Canine cancer survivor may help children next
Soft tissue sarcomas account for roughly 15% of malignant tumors in dogs, with an estimated 95,000 cases diagnosed annually in the U.S. These tumors are notorious for microscopic extension beyond visible margins, making complete surgical excision difficult — especially in anatomically tight areas like the distal limb
Canadian Vets Say Financial Barriers Limit Pet Care
Financial barriers continue to shape veterinary care decisions across Canada, according to the second part of the PetSmart Charities of Canada and Gallup State of Pet Care Study, which examined veterinarian perspectives on access to care, communication challenges, and emotional strain within the profession.
Hackathon Winners Combat Ear Infections, Parasites and Animal Overpopulation
Innovation, entrepreneurship, and veterinary medicine came together at the Animal Health Hackathon hosted by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, where student teams competed to develop real-world solutions for challenges in animal health. The event drew 116 students across multiple disciplines, including participants from the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, highlighting the growing importance of collaborative, cross-institutional training in veterinary innovation and business thinking.
New CT scanner at WSU to Benefit Pets Throughout the Northwest
The Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine has unveiled a major upgrade at its Veterinary Teaching Hospital: a new state-of-the-art CT scanner designed to deliver faster diagnoses, clearer images, and improved patient safety for animals across the Inland Northwest.
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Virginia-Maryland Veterinary Teaching Hospital Expansion and Renovation is About Life Quality
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is preparing for a major expansion of its Veterinary Teaching Hospital, but leaders say this project is about far more than adding square footage. It is about improving quality of life for patients, clients, students, and staff while continuing to operate a fully functioning hospital during construction.
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.