News Stories
Researchers Sequence Horse Genome
COLLEGE STATION, TX – A group of international scientists – including three researchers from Texas A&M University – have completed for the first time the genome sequence of the horse, which may open doors for improved breeding, disease treatment and even enhanced performance traits. Dr. Loren Skow (left), Dr. Terje Raudsepp and Dr. Bhanu Chowdhary […]
CVM Hires Small Animal Surgeon
COLLEGE STATION, TX – The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University is known for being a leader in veterinary medicine and research, as well as being a clinic that takes extraordinary care of our small animal patients. Dr. Jacqueline Davidson, small animal orthopedic and soft tissue surgeon, has recently been […]
Patterson Joins Small Animal Clinical Sciences Department at Texas A&M CVM
COLLEGE STATION, TX – Dr. Adam P. Patterson, DVM, DACVD, has joined the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences as Clinical Assistant Professor and Chief of Dermatology. Dr. Patterson comes to the CVM after serving as a private practice dermatologist in the Greater Chesapeake Bay area […]
CVM researchers to attend RM Kenney Equine Reproduction Symposium
COLLEGE STATION, TX – Being invited to participate in a symposium held in memory of a pioneering scientist is an honor. This week, a group of researchers from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), will have this very privilege. Drs. Terry Blanchard, Katrin Hinrichs and Charles Love will present lectures […]
Dr. James Heird Brought on Board to Bridge TAMU Equine Programs
COLLEGE STATION, TX – Internationally renowned equine scholar, Dr. Jim Heird has joined the Texas A&M family. Heird was hired as a joint appointment between the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as Executive Professor and Coordinator of the Equine Sciences Initiative. “For many years, […]
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine at the Reliant Park Dog Show
COLLEGE STATION, TX – This past summer, representatives from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences were delighted to attend the 32nd annual Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows, which was held July 16 through 19th. Dogs from all over Texas participated and were judged in various events including conformation, agility, […]
A Pretty Patch of Green
COLLEGE STATION, TX – Aggie maroon benches, blooms of pink and purple and a pathway lined with fresh green bushes-the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences now has its very own garden. Tucked into a nook between the Veterinary Medical Sciences (VMS) and the Veterinary Medical Administration (VMA) buildings, the garden […]
Full-Time Farrier Service Now Available at Texas A&M CVM
COLLEGE STATION, TX –A certain specialization that is often overlooked or unknown by many people today is that of a farrier. A farrier’s job is to provide shoes for horses, and to work on their hoof problems. The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences does a lot of work on lame horses, […]
Couple Travels from Canada on Horseback to See TAMU Genetics Expert
COLLEGE STATION, TX –Canadian film-makers Rick Blackburn and his wife Louise Leroux are on a cross-country trip like no other. They are riding two Canadian horses from Quebec, Canada to College Station, Texas to bring 50 samples of Canadian horse genes to Dr. Gus Cothran, director of equine genetics at the Texas A&M University College […]
TDA Gives Texas A&M $50,000 for White Tailed Deer
COLLEGE STATION, TX – Imagine how you would feel if there were no medicine to help your sick puppy get well? This is how the majority of deer breeders feel as there is currently no approved medicine for diseased deer. The deer industry is growing rapidly, but sadly the right medicine and treatment that cervids […]
