Gastric dilation with ingesta, a rounded right hepatic silhouette, and peritoneal fluid, although not always present, are common in rabbits with liver lobe torsion. Open access article: jav.ma/torsion2 @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social @ncstatevetmed.bsky.social

UC Davis has once again been recognized as a global leader in veterinary science, ranking second in the world and first in the nation in the QS World University Rankings. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/school-...

The UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new podcast, The Vetrospective, a science-driven series that breaks down the science shaping animal health. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-weill-school-veterinary-medicine-launches-vetrospective-podcast-exploring-science

After the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Sutter & Sonoma counties, Maurice Pitesky reminds us that the risk of #birdflu shifts with the weather, wildlife & habitat nearby. @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social Tips for backyard poultry ➡️ ucanr.edu/blog/food-bl...

We’re in the final hours of our crowdfunding campaign to support globally engaged learning, and we’re $645 short of our goal. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/crowdfundGlobalPrograms If you’ve been waiting to donate, now is the time. If you’re unable to give, sharing helps us reach others who can.

Global learning starts with you. The UC Davis Office for Global Programs crowdfunding campaign is LIVE! Help expand access to meaningful, hands-on global experiences for veterinary students at UC Davis. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/crowdfundGlo...

From fires to floods, today’s reality is no longer IF a disaster will strike, but WHEN. While emergencies are unpredictable, your response doesn’t have to be. Learn how preparation can help keep your animals safe before, during, and after an emergency. magazine.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news-article...

We’re proud to see UC Davis featured on CNBC Squawk Box following the historic $120 million gift from the Weill Family Foundation—the largest ever to veterinary medicine worldwide. www.cnbc.com/video/2026/0...

Please join me in celebrating a milestone $120 million donation from philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weill through the Weill Family Foundation, to the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine! 🙌🏾 Watch this full interview to learn more about the gift! youtu.be/KCb5snzxk7Q?...

UC Davis Receives $120M Gift, Largest Ever to Veterinary Medicine: Commitment From the Weill Family Foundation Will Modernize Facilities, Advance Animal and Human Health @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

UC Davis has received a $120M gift—the largest ever made to veterinary medicine—from Joan and Sanford I. Weill. Our school is now the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, launching a bold new era with truly limitless impact for animal and human health. www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

Kitten’s brain surgery at UC Davis could transform care for human patients @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Cat Disease Challenges What Scientists Thought About Coronaviruses: Viruses May Hide and Persist in Immune Cells @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting an Associate Dean for Professional Education to join the school’s senior leadership team. Please share this opportunity with qualified candidates and professional networks! Apply by Feb 16 for full consideration: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07428

Op-ed: California faces a critical shortage of rural veterinarians, writes Chancellor Gary May. UC Davis can help address it @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

Did you know that 6 inches of moving water can topple an adult & as little as 12 inches can sweep a vehicle off the road? This pamphlet from @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social describes actions equine owners can take to prepare, respond, & recover from flooding events. www.wifss.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/u...

The New World screwworm hasn’t reached the U.S., but cases are moving north in Mexico. Experts are sharing science-based guidance to help producers stay vigilant and prepared. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/crucial...

As 2025 wraps up, we’re looking back on a year of innovation, impact, and momentum at #UCDavisVetMed — from groundbreaking research to expanded patient care and global engagement. 🔗 Read our Year in Review: www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/2025-ad...

The sudden decimation of the world's largest seal species by bird flu has sent shockwaves through ecosystems. "No other species can replace elephant seals in the ocean," says Dr. Marcela Uhart, director of the Latin America Program at #UCDavisVetMed's Wildlife Health Center.

Livestock producers invited to New World #Screwworm Information Webinar 6pm Wednesday, Nov 19 Speakers @ucanr.edu, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social, @ucriverside.bsky.social Register by 1pm Nov 18 bit.ly/screwworm2025

Nearly 250 alumni and friends joined us for our annual Alumni Reunion Weekend! From the Halloween “dogstume” contest to lectures, tours, and awards—it was a weekend full of joy, pride, and connection.

Michael D. Lairmore, who served as dean of the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine from 2011 to 2021, is one of only a handful of veterinarians elected to the National Academy of Medicine. He has helped redefine the scope and impact of veterinary medicine. Read more: https://ucdav.is/3WUSZTS

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is almost 100% deadly in cats. But thanks to federally funded research, cats like Lychee can get a second chance at life. Even better yet, the treatment for FIP could one day help humans suffering from long COVID. #FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science

Video: From Labs to Lives: Real Research. Real People. Real Impact. youtu.be/Bvl5okSBc9M?...

UC Davis receives federal grant to support research for medical and veterinary residents @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Feline infectious peritonitis, caused by a coronavirus, is nearly 100% fatal for cats. Through a federally funded trial, #UCDavisVetMed identified a treatment that could one day also help humans suffering from long COVID. www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives #FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science

Cooper, a four-year-old boxer mix, nearly died of Valley Fever. Unfold podcast meets the UC Davis scientists finding that dogs might be the key to understanding this spreading fungal infection @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...

