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Jordan serves as the lead content generator for the CVM community.

A native of San Diego, California, Jordan Bartel grew up in Greensboro, N.C., and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism. He began his journalism career as a features writer with the Carroll County Times in Maryland. For the past nine years, he has been a features writer and editor with The Baltimore Sun. He has received awards for features writing from the Associated Press, The Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association and the Society for Features Journalism.

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Pet Costumes, Treats and More: Top Tips for a Safe Halloween

More people trick-or-treating and hosting Halloween parties this year also means more pets joining in on the fun. Here's how to protect them.

Posner Named NC State Veterinary Medicine Assistant Dean of Student Development

The position supports NC State DVM students at every stage of their veterinary education, from admissions through fourth-year clinics and finding their first job.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, September 2021

Targeted cancer treatments, unlocking the mysteries of itch, Galápagos tortoise health and more the latest published research from the CVM.

Breaking Barriers: NC State's Path to More Inclusive Veterinary Medicine

For far too long, institutional barriers and systemic racism have led to veterinary medicine’s crippling lack of inclusiveness. NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s class of 2025 shows how the tide may be turning.

New Equine Hospital, Dairy Barn in the Works at NC State Veterinary Medicine

About $40 million of the $80 million needed for the equine facility has been raised, while construction on the $5.5 million dairy barn upgrade is expected to begin before the end of the year.

Meurs Named NC State Veterinary Medicine Interim Dean

Meurs takes over leadership when current CVM Dean Paul Lunn steps down in January.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, August 2021

Early domestic dog socialization, fighting FIV and more of the latest published studies from the CVM.

$4.8 Million Awarded to Develop Treatment for Bartonella-Related Disease

The CVM is leading the way to develop an effective antimicrobial treatment for animals and humans impacted by the Bartonella family of bacteria.

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.

For Pets in Recovery at NC State, Small Stuffed Animals Make a Big Difference

After the clinicians at the NC State Veterinary Hospital provide life-saving care, donated stuffed animals provide comfort.

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, July 2021

Canine osteoarthritis, feline HCM, fighting antimicrobial resistance and more of the latest published research from the CVM.

July Fourth Pet Safety: 5 Tips for Owners to Keep in Mind

Ready for a fun Fourth of July? Here's how to ensure your pets can enjoy the holiday, too.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, June 2021

A look at some of our research highlights over the past month, including nanodecoys and COVID-19, genomic relationships to elephant diseases and more.

In Memoriam: Randy Ward, 1945-2021

When Randy Ward died June 7, he left an indelible legacy of support and generosity that uplifted those who knew him and elevated the college.

North Carolina Snakes: Everything You Need To Know

The CVM's resident snake guy, professor Greg Lewbart, talks about snake activity during the summer, the biggest misconceptions about the species and more.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, May 2021

Grain-free diets, online clinical courses and more of the latest research from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Lunn to Step Down as NC State Veterinary Medicine Dean in January

Lunn, who has led the CVM since 2012, will leave a legacy of monumental growth and increasing global influence at the CVM.

New NC State Veterinary Medicine Project Aims to Unlock Mysteries of Dog Pain

The groundbreaking study is exploring whether pain sensitivity differs by dog breed.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Faculty Named to Goodnight Early Career Innovators Class

The university's inaugural class includes CVM professors and researchers Tobias Kaeser, Benjamin Callahan and Liara Gonzalez.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Class of 2021’s Oath and Hooding Ceremony Set for May 10

The 6 p.m. celebration of academic accomplishment and resilience will stream live on the CVM's YouTube channel.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, April 2021

Fighting infectious disease in pigs, uncovering the behavior of tumors and more of the latest published research from the CVM.

Frey Selected For NC State Impact Scholars Inaugural Class

Erin Frey, a CVM research assistant professor and 2003 graduate, is being recognized for her work promoting effective antibiotic stewardship in animals.

World Health Organization Launches Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program Co-Developed at NC State

The CVM helped lead the protocol development as part of its role as a designated WHO collaborating center to combat AMR. The college is one of 18 centers worldwide focused on AMR.

Innovative Research May Help Solve Crimes by Unearthing Powerful New DNA Evidence

The National Institute of Justice has awarded a fellowship grant to NC State College of Veterinary Medicine graduate student Teresa Tiedge for the first-of-its-kind project.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, March 2021

A feline genetic mutation discovery, treating canine seizures and more of the latest published research from NC State Veterinary Medicine.

NC State Veterinary Medicine's Schoenfeld-Tacher Named 'JVME' Editor-in-Chief

Regina Schoenfeld-Tacher is the first veterinary educationalist to serve in the role, as well as the first female and Latina EIC in the journal's history.

Stepping Back To See Antimicrobial Resistance's Big Picture

Dual DVM/Ph.D. student Annie Wang recently received a NIH fellowship to investigate potential evolutionary and ecological factors in AMR development.

NC State Lab Animal Medicine Students Earn Top Residencies

Laboratory animal medicine, a focus area within the college’s DVM curriculum, combines multiple veterinary fields, including clinical medicine, pathology, facility management and research.

The Pandemic: One Year, One NC State CVM

Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted, uprooted and devastated. But as we mark a year since the pandemic’s beginning, there is also light.

