Botulism can be such a dire diagnosis that neither Dr. Erin Pearson nor Dr. Elizabeth Treece had treated an animal that survived it. Until Mocha. 🐴 The much-loved miniature horse recently emerged from 16 days of expert care. The odds were, at best, 50-50. Story: news.cvm.ncsu.edu/under-nc-sta...

Colic strikes fear in the heart of horse lovers and challenges veterinarians because it has no definitive cause. Our Dr. Liara Gonzalez, a worldwide expert in colic research, recently spoke with Platinum Performance magazine about the latest information: www.platinumperformance.com/articles/col...

Every day is #worldcancerday at #NCStateVetMed. Here, experts generate research ideas that are tested, refined, studied in clinical trials and then offered as life-changing therapeutics to clients at the NC State Veterinary Hospital — all in one place. Overview: news.cvm.ncsu.edu/the-future-o...

Dr. Michael Rahe researches vaccines to curb costly disease outbreaks among livestock, particularly swine. In NC, the hog industry generates $11 B in economic output each year and 46,000 jobs. 🏆Now a Goodnight Early Career Innovator Award goes to ... Dr. Rahe! news.cvm.ncsu.edu/cvm-research...

We are now offering the ‼️ first-of-its-kind ‼️Certificate in Geriatric Medicine to our veterinary students after creating a Center for Healthy Aging in Companion Animals led by renowned veterinary neurologist Natasha Olby as well. Get the details! #geriatrics news.cvm.ncsu.edu/a-first-nc-s...

ICYMI. Fiona, a sport horse, had to be euthanized after developing laminitis in the wake of steroid treatments for joint pain. Dr. Kimberly Hallowell and Dr. Lauren Schnabel wondered what else could have been done. Their research could upend how steroids are used. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/how-one-hors...

#NCStateVetMed researchers have found a novel kirkovirus possibly associated with #colitis in horses. Ph.D. student Lilly Haywood is first author. Dr. Breanna Sheahan, assistant professor of equine medicine, is corresponding author. Get the details: news.cvm.ncsu.edu/novel-kirkov...

ICYMI 🐈 Our No. 1 Story #2025 🐈‍⬛ Research led by Dr. Joshua Stern, associate dean, found that a form of the drug rapamycin could reverse the underlying pathology of feline #HCM. Veterinarians previously had no drug to help cats fight the devastating disease. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/studies-led-...

ICYMI🔬 Once a C diff infection takes hold in the gut, the bacteria is challenging to dislodge. ^ antibiotics often just mean ^ destruction of good bacteria. Dr. Casey Theriot + colleagues looked for non-antimicrobials to keep C. diff from recurring and found help. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/how-a-better...

Year in Review: #2025 Discovered first drug to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats. Awarded a $5.5 million NIH grant to contribute to the nationwide opioid addiction fight. Alerted cat owners on the dangers of cats overdosing on canine allergy medicine. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/year-in-revi...

Big news about Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome! In August, Dr. Natasha Olby convened 12 experts from across the world to craft diagnostic criteria for the syndrome — analogous to early #Alzheimers disease in humans. JAVMA has OK'd printing the guidelines. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/olby-leads-s...

Our students, faculty and staff provided world-class care and make ground-breaking discoveries every day. Over the past month, we have counted the AAEP equine researcher of the year and a Young Investigator Grant among our honors. More excellence here: news.cvm.ncsu.edu/latest-accol...

👏 👍🏽 👉🏿 The Foundation for The Horse has awarded Dr. Kimberly Hallowell, a Ph.D. student in our Comparative Biomedical Sciences Program, a Young Investigator Grant to support her research into the connections among steroid treatments, insulin increase and laminitis. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-equ...

When a woman named Angel says that the beautiful Christmas sweater she is wearing belonged to her late mother, questions arise. “She was fancy, and she had all of these Christmas sweaters. I just wear them at the holidays to keep her memory alive.” How many sweaters? 12 youtube.com/shorts/DCcKf...

Once a C. diff infection takes hold in the gut, the bacteria is challenging to dislodge. More antibiotics often mean more destruction of good bacteria, too. NC State microbiologist Casey Theriot and her colleagues have found a synthetic bile acid that could help. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/how-a-better...

C. diff infection is challenging and often returns after treatment. With the help of Dr. Casey Theriot’s mouse model of the infection, scientists around the world are learning to fight it. They often seek out the @ncstate.bsky.social microbiologist for help. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/a-mouse-mode...

