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September 30 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day, formerly Orange Shirt Day.

There is no solid evidence complications are higher when an animal is in heat, and with good surgical technique, the outcome is anticipated to be the same. The published guidelines from the Association of Shelter Veterinarians also considers it a safe procedure,” says Sara A. Colopy, DVM, PhD, DACVS, clinical assistant professor, small animal general […]

Equine Surgeons and Ophthalmologists Help Return Champion Racehorse to Winner’s Circle Rob Warren September 24, 2021 “Case of the Month” – September 2021 Thanks to UC Davis equine specialists in surgery and ophthalmology, Camino Del Paraiso is back to his winning ways after what could have been a career-ending injury. Camino Del Paraiso, an 8-year-old […]

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A new computer model demonstrates that vaccinations have impacts well beyond just preventing disease and death: they can also slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Pneumococcal diseases – which include illnesses ranging from inner ear infections to pneumonia and meningitis – are a leading cause of death globally among children under five. While there are […]

Preparation is always key in any type of emergency response, but this is especially true when taking care of large animals in a disaster situation. Unlike household pets, which can usually be relatively quickly and easily transported, moving large animals can take time, which is usually in short supply during a disaster.  According to Dr. […]

Campus Paintshop Preserves Racetrack History at Maddy Lab Rob Warren September 23, 2021 Dave Jones The black-and-white-striped poles around the outside of the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Maddy Equine Lab are once again fit for the Sport of Kings. The poles are 1/16-mile markers from the Tanforan Racetrack, which operated from 1899 to 1963 in […]

UW Veterinary School emeritus faculty member Linda Sullivan is currently in charge of the Pet Pals therapy program, which has been organizing therapy dog visits with pediatric patients at American Family Children’s hospital since 1996. “I think there’s just a natural connection there,” Sullivan said. “[The dogs] don’t ask questions, they’re not judgmental. They’re just […]

Practice makes progress for student veterinarians learning technical and clinical skills. A new state-of-the art facility, which opened to students in fall 2020, will further enhance the approach to hands-on, experiential learning and commitment to innovative training programs at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).  The new Enhanced Clinical Skills Addition provides students […]

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