Memorial Gathering Event at NC State Veterinary Health Complex Honors Animal Companions

Sep 18, 2013

Memorial Gathering Event at NC State Veterinary Health Complex Honors Animal Companions

The Veterinary Health Complex at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting a “Kindred Companions Memorial Gathering” that celebrates the human-animal bond at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. Sponsored by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation, the Memorial Gathering is an opportunity for individuals to come together with others to remember a beloved…

Sep 6, 2013

Research Discovery Keeps Lung-cancer Cells from Spreading in Mice

The following article concerns the recently published research of Dr. Kenneth Adler, professor of cell biology in the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences. The article, “Stopping Cancer in its Tracks,” is written by Tracey Peake for the NC State University blog Abstract. We’ve come a long way in cancer…

Sep 5, 2013

NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine Holds 22nd Annual Dog Olympics

North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will host the 22nd Annual Dog Olympics from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 with fun competition, canine demonstrations, rescue groups, free microchip clinic, and a special “custom cart” Paralympics for dogs with spinal cord injuries. The Dog Olympics is a charitable event that celebrates…

Aug 23, 2013

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s One Health Efforts Profiled in Trips with Pets Blog

The following article, “Health and Healing for All: North Carolina State University Helps Bridge the Gap Between Animal and Human Medicine,” appears in the Trips with Pets blog and is reproduced here with permission. From California sea lions, to horses, to treasured feline and canine family members, the North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary…

Aug 20, 2013

Neurology Service Participates in National Canine Epilepsy Study

Neurologists at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are seeking dogs that suffer from seizures to participate in a national canine epilepsy study investigating a new medication to treat certain seizures. Epilepsy is the single most common neurological disorder in dogs it is estimated that each year up to 780,000 dogs are diagnosed…

Aug 20, 2013

CVM Researcher Receives Young Investigator Award

Debra Tokarz, a doctoral student at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2013 recipient of the Young Investigator Award sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. The Young Investigator Award (YIA) is a national honor given to a graduate veterinarian pursuing advanced research training through…

Aug 20, 2013

DVM, Design Students Collaborate on Project Aimed at Advancing Veterinary Education

One of the several planning sub-groups from a large team of veterinary medicine and design students confer on the topographical features related to designing a Zoological Teaching Unit at the College of Veterinary Medicine. What is being called an example of NC State University’s leadership in experiential education has provided the initial planning for a…

Aug 9, 2013

Novel Treatment for Canine Atopic Dermatitis in Clinical Trial

Dermatologists at North Carolina State University’s Veterinary Health Center are seeking dogs suffering from chronic itching or skin lesions to participate in a clinical trial of a novel biologic treatment for canine atopic dermatitis. Dogs enrolled in the study should have had signs of moderate or severe atopic dermatitis that failed to completely respond to…

Aug 9, 2013

Dr. Meurs Recipient of Asa Mays Excellence in Canine Health Award

Kathryn Meurs, associate dean of research and graduate studies at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is the recipient of the Asa Mays Excellence in Canine Health Research Award presented by the American Kennel Club-Canine Health Foundation. Dr. Meurs, who received the biennial award at the National Parent Club Canine Health Conference, is…

Jul 29, 2013

Epidemiology Expert on Spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is a pig disease that does not affect people or other animals, nor is it a food safety concern. It can often be fatal to very young pigs and sicken older hogs. The disease was first detected in mid-May and has spread through several states including North Carolina. PEDV information is…

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