Alumni News

HPAI Outbreak: Infection Confirmed at Jefferson Co. Farm

Posted on March 22, 2022 Leader-Telegram

Darlene Konkle, the Wisconsin State Veterinarian, said the facility houses nearly 3 million birds, noting the outbreak was rapid in its onset and quickly spread among the laying hens. Staffers are monitoring bird populations in the surrounding premises, as the farm also housed two other flocks within 10 kilometers of the confirmed outbreak.

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‘A Resource and Ally’: New Career Development Coordinator Supports Students’ Professional Growth and Planning

Posted on March 21, 2022

In Cecilia Grinis’s office at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), a sign hangs that quotes psychologist and professor Claude Steel. “‘You are valued in this program because of your academic and professional potential,’” …

Dr. Linda Sullivan: A Legacy of Compassion and Kindness

Posted on March 18, 2022 News 3

Dr. Linda Sullivan, Professor Emeritus of UW School of Veterinary Medicine, her alma mater, taught THOUSANDS of vets. THOUSANDS. But her lessons went beyond the classroom and into the community.

Bird Flu Detected on Wisconsin Farm for First Time Since 2015

Posted on March 17, 2022 Wisconsin Public Radio

The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tested the samples and the National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the results, said Dr. Darlene Konkle, Wisconsin state veterinarian.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson Co. Flock

Posted on March 17, 2022 Wisconsin State Farmer

Wisconsin State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle said this is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI since 2015.

Researchers Work to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine to Contain Future Outbreaks

Posted on March 16, 2022

Since being detected in South Carolina in mid-January, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has spread through commercial and backyard flocks along the East Coast and in the Midwest. On March 14, the first case of …

Alumna Envisions, and Builds, a More Inclusive Veterinary Community

Posted on March 2, 2022

Cara Williams has found a perfect fit as a veterinary medical officer at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but she faced numerous hurdles on the way to her dream career. Feelings …

Alternative Pathways In Veterinary Medicine With Dr. Marie Bucko

Posted on February 15, 2022 That Vet Life Podcast

In today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, Dr. Moriah interviews Dr. Marie Bucko, veterinarian and the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer at USDA in Washington D.C. Marie has over a decade of experience working in food and agriculture issues and working at the intersection of animal health, public health, and communicating science.

Cold Weather Can Be Dangerous for Pets

Posted on January 4, 2022 News 8000

“Much like us, you know, you gotta bundle up if you’re going to be going outside and it’s uncomfortable to be staying out there for a long time. Much like with our pets, if they have exposed, their ears are exposed or anything, we don’t want to keep them outside too long,” said said Central State Animal Hospital veterinarian Douglas Kratt.

10 Most Memorable Stories of 2021

Posted on December 21, 2021

From UW Veterinary Care success stories to COVID-19 research to the much-anticipated groundbreaking of our building expansion, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine has a lot to be proud of this year. As we ring …