NC State Veterinary Students, Alumnus Receive Swine Health Honors

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has honored several CVM students with national scholarships and named alumnus Jeremy Pittman the 2021 Swine Health Practitioner of the Year.

NC State Veterinary Medicine's Megan Jacob is Helping Lead the Pack Out of the Pandemic

The microbiologist's new in-house lab at the CVM is surveilling COVID-19 for the NC State campus.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, February 2021

Cattle pain management, investigating an emerging pathogen and more of the latest published research from NC State Veterinary Medicine.

How You Can Help Texas Animals in Need

As Texas continues to cope with the devastating impact of winter storms, millions of people and animals still lack basic necessities.

Marks Named a 2021 Health Care Hero

The awards honor innovative and compassionate health care workers in the Triangle.

Gonzalez Named NC State University Faculty Scholar

Liara Gonzalez is behind some of the most innovative research coming out of the CVM in recent years, using large animal models to translate findings into treatments for both humans and animals.

Culture of Support at NC State Veterinary Medicine Fuels Research Grant Success

A steady rise in grants from national and state agencies, veterinary organizations and nonprofits has helped fuel the college’s reputation for innovation.

Gilger Awarded Prestigious Ocular Medicine Fellowship

Professor of Ophthalmology Brian Gilger is just the second-ever veterinarian to receive the honor.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, January 2021

Canine heart health, tracking global pathogens and more of the latest published research from NC State Veterinary Medicine.

Q&A: Director Sid Thakur on How NC State’s Global Health Program is Changing the World

Thakur talks about the importance of veterinarians to global health, the program’s plans for the future and why he’s optimistic that NC State can make a real difference in addressing the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Meurs Receives Distinguished Professorship in Comparative Medicine

Meurs’ ongoing, groundbreaking research broadens understanding of cardiac genetic disease in companion animals, information that often has potential to guide treatment of human disease.

NC State Clinical Trial Testing Promising Canine Osteosarcoma Treatment

The trial at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is testing a new drug designed to enhance radiation therapy.

The 10 Most Memorable NC State Veterinary Medicine Stories of 2020

This year redefined unforgettable. It also reinforced how the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine community thrives during even the most challenging times.

In Memoriam: Terry Curtin, Visionary NC State Veterinary Medicine Founding Dean, 1926-2020

Curtin's unwavering, sterling vision laid a strong foundation for the world-leading institution the college would become.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, December 2020

Feline infectious disease, canine cancer and more latest published research from the CVM.

New NC State CVM-Led Project Creating Laboratory Experience Unlike Any Other

Part basic training, part choose your own adventure, the series of virtual-reality videos will offer students interactive lessons on biotechnology laboratory techniques.

NC State Equine Ph.D. Student Bayless Named AAEP Fellow

The grant will support Rosemary Bayless’ research into innovative treatment approaches for inflammation in horses.

Dual DVM/Ph.D. Student Earns Award for Groundbreaking Canine Osteoarthritis Research

Ankita Gupta’s winning research project explores whether serum artemin can be used as a biomarker for pain.

NC State DVM Student Tufts Awarded Zoetis/Foundation for the Horse Equine Scholarship

The scholarship honors veterinary students for academic excellence, leadership and dedication to equine medicine.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, November 2020

Canine cognitive development, feline heart health and more of the latest published research from the CVM.

Nelson Receives NC State Veterinary Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award

Phillip Nelson's 40-year career in veterinary medicine has included researching cats as biological models for human HIV and serving as a vital voice for diversity in the profession.

New NC State Research Partnership Fighting Biofilm-Associated Infections

The CVM's Lauren Schnabel has joined forces with NC State chemist Joshua Pierce to develop new classes of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant infections complicated by bacterial biofilms.

NC State Veterinary Medicine’s Gilger Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award

Brian Gilger, who received the honor from Auburn University, has made invaluable contributions to the understanding and treatment of equine ocular disease.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, October 2020

Feline heart disease, equine blindness and more of the latest published research from the CVM.

NC State Veterinary Students Earn Equine Scholarships

Two members of the CVM class of 2021 have been honored with scholarships from the Foundation for the Horse.

Nettifee Named American Humane Veterinary Nurse Hero of the Year

The national competition honors the dedication of veterinary clinicians and staff — and the lives they have changed.

Study Exploring Sex-Based Fear Differences Earns NIH Funding

The five-year project is overseen by Elizabeth Lucas, assistant professor of neurobiology in the CVM’s Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences.

Bovine Association Honors NC State Veterinary Students, Alum

NC State Veterinary Medicine has a strong showing at this year's American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference.

Global Health: Antimicrobial Resistance Tracking Programs Awarded New Funding

The funding supports the global GenomeTrakr program and the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System at the CVM.

New NC State CVM Program Focuses on Race and Representation in Veterinary Medicine

The program, running Oct. 8 through Nov. 5, includes a weekly speaker series, daylong symposium and the annual distinguished alumni lecture.

NC State Veterinary Medicine News and Updates, September 2020

Race and representation speaker series, Day of Giving, a new Turtle Rescue Team home and more from a busy month on campus.

NC State Veterinary Medicine Research Roundup, September 2020

Companion animal skull injuries, antimicrobial resistance in North Carolina and more of the latest impactful research from the CVM.