Dr. Liara Gonzalez, professor of gastroenterology and equine surgery, has won ▶️ the 2025 American Association of Equine Practitioners Research Award ◀️ for her innovative work with intestinal stem cells to advance the understanding and treatment of equine colic. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-equ...

Geneva Benson, a first-generation and first-year vet student, is also a Goodnight Scholar, graduating a year early from her undergraduate animal science degree program and using her last year of Goodnight funding for vet school. Read about her journey here: news.giving.ncsu.edu/2025/12/gene...

Fiona, a sport horse, had to be euthanized after developing laminitis in the wake of steroid treatments. Dr. Kimberly Hallowell and Dr. Lauren Schnabel wondered why, formed a research team and found answers that could upend how steroids are used in horses. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/how-one-hors...

We are thankful ❤️ for donors like Ginny Caton Johnson, who spent decades riding in competitions and bringing her horses to NC State for care. When Johnson died last year, she left an estate gift to NC State, and her sister visited recently to present a check. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/she-was-just...

🦃 Turkeys are front and center in November, and our researchers work to keep them healthy. Dr. Ravi Kulkarni has developed an injectable vaccine for a deadly poultry disease and is working on oral vaccines using probiotics. The foundation of his work is patented. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/talking-turk...

Our Turtle Rescue Team had a Problem. A snake named Problem, that is, that had become so entangled in netting that a portion of his tissue died. Dr. Savannah Dunn, Class of 2024, wondered how often the team treated entangled snakes and compiled 25 years of info. news.ncsu.edu/2025/11/a-pr...

Overuse of antibiotics has led to antimicrobial resistance, curtailing our arsenal of bug-fighting medicines and leaving us vulnerable to infections. During #AntibioticAwarenessWeek, it's important to understand what antibiotics are and how to use them appropriately news.cvm.ncsu.edu/targeting-an...

A new study — with Dr. Michael Rahe as corresponding author — shows that the response of T cells rather than the production of antibodies is what makes current vaccines against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus effective. news.ncsu.edu/2025/11/prrs...

Dr. Lydia Love exemplifies how we lead the veterinary field in prioritizing patient safety by becoming a Certified Professional in Patient Safety, the first DVM recipient in the US. She is also the new director of patient safety at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/lydia-love-f...

On #VeteransDay, we salute our students who served in uniform before putting on scrubs. First-year @ncstate.bsky.social DVM students Olivia Di Ruzza and Joe Hampton will remember friends still serving and reflect on military moments shaping their veterinary careers. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/on-veterans-...

Big news on the cancer front! Dr. Chris Mariani has adapted a laser therapy used in humans with brain cancer for use in dogs. His work gives pets a new option and creates the first naturally occurring research model for studying how to improve the LITT technology. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-neu...

Fighting cancer is a core focus for us — and so is building community. This week, we hosted an inaugural event to give our client families and the NC team members who treated their beloved pets a chance to reconnect and remember together the bond they share. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/a-night-to-r...

Tricks for a safe Halloween for pet owners: Cute costumes and candy caches are the cat’s meow for human ghouls on Halloween, but pet owners should take care when trying to include animals in the fun. Our tips: ncst.at/YfCq50XjV8O

#NCStateVetMed is joining the opioid fight! Dr. Margaret Gruen has won a $5.5 million grant from the NIH HEAL Initiative to find ways to measure how chronic pain affects how dogs think and behave. Knowing biopsychosocial effects is important in designing treatment. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-beh...

Veterinary colleges face a shortage of educators needed to train future DVMs and advance critical research. Our Veterinary Academic Leadership Program recently added 15 new fellows, increasing the number we're preparing for careers in academia to nearly 40! news.cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-ann...

When aging pug WALL-E faced immobility, the Sports Medicine and Rehab and Omega teams at #NCStateVetMed used specialized techniques like sensory input, Kinesiology tape and a custom cart to restore his quality of life. Read more about this innovative, patient-centered care: go.ncsu.edu/walle-pug

Third-year NC State vet student Joe Richardson is the son and grandson of trail-blazing doctors who spent decades serving rural Hertford County, NC. He is planning to care for people, too — by caring for their animals. The question is, which ones? #ruralveterinarian #ncpol ncst.at/SyYq50WZnYu

Third-year student Azariah Spurlock, a WV native, created an interactive coloring book to help children with limited opportunities see that anyone can be a veterinarian — and not just for puppies and kittens. Read her story: news.cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-stu...

