
animal health
Millions Of Monarch Butterflies Killed On Texas Highways
Nov 5, 2019 • 4 min. readMonarch numbers have declined about 82% over the last 23 years, and road mortality can significantly contribute to their dwindling numbers.
Texas A&M Veterinary School Helps Create First-Ever Cancer Screenings For Dogs
Oct 29, 2019 • 3 min. readA partnership with medical firm Volition will develop new blood tests that can identify early cancer in dogs.
FDA Approves Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed For Human, Animal Consumption
Oct 14, 2019 • 6 min. readThe dual-purpose cotton variety developed by Texas A&M researchers has the potential to make a significant impact on nutrition security around the world.
A Texas A&M expert explains why dogs crave companionship and how to manage their anxiety.
Texas A&M Researchers Land $5 Million Grant To Combat Brucellosis In Cameroon
Oct 1, 2019 • 3 min. readA team of researchers with the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences will work with the Cameroon government to fight the disease that affects livestock.
Personnel made aerial hay deliveries to more than 4,500 stranded cattle, sheltered animals, surveyed damage and served as Texas State Operations Center liaisons in the wake of Tropical Storm Imelda.
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Deploys To Care For 270 Seized Animals
Sep 12, 2019 • 2 min. readThe Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team will support Cameron County officials in managing the volume of animals and provide veterinary medical care for malnutrition and treating other issues.
A damaged hip socket and other issues made surgery difficult, but doctors at the Large Animal Hospital successfully saved Sybil, a 7-year-old camel.
Don’t Expect To See A Fish Tube Or Salmon Cannon In Texas
Aug 22, 2019 • 3 min. readThere aren’t any large fish species in Texas that would benefit from using a fish tube, but it’s needed in some areas of the U.S., even if it can be disorienting for fishes.
A Texas A&M aquaculture specialist offers information about recent dog deaths related to blue-green algae.