Movement sensors show promise in identifying horses at injury risk
A small 3-ounce sensor capable of recording 2,400 data points of movement in a second could be key in reducing injuries to racehorses.
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Grateful couple donates to support veterinary oncology at WSU
The College of Veterinary Medicine provided Paul and Lynnea Thibodaux with one of the most precious gifts they could ask for — more time with their beloved Australian shepherds, Doc and Rubie.
Why do people like cute animals more than ugly ones?
Brayden, age 9 | Ask Dr. Universe
Tiny puppy first to undergo new, life‑saving heart procedure at WSU
Carter became the first dog to undergo a new procedure at Washington State University that will provide a safer treatment option for tiny canines diagnosed with a deadly congenital heart defect.
WSU receives $1.5M to track zoonotic viruses in livestock
The funding will help identify and track respiratory pathogens in the Pacific Northwest, including avian influenza virus.
WSU offers expanded equine reproductive care and advanced techniques
The expanded service, which will take advantage of a newly repurposed facility and pasture on Terre View Drive, will be dedicated to clients seeking equine reproductive care and will nearly double onboarding space for mares, foals, and stallions at the hospital.
Parasitic worm likely playing role in decline of moose populations
Moose populations have been dwindling for years across the country due to many factors, but new WSU research has found the impact of the arterial worm has likely been underestimated.
Research could lead to more effective Q fever therapeutics
A WSU study exploring how the human immune system mounts a defense against Q fever could pave the way to better treatments for the disease and others like it.
Wildlife care takes wing
The injured California condor was brought to the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 2021.
WSU recruiting dogs to participate in drug metabolism study
WSU researchers are recruiting for a study they hope will lead to the development of a test to determine if a dog is at risk of significant adverse reactions to commonly used veterinary drugs. The Drugs Optimized by Genomics (D.O.G.) study is focused on a group of liver enzymes, the cytochrome P450, responsible for metabolizing drugs, chemicals and even contaminants from the environment.
