Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team returns from wildfire deployment
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) concludes an eight-day mission providing crucial veterinary care to animals affected by the Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas Panhandle. Amidst the largest wildfire in Texas history, the VET tended to over 270 animals across five counties, addressing injuries from burns, smoke inhalation, and nutritional deficiencies. Led by Dr. Deb Zoran, the team's efforts extended to supporting search and rescue canines and collaborating with local authorities and academic institutions. Gratitude is expressed for the community's support in aiding the recovery process.
Life-Saving Discovery: Texas A&M Unveils Groundbreaking Dog Decontamination Protocols!
Texas A&M's Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) introduces pioneering protocols for decontaminating dogs in disaster scenarios, aiming to equip emergency responders nationwide. Led by Dr. Debra Zoran, the team's guidelines streamline the decontamination process using cost-effective methods, ensuring swift and effective cleansing of companion animals exposed to toxic substances. With a focus on inclusivity and adaptability, the VET's groundbreaking research revolutionizes disaster preparedness efforts, safeguarding both human and animal health in times of crisis.
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Discover the March edition of Vet Candy Magazine, where we uncover groundbreaking medical feats and tackle pressing issues in the veterinary community. Dr. Jennifer Hennessey's journey from ER to bodybuilding stage is a testament to resilience. Dive into stories on wellness initiatives at Texas A&M, Penn Vet students advocating for change, and miraculous pet recoveries. Plus, shocking findings on secondhand smoke's impact on pets' health. Get inspired by the incredible world of veterinary medicine!
Texas A&M researchers find links between human, canine brain tumors
exas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital researchers have discovered that meningiomas — the most common type of brain tumor in humans and dogs — are extremely similar genetically.
Shocking Stats: Vet Techs Face Mental Health Crisis Worse Than Vets - One Woman's Inspiring Solution Changes Everything
Let’s face it, we have a nationwide veterinary shortage. Even with the new veterinary graduates expected over the next 10 years, a shortage of up to 24,000 companion-animal veterinarians will likely still exist by 2030. In a startling revelation, the United States is facing not only a shortage of veterinarians but also a looming deficit in veterinary technicians. In addition, the mental health crisis among veterinary technicians is a deeply concerning issue, often overshadowed by the well-documented challenges faced by veterinarians. However, recent studies indicate that the situation among vet techs may be even more dire. With burnout rates reaching alarming levels and suicide rates higher than the general population, the profession is facing a significant mental health crisis.
Texas A&M researchers studying reproductive abnormalities that cause sterility in horses
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have received a $640,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study abnormalities in sex development that affect the reproductive capabilities of some horses.
The new project will examine a diverse group of about 100 sterile horses, including those whose chromosomes don’t match their sex based on the presence of their reproductive organs.