Strength in Diversity: Jones Awarded First Hanner Scholarship

Tracy Hanner, the CVM’s first Black graduate, has advocated for diversity and inclusion in the veterinary profession for decades. Now, Ebony Jones is helping to pick up his mantle.

NC State Veterinary Master’s Graduate Honored for Wildlife Conservation

Groundbreaking wildlife conservationist Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has won the 2020 Aldo Leopold Award honoring extraordinary work protecting mammals and their habitats.

Student Awarded AKC Humane Fund Scholarship

The class of 2024's Safari Richardson is one of just five veterinary students nationwide to receive the honor.

Blikslager Honored with AVMA Clinical Research Award

The award recognizes Anthony Blikslager's 30 years of groundbreaking equine colic and gastroenterology research.

August 2020 Research Roundup

A breakthrough in comparative cancer genomics, the impact of climate change on North Carolina turtles and more of the CVM's latest publish studies.

Class of 2024 Story: Following in His Daughter's Footsteps

After nearly 30 years as a police officer, Craig Barnett is pursuing a long-held dream of becoming a veterinarian at the CVM — just like his daughter-turned-classmate, Alex.

Class of 2024 Story: Coming Home

Raleigh native Kinnidy Coley knew she wanted to be a veterinarian in high school, and that also always meant going to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

CVM Students Earn 2020 AKC Scholarships

Aimee Sink and Courtney Wicker are among 15 veterinary students nationwide earning this year’s scholarship.

Class of 2024 Story: From Swim Caps to Scrubs

"This is something I've been working for my entire life": As an undergraduate, Raena Eldridge was a champion swimmer and an award-winning scholar. Now, she's excited to join a new team.

Stronger Together: NC State Veterinary Education in the Age of Coronavirus

CVM Associate Dean and Director of Academic Affairs Laura Nelson talks with us about the comprehensive approaches for DVM education this fall and how the college is ready to move forward.

Meet the CVM Class of 2024

These times are extraordinary, but so are the members of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2024.

Gut Microbiome Study Could Guide New Canine Epilepsy Treatments

Neurology professor Karen Muñana is leading a new three-year study into canine epilepsy, the most common neurological condition in dogs, but one of the least understood.

July 2020 Research Roundup

Genetic mutations in Boykin spaniels, E. coli transmission on N.C. farms and more of the CVM's latest published research.

Nettifee Finalist for National Hero Veterinary Nurse Award

In her more than 20 years at NC State, Nettifee’s work has been guided by innate compassion. Now she is one of just five finalists across the country for the 2020 American Humane Hero Veterinary Nurse Award.

Olivry Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Groundbreaking Dermatology Career

At NC State, Thierry Olivry has dedicated his career to decoding the mechanisms behind itch and ways to address common yet pernicious skin conditions in animals.

North Carolina Snakes: What You Need to Know on World Snake Day

The CVM's resident snake guy, professor Greg Lewbart, talks snake activity during the summer, the biggest misconceptions about the species and more.

With New Scholarship, CVM Alum Hanner's Strong Voice for Inclusion Grows Ever Louder

Tracy Hanner, the CVM's first Black graduate, has spent his career pushing for diversity in veterinary medicine. Meet a few of the students he has impacted the most.

CVM Academy of Educators Honors Teaching Excellence

The AoE fosters collaborations between veterinary medicine educators and encourages innovative teaching approaches at the CVM.

For 35 Years, a Guiding Light for CVM Students

For decades, Lizette Hardie expertly influenced class after class of NC State veterinarians. Now begins yet another impactful chapter.

Blikslager to Head CVM Clinical Sciences Department

Blikslager, CVM equine surgery and gastroenterology professor and a world-leading expert in colic, steps into the role July 1.

June 2020 Research Roundup

New approaches to spinal surgery, strengthening immune responses in chickens, the fight against antimicrobial resistance and more.

NC State CVM-Led Cancer Database Changes the Game for Exotic Pets and Wildlife

The CVM's Tara Harrison is the only veterinarian on a team that traveled to Kenya to investigate cancer in wild animals, an extension of her exotic species and wildlife oncology research.

This Juneteenth, Support the Tracy Hanner Endowed Scholarship

The CVM is encouraging contributions to the Tracy Hanner Endowed Scholarship, named for our first black graduate. Any contributions received through next month will be matched by the college.

Q&A: Cannedy on Diversity, Inclusion and the CVM

CVM Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Allen Cannedy discusses the CVM’s work toward change in veterinary medicine.

May 2020 Research Roundup

Antimicrobials in steer, gene therapy for blindness and more of the latest published studies from the CVM.

CVM Graduate Student Earns NIH Biomedical Research Fellowship

The pig stem cells Kathryn Polkoff studies could one day help human skin rapidly heal after life-threatening burns.

CVM Student a Behind-the-Scenes Force in Coronavirus Fight

In mid-March, the Class of 2021's Elsa Sanabria was offered a job at the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. A week later, she went to work testing nasal swabs for the coronavirus.

'Educational Excellence': CVM Faculty Receive Top Honors

"The NC State CVM has a breadth and depth in the area of educational excellence that is rare and remarkable."

3 CVM Class of 2020 Grads Earn Certificate in Global Health

The CVM is among just a few veterinary schools in the United States offering a specialized global health certificate.

