In a recent publication in Frontiers of Veterinary Science, a startling revelation has emerged from the longitudinal Golden Retriever Lifetime Study: less than 40% of the participating dogs were on preventive heartworm medications at the study’s outset. This discovery raises significant concerns, as heartworm disease is a severe and potentially fatal condition that is entirely preventable in dogs.

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine embraces mental health with a cutting-edge wellness room within its library, providing students and faculty with a quiet sanctuary for spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being.

he College of Veterinary Medicine will welcome an embedded counselor to its halls in early November, piloting a new element as part of campus-wide efforts to enhance mental health support.

In a groundbreaking and heart-pounding collaboration, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Purdue University Fire Department (PUFD) united their forces for a three-day Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) training program. This unprecedented initiative brought together 35 dedicated individuals, a mix of veterinary professionals and fearless firefighters, all driven by a shared goal: enhancing their preparedness for equine emergencies.

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine debuted its inaugural podcast show on Nov 1. Hosted by Michelle Moyal, D.V.M. assistant clinical professor of primary care surgery, the Cornell Veterinary Podcast takes the breadth and depth of the college’s clinical and scientific expertise to a brand-new medium.