LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
Coverage of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in the Nexus archive.
- LSU Vet Med researchers get $400K to study opioid relapse risks
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine researchers received a $400,000 grant to investigate how opioid use impacts the brain and raises relapse risk. The study aims to understand the mechanisms behind opioid relapse.
- LSU Vet School shares tips to keep pets safe this summer
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has provided summer safety tips for pets, including creating a safe environment during fireworks, preventing heatstroke, and consulting veterinary care when needed.
- Inside the fight against ‘zombie deer disease,’ scientists confront changing politics
Scientists in Louisiana are testing deer samples for chronic wasting disease, a fatal illness spreading among deer populations nationwide. The disease, also known as 'zombie deer disease,' has no cure and has expanded to 36 U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and parts of Asia and Scandinavia. Rising political tensions threaten containment efforts as state legislators consider relaxing restrictions.