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Sweet Cherry Compounds Show Promise in Slowing Aggressive Breast Cancer Spread, Texas A&M Study Discovers
Natural compounds found in dark sweet cherries may help slow the growth and spread of one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new research from Texas A&M University. The study examined the effects of anthocyanins — natural plant pigments that give fruits like dark sweet cherries their deep red color — […]
Bridging Gaps In Veterinary Medicine: Texas A&M Gains New Food Animal Faculty Member
In his new role as a clinical assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Dr. Jake Trautmann brings a passion for mentorship, a deep appreciation for livestock health, and a philosophy centered on critical thinking and adaptability. Through teaching, clinical service, and research, […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Team Saves Cat From Life-Threatening Blockage Caused By Wine Cork
Vlad the Impaler, a 4-year-old tuxedo cat, is completely unlike his namesake, the infamous 15th century ruler of what is now Romania, who earned both his nickname and reputation for his brutality. “Our Vlad is the most friendly cat ever,” said owner Danielle Hardt. “He’ll go up to anybody and rub on them.” So, when […]
Healing The Healer: Texas A&M Helps Irish Wolfhound Fulfill His Life-Saving Mission
Confronted with a liver shunt too complex for standard treatment, Texas A&M veterinarians across specialties joined forces to pioneer a new approach. MacIntosh Otto is hard to miss — he’s a 100-pound, 1-and-a-half-year-old Irish Wolfhound with a calm nature and a nose that can nudge just about anything off a kitchen counter. Mac’s owners, Lisa […]
Texas A&M Clinical Trial Transforming Care For Equine Sepsis Patients
Sepsis, a severe reaction to a bacterial infection, is among the most common and life-threatening conditions in horses. Foals are especially vulnerable because their immune systems are still developing; they can be exposed to bacteria either through their mother before birth or from the environment shortly after being born. When a foal or adult horse […]
One Medicine: Celebrating The Anniversary Of Texas A&M’s Surge Hospital
This special edition article recognizes the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Rita and the Texas A&M Large Animal Teaching Hospital’s role as a surge hospital — and the part it played in establishing the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ legacy of supporting people and animals impacted by disasters. It is an updated version of […]
Texas A&M Former Student Embraces Role As Reveille’s Veterinarian
Every patient at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) is special, but one stands out among the rest — Reveille X, Texas A&M University’s mascot and the Queen of Aggieland. The 6-year-old rough collie lives a pampered life on campus, spending her days attending classes, campus events, and Corps of Cadets activities. Her […]
Texas A&M’s New Hemoperfusion Clinical Trial Offers Hope For Large Animal Patients
Jet Black Dasher, a quarter horse mare, arrived at the Texas A&M Large Animal Teaching Hospital (LATH) in critical condition, with numerous rapid-onset symptoms resulting from liver disease. But after becoming the hospital’s first patient to receive an innovative hemoperfusion treatment as part of a new clinical trial, the 4-year-old mare has a second chance […]
Seeking Fur-ther Expertise: When To See A Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Veterinarians play an essential role in keeping pets healthy, often working as a team to ensure each animal receives the care it needs. In some cases, a board-certified specialist with advanced training in a specific body system or field of medicine may be sought to collaborate with primary care veterinarians, offering additional insight that helps […]
Helping Hammie Breathe Easy: Texas A&M Veterinarians Save Cat With Windpipe Obstruction
Hammie, an orange tabby, had a rough beginning — he started life as a feral kitten outside a prison in Huntsville, Texas, and even after being rescued by one of the prison’s nurses, his challenges weren’t over. After Hammie developed an unusual cough, his veterinarian detected a foreign object in his windpipe that was obstructing […]
