In April, Kate Meurs DVM’90 was named dean of North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. A strong leader, researcher, and teacher, Meurs joined NC State in 2011 as associate dean for research and …
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UW School of Veterinary Medicine Hosts Regional Summit Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Posted onThe University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine hosted the Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit on May 20-22, after a two-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The biennial summit, named after the first …
HPAI Outbreak: Infection Confirmed at Jefferson Co. Farm
Posted on 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.
‘A Resource and Ally’: New Career Development Coordinator Supports Students’ Professional Growth and Planning
Posted onIn 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 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 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 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 onSince 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 onCara 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 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.