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Sep 28, 2012

AAEP Holds ‘Focus on Ophthalmology’ at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) staged the second annual “Focus on Ophthalmology” continuing education meeting Sept. 6-8 in Raleigh, NC, for 120 attendees from the U.S., Canada, and overseas. The meeting involved two days of lectures at the Raleigh Crabtree Marriott Hotel and a day of practical laboratory sessions at NC State University’s…

Sep 26, 2012

CVM Student Recognized with NIEHS Poster Honor

Bridget Mayer, a third-year student at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, won top poster honors among graduate students at the highly competitive National Institute of Health Summer Internship Program at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Mayer’s poster presentation, “A comparison of sustained release tramadol and buprenorphine as analgesics in…

Sep 21, 2012

Research at NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine Enhances Animal and Human Health

The research at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) into complex issues affecting animal and human health  can make a powerful difference in people’s lives. CVM research programs involve more than 100 faculty representing more than 25 disciplines working with more than 20 species. Researchers address critical issues in biomedical, agricultural, and biological sciences through a…

Sep 19, 2012

CVM Research Finds Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens Persist in Antibiotic-Free Pigs

Researchers from North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have found identical strains of antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter Coli (C. coli) in both antibiotic-free (ABF) and conventionally raised pigs. This finding may indicate that these antibiotic-resistant pathogens can persist and thrive in the environment, regardless of antimicrobial usage by pork producers. Dr. Siddhartha Thakur, an assistant professor in…

Sep 17, 2012

IED Detector Dog Research Aims to Save Lives of U.S. Combat Troops–Human and K-9

The following article originally appeared as "Upgrading the dogs of war" on the BBC FUTURE web site.   Research assistant Beth Case walks IED Detector Dog candidate Jimmy up open stairs and down the test ramp as Dr. Barbara Sherman, clinical professor of veterinary behavior, observes. Led by Dr. Sherman and Dr. David Dorman, a…

Sep 17, 2012

CVM Hosts American Association of Equine Practitioners ‘Focus on Ophthalmology’

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) staged the second annual "Focus on Ophthalmology" continuing education meeting Sept. 6-8 in Raleigh, NC, for 120 attendees from the U.S., Canada, and overseas. The meeting involved two days of lectures at the Raleigh Crabtree Marriott Hotel and a day of practical laboratory sessions at NC State University’s…

Sep 10, 2012

21st Annual Dog Olympics at College of Veterinary Medicine Brings Out the Best in Canine Athletes

Photograph by Ray Black III RALEIGH — The crowd Saturday in Raleigh was a lot smaller than in London last month for the Summer Olympics, but those present were just as excited to see the Olympians and Paralympians who were competing. The difference was that the athletes at the 21st annual Dog Olympics hosted by…

Sep 10, 2012

21st Annual Dog Olympics Brings Out Best in Canine Athletes

The following article is by News and Observer reporter T. Keung Hui Photograph by Ray Black III RALEIGH — The crowd Saturday in Raleigh was a lot smaller than in London last month for the Summer Olympics, but those present were just as excited to see the Olympians and Paralympians who were competing. The difference…

Sep 7, 2012

Clinical Trial at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Seeks Cats Suffering from Osteoarthritis

Is your cat slowing down? Does he seem hesitant to jump up or down, climb stairs, or play? Does she seem stiff when waking up from a nap? Your cat may suffer from osteoarthritis–a degenerative joint disease–and could be a candidate for a free clinical trial conducted by the Comparative Pain Research Laboratory at North…

Sep 5, 2012

CVM Neurobiologist Maps Areas of the Brain Associated with Affective Aggression in Mice

A North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine researcher has created a roadmap to areas of the brain associated with affective aggression in mice. This roadmap may be the first step toward finding therapies for humans suffering from affective aggression disorders that lead to impulsive violent acts. Affective aggression differs from defensive aggression or…