Gene therapy restores vision to dogs blinded by inherited disease, bringing new hope to childhood sufferers of similar condition

Dogs blinded by an inherited retinal degenerative disease had their vision restored after treatment with genes from healthy dogs, marking the first successful gene therapy for blindness in a large animal. The treatment offers hope for humans with a similar condition.

'Conservation at Home' is theme of Zoo and Wildlife Society's special species symposium at Cornell, April 20-22

The Zoo and Wildlife Society at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine will present its sixth Special Species Symposium April 20 to 22 for veterinary students, technicians, and veterinarians.

To protect against foot-and-mouth disease, Cornell animal science department bans visitors and unauthorized personnel at two facilities

Taking precautions to ensure that the cloven-hoofed animals at Cornell remain safe from foot-and-mouth disease, the Department of Animal Science has implemented a ban on guest visits to two animal research facilities.

Veterinary students will wash dogs for education Sept. 30

Cornell's Student Chapter of the Veterinary Medical Association plans a fund-raising dog wash Saturday, Sept. 30.

Genetics and immunology are topics for 50th anniversary symposium Oct. 9 at Cornell's James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health

A scientific symposium focusing on genetics and immunology is planned Oct. 9, as part of the 50th anniversary observances at the James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell.

CU Vet College study is seeking cats that spray

Animal-behavior experts at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine are looking for a few good cats with one irksome habit ­ spraying.

Butter enhanced with natural fatty acid reduces breast cancer risk in animals, Cornell and Roswell Park researchers find

Butter made from milk containing increased levels of a natural fatty acid reduced the risk of breast cancer in laboratory animals, according to new research published today

Cornell veterinary students seek solution to pet overpopulation 'disease'

Each year an estimated 12 million cats, dogs and other pets in the United States are euthanized - not because the animals are sick but because humans have the 'disease' of not caring about pet overpopulation.

Cornell Veterinary College recognizes work of veterinary technicians

Licensed veterinary technicians will be in the spotlight at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine during National Veterinary Technician Week, Oct. 10-16. The celebration includes educational games for children visiting the college's teaching hospital, as well as a series of lectures for veterinary students.