Michigan revamps vet curriculum with hopes to reduce student debtOctober 19, 2016Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine plans to restructure its curriculum in an effort to reduce student debt and stress. The move will also help enhance student success and wellness, according to MSU, which made the announcement in mid-October.
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Cat-killing vet has license suspendedOctober 18, 2016The veterinarian who killed a cat with a bow and arrow has had her veterinary license suspended for one year, reports the MySA news website.
Researchers discover novel virus associated with polio-like symptoms in pigsOctober 17, 2016A team of veterinary researchers recently discovered a novel virus in the central nervous tissues of young pigs with polio-like weakness in their hind legs.
American College of Veterinary Surgeons and ACVS Foundation award recipients announcedOctober 14, 2016The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the ACVS Foundation announced the recipients of three prestigious awards at the recent ACVS Surgery Summit in Seattle.
Tennessee vet college to study whether therapy dogs can lower dose of sedation in children undergoing surgeryOctober 14, 2016The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine recently received a $79,000 grant from the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) to study whether therapy dogs can lower the dose of sedation in children undergoing surgery.
WVC appoints new treasurer to board of directorsOctober 12, 2016David Stearns, RVT, has assumed the role of treasurer on the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) board of directors, taking over from former board member and treasurer James Peddie, DVM, who retired from his duties in August 2016.
UC Davis-led organic farming project receives $2MOctober 12, 2016A nearly $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Research and Extension Initiative will fund an organic farming research project led by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Specifically, the grant will support studies needed to develop national guidelines and best practices for using animal-based manure to improve soil quality and nourish crops.
Companion Animal Health launches cold compression systemOctober 11, 2016Companion Animal Health has announced the addition of cold and compressive therapy to their line of therapeutic technologies.
Petplan contest will send one winner to NAVC 2017 conferenceOctober 10, 2016Are you a vet tech who wants to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2017 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) conference? Then enter the Petplan contest for your chance starting October 16, 2016.
Minnesota Poultry Testing Lab completes expansion projectOctober 10, 2016The Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory (MPTL) in Willmar, Minn., recently completed an extensive building expansion project aimed at providing additional diagnostic testing labs and enhanced equipment and office spaces.
