NC State Vet Student Dasia Harris is Breaking Barriers in Veterinary Medicine—One Honest Post at a Time
Second-year veterinary student Dasia Harris of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is using her Southern roots, military experience, and online voice to inspire future veterinarians and make the field more inclusive. Through her leadership, resilience, and authentic storytelling, she’s redefining what success in veterinary medicine looks like.
ACVIM Announces 2025 Recognition Award Recipients Honoring Excellence in Veterinary Internal Medicine
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has named its 2025 Recognition Award winners, celebrating veterinary specialists who have demonstrated exceptional service, research, and leadership across neurology, cardiology, oncology, and equine medicine.
New DNA Discovery Links SLAMF1 Gene to Canine Atopic Dermatitis in French Bulldogs and Boxers
A groundbreaking study by Wisdom Panel scientists has identified a genetic variant in the SLAMF1 gene that increases the risk of atopic dermatitis in French Bulldogs and Boxers, opening the door for targeted breeding and future treatments.
USDA Confirms New H5N1 Avian Flu Cases in Mammals and Wild Birds as Poultry and Dairy Cases Plateau
The USDA's APHIS has confirmed new H5N1 avian influenza cases in mammals and wild birds across multiple U.S. states, while detections in poultry and dairy cattle have remained stable since early June.
USDA Allocates $12 Million to Fight Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer, Elk, and Moose
The USDA has announced $12 million in funding to expand chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance, testing, and management in both farmed and wild cervid populations across the United States.
MSU Awards Full Scholarships to 50 Incoming Students Across Multiple Disciplines
Michigan State University has awarded 50 incoming freshmen full scholarships covering tuition, room, board, and a research stipend. Recipients also join the Honors College assistantship program to pursue cutting-edge faculty-led research.

