News Stories
Pair Of Camels Join Texas A&M Winnie Carter Wildlife Center
Every day is hump day at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVMBS) Winnie Carter Wildlife Center (WCWC) now that camels Crimson and Casper have joined the community of exotic animals that call the center home. Three-year-old Crimson and 2-year-old Casper, both dromedary (one-humped) camels, were donated to the WCWC after […]
Former Umpire Studies Veterinary Medicine To Prepare For Third Career Path
From umpire to business owner to veterinarian, Chris Tiller has pursued a diverse range of careers during his life, always taking advantage of new opportunities to follow his passions. As a third-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS), he is currently working toward one of his childhood […]
Texas A&M Higher Education Center In McAllen Offers New Opportunities For Biomedical Sciences Students
“Howdy” may be the official greeting of Texas A&M, but to biomedical sciences (BIMS) graduate Roberto Lopez, it’s more than just a simple greeting. “You go to College Station and there’s not one person who doesn’t say ‘Howdy,’” he said. “It’s like you’re meeting a family, not just meeting an institution; just saying ‘Howdy’ enables […]
Texas A&M Researchers’ New System For Tracking Macaws Emphasizes Species’ Conservation Needs
New data on macaw movements gathered by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVMBS) The Macaw Society has the potential to greatly improve conservation strategies for the scarlet macaw, as well as similar species of large parrots. While the overall conservation status of the scarlet macaw is listed as “least concern” […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Explore Translational Medicine, Save Pet Pig With Human Surgical Tool
When Peggy, a pot-bellied pig, arrived at the Texas A&M Large Animal Hospital (LAH) showing signs of a gastrointestinal obstruction, her veterinarians employed a rare combination of equine and human surgical techniques to save her life. The 9-month-old pig began showing signs of an obstruction, including lethargy and lack of appetite, in March 2020, leading […]
Texas A&M Alumna Creates VMTH Fund To Support K-9 Heroes
Almost everybody has a cancer story—a story about how the disease has affected their life or the life of somebody they love. For Stacy LeBlanc, cancer played a part in one of the earliest losses of her life; she was just 12 years old when her 47-year-old mother died of cancer. But this isn’t a […]
CVMBS’ Aggie ACHIEVE Course Provides Valuable Learning Opportunities For Students With Disabilities
When the students first saw the two massive, black-as-night Percheron draft horses, their faces filled with excitement and joy. Some of them had never interacted with a horse and they couldn’t wait to approach the gentle giants. These young adults were visiting the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) as members […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Use Revolutionary Technique To Transform Landscape Of Pituitary Gland Surgery
Note: This procedure is not available for all patients. Please contact the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at 979.845.2351 with any questions. It’s been over a year since T, a 9-year-old English Labrador, underwent life-saving surgery to remove his pituitary gland at Texas A&M University’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), and according to owner Brian […]
Texas A&M Groups Host Vaccine Workshop To Prepare Animal Health ‘First Responders’
The Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (IIAD), a unit of Texas A&M AgriLife, and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) recently hosted a virtual vaccine tabletop exercise. The event helped animal health experts from top beef, dairy, and swine states collaborate on vaccine plans for their respective states in the […]
CVMBS Veterinary Pathologist Promotes Diversity, Inclusion Within Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Yava Jones-Hall, an associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS), is leading in the field of veterinary medicine as the only veterinarian selected for CrossTalk’s list of 100 inspiring Black scientists in America. Created to encourage and emphasize the importance of diversity in science, the list offers […]
