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Otis is the first cat ever to have an I-Loc 4mm interlocking nail placed in their humerus.

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Suresh Kuchipudi, Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Emerging Infectious Diseases, is the 2022 recipient of the Research Innovator of the Year Award, given by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences to recognize faculty and staff who have made notable efforts to commercialize their Penn State research.  

The virus was identified at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories, a diagnostic testing lab in the USDA’s Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service. “Kits appear to develop severe clinical disease and die rapidly after infection, similar to what we are seeing in […]

Most human cases involve direct contact with infected birds, meaning the risk to a broad population is low, but experts around the country are monitoring the virus closely just to be sure, according to Keith Poulsen, director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, an agency that tracks animal disease in part to protect the state’s […]

Thursday, May 19, 2022 – 10:41am This news item will redirect to:  https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2022/05/partnerships-fuel-covid-testing-labs-su…

When the weather heats up, many people and pups love getting in the water to cool down. Whether a dog enjoys swimming or just splashing in the shallows, there are several things to keep in mind to ensure they stay safe this summer. While it’s a common belief that all dogs can swim, this is […]

Two faculty members at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) have received international awards from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) in recognition of their exceptional efforts to improve the lives of people and animals around the world.

Riley is a 7-year-old female spayed mix breed dog who was presented to the Michigan State University Internal Medicine Service in December of 2021 for evaluation of recurrent bladder stones and for discussion of laser lithotripsy.

By Dr. Tracy Webb and Dr. Kristen Weishaar On May 20, Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world to recognize the people who conduct clinical research, and to raise awareness about how clinical trials benefit all living things. The event acknowledges the day – May 20, 1747 – the first randomized clinical trial was […]