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A cat being treated for chronic gingivostomatitis.

Stem Cell Therapy: Helping Cats with Unresponsive FCGS

Posted by Trina Wood on June 18, 2018
Small Animal

A rescued domestic shorthaired cat named “Lily” has helped prove the efficacy of a game-changing treatment for feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), or stomatitis for short. The lucky feline, adopted by Cyndi Luke of Davis, California, had been treated unsuccessfully for three years when she was recruited to take part in a stem-cell therapy trial testing a cutting-edge procedure for the painful oral condition.

Johnson and Lairmore Conduct Leadership Orientation in Washington

Johnson and Lairmore Conduct Leadership Orientation in Washington

Posted by Trina Wood on June 11, 2018
News & Events

AAVMC President Dr. Calvin Johnson, dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, and President-Elect Dr. Michael Lairmore, dean of the University of California – Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, devoted a day in May to learning more about the people and programs at the AAVMC.

Feeding Waste Milk to Calves: Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance

Feeding Waste Milk to Calves: Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance

Posted by Trina Wood on June 07, 2018
Large Animal

An undesired consequence of the use of antimicrobial drugs in cattle is the presence of drug residues and/or metabolites in feces and urine, or in the milk of lactating animals. In lactating dairy cattle, this translates into production losses due to withholding of nonsaleable waste milk containing drug residues.
 

Scientists are developing more effective treatments and cures for animal diseases.

Innovative Research That Saves Lives

Posted by Rob Warren on June 06, 2018
Research

Scientists are developing more effective treatments and cures for diseases, and this innovative research saves and improves animals’ lives — and can lead to treatments for humans down the road.

Surgeons removed brain tumor from Dazzy, the French bulldog.

UC Davis Neurosurgeons Successfully Remove Brain Tumor, Extending Dog’s Life

Posted by Rob Warren on June 04, 2018
Small Animal

Dazzy, a 4-year-old male French bulldog, began having seizures and acting aggressive toward strangers – a behavior he had never previously displayed. His owners took him to see their primary veterinarian who ultimately referred them to a neurologist near their home in Southern California. An MRI performed by the neurologist revealed a left intra-axial cerebral mass, most consistent with a glioma (brain tumor).

Karen Haflinger-Moody - 2018 Small Animal Clinic Staff Award

Veterinary Hospital Celebrates 2018 Outstanding Staff Award Recipients

Posted by Trina Wood on June 04, 2018
News & Events

Dr. Jane Sykes, chief veterinary medical officer of the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), and Joy Hoover, hospital administrator, hosted the 2018 hospital staff awards ceremony Friday, June 1st. Faculty and staff gathered to recognize colleagues for their outstanding efforts and achievements.

Dean Michael Lairmore

Dean Lairmore’s State of the School 2018

Posted by Trina Wood on June 01, 2018
News & Events

In his annual State of the School address on May 25th, Dean Michael Lairmore congratulated the school’s community in achieving the top spot among veterinary schools in the world by QS World University Rankings for the fourth year running.

New graduates from the Class of 2018

Commencement 2018--Live Long and Prosper

Posted by Trina Wood on May 29, 2018
News & Events

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 who received their degrees from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in its 67th Commencement Ceremony held at the Mondavi Center on May 26th. Among those graduating were 133 DVM students, 30 residents and seven students in the Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine program.

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