College News
Veterinary students receive diversity leadership scholarships
Christopher Ibarra Gervacio and Regina Meeks were recently recognized with national diversity leadership scholarships from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges.
WSU expecting record number of injured and orphaned wildlife
Wildlife rehabilitators are accustomed to caring for hungry and chirping mouths in spring but starting this April, there’s been a great increase in injured and orphaned wildlife.
WSU to study effect of controversial drug on racehorses
Veterinary medicine researchers received a grant to study the impact of a controversial drug administered to thoroughbred racehorses before most races in the United States.
Deadly bacteria show thirst for human blood
A WSU-led study has found the some of the world’s deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a phenomenon researchers are calling “bacterial vampirism.”
Why are cats scared of cucumbers/snakes?
Aurelia, age 8 | Ask Dr. Universe
Showcase awards presented to undergraduate researchers
More than 200 students presented at last week’s Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities. Overall, 53 students were presented with 49 awards totaling $10,900.
Cats with MDR1 mutation at risk of severe reactions to popular medication
A WSU study identified a risk of severe adverse effects in cats with the genetic mutation to eprinomectin, an active ingredient in top-selling parasite preventatives like NexGardCombo and Centragard.
WSU study aims to identify drugs dangerous to cats with MDR1 mutation
Up to 4% of all cats, approximately 4 million in the U.S. alone, have either one or two mutated copies of the MDR1 gene.
The woman behind WSU’s blood bank
Jane Wardrop didn’t pay much attention to the fact that veterinary medicine was a male-dominated profession when she applied to veterinary school at WSU in 1972.