It’s only fitting that the person who serves as the State Veterinarian is both a Wisconsin native and an SVM alumna. Darlene Konkle (DVM ‘93, MS ’97), originally from Freedom, has devoted the bulk …
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The Compass Points North to a New Generation of Excellence
Posted onCKP STUDIO – CORY KLEIN, PHOTOGRAPHER It’s all in a day’s work at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) and UW Veterinary Care (UWVC): potentially life-saving research and clinical trials; a parade of all …
Advancing Innovative Care for Wisconsin Zoo Animals
Posted onThis spring, two of Wisconsin’s largest AZA-accredited zoos successfully completed innovative and exciting veterinary procedures, both of which found representatives from the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) and UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) collaborating to …
4-Year-Old Entlebucher Lost Both Eyes to Glaucoma, but… Finn Still Loves to Fetch
Posted on(L-R) Finn was by all measures a healthy and happy dog until he very swiftly developed symptoms of glaucoma and lost sight in his left eye at age four. Watching Finn and Luka, two beautiful …
Alumnus Promotes Entrepreneurial Vision, Courage, and Urgency as Keys to Future Success
Posted onSince graduating from the SVM, Scott Spaulding, DVM ‘91, has recognized the importance and value in advocating for and representing the veterinary medicine industry. During his accomplished career, he has been a practicing equine …
New Research Shows mRNA Vaccines Recruit “Trained Assassin” Cells to Combat COVID-19 in Lungs
Posted onThe efficacy of mRNA vaccines in reducing disease severity and hospitalization from COVID-19 is well established. Now, new research from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) advances our understanding of how …
Setting the Pace: SVM Researchers on Track to Revolutionize Racehorse Safety
Posted onWhile watching Australia’s famed Melbourne Cup, SVM Professor Peter Muir can’t help but feel like he has a horse in the race. In some ways you could say he has many. Dubbed “the race that …
Comparative Oncology Improves Cancer Care for Pets and People
Posted onAs new research continues to improve the care of humans who develop cancer, SVM veterinary oncologist Dr. David Vail is among those who investigate how these discoveries can also help our four-legged friends. Cancer …
Ask A UW Veterinarian: Blue-Green Algae
Posted onThis expert response comes from Dr. Amy Nichelason, clinical assistant professor of primary care services. Question: As a dog owner who likes to spend time on or near the water during the summer, what do …
Transforming Pain into Promise of Better Treatment
Posted onSarah Orr considers herself to be an accidental dog lover. After all, she didn’t grow up around many animals or in a home where dogs were constantly underfoot. In fact, it wasn’t until she …