VMBS Faculty Member Awarded Scialog Fellowship To Develop New Diagnostic Tests For Brucellosis

Dr. Angela Arenas, a Texas A&M University associate professor in the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the School of Medicine, was awarded one of 18 Scialog: Mitigating Zoonotic Threats fellowships to aid in her development of new and improved diagnostic tests for brucellosis, a bacterial disease that can affect humans, pets, and […]

CVM’s Arenas Receives $5 Million For First Comprehensive Brucellosis Study In Cameroon

Dr. Angela Arenas, an assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB) has been awarded a $5 million research grant from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), a combat support agency within the United States Department of Defense (DoD), that will fund a five-year […]

Brucella canis is a disease of dogs and humans

Brucella canis, a strain of brucellosis that can be carried by dogs, is one of the leading causes of canine infertility. The highly contagious, and often underrecognized, bacterium can lead to abortions,  stillborn puppies, testicular abnormalities, and failure to conceive, but can also cause back pain and inflammation of the spinal column in dogs. Dr. Angela […]

Zoonotic Diseases

Whether pet owners are walking in the park, going on a road trip, or even just lying in bed, spending time with four-legged friends is a part of daily life. However, spending time with pets comes with the responsibility of keeping them healthy. Regular veterinarian checkups is important, especially in helping to prevent pets from […]

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