$1.7M donation helps address veterinary shortageMay 18, 2023Easing the veterinary shortage and supporting the training of future small animal specialists are the goals of a new round of academic funding, gifted to The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Veterinary Medicine.
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UC Davis scores top marks in veterinary scienceMarch 23, 2023The California school has been named the No. 1 veterinary college in North America and second-best in the world.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFecal microbiota transplantation study results in fewer pooch paunchesOctober 20, 2022Now that the clinical phase of this trial is complete, the real work of data analysis begins. A first-of-its-kind multi-omics approach will evaluate the intestinal microbiota of participating dogs through DNA sequencing and measuring metabolites to assess functional changes in the gut. Winston notes even if FMT does not directly speed up weight loss, it could still have a powerful impact on health.
Limb-sparing options for osteosarcoma-diagnosed dogs to be exploredJuly 28, 2022The Morris Animal Foundation-funded project will investigate limb-sparing options for large- and giant-breed dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Ultimately, researchers hope to advance the treatment of and improve the prognosis for dogs receiving radiation treatment for this type of cancer.
Improving access to care goal of new teaching hospitalJune 14, 2021Ensuring pets have adequate access to care is the primary objective of a newly opened veterinary clinic in the Buckeye State.
Can shockwave therapy help canine back pain?April 1, 2021Dogs with chronic lower back pain may soon see relief, thanks to a noninvasive treatment method currently being tested at The Ohio State University (OSU).
UC Davis scores top marks in veterinary scienceMarch 5, 2021Three American veterinary colleges have landed in the top 10 for the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings.
OSU to build 35,000-sf veterinary clinicJune 11, 2019Veterinary students at the Ohio State University (OSU) are set to receive more comprehensive hands-on training, thanks to the introduction of a new 35,000-sf clinic. The Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care (SOC) Clinic will train students to manage patients across the entire range of care, including alternative diagnostic and treatment techniques. Students will also become familiar with various clinical procedures and post-visit care protocols, as well as fine-tune their practice and business management skills. The clinic will also offer a realistic private practice environment to enhance the clinical training of students in all four years of OSU's veterinary program. "This [new facility] will extend our goal to provide students with valuable, hands-on medical and surgical experience and corresponding professional skills refinement needed to become more competent and confident veterinary practitioners upon graduation, successful entrepreneurs, and even more highly sought after by employers," says Rustin Moore, DVM, PhD, dean of OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine and the Ruth Stanton chair in veterinary medicine. OSU says new veterinarians who train at the Frank Stanton Veterinary SOC clinic will have knowledge and mastery of a wider range of diagnostic, therapeutic, business, and communication skills. The two-story facility will feature exam rooms, …
The Ohio State University surgical simulation lab opens in AugustJuly 11, 2018A surgical simulation laboratory is scheduled to open at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine next month. The $9.3-million facility will feature operating systems to simulate surgery or exams and other technology-facing amenities designed to better prepare veterinary students to practice medicine beyond university through hands-on experience. "The systems we are installing are very similar to models used in hospitals or medical schools for human health care," said Toni Hare, college spokesperson. In addition to simulation, the laboratory will include a 3D printing office, as well as animal-specific models used by clinicians and students as they practice surgeries. The new facility will also provide students with an opportunity for self-directed learning at their own pace, in a strategy designed to increase professional confidence. "This is one more way we produce graduates who are effective and ready to practice in the real world," said Hare. The 16,000-square-foot rooftop addition, which will sit on top of The Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center, will also add new office space for faculty and staff. The project received funding from the veterinary college, as well as through a $39-million donation from the Stanford Foundation in 2016.
OSU college of veterinary medicine awarded for HEEDMay 17, 2018The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University (OSU) recently earned national recognition for the quality and effectiveness of its inclusion initiatives, receiving a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from the magazine INSIGHT Into Diversity. The university's Colleges of Medicine and Nursing also received HEED Awards in the health professions, along with 21 additional schools across North America. Holly Mendelson, the magazine's co-publisher, visited OSU to present the awards and cited the university's genuine commitment to inclusion and diversity practices through programming beyond mere "lip service." "We really wanted to be able to shine the light on the people doing that work, and show how you're shaping the future of this country," she said of the awards program. Mendelson commended OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine for a variety of programs designed to support diverse students and professionals, including the summer residential Buckeye Vet Prep Academy, a Buckeye Vet for a Day program for high school students, and the Buckeye Pre-Vet Exploration program for college undergraduates. Additionally, to further develop inclusive values among the community at large, the college diversity committee partnered with the Office of Student Life's Multicultural Center …
