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Aug 12, 2026

AI-Enabled Stethoscope Can Miss the Beat in Pets

Fourth-year veterinary students matched – and experienced clinicians outperformed – an AI-enabled digital stethoscope in diagnosing heart murmurs and arrhythmias in cats and dogs.

Jul 27, 2026

Researchers Identify Useful Tool for Diagnosing Endocrine Dysfunction in Sick Foals

An arginine vasopressin stimulation (AVP) test offers a reliable way to test the endocrine function of sick foals. The work could lead to faster identification, treatment and improved survival rates for foals with hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal gland axis (HPAA) dysfunction.
Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia in an olive green shirt and skirt sits on a concrete bench in front of a brick wall in front of a barn

Jul 10, 2026

Swine-Focused NC State Professor Wins 2026 AVMA Animal Welfare Award 

Recognizing a researcher dedicated primarily to swine welfare for the first time, the American Veterinary Medicine Association has selected Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia, professor of global production animal welfare at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of its 2026 Animal Welfare Award.  The association will present the award — which recognizes achievements…
Dr. Shelly Vaden in mauve shirt and white mask and blue gloves explains something to a man in a dark shirt and blue mask

Jul 7, 2026

AVMA Honors Vaden with its 2026 Clinical Research Award

Dr. Shelly Vaden, professor of internal medicine at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and president of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology, has been awarded the 2026 Clinical Research Award from the American Veterinary Medical Association. The award recognizes an AVMA member who has made significant contributions to the diagnosis, prevention…

Jun 25, 2026

Stride Length is Marker for Cognitive Decline in Dogs

A new study finds cognitive decline in dogs is associated with a shorter stride length in their front limbs.

May 28, 2026

Ammonia Levels in Urine Could Serve as Marker for Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs

Dogs with lower urine ammonia-to-creatinine ratios (UACR) may suffer from faster progression of kidney disease and higher fatality rates.
Three women in scrubs hold newborn puppies while a fourth woman holds the mother dog.

May 25, 2026

From a Local Animal Hospital, Kristen Folk Reports

My time at Hilltop Animal Hospital in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, was a fantastic hands-on experience in small animal medicine, and the entire team was incredibly patient and supportive as I translated my primarily equine and large animal skill set into the small animal setting.  Throughout the externship, I was able to explore my passion for…
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May 21, 2026

If You Need to Anesthetize a Butterfly, Here’s the Best Way to do it

Butterflies and other creepy crawlies – or invertebrates – sometimes need anesthesia.
Dr. Rocio Crespo in blue hairnet and khaki overalls holds a black chicken as she talks to other NC State workers.

Mar 9, 2026

USDA Awards Avian-Flu-Fighting Challenge Grants to NC State Researchers

Two groups of top researchers at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine have won challenge grants from the US Department of Agriculture to complete projects aimed at combating the nation’s four-year-long outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. In North Carolina, where poultry is the No. 1 commodity, HPAI led to the loss of more…

Dec 3, 2025

Annual CVM Research Forum Spotlights Scientific Contributions of Trainees

Research touches every corner of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, and making it easier for students and trainees to participate in life-changing projects with world-class faculty mentors is a major part of the mission. This week, the college put the contributions of more than 130 students and house officers from the past year…