Class of 2020 Story: Conquering Cancer, Reaching My Dream

Amanda Hanley was diagnosed with advanced-stage Hodgkin lymphoma when she was 21. She beat it. Now you can call her Dr. Hanley.

CVM Class of 2020 Set for Oath and Hooding

At 6 p.m. May 8, the college will hold its 36th Oath and Hooding ceremony virtually for the 100-member strong Class of 2020.

Unforgettable Legacy: The Samantha Lin Memorial Scholarship

During her time at the CVM, Samantha Lin was a vibrant force. A newly endowed scholarship celebrates her impact.

CVM Face Mask Brigade has Veterinary Hospital Support All Sewn Up

In just one month, volunteers across the CVM have created nearly 400 cotton cloth face masks for CVM faculty and staff working on emergency cases.

CVM Students Win 2020 AVMF/Merck Scholarships

Congratulations to the Class of 2021's Alexandra Fitton and the Class of 2022's Paola Cruz Ramos.

New Online Learning Tools for All Ages from the CVM

The videos are crafted especially for teachers and parents looking for new resources to share with students and children as part of distance learning.

As COVID-19 Rages, CVM Student Readies for Disease Research Abroad

As she nears graduation with the Class of 2020, Keli Gerken is preparing to spend a year in Kenya as part of the prestigious Global Health Equity Scholars Program.

Almond Honored for Service to Swine Industry, Education

CVM students, alumna also earn awards from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

Inside an Unprecedented Month at the CVM

During this difficult time, we remain dedicated to teaching the next generation of veterinarians and providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care.

Groundbreaking NC State Equine Tendon Injury Research Receives Funding

The two-year project will explore how to maximize the benefits of stem cell therapy for athletic horses.

Theriot, Lanzas named University Faculty Scholars

The scholars program recognizes faculty for significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State.

Charbonneau Named CVM Director of Communications and Marketing

Charbonneau will lead strategic marketing and communications plans for the CVM and the NC State Veterinary Hospital.

CVM Launches its First Mobile Poultry Service

The mobile clinic is part service to a growing community, part boots-on-the-ground training for farm animal veterinarians.

CVM Students Awarded Prestigious Equine Scholarship

The Class of 2020's Gabriel Gonzalez and Natalie Andrews have both received this year's Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship.

Team Players: Study Reveals CVM Communication Training Impact

Now a new CVM study shows the positive impact team training has on veterinarians-in-training.

Wild Things: 30 Years of Zoological Medicine at the CVM

30 years ago, the CVM changed the way zoological medicine was practiced and taught. Today, it remains an unmatched force in the field.

Filling in the Puzzle of Rhino Survival

Groundbreaking anatomical research on the rhinoceros from CVM faculty and students is contributing to the survival of the critically threatened species.

Dogs May Hold Key to Fighting Human Bladder Cancer

A pioneering bladder cancer study launching at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine will compare the origins and characteristics of the disease in dogs and humans, a promising approach to developing earlier diagnosis and improved therapies for both species. The two-year project, which recently received funding from the V Foundation for Cancer Research, will

Fear Factor: Study to Explore What Drives Differences Between Men and Women

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Elizabeth Lucas has received a young scientist grant for a pioneering study on the science behind why women experience far more fear-based psychiatric conditions than men. Lucas, an assistant professor of neurology in the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences, is one of 200 international researchers receiving a 2019

Class of 2023: Two of a Kind

The Drumgooles are the first set of twins to enroll in the CVM at the same time. You get the strongest sense of how close they are when they talk about their shared passion for animals and veterinary medicine, a path that had been on their minds since they were children...

A Breakthrough in Understanding Canine Itch

A new study from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is the first to pinpoint the intricate pathway mechanisms of itch in dogs, information vital to developing targeted treatments for common and chronic canine skin disorders. The research describes the expression of itch-signaling somatostatin and other major itch-associated neuropeptides and receptors in canine neurons.

Class of 2023: Like Father, Like Son

There was never an expectation that Gabe Steinman would dedicate his life to veterinary medicine. CVM alum Tim Steinman's only expectation was that his son would follow his own heart...

A Game-Changing Approach to Intestinal Transplantation

A first-of-its-kind study at the NC State CVM and Duke University is testing a new way to effectively maintain donated intestines and markedly strengthen their viability, lowering transplant failure rates.

Class of 2023: Lifelong Friends, Lifelong Support

Francess Blake and Alexis Roach are just 6 years old in the photo, hugging each other tightly, wearing fancy white lace dresses at their kindergarten graduation, smiling “this is my best friend” smiles. Sixteen years later in a new photo the smiles are the same and so is the hug. They’re still wearing white, but

Hurricane Dorian: How to Help People, Animals in Need

As disaster response efforts continue within the wide swath of areas affected by Hurricane Dorian, relief efforts are underway for people and animals impacted by the storm. There are several ways you can help. A donation to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Disaster Relief Fund supports animals that have been rescued and sheltered.

