$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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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.
Four colleges score top marks for diversityOctober 8, 2020This year, Purdue, LSU, Texas A&M, and OSU’s veterinary schools all set the gold standard for inclusion in higher education.
Blue Buffalo Clinical Trials Office celebrates second year of OSU partnershipJune 27, 2018The Blue Buffalo Veterinary Clinical Trials Office (BBVCTO) at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is celebrating its second year supporting studies to improve the animal and human health. In the past year, the BBVCTO assisted with the design and management of more than 30 clinical trials, enabling 300 client-owned pets to participate in studies that aim to extend the lives of dogs and cats through advanced treatments. "Our partnership with Blue Buffalo has made it possible for us to provide support for studies that test new diagnostic tests and treatments across a wide spectrum of pet health including cancer, renal failure, heart disease, and arthritis," said Cheryl London, DVM, Ph.D., director of the BBVCTO and professor of veterinary biosciences. "Clinical trials in veterinary medicine are critical for identifying new approaches to more effectively detect and treat diseases in the pets we love. They also have the added benefit of advancing outcomes for people with similar diseases." Providing hope to pet parents The BBVCTO supervises clinical trials involving client-owned dogs and cats. The pets continue to live with their families during these studies with the ultimate goal of finding new therapies, diagnostic tests, and medical devices that …
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 …
Ohio economy reaps billions from veterinary fieldJanuary 10, 2018Veterinary medicine contributes $13 billion annually in direct and supporting services to Ohio's economy, according to a 2017 economic analysis by Regionomics LLC, which researched veterinary medicine's impact in economic activity and employment contributions to the Buckeye State. The study, a collaborative effort between the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), found that veterinary services in Ohio contribute $2.4 billion in direct economic output while sustaining more than 23,000 jobs. Support of animal-related industries, including agricultural production, reflects an additional $10.6 billion in annual economic activity. "Veterinary medicine supports Ohio's economy and communities in a variety of substantive ways, including agriculture, research, and human health," said Rustin Moore, DVM, Ph.D., DACVS, Ohio State CVM dean. "As the only college of veterinary medicine in Ohio, we are proud of the role we play in direct economic activity, supporting the efforts of veterinary practitioners, and advancing the economic health of all animal care-related industries in Ohio." Veterinarians work in a variety of disciplines impacting economic growth and job creation beyond caring for companion animals. Areas …
