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A senior dog receiving pets from its owner, showing the new clinical trial (TRIAD) of an anti-aging drug for the Dog Aging Project.

Dog Aging Project Receives $7 Million NIH Grant To Expand Clinical Trial Of Anti-Aging Drug

The study seeks to determine whether rapamycin increases the lifespan of dogs, with the hope that it may also help extend human lives. Researchers led by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have received $7 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand a clinical trial studying rapamycin’s […]

A medium-size dog eating food out of a pink bowl in a sunny kitchen, revealing owner demographics influence nutrition.

New Study Reveals Owner Demographics Influence Canine Nutrition

Dog owners have quite a bit of control over their pets’ diets, and many have strong opinions on what kinds of diets are best for their canine friends. But a new study from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) at Texas A&M University and investigators at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has revealed that the reasons […]

A group of black feral pigs search for food in a lush forest.

Preempting African Swine Fever In Texas With Research

Scientists assess a tick’s potential to spread disease in Southern U.S. As feral hog populations increase in Texas and the U.S., they create desirable conditions for disease-carrying ticks and increase the risk for an outbreak of African swine fever virus, ASFV. To ensure the devastating ASFV stays out of Texas, a multi-institution research project led […]

Karl, a camel with a dental abscess that was healed by Texas A&M veterinarians.

Something To Smile About: Texas A&M Veterinarians Heal Camel With Dental Abscess

As a camel, Karl Humphrey spends his days living a blissful life with his brother Johnny at Blessington Farms, a family-friendly farm experience west of Houston. The dromedaries, or single-humped camels, help educate elementary children, families, and farm visitors about camels and the care they require.  Perhaps Karl’s favorite part of the job is providing […]

Dr. William Murphy, newly-selected Texas A&M University System Regents Professor, in front of a bookshelf.

Genomics Expert William Murphy Selected As Texas A&M University System Regents Professor

Dr. William Murphy, a faculty member in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS), is one of 18 individuals from across The Texas A&M University System to be selected as a Regents Professor during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Since the awards program was established in […]

A biomedical sciences professor stands in front of a classroom full of students from the newly returned BIMS program.

New Leader Of Texas A&M BIMS Program Looks To The Future

Under the leadership of Dr. Jim Herman, Texas A&M’s biomedical sciences program looks forward to building upon a long tradition of preparing Aggies for careers in the health professions. For many future doctors, veterinarians, and other medical professionals, Texas A&M University’s biomedical sciences (BIMS) program provides a foundation for success as they begin their journey […]

A small white dog in a blue Cinderella dress with painted toenails.

A Cinder-Ellie Story: Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Dog Live Fairy-Tale Life

Whenever Ellie, a small, vivacious mixed-breed dog, visits the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (VMTH), her owner Robert Wick makes sure she’s dressed for the occasion. Ellie’s wardrobe includes custom-made gowns with intricate details fit for a princess, including jeweled collars, floral appliques, and tulle skirts. Like the fictional character Cinderella, Ellie’s life hasn’t […]

Photorealistic rendering of the new Clinical Veterinary Teaching & Research Complex at Texas A&M

Texas A&M University System Regents Pave Way For New Veterinary Teaching, Research Hospital

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved construction of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) new Clinical Veterinary Teaching & Research Complex (CVTRC), paving the way for groundbreaking and construction to begin on the $181 million small animal hospital. The approximately 135,000 square-foot building will be located on the […]

Three macaws in free flight.

Texas A&M-Led Conservation Program Develops New Method For Releasing Captive Parrots To The Wild

Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are working with parrot free-flight experts and partners in Brazil in an effort to increase the success rate of releasing captive parrots into the wild. In a recently published study, the team successfully released a small flock of blue and yellow macaws […]

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Texas A&M Researchers Uncover Secrets Of Horse Genetics For Conservation, Breeding

New research on the Y chromosome will allow geneticists to trace the paternal line in horses. Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are helping uncover new information about the Y chromosome in horses, which will help owners identify optimal lineages for breeding and help conservationists preserve breed diversity. […]

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