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A New Era for Bovine Health: Specialist Joins Texas A&M’s VERO Campus
Dr. Cassidy Klima, an expert in bovine health and antimicrobial resistance, is bringing her expertise to Texas A&M as a joint faculty member of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research at Amarillo and the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program in Canyon, Texas. As VERO’s newest veterinary […]
Texas A&M Researchers See Success In First Tests Of Oral Anthrax Vaccine In White-Tailed Deer
These tests bring the researchers one step closer to an anthrax vaccine for wild deer that aims to stop the disease’s spread throughout the state and, potentially, beyond. Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are closer to developing an oral vaccine for anthrax thanks to a recent study […]
Texas A&M Stevenson Center Opens New Expansion To Support Care Of Resident Pets
The Texas A&M Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center and approximately 55 supporters and friends celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility expansion on Oct. 26. A unique facility within the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), the Stevenson Center provides a home for companion animals whose owners have passed away […]
Veterinary Emergency Team Returns From Hurricane Helene Deployment
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has safely returned home to Bryan-College Station following a 15-day deployment to North Carolina in response to Hurricane Helene’s flooding and damage. As one of the top 10 deadliest storms in U.S. history and the deadliest in North Carolina history, Hurricane Helene devastated many areas of the state, […]
Texas A&M Research Collaboration Fights Melanoma In Pigs Using Light And Ultrasound Therapy
Texas A&M University researchers from the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are collaborating on a new project that studies how techniques using ultrasound and light — including ultraviolet (UV) and infrared — can treat melanomas in pigs. Recent medical advancements have made it possible to use […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Dogs Make Miraculous Recovery After House Fire
The word “miracle” has taken on a deeper and more personal meaning for Kris and James Dent after a house fire that burned for two hours nearly claimed the lives of their beloved dogs. But because of quick thinking and appropriate care from family members, first responders, and a veterinary team at the Texas A&M […]
Texas A&M VMBS, AgriLife Conduct Program Prioritizing Mounted Patrol Horses’ Health, Safety
Texas A&M veterinarians and Texas A&M AgriLife educational development specialists are collaborating to deliver a new training program to educate mounted patrol units throughout the nation on all the skills needed to care for their equine partners. The course on AgriLife Learn will include an overview of equine husbandry, anatomy and physiology, strategies for preventing […]
Taking A Bite Out Of Diabetes: Texas A&M Veterinarians Save Therapy Dog Sharky
As a small animal veterinarian with experience in recognizing emergency cases, Dr. Brittany King knew to turn to the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) when her own dog, Sharky, developed a life-threatening complication from diabetes. Sharky, a 9-year-old Scottish terrier and schnauzer mix, had already proven that he was a fighter by overcoming […]
Brewing A Cup Of Aggie Values
A Texas A&M veterinary student and his wife, a former psychology student, started a coffee cart business to share their Aggie values with espresso drinkers, one cup of joe at a time. Jenner Brown, a Class of 2026 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student, and Ashley Grewenig Brown, a Class of 2022 former student with a […]
Texas A&M Large Animal Hospital Helps Pig Achieve Royal Recovery
With help from the university’s veterinary team, a pig named King Louie overcame a life-threatening disease. In the classic tale of “Charlotte’s Web,” a pig named Wilbur captures hearts with his friendship and bravery. While not everyone gets to experience life with a swine of their own, the Ballard family knows what it’s like to […]
