The Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences (AHABS) Building, one of the major campus facilities housing faculty and laboratories for the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, has been renamed in honor of Robert P. Hanson, a former professor in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Department News
Kawaoka to Lead $18 Million Study of Deadly Secrets of Flu, Ebola, West Nile Viruses
In an effort to sort out why some viruses such as influenza, Ebola and West Nile are so lethal, a team of U.S. researchers plans a comprehensive effort to model how humans respond to these viral pathogens. The study will … Continue reading
Engineered Stem Cell Advance Points Toward Treatment for ALS
MADISON, Wis. — Transplantation of human stem cells in an experiment conducted at the University of Wisconsin-Madison improved survival and muscle function in rats used to model ALS, a nerve disease that destroys nerve control of muscles, causing death by … Continue reading
Caring for Fish, Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals
There’s a lot of variety in the types of pets that share our lives. Judith Siers-Poisson finds out how to take good care of fish, birds, reptiles, small mammals, and more! Guest: Kurt Sladky, DVM, Clinical Associate Professor in Zoological … Continue reading
Barking Blondes: When to Vaccinate
Dr. Ron Schultz, professor and chair of pathobiological sciences at The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, joined us on the radio show a few months ago, via Skype. This method of broadcasting instantly adds kudos to any guest … Continue reading
Dr. Sawchuk Talks Skunk Spray Side Effects on Pets on WPR
Larry Meiller finds out what we need to do to keep our pets healthy. He learns why having a pet sprayed by a skunk can mean more than just a bad odor, and a heartworm medication recall to be aware … Continue reading
Two Vet Med Proposals Selected for Educational Innovation Funding
Two proposals to advance the curriculum and improve veterinary medical training and care at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) have been awarded funding through the UW-Madison Educational Innovation (EI) initiative. EI aims to leverage the inherent creativity of … Continue reading
UW Vet Med Students Earn First Place, Perfect Scores in Cow Judging Contest
In its 83-year history, the Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest has seen 5.5 million entries, and only 84 individuals have ever received a perfect score by aligning their rankings with that of the official judges. Five of those perfect scores … Continue reading
Managing Your Pet’s Pain
Dr. Lesley Smith talks pet pain management and acupuncture with NBC 15′s Leigh Mills.
Special Species and Imaging Services Team Up to Help Great Horned Owl
Folklore depicts owls as old and wise, and Jessie, a Great Horned Owl from the Hoo Haven rescue in Durand, Ill., definitely fits the profile. At least 16 years old, she has lived well beyond the average lifespan of her … Continue reading