Hackathon: Big Ideas in Animal Health, Hours Away

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is launching its first-ever hackathon this month, a weekend-long flurry of innovation showcasing the power of cross-discipline collaboration to improve animal health. During the inaugural NC State University Animal Health Hackathon, scheduled for Sept. 27-29 at Talley Student Union, CVM students will form teams with other NC State

With Genetic Counseling, CVM Takes Deeper Dives into Dog DNA

At-home DNA tests can uncover that your mixed-breed rescue is 1/8th Jack Russell terrier. A saliva sample sent through the mail can estimate how big a dog may get, if they have drug sensitivities or detail their chance of developing a heart condition. The tests can be revelatory. They can also just be the beginning.

If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Neither Can Your Pet

It happened so quickly and so unexpectedly that at first Brenda Stevens didn’t realize it was happening at all. Stevens, a general practice clinical professor at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, was outside playing fetch with her standard poodle, Olive, throwing her favorite tennis ball. It was a sunny, comfortable spring day. “I

Down on the Farm

Sara Beth Routh is out back. You’re never sure where. She could be with a class that’s learning cow handling techniques, helping to calm calves while repeatedly scraping muck off the bottom of her well-worn dusty boots. She could be in a covered stall cradling a fussy newborn lamb in her arms that needs some

After shooting, K-9 Kilo Back Home Following Surgery at NC State

Kilo, a 2-year-old bloodhound, has returned home to South Carolina following his successful orthopedic surgery at the NC State Veterinary Hospital.

Hackathon Empowers CVM Students to Think Boldly

FarmSpeak is a simple idea that’s simply brilliant. The phone app helps crumble communication barriers between farmers, their non-English speaking employees and the veterinarians who work with them both. And it all came together in 20 hours. Trey Cook, a second-year NC State College of Veterinary Medicine student, and a team of former strangers created

A Passion for Poultry Health

She begins, as she usually does, with a smile and a laugh. “I need to show you something,” Rocio Crespo, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s new professor of poultry health management, says from behind her desk. In one swift movement she turns her chair around, switches her computer off sleep mode and pulls up

What is it Like to Give a Polar Bear Anesthesia for 8 Hours?

On Feb. 4, Vigani, an NC State College of Veterinary Medicine clinical assistant professor, managed anesthesia during orthopedic surgery on the leg of Nora, a polar bear at the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City. A week earlier, 3-year-old Nora had broken her right humerus, likely while roughhousing in her enclosure.

From Costumes to Spooky Treats: Pet Safety Tips for Halloween

Keep people food and candy from pets, of course. It may be hard to keep track of pets, goblins, bags of candy, and easy access to party food, but ingesting chocolate, candy sweetened by xylitol, lollipops with sticks, or the wrong snack can...

Class of 2022: Striving for More

It’s the little pushes in Garrett Williams’ life have that have made the most difference. They’ve come from others, like his grandparents who noticed how much he loved their animal books and encouraged him when he said he wanted to become a vet. It came from his parents, who both didn’t attend college, but told

Class of 2022: A Lesson in Perseverance

Tahj Boston has an undefinable drive that helped her become a first-generation college student...

Undergraduate Research Program Gives Early Vet School Experience

The CVM’s undergraduate research program is an immersive introduction to the CVM and to the wide world of veterinary medicine. CVM faculty members have informally taken in interested undergraduates for decades...

Class of 2022: An Adventurous Path

After leaf cutter ants chewed through her tent in the Belize rainforest, Tala Woodward got up early the next morning, went on a hike and watched the macaws fly above the tree canopy. Woodward embraces the unexpected. It’s an approach that led her extending a semester abroad in Belize to a year, renting a room

Passing Gas Podcast: Off the Cuff and On the Mark

Episodes, about 20 minutes each, are recorded weekly during the fall and spring semesters and available to students on class websites. The episodes alternate between topics related to anesthesiology and pharmacology...

Pain and Gain: Lascelles Leading the Way to Chronic Pain Relief

Like humans, animals experience chronic pain from conditions such as arthritis, muscle strain and nerve damage. In veterinary medicine, chronic pain is not well understood. The first step to a breakthrough: establishing and validating protocols for measuring and treating pain...

A Distinguished Professorship for an Extraordinary Scientist

Ed Breitschwerdt, a professor of medicine and infectious diseases, came to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982, and has influenced students in every CVM class to step through the college’s doors...

New Master’s Program Offers Global Health Focus for Vet Students

During a trip to Uganda last summer, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine student Elsa Sanabria was an eyewitness to the unique power veterinarians have to strengthen global health. She was traveling with nine other vet students and Andrew Stringer, the CVM’s director of global health education and a clinical assistant professor in the Department

Saving the Life of an Uncommon Friend

She tells you exactly what her horse means to her without saying anything at all. It’s in the way Regina Taggart lightly touches Yogi’s mane, how she pats his stomach and watches his reaction. It’s in her eyes, in glances of love and appreciation reflecting a bond that was unexpected but embraced. Here, there is

Building DVM Skills One Conversation at a Time

An innovative, thorough approach to instilling communication values that apply to the wide range of situations veterinarians face every day...

10 Amazing Animal Heart Facts

They can be as big as a piano or too small to see without a microscope. They may beat as much as 1,000 — or as little as six — times a minute. They are animal hearts and they’re extraordinary. Yes, the human heart is pretty astonishing, too. The thing has its electrical impulse, so

At the CVM, a House System United

In the fall of 2016, the CVM became the first veterinary school in the country to implement a house system. It’s part open-arms welcome, part community builder and support system — and altogether a committed focus on physical, social and mental well-being...

