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

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…

Aug 31, 2012

College of Veterinary Medicine Students Participate in Merial–NIH Veterinary Scholars Program

A contingent of 17 students from NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine participated in the 2012 Merial—National Institutes of Health National Veterinary Scholars Symposium. More than 500 students and faculty attended the symposium, “Comparative Medicine: Key to Translation,” to hear veterinary and human medical investigators discuss recent advances in translational medicine and to listen…

Aug 30, 2012

College of Veterinary Medicine Scientist Receives Award for Career Excellence in Poultry Research

David H. Ley, professor of poultry health management at the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine, is the recipient of the Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award for 2012 presented by the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP). Sponsored by the Phibro Animal Health Corporation, this honor recognizes “sustained excellence in research…

Aug 28, 2012

CVM Student Researchers Participate in Merial–NIH National Veterinary Scholars Symposium

A contingent of 17 students from NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine participated in the 2012 Merial—National Institutes of Health National Veterinary Scholars Symposium. More than 500 students and faculty attended the symposium, “Comparative Medicine: Key to Translation,” to hear veterinary and human medical investigators discuss recent advances in translational medicine and to listen…

Aug 27, 2012

Stems Cells and Regenerative Medicine at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Jorge Piedrahita is a member of the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine team developing a program in regenerative medicine. Stem cells and regenerative medicine is a highly interdisciplinary field requiring a combination of clinical skills, basic knowledge of stem cell behavior in vivo, and novel engineering solutions. We are fortunate at North…

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