Back in 2016, when Zika virus first began to cause infections in the Americas, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers pulled together a coalition of scientists to study the virus and openly share their data for others. …
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On Super Bowl eve, Scout’s story is a viral hit
Posted onIn recent years, Badgers like Russell Wilson and James White have shined on the world’s biggest stage. This year, a 7-year-old Golden Retriever named Scout and UW’s School of Veterinary Medicine are already stealing the …
‘Lucky Dog’ Scout and UW School of Veterinary Medicine Star in WeatherTech Super Bowl Commercial
Posted onWhen clinicians at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine began caring for Scout in July 2019, they had no idea they would soon inspire, and appear in, a Super Bowl commercial. But they …
New Year’s Resolutions for Pets
Posted onNew year, new you, as the saying goes. As resolutions are being set, pets (and their people) can also take steps toward a healthy 2020. Below, clinicians from a variety of service areas within UW …
Flashing Lights May Provide Vital First Test of MS Drug Success
Posted onMeasuring changes in the speed of electrical signals along nerves connecting the eyes to the brain may accurately reflect recovery from myelin loss in multiple sclerosis (MS), according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, …
Clinical Trial for Ebola Vaccine Developed at UW–Madison Underway in Japan
Posted onAs of this week, a phase one clinical trial to test a potential new Ebola vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is underway in Japan. Fifteen healthy young men* will receive two doses of …
Making a Difference With Donor Support
Posted onGiving thanks to all who make a difference for student scholarships, research advancements, facility improvements, and so much more through generous support of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
When Celebrating One Pet Helps Many Others
Posted onFor 30 years, gifts to the Companion Animal Fund in honor of pets who have passed away have supported critical health care studies, yielding advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
SVM Faculty, Staff and Alumni Receive 2019 WVMA Awards
Posted onThe Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) named Professor Nigel Cook the 2019 Veterinarian of the Year. Cook is head of the Department of Medical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (UW …
New Flu Drug Drives Drug Resistance in Influenza Viruses
Posted onBy Kelly April Tyrrell On January 31, 2019, an 11-year old boy in Japan went to a medical clinic with a fever. The providers there diagnosed him with influenza, a strain called H3N2, and sent …