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Wisconsin Idea: UW’s ‘Mission Statement’ under the Microscope in Fall Course
Posted onThe “Wisconsin Idea,” often described as the most succinct explanation for the university’s role in the state of Wisconsin, will be dissected on campus during 15 lectures this fall in Sociology 496: “FORWARD? The Wisconsin …
Learning…Centered
Posted onFloor-to-ceiling windows have replaced the bank of non-functional solar panels that once stretched across the school’s south facade, shedding welcome, natural light on the educational experience at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) — …
Fund Supports 12 New Research Projects to Improve Companion Animal Health
Posted onThanks to grants from the school’s Companion Animal Fund (CAF), faculty and residents at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) will launch 12 new research projects aimed at improving animal health care. Nearly $110,000 …
Zika Infections Unlikely to be Passed by Kissing, Casual Contact
Posted onSaliva is no way to pass a Zika virus infection. According to researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who conducted studies with monkeys, casual contact like kissing or sharing a fork or spoon is not …
Hooves in the Hands of a Master
Posted onOn Dean Johanningmeier’s first day as the farrier at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s large animal hospital in 1985, he remembers feeling a bit intimidated. But when it came time to talk equine lameness …
7,700 Miles: The Journey of Maxi, Mike, and Dao
Posted onHow far would you travel for a chance to give your sick dog a few more healthy years? For Mike and Dao Vassilieff, the answer is 7,700 miles, or just under a third of the …
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Tricky Tumors
Posted onThe question below was featured in the Winter 2016-17 issue of On Call, the magazine for friends of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. This issue’s expert response comes from Ruthanne Chun, a board-certified veterinary medical oncologist …