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Apr 24, 2023

Class of 2023: An Amazingly Memorable Walk on the Wild Side

As a kid, I visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom and was amazed watching the veterinarians in their on-show veterinary window treat exotic animals like lions and gorillas. I knew at that moment that I wanted to be an “animal doctor” and that I wanted to work with the wild ones. When I was completing my undergraduate… 

Apr 18, 2023

A Decade-Plus Later, A Heartfelt Thank You to NC State Cardiologist

When an email from Mack Kestler, a Florida truck driver, arrived unexpectedly in her inbox, Dr. Terri DeFrancesco easily conjured up fond memories of him and his little dog Brandi even though nearly 13 years had passed since their last encounter. An incredibly nice man, she recalled, salt of the earth. Critically ill dog he… 

Apr 6, 2023

NC Horse Council Helps NC State Care for On-Campus Herds

The NC Horse Council has awarded a grant to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine to help the college care for its on-campus horses that participate in the advancement of equine health and translational medicine. “We are thrilled that the NC Horse Council has chosen to help support the animals that are critical to equine… 

Apr 4, 2023

New Initiative: NC State Answering Demand for a Feline Health Center

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is emphasizing the need for cat-focused care by creating a Feline Health Center, consolidating all of its feline expertise under one umbrella. 

Apr 3, 2023

March News and Updates: Overwhelming Success for Day of Giving and Open House

In the Spotlight ALL ABOARD! The NC State Mobile Veterinary Hospital frequently travels around the state to help communities with spaying and neutering feral and waiting-to-be-adopted animals. The hospital, directed by Dr. Kelli Ferris, recently spent a day sterilizing feral cats at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Rescue Center, giving fourth-year students a chance to work… 

Mar 28, 2023

Open House 2023: ‘It’s important for kids to see what they dream about’

Periodic rain couldn’t dampen the excitement as the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine revived its popular Open House after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community members by the hundreds strolled by the tents of local animal rescue groups, through the halls of the hospital, health and wellness center and research building and… 

Mar 16, 2023

Day of Giving 2023: How You Can Help the College of Veterinary Medicine

Every gift tells a story, and together we can write the next chapters on groundbreaking research, compassionate clinical care and world-class education at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Feb 28, 2023

Winter News and Updates: Innovators, Life-Changers and Problem-Solvers in Action

Stay up to date on how the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine has been exceptional in saving lives, devising innovative programs and winning awards.  

Feb 17, 2023

From Praying to Braying: Donkey’s Cascade of Crises Doesn’t Faze Care Team

When nearly everything that can go wrong does go wrong, Elf the very sick donkey and his persistent and grateful owner learned that the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is exactly the right place to be.  Through Elf’s pneumonia, severe diarrhea, bacterial infection, viral infection, autoimmune response to plasma and several rectal prolapses, the NC State… 

Feb 9, 2023

Inhalable ‘SHIELD’ Protects Lungs Against COVID-19, Flu Viruses

Researchers develop an inhalable powder that could protect lungs and airways from viral invasion.