The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) Alumni Association has recognized two graduates with 2022 alumni awards for achievements in advancing the veterinary medical profession, animal and human health, and humanity. The awards …
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New Genetic Test Identifies Dogs’ Risk of Common Ligament Rupture
Posted onBy looking at him, you might not know Thabiso had two ruptured cruciate ligaments. “He was a massive dog, 125 pounds,” Allison Smith says about her beloved Labrador retriever. When Smith got Thabiso in 2010, …
UW School of Veterinary Medicine Students Awarded Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Fellowships
Posted onEarlier this month, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) announced 13 recipients of the 2022 Veterinary Student Research Fellowships (FFAR Vet Fellows). Kailey Wichman …
From Cow Stomachs to Microscope Slides: Local Youth Get a Hands-on Look at Veterinary Medicine
Posted onListening to a cow’s stomach rumbles with a stethoscope or taking an up-close look at animals’ hearts isn’t how some teenagers envision spending an average summer day. But that’s exactly what two groups of high …
2022 New Residents and Interns Join UW Veterinary Care, School of Veterinary Medicine
Posted onEach year, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care welcome a new group of interns and residents — graduate veterinarians who come here to learn from our exceptional specialists while providing top-notch …
New Understanding of ‘Superantigens’ Could Lead To Improved Staph Infection Treatments
Posted onThe bacterium Staphylococcus aureus has long been known to cause infections in humans, ranging from mild skin infections to pneumonia to more serious infections of the heart. In high-income countries, it’s the leading cause of a sometimes-fatal …
‘Death Cap’ Mushrooms Pose Threat to Dogs
Posted onWhile enjoying the warm weather of summer, pet parents should take precautions to protect their dogs from dangerous variations of mushrooms along paths, trails and yards. “Death cap” mushrooms, in particular – a member of …
UW Health Clinicians Pair with Veterinarians in Anesthesiology Elective
Posted onCarrie Schroeder, section head of Anesthesiology at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, wants clinicians in both human and veterinary medicine to know they hold a lot more in common than they might think. An …
An Inspired Leader: Kate Meurs DVM’90
Posted onIn 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 …
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Students Lead the Way
Posted onSAVMA President Tooley All About Building Community Zachary Tooley DVMx’23, the newest Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) president, says his first passion in life wasn’t veterinary medicine but wrestling. He began the sport …