CU researchers collaborate with Roswell Park in animal studies using vitamin D as cancer prevention

Researchers in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine are collaborating with the Roswell Park Cancer Institute to study vitamin D's role in preventing cancer in several animal models.

Six to eight 'cups of coffee' a day shown to protect mice from developing MS-like disease, Cornell study finds

High quantities of caffeine may do more than just keep people awake. The stimulant may one day offer researchers a way to prevent multiple sclerosis.

Chauncey the cat has a 'big' showing at Feline Follies '08

Chauncey, my ex-stray tabby cat, accompanied me to Feline Follies 2008, an annual charity cat show hosted by Cornell's Feline Club.

Feline Follies, April 5, to feature contests, health talks and children's activities

Feline Follies, a charity cat show event, will include contests, activities and adoptions as well as lectures on cat health and behavior in the atrium of the Veterinary Education Center.

Cornell Vet College to feature tours, Teddy Bear ER and treadmill demo at April 12 open house

The College of Veterinary Medicine's 42nd annual open house will highlight such activities as milking a cow, watching students ultrasound dogs' hearts and education and career sessions. (April 1, 2008)

College of Veterinary Medicine receives its largest-ever gift of over $7 million

The wife of a Cornell alumnus has donated $7.125 million to Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine to help endow two veterinary programs and expand imaging facilities.

Vet College scientists aid investigation of why bats in Northeast are mysteriously dying

First it was bees that were mysteriously dying. Now it's bats. To help diagnose the problem, NYDEC scientists are sending samples to Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine. (Feb. 20, 2008)

Alumna veterinarian volunteers for Haiti animal project

Vermont veterinarian Karen Anderson, a 1982 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine, spent almost two weeks in Haiti last year helping to spread knowledge about caring for and treating animals. (Feb. 5, 2008)

Parker receives 2007 Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence

John S. Parker, assistant professor of virology at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2007 Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence.