Mammal-to-mammal avian flu spread confirmed in new studyJuly 24, 2024While transmission from cows to cats and a raccoon has been reported, research did not reveal any mutations that would lead to ‘enhanced’ spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus in humans
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Veterinary diagnostic labs 'major contributors' in COVID response, study showsJuly 18, 2024A study by researchers at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine presents how veterinary laboratories significantly boosted local and regional testing, helping to “flatten the epidemic curve”
$35M funding supports science-based solutions for wildlife healthFebruary 12, 2024The donation will endow and name the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health at the Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to address key wildlife health challenges
Puppy regrows jaw after mandibulectomyFebruary 5, 2024Tyson, a three-month-old French bulldog, had its lower left mandible removed at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine due to a malignant oral tumor
'Eternal fertility' of naked mole-rats may aid in human therapies, study showsMarch 1, 2023The “eternal fertility” of naked mole-rats seems to be the big takeaway in a recent study, co-authored by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIn-house necropsy procedure tips for both vets and techsSeptember 1, 2022A necropsy can be thorough and complete within a veterinary practice, with no additional testing. The most important part of performing an in-house necropsy is deciding to perform it in the first place. It can be a daunting procedure, yet it is easily set-up, and the procedure can be performed with a team-based approach.
Dogs' sense of smell integrated with visionJuly 18, 2022Researchers in the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain.
Vet med, public health united with new CVM departmentNovember 23, 2021The critical intersection of people, pets, and the environment is the focus of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s newly introduced department.
Cornell CVM adds wellness to curriculumNovember 6, 2019The wellbeing of veterinary professionals has been top of mind in recent years, and Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is doing its part to improve the mental health of future animal care professionals.
Cornell Veterinary Biobank receives international accreditationMay 27, 2019Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Biobank is the first biobank in the world to achieve the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation's (A2LA's) international certification. A2LA is an international accreditation body that assesses a range of laboratory types using standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Cornell's biobank received accreditation against ISO 20387, which requires facilities demonstrate the competence of their biobank's operation and ability to provide biological material and associated data for research and development. "Quality accreditation increases the confidence in our operation. It shows we are transparent about our processes, open to critique, and are doing high-quality work under a rigorous standard," says Marta Castelhano, DVM, MVSc, director of the Cornell Veterinary Biobank. To receive accreditation, each step in the process requires close inspection from A2LA. As a result, Dr. Castelhano, along with the rest of her team, developed, tested, and implemented almost 80 new standard operating procedures for the biobank in the last year. "The achievement of earning A2LA's first accreditation to the new ISO 20387 standard ensures Cornell's operations will function with the highest level of quality," says A2LA's general manager, Adam Gouker. "We're proud to be a part of this historic …
