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From West Texas to College Station
HAYLEY MORGAN With a long-time passion for horses and a desire to study veterinary medicine, Morgan found herself right at home at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). After completing her bachelor’s degree in animal science from West Texas A&M University, Morgan found herself searching for a veterinary program that […]
A Fertile Field
Could discoveries made by CVM professor and Patsy Link Chair Katrin Hinrichs lead to healthier in vitro-produced human embryos? Story by Callie Rainosek & Dr. Megan Palsa Horses have played a vital role in world history. Until about a century ago, they were one of mankind’s main sources of transportation and communication. However, thanks to advancing technology, many […]
Holy Cow!
Comparative immunologist Michael Criscitiello and a team of researchers from across the country are using “special” cattle antibodies to make medical breakthroughs in the areas of HIV and, hopefully soon, triple-negative breast cancer. Story by Jennifer Gauntt “Cows do neat things,” said Michael Criscitiello, an associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Department of […]
Urban Cowboy
Farrier Jason Maki has been the recipient of many on-the-job horse kicks, but a recent encounter stands out as more memorable than the rest—because it may have saved his life. Story by Jennifer Gauntt Over the years, Jason Maki, the farrier at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Large Animal Hospital (LAH), […]
Rusyn Awarded Inaugural University Professorship, Recognizes Toxicology Pioneer As Namesake
Dr. Ivan Rusyn, a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS), is one of Texas A&M University’s first five faculty members to be bestowed the title of University Professor. The designation of “University Professor” recognizes faculty who have demonstrated significant and sustained accomplishments in their […]
A ‘Long’ Shot
Through a variety of projects focusing on reproductive science‚ Dr. Charles Long works to expand horizons in large animal research in a way that will benefit animals‚ industry‚ and humans. Story by Vandana Suresh Dr. Charles Long, a professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology (VTPP) in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), […]
Beefing Up Cattle
CVM professor Tom Welsh’s research focus on how Brahman cattle respond to stress will impact both the health of the animal and the health of the industry. Story by Ashli Villarreal Many American beef producers raise Angus-dominated herds, but as worldwide temperatures increase, there will be an increased need for tropically adapted animals. Brahman cattle do well in […]
A ‘Cooperative’ Education
CVM Ambassador Rebecca Gooder is building community relationships as she guides visitors around the college and interacts with customers at the local Producers Cooperative. Story by Megan Myers Rebecca Gooder maintains a busy schedule as a third-year veterinary student who works both as a Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) Ambassador […]
Out With Antibiotics, In With Vaccines
Dr. Noah Cohen and his fellow CVM researchers help discover new strategy to protect foals from deadly infection. Story by Callie Rainosek Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) have helped successfully develop a strategy to protect foals from developing a common and severe form of pneumonia by vaccinating […]
Teaming Up For Texas
In one of the state’s longest-running interagency agreements, CVM fourth-year veterinary students provide care to animals raised in TDCJ’s prison units and, in turn, get hands-on experience in herd health management and population medicine. Story & Photos by Chantal Cough-Schulze Across Texas, there are 104 prison units. At 42 of those units, there are inhabitants that some […]
