#FromtheField On Nebraska and Kansas cattle farms, correspondent Isabella Black has now experienced the full range of cow life, watching embryo transfers on one end and helping with necropsies on the other. With anatomy and pathology classes recently completed, Black says she was excited to put those classroom lessons to use in a real-world practice.

Helping vaccinate 2,100 piglets, observing anesthetized goats and checking cows for pregnancies also added to her summer internship experience.🐷

"As my week progressed, I helped the veterinarians with their dairy herd health checks," she says. "I palpated more than 100 cows, checking for pregnancies. I highly recommend adding this to your gym routine because your arm will in fact turn into Jell-O." 💪

Don`t miss the rest of her report at the link in our profile.

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Always at the cutting edge of uncemented hip replacements for larger dogs, @NCState is on its way to offering the life-changing surgeries for small dogs and cats as well.

A veterinary device manufacturer recently started offering the tinier implants for the first time, and our Dr. David Knazovicky, one of the few surgeons now completing a fellowship in joint replacement surgery, is on deck for training for the surgery on a smaller scale.

Get the full story and timeline here at the link in our profile.

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👉 `It was really, really cool, a really healthy dynamic.`
👉 `A great opportunity for anyone just to learn about research and how a lab works.`
👉 `Being able to continue working and see all of my research on this poster is really rewarding.`

The study has ended, the data is in and #NCStateVetMed is pleased to release the results:

✅ Our inaugural VetRISE summer program offering 11 North Carolina high schoolers an opportunity to immerse themselves in research with some of our most prominent scientists was a success in every category. 🎉

Conclusion: NC State will offer the program again next summer.

Read more about the experience at the link in our profile.

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Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia is so exceptional at improving the lives of pigs 🐷 that, for the first time, the American Veterinary Medicine Association is honoring a researcher dedicated primarily to swine welfare with its annual Animal Welfare Award

Pairis-Garcia, a professor of global production animal welfare at @ncstate College of Veterinary Medicine, says she is proud to be recognized for her work advancing pain management for swine in partnership with the pork industry.

“I would not have been able to accomplish what I have in pig welfare without the open door policy from the industry and the commitment that our college and university have to serve our agriculture industries in our state,” she says.

Explore her fascinating career at the link in our profile.

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Five states down, about 100 dairy workers representing eight countries interviewed and Kate Bessette is well on her way to becoming a well-rounded veterinarian. The #FromtheField correspondent, who recently visited dairy farms in Georgia and Florida to talk with workers about their knowledge of antibiotic use, has found the experience of working on a Veterinary Scholars Program research project incredibly rewarding.

"While our study focused on communication and antimicrobial stewardship among dairy workers, it also highlighted the tremendous opportunity we have to strengthen relationships between veterinarians, producers and the people who care for these animals every day."

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Over a recent weekend, #FromtheField correspondent Kristen Folk spent four days with a team providing veterinary care to the Cherokee people in Western North Carolina.

On clinic days, people lined up nearly two hours before the team opened for vaccines and spay and neuter services, she said. Watching the 20 veterinarians, technicians, students and volunteers contribute in different ways was inspiring. 🌻

"Learning from veterinarians with different backgrounds and experiences broadened my own approach to medicine and strengthened my clinical skills."

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#vetclinic #missiontrip #cherokee #ncstatevetmed

Dr. Shelly Vaden, a foremost expert in veterinary nephrology and urology, has been leading cutting-edge clinical research and 👉changing standards of veterinary care 👈 for more than three decades.

Now the AVMA has honored the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine professor with its ❗️2026 Clinical Research Award❗️, which Vaden will receive at the AVMA`s annual convention in California this weekend.

Vaden has completed more than 50 studies and secured more than $6.5 million 💲 in grant funding from organizations including the National Institutes of Health, the American Kennel Club, the Morris Animal Foundation and the National Cancer Institute.

Get all of the details at the link in our profile.

#innovators #problemsolvers #lifechangers #avma2026

This Fourth of July represents a big milestone for our country, and many of us will be celebrating it with our furry friends! Check out these tips to keep your pets safe, happy and healthy:
🌊 Never let your pets swim unattended, and choose a swimming location carefully. Stagnant bodies of water like small ponds can contain harmful bacteria and toxic algae.
🌡️ Dogs can overheat quickly! Keep them hydrated and provide a cool place to rest. Be mindful of hot pavement during walks.
🎆 Unless you’re certain your pets are OK with loud noises, it’s best to leave them at home for the fireworks show. A hiding place or wearable device such as an anxiety wrap or vest can help with nerves.
📱If you ever have concerns about your pets` well-being, don’t hesitate to contact your local veterinarian.
➡️ Check the link in our bio for more Fourth of July animal safety tips!
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