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Amazing Grace: World Class Survivor

Ruminant Health

Kate Bessette in blue scrubs stands next to a veterinarian in light green scrubs outside a veterinary clinic in Isla Mujeres that has a bright mural of teal and green trees

Aug 3, 2026

From Dairy Farms Across the Land, Kate Bessette Reports

After my time in the Veterinary Scholars Program ended, my summer veterinary adventures didn’t stop. I traveled 8 miles off the coast of Cancun to a little island in the Mexican Caribbean called Isla Mujeres. It is only 4.3 miles long and about half a mile wide and surrounded by the most beautiful turquoise waters…
Dr. Siena Mitman poses in a hallway of the NC State Large Animal Hospital with her hands on her hips.

Nov 26, 2024

House Officer Highlight: Outstanding in Her Field, Ruminant Resident Proves Herd Health is Public Health

Second-year ruminant health management resident Dr. Siena Mitman approaches her clinical work and research in goats, cows and even primates from a global One Health perspective.
doctor holding baby goat

Jun 1, 2016

Amazing Grace: World Class Survivor

Large animal intern Sarah Blackwell was on duty when little Grace was admitted to the Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center at NC State Veterinary Hospital. “She was comatose and unresponsive,” Dr. Blackwell recalls...