A second line of defense — the immune system’s T cells — may offer protection from COVID-19 even when vaccine-induced antibodies no longer can, according to new research out of the University of Wisconsin School …
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Wisconsin fox kits test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
Posted onThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirmed in a news release on May 13 that several fox kits were infected with the currently circulating H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). It’s likely the foxes contracted the virus …
UW Veterinary Care Offers Rabbit Vaccine Against Highly Contagious, Fatal Disease
Posted onResearchers and clinicians are sounding the alarm as the fatal rabbit hemorrhagic disease, RHDV2, spreads across the U.S. In response, the UW Veterinary Care Special Species Health Service at the University of Wisconsin School of …
Osorio To Lead UW Global Health Institute
Posted onJorge Osorio, an expert in epidemiology, virology and vaccines, has been named the next director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Global Health Institute. Osorio, professor of pathobiological sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine, has …
2022 SVM Celebration of Excellence Awards
Posted onOn Saturday, April 23, students, faculty, staff, and friends gathered in Varsity Hall at Union South to celebrate the end of the academic year and to recognize the efforts of the exceptional people who work …
Large Animal Hospital Welcomes Four New Surgeons
Posted onThe University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes four new surgeons to the Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital. Joseph Davis, Jordan Kirkpatrick, Kayla Le and Paul Merkatoris expand a dedicated, expert team of veterinarians …
Hack, Gag, Cough: Tips to Control Cat Hairballs
Posted onThough famous felines from Garfield to Puss in Boots get them, hairballs are no joke. Commonly a problem for cats, rabbits and even cattle, hairballs may be a symptom of more significant illnesses or cause …
Understanding the Human-Animal Interplay of COVID-19 and Other Diseases
Posted onTony Goldberg knows that most human diseases, like COVID-19, don’t start — or end — with our species. These diseases are really a part of our whole ecosystem, and that includes the animals we interact …
Canine TV Preferences Could Lead To Answers in Protecting Dogs’ Eyesight
Posted onTelevision: It’s not just for people anymore. These days, programming created specifically for dogs is more frequently popping up on our screens. YouTube offers a nearly endless supply of dog-centered videos, and there’s a growing …
‘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,’” …