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Cricket flinging, cheese- making and an equine treadmill demonstration are a few of many activities awaiting attendees at the annual Purdue College of Agriculture’s Spring Fest on April 9.

No matter how well we take care of our sheep and goats, from time to time animals will become sick. There are a variety of reasons ranging from infectious or noninfectious diseases to improper nutrition or management. It is important to recognize animals that are not feeling well before a disease or condition becomes severe.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – 2:44pm 2022-Emma-Houck-PC-provided-1280px.jpg “My mentees are a big source of joy for me. Each person I have helped to learn, grow and achieve makes me so proud and allows me to create an impact beyond what I can do alone.” — Dr. Emma Houck, assistant clinical professor in the section of zoological medicine. […]

Dr. Xinbin Chen Honored With Distinguished Teaching Award Trina Wood March 30, 2022 The university’s Academic Senate and the Academic Federation recently announced their annual awards given to members for exceptional research, teaching and mentoring, and public service. The veterinary school’s Professor Xinbin Chen is one of 14 UC Davis faculty who will be honored at […]

Faculty and Staff NC State Names New Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine Kate Meurs has been named dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. Her appointment becomes effective April 1, pending Board of Trustees approval. Meurs will be the first female dean of the college […]

For the first time since 2015, avian flu has been detected in Wisconsin. Professor Adel Talaat joins News 3 Now Live at Four to talk about how serious the threat is. The post Avian Flu Threatens Wisconsin Poultry Industry appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

On Action 2 News at 4:30, Keith Poulson, director of Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, joined us to discuss the potential impact of this avian flu on our poultry industry. Watch the video attached to the story to hear from Director Poulson. The post Interview: Wisconsin Vet Lab Director Discusses Avian Flu appeared first on School […]

The survey is part of a larger and more ambitious research project by Freya Mowat, a veterinary ophthalmologist and professor at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, to learn more about how canine vision degrades over time and what factors contribute to it. That research could have implications for the treatment of human eyesight, as […]

The zoo’s primary contract vet, Dr. Mary Thurber, says the move comes in response to the recent detection of avian flu in a chicken flock in Jefferson County. The post As Zoos Take Precautions Against Bird Flu, Health Experts Say Its Risk to Humans Is Low appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 – 9:59am wellbeing logo web.JPG Photo: Darcy Rose/ CVM As a veterinary student, Bruce Christensen, D.V.M. ’02, didn’t need to think much about his mental health. While Cornell’s curriculum was rigorous and he faced his share of personal struggles during that time, he emerged feeling he had life relatively under control. […]