Equatorial Guinea recently announced Vision 2030, a plan to eliminate malaria from the central African country. The plan includes UC Malaria Initiative researchers who aim to use gene drives to eliminate malaria-carrying mosquitoes @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/blog/uc-mala...

#UCDavisVetMed student Briana Guerra has been awarded the inaugural Westie Foundation of America/Austin Veterinary Scholarship. Briana is passionate about expanding veterinary care for bilingual and underserved communities, and this support helps make that future possible.

Valley fever is caused by a fungus that thrives in the soil of California’s Central Valley. Disturbing the soil can release its spores where they can be inhaled in the air. The more exposure, the the higher the risk. Ag and construction workers are especially susceptible. ucdav.is/4gFmtyn

$110.5M in Gifts Fuel UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Expansion @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...

UC Davis researchers are at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries that improve care for both humans and animals. Read more about the exciting news of the @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social here: www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/... Go Ags!

Last week, we launched the next phase of our Veterinary Medical Complex expansion at #UCDavisVetMed. Together, we can expand care, discovery, and education for the future of veterinary medicine. Join us in creating a future without limits. 🔗 limitless.vetmed.ucdavis.edu

Today, we unveil LIMITLESS — the campaign for the Veterinary Medical Complex at UC Davis. Backed by $110.5M in philanthropic gifts so far, this expansion will train more veterinarians, care for 70,000 patients annually, and advance discoveries in veterinary medicine. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/limitless

Something exciting is happening at #UCDavisVetMed… join us for the big reveal TOMORROW!

New World Screwworm myiasis is a serious condition caused by the larvae of the #NewWorldScrewworm fly, which can be fatal if untreated. Eradicated from the U.S. in 1966, recent cases near the border highlight the need for vigilance. healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topic...

🐓 Meet Luanne, the show-stopping chicken sidelined by a statewide #birdflu ban. Hear how her SoCal family — and other #CA4H youth — are adapting when the fairgrounds go quiet. 🎧 Listen to the @ucdavis.bsky.social @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social now: bit.ly/4oDm9DH #Podcast @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social

A clinical trial of a new drug pet cats shows promise for treating cancer in both animals and people @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...

A new sculpture has joined #UCDavisVetMed. “John,” a nearly 7-foot steel horse by @ucdavis.bsky.social alumna Deborah Butterfield ’71, MFA ’73, is on loan from the UC Davis Fine Arts Collection and reflects our school’s deep commitment to the human-animal bond. www.ucdavis.edu/magazine/see...

It’s #WorldLizardDay! 🦎 We’re excited to see our very own Dr. Krista Keller, board-certified specialist in #ZooMedicine, featured by the AVMA! Dr. Keller and the #UCDavisVetMed Companion Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery Service team provide expert care for reptiles of all shapes, sizes, and scales.

“DROP IT!” If you’ve ever said this to an animal, you know they will eat just about anything, including plants that can be deadly. Learn more and see the list of dangerous plants in the latest issue of #SynergyMagazine: magazine.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news-article...

Thanks to 5,380 incredible donors, #UCDavisVetMed raised a record-breaking $118M last year! These gifts are fueling innovation, expanding care in Southern California, and shaping a healthier future for animals, people, and the planet. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/thanks-...

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the most difficult decisions an owner can face. #UCDavisVetMed's Dr. Jane Sykes offers guidance on how to recognize when it may be time—and how to approach that decision with compassion, clarity, and support. www.washingtonpost.com/home/2025/07...

Bird flu is low, but that’s likely to change as birds begin to migrate & congregate in fields & lakes “We have 60,000 waterfowl in California right now,” said Maurice Pitesky, poultry expert @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social & @ucanr.edu. “By late fall, early winter, that number will jump to 6 million.”

Feeling crappy now that #SharkWeek 🦈 is over? Fortunately, #PoopWeek 💩 is still floating around! If you missed it the first time, sink your teeth into all 7 bite-sized episodes and discover what poop can tell us about health, conservation, and climate: www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/poop-week

After more than 40 years at #UCDavis, Dr. Lynette Hart has retired, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. From studying rodent songs to hippo yawns, she helped shape the now-established field of anthrozoology and mentored generations of students along the way. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/rats-hi...

Are your cat’s pupils staying wide, even in bright light? It might just be age-related iris atrophy—a harmless condition that affects many older pets. But if your cat seems off, bumps into things, or stops eating, it could signal something more serious. www.washingtonpost.com/home/2025/07...

New research highlights how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can shape the mental health of students in veterinary, medical, and nursing programs—and how resilience shines through. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/impact-...

The loud booms and bright lights of #FourthOfJuly can be terrifying for many pets. Each year, shelters report an increase in lost animals due to fireworks. While long-term desensitization takes time and training, there are steps you can take now: healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topic...

In honor of Dr. Sanam (Sunny) Thukral, a member of the #UCDavisVetMed Class of 2025, her family is turning loss into lasting impact. Dr. Thukral passed away after a courageous battle with glioblastoma and was awarded her DVM degree posthumously this May. #ComparativeOncology #BrainTumorAwareness