Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

Over the last 20 years as the climate has warmed, extreme wildfires have doubled in frequency, carrying air pollution and smog across continents. Now, Cornell researchers are investigating whether wildfire smoke may also be carrying chronic wasting disease – the neurological illness, caused by misfolded proteins called prions, that afflicts members of the deer family.

Read more: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/06/cornell-atkinson-awards-drive-progress-tech-ag-sustainability

As highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) continues to emerge as a serious threat to feline health, our very own Cornell Feline Health Center (CFHC) is leading a multidisciplinary effort to better understand the virus's impact on cats. 🐈‍⬛

A newly published article in the American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR highlights the CFHC Feline H5N1 Surveillance Consortium, a rapid response grant program that brings together experts in virology, infectious disease, epidemiology, shelter medicine, veterinary public health, and feline health to address critical gaps in knowledge surrounding H5N1 infections in cats.

Learn more: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/news/20260608/american-journal-veterinary-research-publication-highlights-cornell-feline-health-centers-h5n1

We're excited to share that Dr. Gabriela Medrano is the first Cornell resident in the prestigious American Kennel Club / AKC Canine Health Foundation Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program! 🐕‍🦺🥼

Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Medrano brings incredible passion and expertise to advance care for athletic and working dogs.

Together with AKC, we're building the next generation of specialists dedicated to improving mobility, performance, and quality of life for dogs everywhere! 🏆🌎

🚨New World Screwworm (NWS), scientific name Cochliomyia hominivorax, was confirmed by the USDA in a 3-week-old beef calf in Texas on June 3, 2026.

NWS is a flesh-eating maggot in its larval stage. It is unique because it consumes live flesh, unlike other maggots that eat dead tissue. NWS can infect animals, birds and even humans. It is often found in open wounds, the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and the umbilicus in neonates.

Any veterinarian suspicious of NWS should contact their State Animal Health Official, who will facilitate sample collection and submission to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NSVL) in Ames, Iowa.

Veterinary Support Services (VSS) veterinarians at the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center can assist with this communication if needed. Please contact (607) 253-3900 or email [email protected] for assistance.

Learn more: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/news/20260604/ahdc-updates-new-world-screwworm-notification

SAVY 3.0 was incredible! Last weekend we hosted 200+ attendees from 28 states and 13 countries for the Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine.

Students, academics, and industry pros came together to explore cutting-edge AI applications across animal health from dogs to cows to fish. 🐕🐄🐟

Attendees dove into research presentations, keynotes, panels, and workshops while tackling the big questions about AI ethics in health science.

Learn more: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/news/20260604/jumping-ai-revolution-hooves-paws-and-fins-first

We are thrilled to officially announce Dr. Jessica McArt as the new Dean of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine!

A new chapter of leadership begins! Please welcome Jessica McArt, D.V.M. '07, Ph.D. '13, as our new Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine. A Cornell alumna and current professor, McArt brings exceptional leadership and a proven track record of academic excellence to guide our institution. She succeeds Lorin Warnick, D.V.M., Ph.D. ’94, who, for the past decade, expertly led our college through new growth and achievements — thank you Dean Warnick!

As a dairy veterinarian and epidemiologist, Dean McArt will advance initiatives that combine CVM's expertise with that of our partners across the university, our local community, the state and the world to drive discovery, improve health of all species, and support our students' educational goals. 🐾

🔗Read the full announcement here: https://news.cornell.edu/preview-link/node/333133/c0308db4-1655-4c6d-b041-ac3dbdd48c49

Congratulations to the Cornell Veterinary DVM Class of 2026!

Welcome to the alumni family, Dr.s! ❤️🐻

Read more: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/news/20260528/cvm-honors-2026-graduates-hooding-recognition-ceremonies



📸: Carol Jennings