New K-state scholarship supports rural and underrepresented vet med studentsFebruary 21, 2024The Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine has recently received a nearly $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA)
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Deadly rabbit disease might soon have treatmentAugust 26, 2022A novel treatment for rabbits afflicted with a highly contagious and deadly virus may be on the horizon, according to virologists at Kansas State University’s (K-State’s) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary research vital in protecting zoo animals from SARS-CoV-2February 11, 2022Veterinary researchers from Kansas State University (K-State) are working to protect zoo animals from the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Veterinary virologists get $3.7M grant for COVID researchAugust 30, 2021A five-year, $3.7-million grant supporting the research of a new COVID treatment has been issued to veterinary virologists at Kansas State University (K-State).
Ending pet obesity drives academic, corporate collaborationDecember 1, 2020Improving the health of animals by eliminating pet obesity is the primary focus of a significant renovation at the Kansas State University (K-State) College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital.
Industry giant invests in K-State, animal health hubNovember 19, 2020Preparing the next generation of veterinarians for the evolving role of the profession is the driving force behind a new strategic collaboration.
Cats can give other cats COVID quite easilyNovember 18, 2020Feline-to-feline transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is possible, even if an animal is not showing any symptoms of the virus.
K-State licenses technology for coronavirus, norovirus compoundsMarch 2, 2020As global concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continue to escalate, Kansas State University (K-State) has licensed a technology it says might lead to the production of an antiviral drug treatment.
Aspiring veterinarians shine at K-StateNovember 1, 2019Seventeen aspiring veterinarians at Kansas State University (K-State) are one step closer to achieving their professional goals.
Kansas State University to study impact of supplement in geriatric dogsMarch 8, 2019Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine is set to study the impact of a lean muscle supplement in geriatric dogs. Forty dogs suffering from three of the four following conditions will be enrolled in the study: • weakness; • weight loss; • slowed or altered mobility; and • exercise intolerance. The study—which will test MYOS RENS Technology's Fortetropin—will be performed under the supervision of Kenneth R. Harkin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), professor and section head of small animal internal medicine. All the dogs will be fitted with an activity collar. After monitoring their activity for two weeks, 20 dogs will be assigned to receive the supplement and 20 will receive a placebo. Activity levels will continue to be monitored and the quality of life assessment, based on the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs questionnaire, will be used to evaluate results. "Pet owners often remark their dog is slowing down as they enter their golden years," Dr. Harkin says. "Although osteoarthritis is often tipped as the culprit, the loss of muscle mass associated with old age is an underappreciated cause. Geriatric dogs with muscle mass loss fatigue easily, which by itself can negatively impact their quality of …
