LSU Diagnostics collaborates with state partners to detect Chronic Wasting Disease in deer
Since 2019, LSU Diagnostics has worked in close partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries to provide surveillance testing for Chronic Wasting Disease in the state’s deer population. That collaboration led to a significant milestone in 2022 when CWD was detected for the first time in deer along the Mississippi and Louisiana border.
LSU Vet School Researcher Receives $2 Million NIH Grant to Explore Novel Treatments for Alcohol and Substance-Use Disorders
Ethan Anderson, a translational neuroscientist at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded a five-year, $2 million R01 grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to investigate new treatment strategies for alcohol-use and other substance-use disorders. The funding supports preclinical research aimed at understanding how lifestyle, environment, and genetic mechanisms interact to influence addiction.
LSU Vet Med Treating Three Texas Horses Quarantined with Confirmed EHV-1
Cases of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has been confirmed by equine veterinary clinics in Texas, with cases traced to a recent equine competition in Waco. Three horses from Texas that participated in that event are currently quarantined at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) and receiving treatment for confirmed EHV-1.
She Didn’t See Anyone Who Looked Like Her in Vet Med—So She Became the One to Watch
When Hiba Ali dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, she didn’t have a blueprint to follow. She didn’t know anyone in her community who had taken that path. She didn’t see herself reflected in the textbooks, the classrooms, or the professionals in white coats. But she knew one thing for sure—her love for animals and her calling to care for them was undeniable.
From Broadway Dreams to Veterinary Medicine: The Journey of Gabrielle Acquaviva
Gabrielle Acquaviva is well on her way to becoming a veterinary dermatologist at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, but her story is one of passion, persistence, and taking the risks that most people shy away from. Born and raised in New Jersey, Gabrielle’s journey to veterinary school has been anything but conventional. From the stage to the clinic, her path has been shaped by both a love for the arts and a fierce desire to help animals, proving that dreams can take many shapes along the way.
Meet the Exovet: Ricky Alvarez's Revolutionary Journey in Veterinary Medicine – From Miami to Global Impact!
Discover the inspiring story of Ricky Alvarez, a 25-year-old first-generation Latin-American Ross vet student, who is revolutionizing veterinary medicine. From leading the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) to building a thriving online community as @theexovet, Ricky's journey is a testament to dedication, resilience, and innovation. Learn how his Cuban heritage and creative problem-solving skills are shaping the future of small animal and exotic medicine. Follow Ricky's vision for a community-focused veterinary practice that bridges the gap for underserved communities and wildlife care.