLLEGE STATION – August 9, 2005- A new and improved Small Animal Zoological Medicine Service, under the direction of Dr. David Phalen and Dr. Jean Paré, is now available at the Small Animal Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. The service offers comprehensive care to a wide range of […]
Texas A&M Professor Is First American Elected WVA President
COLLEGE STATION – August 2, 2005 – Dr. Leon Russell, a professor at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, became the first American elected president of the World Veterinary Association (WVA) during the 28th World Veterinary Congress held in Minneapolis, MN, July 16-20. Over the next three years, Russell, whose candidacy […]
Researchers Discover New Chromosome Evolution Pattern
COLLEGE STATION, July 22, 2005 – Breakages in chromosomes in mammalian evolution have occurred at preferred rather than random sites as long thought, and many of the sites are involved in human cancers, an international team of 25 scientists has discovered. The researchers, reporting in the July 22 issue of the journal Science, also found […]
New CT Scanner Provides Faster More Detailed Animal Exams
COLLEGE STATION – Small animals are benefiting greatly from a new, state-of-the-art imaging system, helical CT, which allows radiologists at Texas A&M University ‘s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to obtain detailed wafer-thin cross-sections of internal anatomy without the need for surgery. With helical CT or “helical CAT scan,” x-ray technology and high-speed […]
World of Veterinary Medicine Changing, Beaver Tells Graduates
Thursday, May 12, 2005 – COLLEGE STATION – The world of veterinary medicine is changing faster than at any time in its history, Bonnie Beaver, professor of veterinary medicine and current president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, said Thursday during commencement ceremonies at Texas A&M University. Beaver, addressing the 123 graduates who received their […]
Houston Native, 57, Becomes Oldest to Get Veterinary Medical Degree
May 3, 2005 – At age 57, Pat Ryan says she is dog-gone tired. When she receives her degree next week (Thursday, May 12) from Texas A&M University ‘s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, the Houston native will become the oldest person ever in Texas to graduate with a veterinary medicine degree. It’s […]