CVM Grad Student Tyler Allen Lands on Forbes' 30 Under 30 List

Tyler Allen has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, which highlights visionaries in 20 different industries. Forbes singled him out for his research on how certain cancer and tumor cells exit the bloodstream to form new tumors...

A Helping Hand for Critically Ill Newborn Foals

When Nimet Browne was 6, she moved to a small town in Tennessee. Her subdivision was across the street from a barn offering horse riding lessons. “Every time I passed it I just whined and whined about how badly I wanted to ride horses,” Browne said. “Finally, my parents gave in and that was it.

Alumni Award Winner at the Forefront of Global Health

Wondwossen Gebreyes, a leading voice and innovative researcher in global health medicine, is the recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. Gebreyes earned a Ph.D. in comparative biomedical sciences from the CVM in 2001 and was an assistant professor of epidemiology at the school for five years.

Equine Surgeon Committed to Compassionate Care

She grew up on a beef cattle farm, but they were never the only animals in Callie Fogle’s life. Many were strays she and her sister could not resist nurturing back to health and then releasing. They kept squirrels and baby birds and a one-eyed Siamese cat. They also always had horses. Fogle, clinical associate

What Zebrafish Can Teach Us About Our Own Immune System

The human immune system is a miraculous and mysterious place. It is staggeringly complex, as tens of thousands of genes within several different cell types interact in our blood to fight germs and other invaders. The system’s behavior is impacted by anything from diet and age to stress levels and genetics. The exact mechanisms of

New Research Center to Fight Esophageal Disease

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is part of an intercollegiate research team awarded a grant to develop new treatment approaches for human and animal esophageal diseases. Anthony Blikslager, professor of equine surgery and gastroenterology at the CVM, is a co-investigator on the team, which was recently given an UNC Inter-Institutional Planning Grant to

Extraordinary Gift Supports Aging Pets

Once you met Rahna Davidson you never forgot her. She was smart, a financial whiz, and unflinchingly honest and direct. She was strong and gutsy and unafraid to say exactly what was on her mind at any given time. But above all she was a mother who was very proud of her daughter, Kady Gjessing,

ACZM Presents Kennedy-Stoskopf with Lifetime Achievement Honor

Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf, research professor of wildlife and ecosystem health at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the American College of Zoological Medicine’s lifetime achievement award. The award recognizes those who have made an extraordinary commitment to the ACZM and significant contributions to zoological medicine. The award is named for Murray Fowler, widely

Olby Receives Largest Endowed Chair in NC State History

When Natasha Olby finished her veterinary neurology residency at NC State in 1999, she had a big decision to make — what to do next. She interviewed for several jobs, in the U.S. and in England, where she was born and raised and earned three degrees at the University of Cambridge. But she decided to

Class of 2021: Embracing Challenges

Miriam Chari knew she would fall every single time. At 3 ½ years old with her legs barely long enough to get over a saddle, she’d do jumping exercises on a pony and would always fall off, even if the jump was mere inches off the ground. “The routine was go to the lesson, get

Class of 2021: Finding the Right Path

As a budding scientist, Emily Gidcumb’s resume was the type employers drool over. A bachelor’s degree in physics was immediately followed by a Ph.D. in materials science, both at UNC-Chapel Hill. There’s also the two undergraduate research assistant experiences, then the four years spent as a graduate research assistant working to improve digital breast tomosynthesis,

Tiny Cellular Worlds, Big Medical Breakthrough

They’re called “mini guts,” and they are a leap forward in the study and prevention of devastating intestinal diseases in horses. Researchers at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine have successfully isolated and recreated the innermost layer of a horse’s intestine using stem cells. All the intricate nooks and crannies of intestinal cells can

Class of 2021: A Risk Worth Taking

It was the best assignment of Tommy Burdette’s Air Force career. He was working for the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action retrieval office doing historical research, helping to find soldiers who had been missing since World War II. He loved digging through archives, finding maps of forgotten plane wrecks, working to provide answers and closure

Hurricane Update: How to Help Animals in Need

As disaster response efforts continue for areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts are still underway for animals impacted by the storm. There are several ways you can help. The American Veterinary Medical Association assists veterinarians aiding disaster relief and works directly with government agencies to get timely and important information to those

Class of 2021: An Uplifting Spirit

Before you ask Sarah Moyer about her winemaking past, she has some answers. First, she says, it’s not as glamourous as it sounds. Though she was based in picturesque Napa Valley, Calif., a lot of her work included inventorying chemicals needed for harvest and checking the progress of every single fermentation. It’s a little hard

Class of 2021: A Destiny Fulfilled

Veterinary medicine is not something Shayla Jackson wanted to do. It’s something she has always said she had to do. But as vet school inched closer, she got news she never expected. During the pivotal time between the spring semester of junior year and the beginning of senior year, her father was diagnosed with colon

Cowabunga’s Incredible Journeys

Harrison Dudley knew he wanted to practice large animal medicine, but he also knew he lacked something very important: hands-on experience. “I did not grow up around cattle production, so as a student I felt like I had a lot of catching up to do,” he said. So during his first year at the NC

Class of 2021: Service and Sacrifice

The dog was mean as could be, and he was hurting. But he was a soldier with a mission, which meant that Dawn Torrisi had one, too. Torrisi first saw him when he was brought to the veterinary clinic at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C., with serious medical conditions that could have

Class of 2021: Big Change, Exciting Future

On top of a mountain in Maine, far above the tree line and far away from home, Dylan Harver proposed to his girlfriend, Emma. The newly engaged couple was hiking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail three years ago, all the way down to Springer Mountain in Georgia. The proposal was just the beginning.

