Existing drug could treat invasive canine oral tumors
Cornell Chronicle
A benign but invasive canine oral cancer is often mistaken for a very similar malignant one, leading to misdiagnoses in close to a third of cases, but a new diagnostic tool can now distinguish between the two, according to a new study that also identified a promising FDA-approved drug ready for clinical trials.
Second annual Duffield Institute Service Dog Symposium advances understanding of canine health and behavior
Cornell University CVM
The Cornell Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior hosted its second annual service dog symposium on Aug. 6-7 at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). It brought together members of the service dog community, including breeders, handlers, trainers, researchers, veterinary professionals and students for two days of learning, collaboration and discussion centered on evidence-based practices and research.
Amid shifts toward nonanimal models in preclinical studies, researchers, veterinarians say animal models remain vital
AVMA
U.S. government officials appear to be moving away from their support of the use of animal models in drug development and other research. Advocacy groups who favor the change argue such use is harmful for animals and that new approach methodologies (NAMs) are superior to animal models. However, scientists and veterinarians who work with animal models counter that these models are necessary for medical progress because alternatives lack the complexity and diversity of living systems.
Screwworm detection in Sonora puts planned Arizona port reopening to cattle on watch
AVMA
After more than a year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a phased reopening of southern U.S. ports of entry to livestock trade starting August 24. The timeline is contingent on continued progress by Mexico and ongoing risk assessments of New World screwworm (NWS). Possibly jeopardizing that progress is the first confirmed case of screwworm reported recently in the Mexican state of Sonora, just south of Arizona.
Meet the 2026 Veterinary Heroes: NYSVMS member Curtis Dewey, DVM, MS, CCRP, CTCVMP, DACVS, DACVIM
DVM360
Curtis Dewey, DVM, MS, CCRP, CTCVMP, DACVS, DACVIM (Neurology), NYSVMS member has spent decades shaping veterinary neurology from nearly every angle imaginable—as an educator, researcher, author, and clinician. A former faculty member at Cornell University, Texas A&M University, and Long Island University, Dewey has directly mentored generations of students, interns, and residents. He is also the author ofA Practical Guide to Canine and Feline Neurology, the definitive textbook used in veterinary schools and neurology residency programs across the country.
What are sidebone and ringbone in horses?
The Horse
Despite their similar names and presentations as firm swellings in the pastern region, sidebone and ringbone describe two different and unrelated processes occurring within the horse’s digit. Here’s what you should know if your veterinarian diagnoses your horse with one of these conditions.
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