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Whether it be for vacation getaways or seeing family and friends, the holidays are a great opportunity to travel. As people begin to pack their bags for this travel season, owners who plan to take their pets along with them should also begin preparing their furry friends for the travel experience. Dr. Lori Teller, a […]

“Indoor housing exacerbates current weaknesses within the system,” said Ollivett, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. “Indoor group housing exponentially exacerbates those weaknesses.” The post Group Housing Requires Top Notch Calf Care appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

Thursday, December 16, 2021 – 9:27am 1T3A4359.jpg Joya Griffin, D.V.M. ’06, is the star of the upcoming series on Nat Geo WILD, “Pop Goes the Vet with Dr. Joya,” which premieres Jan. 1 at 10 p.m. Eastern, and will stream on Jan. 5 on Disney+. The show follows Griffin and her team as they treat […]

If 2020 was a year full of the unexpected, 2021 was a year of resilience. There were similar challenges of course, but the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine continues to persevere in the toughest times, fueled by unshakeable dedication to our work and with our eyes focused toward a better future. Through it all, […]

About a decade after the cow comfort index was developed, researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine proposed the stall standing index as a way to predict lameness potential. It’s another useful tool to assess the quality of the cow’s environment. The stall standing index is defined as the proportion of cows […]

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Sheila McGuirk, Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Ruegg offered the following list of sick-calf care suggestions The post 10 Early Interventions to Help Sick Calves appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

Holiday Safety and Security Subtitle Information on safety and security during the Winter Holidays for those in Veterinary Medicine at the UC Davis campus. (not verified) December 14, 2021 Quicklinks Holiday schedule Covid-19 testing Theft prevention and security Holiday depression Additional bicycle security information Additional transportation and safety information Holiday schedule Along with the rest […]

Dr. Lionel Dawson with Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, recently earned a 2021 Regents Distinguished Teaching Award. A professor in the college’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Dawson has been teaching for 39 years.

Thanks to a grant from Petco Love, the CVMBS will expand its outreach program that has previously served the Brenham and Caldwell areas. Research has indicated that companion animals are highly effective at combatting issues of loneliness, a problem that affects 1 in 5 adults and nearly half of those ages 65 and older in […]