Looks that Thrill: CVM Excels in Research Image Contest

One is a stark look into the determined eyes of a farmer in Ethiopia working to eradicate disease that’s threatening livestock. The other, a hypnotic video showing the tiny beating heart of an embryonic zebrafish that could one day lead to new treatments for heart disease...

Grad Student Makes an Impact on Equine Medicine

Emily Martin, Class of 2018, is researching new ways to inhibit inflammation in horses, a project that she finds endlessly interesting and brimming with potential...

Meet the CVM Class of 2021

The 100 members of the Class of 2021, reflect the extraordinary mix of talent that comes to the CVM year after year. From previous careers in the U.S. Air Force to experience in epidemiology, animal behavior and farm animal medicine...

Shedding Light on an Emerging Infectious Disease

A new research project answers lingering questions about Bartonella and Bartonellosis...

A Step Forward in Fighting Allergies in Dogs

An innovative therapy could spell relief for dogs suffering from chronic allergies is now entering a clinical trial, thanks to a new grant from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund...

Off the Beaten Path

Class of 1999's Wendy Ying blends tradition with innovation...

Extraordinary Purpose: Taking the Fear Out of Cancer

Joanne Intile, who recently joined the CVM as clinical assistant professor, talked to us about her interesting road to specializing in oncology, her passion for writing about veterinary medicine and more...

Plasmapheresis a Potentially Life-saving Approach to Veterinary Immunotherapy

A relatively new therapy in veterinary medicine, plasmapheresis can be used to treat immune-mediated diseases. It is used almost exclusively after traditional drug therapy, even with increased dosage, proves ineffective...

Veterinary Medicine's Masked Heroes

For the soft tissue and oncologic surgery service, breadth of cases is the daily norm

Decoding a New Addition to the Human Family Tree

Chris Walker, assistant professor of anatomy, shares information about the newly discovered hominin species named Homo naledi and what it means for our understanding of ancient early humans...

VH Hyperthyroid Clinic Revives the Feline Spirit

Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disease in older cats, but is a relatively new condition, with the first case reported in 1979...

Attacking Allergies at Their Source

When it’s spring in North Carolina, you don’t need a reminder that allergies are a problem. Glenn Cruse’s goal is to provide some relief. Cruse has developed a method to stop allergic reactions by taking away a receptor from mast cells and basophils...

Translational Research Sparks Grad Student’s Extraordinary Passion

Courtney Sparks’ determination to develop more effective treatments for a hereditary skull malformation in Cavalier King Charles spaniels could lead to improved treatments for people...

Fighting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Food Animals

Responsible drug practices and antimicrobial resistance research is a CVM priority. The CVM includes faculty considered experts on such matters who shape the international conversation on approaches on drug use and antimicrobial resistance...

Creature Comforts: 10 Ways Animals Could Help with Happiness and Health

Having a pet or interacting with an animal can heighten a day like today, the International Day of Happiness. Here are 10 ways studies have shown that animals contribute...

For Ruthie the Chimp, Clear Sight From Expert Hands

A cataract removal procedure is as common for animals as it is for humans, but for Ruthie the chimpanzee, it's a matter of life and death...

In CVM’s Simulation Lab, There’s No Such Thing as Mistakes

One of the most popular horses on campus never makes a sound. You can’t ride her, and she won’t trot or jump or gallop. You can’t bathe her, though she’s always impeccably groomed. You can’t feed her; she won’t eat. But you can take her apart and put her back together again — over and

Veterinary Medicine From the Heart

Teresa DeFrancesco arrived at the NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH) in 1992 for her cardiology residency and never left. Known on campus as “Dr. D.” and armed with a frequently deployed infectious laugh, she talks to us about...

Training the Next Generation of Large Animal Veterinarians in Effective Drug Use

Research on drug contamination and effective antibiotic practices for large animals is consistently conducted on campus. Out back, the CVM’s distinctive Teaching Animal Unit and herd of cows is a daily reminder that this type of veterinary medicine work isn’t just important...

To CVM Students, Grandin Stresses Understanding Animal Behavior

In an irreverently insightful lunchtime lecture on Tuesday, world-renowned animal behaviorist Temple Grandin shared observations with...

Shelter From the Storm: Alum Leads With Vision

CVM alum Jennifer Federico leads the Wake County Animal Center with tireless and innovative vision...

The 10 Most Memorable Stories of 2016

Over the past year the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine has seen an outpouring of some of the best and brightest work from our staff and faculty, impactful and game-changing support from...

Temple Grandin to Visit CVM, NC State

Grandin is scheduled to give a talk, “Different Kinds of Mind Contribute to Society,” at 7 p.m. Jan 10 at Hunt Library. The talk is free and open to the public, but registration is required...

