animal health

Since graduating from the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2013, Dr. Lauren Thielen has found herself — and her work with exotic animals — as the centerpiece of Nat Geo WILD’s 'Dr. T., Lone Star Vet.'

The tool could be widely used to build healthier deer populations that are less susceptible to the fatal syndrome.

Although Texas A&M veterinary cardiologist Dr. Ashley Saunders regularly implants canine pacemakers, she recently found herself confronted by multiple challenges as she worked through the night to save a dog's life.

The new program is designed to increase the number of rural and food animal veterinarians in Texas.

Experts say the future of animal care will include telemedicine as veterinarians serve their clients during emergency situations.

Texas A&M animal experts say the new field of telemedicine can be useful in a crisis, such as the current COVD-19 pandemic.

To protect both humans and animals, clients will no longer leave their cars during admissions and discharge, among other changes.

Veterinarians still say it is highly unlikely that the virus can be transmitted from humans to pets, and vice versa.

Texas A&M Professor Craig Wilson said Monarchs number about 141.5 million this year, compared to 300 million last year.

The outbreak of COVID-19 in humans is a concern worldwide, but coronaviruses are common for livestock and poultry, a Texas A&M AgriLife expert says.