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UC Davis Veterinary Hospital launches free public educational seriesJune 20, 2018The University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) has launched a public educational series of lectures on animal health topics. The series—An Evening with Vet Med—will feature on-campus seminars once a month that are free and open to the public. The lecture series is geared toward both large and small animal owners interested in learning the latest in caring for their four-legged family members. The first three lectures in the series are: Farrier Services: Hoof Care Myths and Truths June 26, 7-8 p.m. Presented by UC Davis farrier Shane Westman The event is free, but you must register. Basic First Aid and Preventative Care for Horses July 24, 7-8 p.m. Presented by UC Davis equine resident Emily Schaefer, DVM The event is free, but you must register. Pet Dental Health Aug. 21, 7-8 p.m. Presented by UC Davis dental hygienist Kimi Kan-Rohrer The event is free, but you must register. "We are so excited to bring this lecture series to animal owners in the community," said Jane Sykes, BVSc (Hons), PhD., DACVIM, VMTH chief veterinary medical officer. "At UC Davis, the health and wellness of our clients' …
Researchers review mesenchymal stem cell therapy potentialApril 18, 2018 In a review published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University, and Dori L. Borjesson, DVM, MPVM, Ph.D., Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures at the University of California, Davis, consider both the current and potential clinical applications of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in cats. The use of bone marrow-derived stem cells is established for the treatment of human cancer patients and, as such, veterinary applications for bone marrow- and adipose-derived stem cells are being evaluated. In their review, Drs. Quimby and Borjesson consider the emergence of this trend, as well as the current understanding of the biology/immunology of mesenchymal stem cells. Additionally, the authors analyze previous use of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of a number of inflammatory, degenerative, and immune-mediated diseases of cats. Traditionally, managing such conditions relies on a lifelong use of medication, with the potential for associated side effects. Often, cats do not respond to standard treatment strategies and, thus, the medication may not protect against the progression of the underlying disease. So far, applications of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in cats have produced encouraging results, including …
