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International Veterinary Student Association Wins Competition, Hosts World Rabies Symposium

Apr 3, 2012

Recommendations by International Task Force on Canine Atopic Dermatitis Aid Veterinarians

The following article is excerpted from a feature by contributing editor Jessica Tremayne-Farkas for the Veterinary Practice News. Clinical practice guidelines from the International Task Force on Canine Atopic Dermatitis have gotten a lot of interest from primary care veterinarians. These guidelines, created by veterinary dermatologists, offer recommendations to help primary care practitioners identify and…

Apr 3, 2012

NC State CVM Open House 2012: A Photo Essay

  NOTE: An unofficial estimate is that some 8,000 visitors attended the 2012 Open House on March 31. The event had been on hiatus since 2007 to build the Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center. More than 11,000 participated in the 2007 Open House. The photos below are courtesy of second year…

Apr 3, 2012

Veterinary Dermatology: Dealing with Itchy Patients

The following article is excerpted from a feature by contributing editor Jessica Tremayne-Farkas for the Veterinary Practice News. Clinical practice guidelines from the International Task Force on Canine Atopic Dermatitis have gotten a lot of interest from primary care veterinarians. These guidelines, created by veterinary dermatologists, offer recommendations to help primary care practitioners identify and…

Apr 2, 2012

Congratulations Class of 2012

[section_subtitle]Veterinarian’s Oath[/section_subtitle] Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical…

Mar 28, 2012

College of Veterinary Medicine’s David Bristol Named American Council on Education Fellow

Dr. David Bristol, Associate Dean and Director of Academic Affairs at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named an American Council on Education Fellow for the academic year 2012-13. Molly Corbett Broad, president of the Washington D.C.-based American Council on Education (ACE), made the announcement today.    The ACE Fellows Program, established in 1965,…

Mar 28, 2012

David Bristol Named American Council on Education Fellow

Dr. David Bristol, Associate Dean and Director of Academic Affairs at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named an American Council on Education Fellow for the academic year 2012-13. Molly Corbett Broad, president of the Washington D.C.-based American Council on Education (ACE), made the announcement.    The ACE Fellows Program, established in 1965, is…

Mar 23, 2012

NC State’s Equine Health Program Supports North Carolina’s Growing Equine Community

North Carolina is unique in that it is the only state without horse racing that is listed in the top 10 for the number of resident horses. Propelled by more than 53,000 equine-owning households or operations and some 306,000 horses, North Carolina’s equine community has a long and rich tradition and is a major contributor…

Mar 22, 2012

Students Compete in AASV Competition

The North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine was represented at the veterinary student poster and oral competition during the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.   Brittney McLamb gave an oral presentation on “Early weaning impairs gut mucosal defense and exacerbates clinical disease in F18E. coliinfection.” Kelsey Altholz gave…

Mar 21, 2012

When It’s Time to Say Good-bye: Pet Loss Support

The NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine has prepared the following information about pet loss support services.   The bond formed between humans and animals is unique. For many people, animals are the primary sources of emotional and social support and can be described as children, best friends, confidantes, partners and companions. They become members of our family and…

Mar 16, 2012

International Veterinary Student Association Wins Competition, Hosts World Rabies Symposium

North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine is the recipient of first place honors in the Rabies Vaccination Competition sponsored by Merial and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. The CVM International Veterinary Student Association and the Veterinary Student Public Health Corps had the most participating members of any veterinary college in the nation in last fall’s  competition.  The goal of…