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USask veterinary pathologist appointed to Order of Canada

Dr. Frederick (Ted) Leighton, a professor emeritus and graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), was appointed officer of the Order of Canada — one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

‘Drug Cocktail’ May Be Needed as COVID Variants Attack Immune System on Multiple Fronts

“If you’re a virus and you turn off the innate immune system, it’s like a thief cutting off the alarms in a bank in order to sneak in,” said Thomas Friedrich, a professor in the department of pathobiological sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. The post ‘Drug Cocktail’ May Be Needed as COVID […]

New faculty profile: Dr. Michelle Moyal

Thursday, December 23, 2021 – 11:22am Moyal2021Jennings.jpg “There is no greater success than helping a patient live a better, more comfortable life.” – Michelle Moyal, D.V.M. ’07, assistant clinical professor in primary care surgery. Photo: Carol Jennings/CVM The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has recently welcomed many new faculty members to our academic departments, […]

Farewell, Fortier: Surgeon-scientist shifts from CVM to AVMA

Thursday, December 23, 2021 – 9:53am Lisa Fortier, Ph.D. ’98, the James Law Professor of Surgery, at the Cornell Equine Park. Photo: Platinum Performance, LLC./Provided Lisa Fortier, Ph.D. ’98, the James Law Professor of Surgery, has always had a passion for veterinary medicine. This love of the profession has carried her through her training — […]

Collaborative Care Leads to Successful Surgery Behind Rabbit’s Eye

Collaborative Care Leads to Successful Surgery Behind Rabbit’s Eye Rob Warren December 22, 2021 Lady Alaia McBiggs (right), shown here with her housemate Lord McSmalls, underwent an invasive surgery at the UC Davis veterinary hospital to drain an abscess growing behind her eye. “Case of the Month” – December 2021 Lady Alaia McBiggs is recovering […]

A decade of excellence: Cornell University Veterinary Specialists celebrates 10 years of providing veterinary care to animals

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 – 10:15am Exam_general_Cornell seal on door_0239.jpg In the last decade, clinicians at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists have treated and saved the lives of tens of thousands of patients. All photos in this story by Matt Branscombe of BSC Photo Studio. This year marks 10 years since the opening of Cornell University Veterinary Specialists […]

Paralyzed Dog Walks Again After Neurosurgery at UC Davis

Paralyzed Dog Walks Again After Neurosurgery at UC Davis Rob Warren December 22, 2021 After becoming suddenly paralyzed, River underwent neurosurgery at the UC Davis veterinary hospital. River, a 7-year-old border collie, collapsed and was paralyzed in his hind legs without warning. After being diagnosed by veterinary neurologists at UC Davis with a ruptured lumbar […]

Gene helps dietary fat find its way in the body

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 – 3:16pm Recent research from the Kurpios lab reveals the complex signaling that directs formation of intestinal lacteals, the lymphatic channels required for fat absorption in vertebrates. Smooth muscle ’star cells’ signal to and support the emerging lacteal, driving proper development and absorptive function. Shown here, intestinal villi of the mouse. […]