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Caitlyn Vaughn sits on her horse, Sergio, in a sunlit field, with Sergio in focus in the foreground and Vaughn smiling behind him.

A Tall Order: Texas A&M Vet Removes Massive Kidney Tumor From Horse

Sergio, a 1,200-pound warmblood, is hard to miss, not only for his size but also for his playfulness and what his owner, Caitlyn Vaughn, describes as a “Fabio” vibe. “He’s so sweet and lovey-dovey, it’s almost like having a golden retriever,” Vaughn said. “Every time I drive up to the barn, he’s at the back […]

Dr. Jianrong Li and a member of her research team work together in a laboratory, handling test tubes and samples while wearing lab coats and gloves.

Texas A&M Researcher Receives $2.17 Million Federal Grant To Study Early Brain Changes Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Jianrong Li, a professor and researcher in the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has received a $2.17 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, to examine how support cells in the brain help protect nerve cells and what happens when […]

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Texas A&M Researcher Devotes Career To Curing Genetic Disorder In Children

Every biomedical scientist dreams of playing a role in a medical miracle, but few have the privilege of seeing their work advance to that level within their lifetime. One exception is Dr. Scott Dindot, a professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Veterinary Pathobiology and the executive […]

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Industry Partnership Drives Texas A&M Study on Tylosin Use and Liver Abscess Control

Study finds shorter tylosin feeding periods reduce liver abscess risk, though continuous use remains most effective. As consumer demand for beef continues to reach historic highs, feedlot operators are paying close attention to anything that affects cattle health, performance, and carcass value — including liver abscesses, a long-standing and costly challenge in feedlot cattle. To […]

Dr. Jessica Galloway-Peña smiles in a laboratory at Texas A&M University, standing in front of research equipment and shelving.

Texas A&M Study Reveals How Antibiotic Use During Leukemia Treatment Reshapes the Gut Microbiome

Patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia are routinely treated with multiple antibiotics to prevent infection, a practice that new research from Texas A&M University shows can significantly reshape the gut microbiome and influence the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections. In a study published in the journal Antibiotics, researchers examined how antibiotic use during remission […]

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Leading The Flock: Texas A&M Epidemiologist Studies Zoonotic Diseases’ Impact On Animals, People

A passionate researcher and educator, Dr. Sarah Hamer has established herself as a global leader in veterinary medicine, public health, and epidemiology. Her expertise centers around zoonotic diseases, or those that can spread between people and animals. By dedicating her career to studying West Nile virus, Lyme disease, emerging viruses, avian malaria, Chagas disease, and […]

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COWGIRL Honors VMBS Faculty Member, Researcher

A Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) faculty member and researcher are among four from Texas A&M University who have been listed among COWGIRL magazine’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 honorees. Dr. Audra Jones, a clinical assistant professor in the VMBS’ Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences who teaches at […]

Veterinary care team members and a family pose with Duke, a small white dog wearing a red harness, inside a Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital exam room.

Learning Through Duke: How Texas A&M Helped One Family Understand And Manage Canine Diabetes

When Duke joined Ruby and Kenneth Engelke’s family, he arrived as a small, scruffy stray in desperate need of help.  The Engelkes’ daughter had found the white Havanese mix at a nearby park — weak, underweight, and infested with internal parasites commonly found in neglected dogs. He was unlikely to have survived much longer on […]

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VERO Researcher Recognized For Contributions To Food Animal Medicine

An internationally renowned epidemiologist and veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr. Paul Morley has made numerous contributions to veterinary medicine through his research, mentorship, and service. As a professor and the Sally Rau McIntosh Endowed Chair in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Morley plays […]

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Facility Grand Opening Lauds New Horizons in Health Care, Veterinary Medicine Education for Rio Grande Valley

Texas A&M University marks the expansion of its McAllen campus to include state-of-the-art nursing and veterinary medicine & biomedical sciences facility. The grand opening of the Nursing Education and Research Building (NERB) put a bow on a collaborative effort to bolster education and health care opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley with a ceremonial ribbon […]

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