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Budke Named Department Head Of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences
Dr. Christine Budke has been named the head of the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Budke, a VIBS professor, has served as the interim VIBS department head since 2024. “Dr. Budke represents the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences with distinction,” said Dr. […]
Texas A&M Research Shows That Dog Obesity And Food Motivation Are Linked To Breed, Environment, Owner Choices
50% of dogs in the United States are reported to be overweight and, according to a new study led by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP), the cause may be a complex web of interactions between dogs, their breed background, their environment, and food motivation. For example, the study found that popular […]
Drug-Resistant Parasites Are Common In Ranched Bison, Texas A&M Researchers Find
Parasitic worms are a pervasive problem in United States agriculture, affecting large and small ruminants such as sheep, goats, and cattle. These worms — also called gastrointestinal nematodes or roundworms — feed on their host, weakening the animals’ immune system and, in certain cases, causing death. Drug resistance in parasites has become increasingly problematic for […]
Caring For Canine Heroes: Texas A&M Serves Search And Rescue Dogs Deployed To Central Texas
They have been, perhaps, among the unsung heroes of search and rescue. The canine members of the Texas A&M Task Force (TX-TF) urban search and rescue (SAR) teams can do many things their human counterparts can’t: their athletic frames and fearlessness allow them to squeeze into tight spaces; their agility allows them to maneuver unstable […]
Seadragon Aquarium Project Helps Texas A&M Graduate Students Gain Real-World Research Skills
Learning how to conduct research can be a difficult process, especially for students interested in a complex field like metagenomics. In a unique graduate-level course at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), however, graduate students are not only learning the ins and outs of research but are also using that […]
Success Of Texas A&M-Led Clinical Trial Offers New Hope For Dogs With Herniated Discs
To learn more about the clinical trial for a new, non-surgical IVDD/herniated disc treatment, including eligibility and contact information, please visit the VMBS Office of Veterinary Clinical Investigation’s StudyPages account. A new non-invasive treatment — developed by a Texas A&M faculty member and offered only at Texas A&M — appears to be as effective as surgery […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Deploys To Kerr County In Response To Central Texas Flooding
As part of their ongoing efforts to keep search and rescue dogs healthy, safe, and mission-ready, the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has deployed to Kerr County in support of Texas A&M Task Forces and other regional partners. Following the devastating flooding in Central Texas that has now claimed the lives of more than […]
Kerwin Appointed Small Animal Clinical Sciences Department Head
Dr. Sharon Kerwin, a professor and the Tom & Joan Read Chair in veterinary surgery, has been named the head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Kerwin has served as the interim VSCS department head since July 2024 while continuing […]
Creating A Brighter Future For Pets: Texas A&M Stevenson Center Supports Canine Longevity Research, Veterinary Education
The Texas A&M Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center’s primary mission is to provide a life-long home for pets whose owners have become unable to care for them, but it also does much more to support the future of veterinary medicine and pet care. As part of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), […]
Texas A&M, Vet Valor Fund Help Get ‘Lieutenant Dan’ Back On His Feet With Hip Surgery
Lieutenant Dan, a three-legged mixed breed dog, wears a tag that says, “Got no leg,” but his lack of a limb doesn’t slow him down. Like his namesake from “Forrest Gump,” this Lieutenant Dan faced a life-altering challenge when he lost one of his hind legs; unlike the character Lt. Dan, however, the canine Lieutenant […]
