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Texas A&M Equine Veterinarian Wins Prestigious Career Development Award
Dr. Rebecca Legere, a doctoral student and incoming faculty member at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has won the 2024 Elaine and Bertram Klein Development Award, a highly competitive career development award of $20,000 from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. The award, which is issued annually to one recipient, […]
Texas A&M Researcher Explores Benefits Of AI In Veterinary Medicine, Education
Dr. Candice Chu has created a “virtual study partner” to help veterinary students prepare for exams. A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is discovering new ways for veterinarians to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in both the clinic and the classroom. Dr. Candice Chu, an assistant professor […]
Common Equine Painkiller Disrupts Assisted Reproduction Technique Efficiency In Mares, Texas A&M Research Finds
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that phenylbutazone, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly prescribed in horses, can affect the ability of a mare’s egg cells — called “oocytes” — to become viable embryos, which is a crucial step in assisted reproduction in horses. This discovery, […]
Children Can Inherit Early Aging Symptoms From Parents Who Abuse Alcohol, Texas A&M Researchers Find
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that parents who struggle with alcohol use disorders can pass along symptoms of early aging to their children, affecting them well into adulthood. These accelerated aging effects — including high cholesterol, heart problems, arthritis, and early onset dementia — can […]
Ramesh Vemulapalli Selected For SEC’s Prestigious Leadership Development Program
Dr. Ramesh Vemulapalli, executive associate dean of the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has been selected as one of Texas A&M University’s four Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) Fellows for 2024-2025. Each year the SEC offers its 14 member schools a unique opportunity to foster potential academic […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Prepares For Next Major Disaster, Serves Fellow Texans
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) provided more than 4,500 services to 952 patients at Operation Border Health Preparedness (OBHP), Texas’ largest disaster preparedness event, from July 22-26. This was the team’s fourth year to participate in OBHP, an annual exercise hosted by the Texas Department of State Health Services that provides emergency response […]
A Little Horse With A Lot Of Heart
Equine surgeons at the Texas A&M Large Animal Teaching Hospital heal a mini therapy horse’s broken leg. In two north Texas nursing homes, Jeffery, the miniature horse, is well known for his seemingly magical ability to “make smiles.” “As soon as the residents see him, there is not a frown in the room,” said Jeffery’s […]
Acing The Competition: VMBS Faculty Member, Heart Horse Take Home Championship
As a veterinarian and pet owner, Dr. Jen Fridley is well accustomed to the human-animal bond. However, when she first met her horse Ace, she had no idea how much their special bond would come to shape her life and career. Together, Fridley and Ace highlight how the human-animal bond enriches life. Their friendship and […]
Prescribing Smiles: Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Helps Texas A&M Former Student Pursue Dreams
At every step of his journey to success, Tony Phan ‘22 has demonstrated the Aggie core value of Selfless Service. Choosing to become a doctor is a noble pursuit, but it’s no easy journey. It takes years of study and practice, as well as a bit of luck — each year, less than half of […]
VMBS Researchers Developing Innovative Methods For Diagnosing Heartworms
Approximately 300,000 dogs are diagnosed with heartworms in the United States each year, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council. These parasites are more than just pests; a heartworm infection can often prove fatal. “Heartworms are one of the most important parasites of dogs in North America,” said Dr. Meriam Saleh, a clinical assistant professor […]
