College of Veterinary Medicine

Mar 15, 2022

NC State Names New Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine

Kate Meurs — a pioneer in interdisciplinary and translational medical research — makes history as the first female dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Mar 14, 2022

Model Predicts Cross-Species Contamination Risk for Livestock

Focusing biosecurity efforts on the top 3% of farms in a contact network can reduce cross-species disease dissemination. 

Mar 7, 2022

Vehicles Play Important Role in PRRSV Transmission

Trucks used to move not only animals, but also farm workers and feed, can be carriers for disease spread. 

Feb 22, 2022

Podcast: Animal Acupuncture

Tara Harrison has performed acupuncture on actual lions, tigers and bears. 

Jan 27, 2022

Researchers Identify Osteoarthritis ‘Pain Pathway’

Researchers identify a signaling pathway associated with osteoarthritis pain. 

Jan 24, 2022

Study Demonstrates Accuracy of Less Invasive Technique for Monitoring Elephant Health

The technique uses dried spots of blood to measure health indicators. 

Jan 10, 2022

No Pay Gap For Female Zoo Vets, but Children Perceived as Career Hindrance

Survey: While women zoo veterinarians don’t seem to suffer from a gender pay gap, many feel that they must give up on having children in order to succeed. 

Sep 28, 2021

Liquid Metal Coating Creates Effective Antiviral, Antimicrobial Fabric

A liquid gallium-based antiviral and antimicrobial fabric coating eradicated 99% of several common pathogens within five minutes. 

Sep 23, 2021

Vaccination Slows Antimicrobial Resistance

A new computer model demonstrates that vaccinations can also slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance. 

Sep 15, 2021

Cartilage Resurfacing Implant Reduces Pain, Restores Hip Joint Function in Dogs

A textile-based implant reduced pain and restored hip joint function in dogs with moderate osteoarthritis. 

Sep 2, 2021

Pre- and Probiotics Keep Intestinal Barriers Strong

Prebiotics and probiotics can do more than just add good bacteria to the gut - they can help keep intestinal barriers strong. 

Sep 2, 2021

Researchers Sequence Genome of Drug-Resistant Salmonella Enteritidis Strain That Can Sicken Poultry

Researchers sequenced the genome of a virulent, antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Enteritidis strain. 

Aug 19, 2021

Varying Immune Cell Levels in Canine Brain Tumors Could Provide Therapeutic Targets

High-grade brain tumors in dogs contain more immune cells associated with suppressing immune response than low-grade brain tumors. 

Aug 10, 2021

‘Frameshifting’ Therapy for Mast Cell Cancers Reduces Size, Spread

In a mouse model, frameshifting directed at the c-KIT gene reduced mast cell tumor size and prevented infiltration into other organs. 

Aug 5, 2021

Adjusting Pets to Life After COVID-19 Quarantine

Margaret Gruen, assistant professor of behavioral medicine, talks about how post-quarantine scheduling shifts may impact pets — and how you can help ease them back into the routine they once knew so well.