The dream that drives Alexandria Henderson, class of 2028
Cornell University CVM
Alexandria Henderson, class of 2028, has worked with hundreds of cows. It is the tragic loss of three of them that put her on the path to becoming a veterinarian. Her love of cows grew at her local 4-H program, which showcased cows at local fairs and agricultural exhibits. In college, she studied animal science, taking classes in herd management, advanced genetics, and advanced reproduction. Her dream was to one day own a farm.
Cornell CAT awards support seven new biotechnology partnerships
Cornell University CVM
Seven Cornell research teams have received Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) grants to advance early-stage life science technologies through collaborations with biotechnology companies across New York state. The projects, which began July 1 as part of the 2026-27 funding cycle, represent more than $1.2 million in combined project support, including $562,258 fromEmpire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) and $643,000 in matching contributions from industry partners. Administered by Cornell’s CAT, the competitive grants help accelerate promising discoveries toward commercial applications.
Education Department unveils proposed overhaul of accreditation regulations
AVMA
The Trump administration is setting out to reform federal oversight of higher education. Accreditors of undergraduate and graduate programs have been waiting to see what those changes may look like ever since President Donald Trump’s executive order (EO) from April 2025.
Pharmacy board creates veterinary specialty
AVMA
Veterinary pharmacists play a vital role in supporting safe and effective medication use across companion animals, food-producing animals, research settings, wildlife, and public health initiatives. Despite the importance and uniqueness of this specialty area for pharmacists, limited opportunities exist for education, training, and recognition for veterinary pharmacists.
GAO urges Congress to modernize animal transport law
AVMA
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says a 153-year-old animal transport law can be improved to better protect livestock. Congress tasked the GAO to assess federal oversight of the interstate transport of livestock as outlined by Twenty-Eight Hour Law. Currently, the federal law states that if livestock are being transported for longer than 28 consecutive hours, they must be offloaded for at least five consecutive hours to get feed, water, and rest, with certain exceptions.
Penn Vet launches One Health certificate to train cross-disciplinary health leaders
DVM360
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is expanding interdisciplinary health education with a new graduate certificate designed to prepare students to address complex challenges spanning human, animal, plant, and environmental health. The One Campus One Health Certificate Program, launched by Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), brings together graduate and professional students from across the university’s schools. The inaugural cohort includes students from the School of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, Penn Vet, and Penn Carey Law School, with the program intended to eventually draw participants from disciplines across the university.
Signs of dehydration in horses
The Horse
As the summer heat drags on, I’m worried about my horse being well-hydrated. What signs of dehydration I should look for? Should I provide my horse with salt or electrolytes?
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