Cattle health program helps herds and humans Herds of grazing cattle set the classic backdrop of any drive through the Empire State. New York means cows, and not just because of the scenery. Dairy farms feed millions, providing the number one agricultural industry in the state, which ranks third in the US for milk production. […]
Twin passions for veterinary research and international development work propelled Dr. Karel “Ton” Schat through a far-reaching career in avian virology and immunology. This past October, friends and colleagues surprised Schat with a unique award at the 5th International Workshop on the Molecular Pathogenesis of Marek’s Disease Virus in Athens, Georgia. The plaque reads: “in […]
After thirteen years of service at Cornell University, wildlife specialist Dr. Noha Abou-Madi has been promoted to Senior Lecturer. As a member of Section of Zoological Medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences, she has seen the wildlife specialty within the College grow over the years. Services offered by this section have expanded since its […]
Athletes of all kinds use exercise machines to evaluate and improve performance, but it’s a rare machine that can handle the world’s largest and fastest athletes. Horse trainers and referring veterinarians can bring race horses to Cornell’s Equine Performance Testing Clinic, where a horse-sized treadmill, an array of examination equipment, and a team of seasoned […]
“This is Wicked Love,” says Cameron Gurney with a quiet smile as he guides a handsome yearling to reveal its shaved underbelly. You wouldn’t guess that belly was missing ten feet of large intestine; the formerly emaciated thoroughbred looks remarkably healthy after his second colic surgery. Soon he will return to Gurney’s family farm in […]