ICYMI: Research in the Stern Lab has found a genetic mutation associated with #HCM and sudden death in golden retrievers. The work also could shape our understanding of the disease in humans. Dr. Victor Rivas was lead author on the resulting paper. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/researchers-...

Researchers led by Dr. Victor Rivas, DVM student and Ph.D. graduate at #NCStateVetMed, have discovered the first genetic mutation associated with #HCM and sudden death in golden retrievers. The work could further shape our understanding of the disease in humans. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/researchers-...

Dr. Gustavao Machado is leading our first-ever dry lab (think mousepads instead of pipettes!) This initiative supports the critical work of the Rapid Access Biosecurity App, which helps authorities in 36 states track disease outbreaks among hogs, poultry and cattle. Read more: go.ncsu.edu/dry-lab

The NC State CVM was founded on August 27, 1981, created with a promise to educate and innovate. 44 years later, the college has gone through many transformations, but our commitment to life-changing research, advanced technology, and shaping the future of veterinary medicine remains unchanged.

Happy #NationalDogDay! At #NCStateVetMed, we're dedicated to improving the lives of dogs everywhere through: 🐕 World-renowned aging research: go.ncsu.edu/cvm-aging 🩸 A life-saving canine blood donor program: go.ncsu.edu/dog-bd 🔬 Cutting-edge treatments through clinical trials: go.ncsu.edu/cvm-ct

What is a veterinarian's role in a natural disaster? The event at #NCStateVetMed offered professionals an overview of how to be prepared to be a responder, to work within the county system and to understand field medicine and euthanasia decisions, medical records and self-care.

How does a brain develop inside an embryo? NC State scientist Eric Brooks found that cells perform a complicated dance to determine eventual locations and function. Now, he and his colleagues have created a cellular atlas to study this delicate part of development. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-sci...

In a new study on stopping the spread of disease among hog farms, Dr. Gustavo Machado and his team found that creating a system to reroute vehicles carrying feed or hogs to other farms or market reduces contact between infected and uninfected farms by 42%. ncst.at/xozv50WHGTR

Megan Dillon, a graduate student and Ph.D. awardee, is capturing imaginations worldwide as she works with Dr. Matthew Breen to study the genetic makeup of stray dogs living in the Chernobyl exclusion zone for the past 30 years. Read the story or listen to the podcast episode ➡️ go.ncsu.edu/mdillon

The 125 members of our #Classof2029 have taken the first steps to becoming doctors. They have an average age of 23 & represent 14 states, Puerto Rico and four countries — and 36 NC counties. Three days of orientation behind them, the students started class today. ❤️ news.cvm.ncsu.edu/swansboro-se...

This is what veterinary scholars look like ➡️ NC State led all veterinary colleges at the #AAVMCSymposium with 42 DVM students presenting research from 🫀cardiology to conservation 🌎. Learn how our program nurtures future scientists go.ncsu.edu/cvm_studentr... #VSS2025 #veterinarymedicine #ncstate

Learn about the inaugural Randall B. Terry Jr. Rural Veterinary Scholars Program: jav.ma/vsp @ncstatevetmed.bsky.social

What does feline health look like at NC State? 🐱 2,000+ cases annually 🏨 4 dedicated exam rooms 💊 Novel, FDA‑CA1 drug for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 👩‍🔬 Leading the way in Feline Idiopathic Cystitis treatments #FelineHealthCenter #InternationalCatDay 🔗 go.ncsu.edu/felinecenter

Cat owners, take note! If you have dogs prescribed chewable Apoquel for allergies, the medicine can result in acute kidney injury in felines that find the pork liver-flavored pills hard to resist. Two cats ingested harmful quantities and needed dialysis at NC State. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/alert-nc-sta...

🐱 Breakthrough: #NCStateVetMed researchers developed the first drug to treat feline HCM—one of the most common heart diseases in cats. It’s now FDA-conditionally approved. Meet Dr. Josh Stern and learn more: go.ncsu.edu/cat-hcm

A blue sky, rolling fields and contented cows just 60 seconds from our classrooms— there’s no place we’d rather be! Follow @ncstatevetmed.bsky.social to see how we’re advancing care, research and veterinary education. #NCStateVetMed