In Living Color

When Efraín Rivera-Serrano looks into his microscope he sees a world of color, miniature masterpieces of swirling and sweeping electric blues, greens and magentas...

Cheng, Ghashghaei Selected as University Faculty Scholars

Launched in 2012, the annual University Faculty Scholars program honors “top early- and mid-career faculty who are pursuing research to solve society’s most pressing...

Grieving for a Pet During the Holidays

Holidays are meant to be happy, but they may heighten grief over those with whom we once shared such joyous times...

Canine Bone Marrow Transplants Return to the NC State Vet Hospital

The CVM was the first — and remains the only — veterinary college in the world to offer bone marrow transplants for dogs...

Keeping Pets Stress-free for the Holidays

Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner or throwing a holiday party with a group of 50 friends, pets may be confused...

Overton Honored with NC State CVM’s Distinguished Alumni Award

Michael Overton (DVM, ’90), an internationally recognized leader in dairy production medicine, is the recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award...

A Devotion to Equine Stem Cell Research

Alix Berglund’s research, funded through a grant from the Morris Animal Foundation since 2016, is centered on making donor stem cells more reliable in equine therapy...

A Chance at a Full Life From a Faraway Place

Last month, in Lima, Peru, Fernando (Fern) was referred to veterinary cardiologist Ricardo Martinez for evaluation of a heart murmur. The optimal treatment is a balloon valvuloplasty. The hitch: The procedure is not available in Peru...

15 Remarkable Feline Facts for National Cat Day

We love cats in the United States. Americans own an estimated 74 to 96 million cats (about 10 million more than dogs), which means more than a third of American households include...

Caring for Reptiles Now — and Into the Future

Today is Reptile Awareness Day, set aside to celebrate all the snakes, lizards, frogs and turtles in our lives, we asked Tara Harrison, a clinical assistant professor, to reveal some of her favorite stories of working with reptiles...

15 Awesome Facts for National Wolf Awareness Week

We’re talking wolves because the third week of October is National Wolf Awareness Week, a time to discover more about the majestic animal with that distinctive howl — and learn about ways...

Dealing With Aquariums and Ponds During Power Outages

In December 2002, Gregory Lewbart was awakened by fiery transformers and tree branches breaking apart during the Raleigh ice storm, that experience reinforced the importance of a plan for pet fish when the electricity goes out...

Stoskopf Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

In his acceptance speech, Stoskopf repeatedly recognized the influence of several mentors, stating that he could not think of a “single important achievement” in his life that he could claim to have done on his own...

An Unexpected Journey in Swine Medicine

The class of 2004's Jeremy Pittman initially planned to become a zoologist, but after a swine management course, he found an unexpected passion for the science of pig production...

Stopping Foodborne Illnesses In Their Tracks

In operation now at the CVM, GeomeTrakr, developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is the first network of labs using whole genome sequencing to identify pathogens...

Life-Changing Impact

Gerard and Blikslager set out on a task that took almost two years in the making: mapping the paranasal sinus anatomy of the white rhinoceros, believed to be the first such project of its kind...

Class of 2020: Strength in Service

Amie Pflaum served successfully for more than a decade in the Army, unafraid to not just make the transition to the civilian side, but to fully devote her energies to a new kind of challenge: joining the class of 2020...

Class of 2020: A Fresh Perspective

Forget the warm fuzzies — especially the warm part. Taylor Locklear wants to work with amphibians and reptiles, even ones that are venomous, 10 feet long, 150 pounds and could knock her over...

Theriot Earns NIH Grant to Fight Bacterial Infections

The $1.5 million grant will allow Theriot to explore new bacterial therapies to combat one of the leading hospital-acquired infections that affects more than 500,000 Americans each year...

Class of 2020: A Nontraditional Path

Jeffrey Tyrrell was an associate attorney working on real estate transactions in San Francisco. But he ditched the suit for a volunteering stint at the Oakland Zoo, helping to care for tigers, lions, camels, bison and elk. Now his part-time passion is so much more...

Class of 2020: Boldly Breaking Through

Sam Lin was set on going to Texas A&M’s vet school. Born and raised in San Antonio, she wanted be close to home and had long dreamed of...

Fletcher Part of First Class in Avian Pathologists Hall of Honor

Oscar Fletcher, has been inducted into the American Association of Avian Pathologists hall of honor as part of...

Class of 2020: Following Her Heart

After forays into studying economics and international development and environmental sustainability, with a love of veterinary medicine never far from her heart, Hannah Leigh Varnell enters...

Class of 2020: Unbridled Passion

It wasn’t until 11th grade when Ronald "Ty" Smith took a biology class that he knew he wanted to get into veterinary medicine. A 12th-grade course in anatomy sealed the deal...

Exploring Belief In An Animal Afterlife

The study, set to be published in August in the journal Anthrozoos, is believed to be the first to systematically explore American’s beliefs about animal afterlife using...

Meet the Class of 2020

They’ve previously studied animal science and biology, zoology and psychology. They have master’s degrees; one has a juris doctorate. One is a Tillman Scholar. Most are North Carolina residents, but nearly...

CVM Class of 2020 First to Participate in House System

Throughout the academic year, the houses, which boasts groups of students reflecting differences in backgrounds and areas of study, will compete to earn points by...

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