Veterinary Medicine Content

My Advice for Pre-Veterinary Medicine Students | �ٺ��Ƶ

Abigail Julianna Loomis — April 24, 2023 - 2:28pm

My name is Orli Algranatti, and I'm a current undergraduate student at �ٺ��Ƶ studying Animal Science. If you're a high school student interested in becoming a veterinarian, I'd love to share some advice with you about my experiences at �ٺ��Ƶ and how you can make the most of your time here!

Peregrine Falcon ‘Nox’ Passes

Katherine E Kerlin — October 24, 2024 - 8:40am

�ٺ��Ƶ wildlife specialists are deeply saddened to share that Equinox (Nox), a peregrine falcon whose life was streamed on a popular UC Berkeley web cam feed, passed away last night (Oct. 23). A post-mortem exam is being conducted to determine the cause of death. Further information will be shared on the �ٺ��Ƶ California Raptor Center’s Facebook page.

Aggie Square Announces �ٺ��Ƶ Veterinary Genetics Laboratory as New Research Tenant

Erin E Garcia — April 02, 2024 - 9:00am

Aggie Square, the innovation district anchored by the University of California, Davis, in partnership with Wexford Science & Technology LLC, has announced the �ٺ��Ƶ Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) as its newest research tenant.

‘Face to Face’: Research Skills from Year 1

Jose Antonio Vadi — February 23, 2024 - 1:58pm

Orli Algranatti had no prior research experience when she arrived at �ٺ��Ƶ. Yet even as a first-year, she leaped at the chance to work in a lab, “because you never know where new opportunities could lead you to.”

California Veterinary Emergency Team Ready to Help Animals in Wildfires

Amy M Quinton — June 28, 2023 - 10:00am

Learn how �ٺ��Ƶ-administered California Veterinary Emergency Team, or CVET, is ready to lead effort to provide veterinary care when wildfires strike.

Final Necropsy Findings for Beloved Mountain Lion P-22

Katherine E Kerlin — June 15, 2023 - 6:19am

The results of famed mountain lion P-22's necropsy conducted by �ٺ��Ƶ School of Veterinary Medicine and partners.

Veterinary School Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration

Jocelyn C Anderson — May 02, 2023 - 11:19am

The �ٺ��Ƶ School of Veterinary Medicine kicked off its 75th anniversary last weekend with a host of celebrations and activities. Events started with a luncheon for key donors and guests — including George Puterbaugh from the inaugural Class of 1952. Debbie Wilson, executive director of development, and Mary Croughan, provost and executive vice chancellor, offered heart-felt remarks about the roles the veterinary school has played in their lives.

Study Predicts Poor Survival Rates if Ebola Infects Endangered Mountain Gorillas

Katherine E Kerlin — April 12, 2023 - 1:26pm

If infected with the Ebola virus, less than 20 percent of Africa's endangered mountain gorillas would be expected to survive more than 100 days, finds a study from Smithsonian Institution, the �ٺ��Ƶ-based Gorilla Doctors and others.

Heavy Necking: New Insights Into the Sex Life of Giraffes

Katherine E Kerlin — February 08, 2023 - 9:00am

A �ٺ��Ƶ study provides new insight into the unique sex life of giraffes and other behaviors.

Chew On This: Personalized Health Care for Mountain Gorillas

Katherine E Kerlin — October 20, 2022 - 7:00am

Chewed plants are helping Gorilla Doctors and �ٺ��Ƶ veterinarians provide personalized health care to wild, endangered mountain gorillas in East Africa.