Veterinary Medicine Content

My Advice for Pre-Veterinary Medicine Students | 51�ԹϺ�� Davis

Abigail Julianna Loomis — April 24, 2023 - 2:28pm

My name is Orli Algranatti, and I'm a current undergraduate student at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis studying Animal Science. If you're a high school student interested in becoming a veterinarian, I'd love to share some advice with you about my experiences at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis and how you can make the most of your time here!

Media Experts on New World Screwworm

Amy M Quinton — June 26, 2026 - 10:44am

The U.S Department of Agriculture has now confirmed cases of New World screwworm in calves, sheep and goats in Texas and in a dog in New Mexico. New World screwworm is a serious parasitic fly that can affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. Adult screwworm flies are about the size of a common housefly or slightly larger. Their larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals.

What Molting Hawks Can Teach Researchers About Resilient Flight

Katherine E Kerlin — June 26, 2026 - 9:00am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis researchers found that red-tailed hawks adjust their wing and tail movements during molt to maintain flight performance despite missing feathers. The findings could improve wildlife rehabilitation practices and inspire more resilient drones and uncrewed aerial vehicles.

Discovery of Addison's Disease Gene in Dogs Could Help Humans, Too

Andy Fell — April 14, 2026 - 3:45pm

Among dog breeds, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers (tollers) have an unusually high rate of Addison's disease, a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones, notably cortisol and aldosterone. In humans, Addison's disease is thought to occur when the body's immune system attacks the adrenal glands, making it a type of autoimmune disease.

Bird Flight Research Advances Drone Technology and Wild Raptor Care

Jocelyn C Anderson — February 23, 2026 - 8:59am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ new Center for Animal Flight and Innovation studies raptor flight. Researchers use high-speed cameras to improve drone technology and help injured birds.

Cat Disease Challenges What Scientists Thought About Coronaviruses

Amy M Quinton — January 12, 2026 - 10:54am

A 51�ԹϺ�� Davis study shows a deadly cat coronavirus infects multiple immune cells, helping explain persistent inflammation and long COVID–like illness.

Weekender: See Vet Med's Newest 'Horse'; Find an Art Book; Poetry

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — August 21, 2025 - 11:05am

While music and other art events are not yet happening on campus, you can still do some arty things. Go see horses (the sculptured kind) at Vet Med or read a book, or just read stories about books, below. Also, don't miss the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Arts Blog's ongoing art synopsis for some air-conditioned options to view art on campus. Exhibits are on view at both the Manetti Shrem Museum and the Gorman Museum right now.

What Cats May Teach Us About Long COVID

Amy M Quinton — July 14, 2025 - 5:00pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis researchers find cats could help us learn about long COVID. They've found a new cell therapy boosts immune systems in cats with severe coronavirus.

Peregrine Falcon ‘Nox’ Passes

Katherine E Kerlin — October 24, 2024 - 8:40am

UPDATE: Dec 5: An assessment completed this week determined that pneumonia caused the Oct. 23 death of Nox. Read a longer update from 51�ԹϺ�� Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and 51�ԹϺ�� Berkeley.

Aggie Square Announces 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory as New Research Tenant

Erin E Garcia — April 02, 2024 - 9:00am

Aggie Square, the innovation district anchored by the University of California, Davis, in partnership with Wexford Science & Technology LLC, has announced the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) as its newest research tenant.