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CVM’s Rogers Named Recipient of AAVMC 2019 Iverson Bell Award
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named Dr. Kenita S. Rogers, executive associate dean at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), as the recipient of the 2019 Iverson Bell Award. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership and contributions in promoting opportunities for underrepresented minorities […]
Parker Bestowed AAVMC’s Leadership In Public Policy Award
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named Dr. Gerald Parker, associate dean for Global One Health at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), as the recipient of the 2019 Senator John Melcher, DVM Leadership in Public Policy Award. The award, established in 2007, is presented to […]
From West Texas to College Station: Veterinary Students Find Home At Texas A&M
Hayley Morgan With a long-time passion for horses and a desire to study veterinary medicine, Hayley 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 […]
CVM Professor, Researcher Elected to Inaugural Class of NAI Senior Members
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) distinguished professor Stephen H. Safe, is one of six faculty members from across Texas A&M University recently named to the inaugural class of National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Senior Members. He is among 66 academic inventors selected for the honor. “This important award recognizes the […]
Texas A&M Researchers Prove Mammalian Joint Regeneration Possible
Research by Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) professor Ken Muneoka and his colleagues has opened the doors to the future possibility of regenerating joints in mammals. His study, “BMP9 stimulates joint regeneration at digit amputation wounds in mice,” published Feb. 5 in Nature Communications, expands on previous research conducted by […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Oncology Service Receives PetCo Funding To Subsidize Animal Treatment
Dr. Heather Wilson-Robles and the Oncology Service at the Texas Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), have received a $200,000 grant from the Petco Foundation that will financially assist owners with their pets’ cancer treatments. The Pet Cancer Treatment grant, supported by the Blue Buffalo […]
Texas A&M Professor, SeaWorld Perform First Spinal Tap On Bottlenose Dolphin
A rescued bottlenose dolphin is doing well at SeaWorld San Antonio after the first cerebrospinal fluid tap on a live bottlenose dolphin was performed by a Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) neurology professor Nick Jeffery. The procedure has now given her a chance at living with other dolphins. Rimmy, a sub […]
VET, AgriLife Return Home From First Out-Of-State Deployment
After almost a month in Butte County, California, members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and AgriLife Extension Service are beginning their journey home today. During the 29-day deployment, the team’s first outside of Texas, 12 members of the VET and seven AgriLife Extension agents from across Texas worked at the Del Oro […]
Texas-sized livestock program taking shape at West Texas A&M University
Sharp breaks ground on two new facilities, welcomes top large animal expert to the Panhandle The Texas A&M University System’s effort to build the strongest livestock program in the nation moved three-steps forward today as officials broke ground on two new facilities and announced the hiring of one of the top large animal veterinarians in […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team, AgriLife Deploy To California To Offer Wildfire Relief
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and agents from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are traveling to California to offer medical and oversight relief to shelters housing around 700 companion animals displaced because of the Paradise wildfires that began in November. Team members departed from College Station on Thursday morning for the team’s […]
