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MU alumni produce agriculture products that help increase food production According to the United Nations, the world’s population is projected to exceed 9 billion people by 2050 and 11 billion…

The MU Veterinary Health Center Equine Hospital will hold its Fall 2019 Client Open House and Seminar Series from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 16. There will be…

Larry Paul Thornburg, 72, who taught veterinary pathology at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at his Columbia, Missouri, home surrounded by his…

Emily Marie “Emi” (Grismore) Meyer, 42, of Columbia, who was the executive assistant in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine Office of Student Affairs, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 17,…

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The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its 70th Commencement ceremony beginning at 2 p.m., Friday, May 17 in Jesse Hall. The keynote speaker will be Elizabeth…

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine will host a Clinical Communication Strategy Conference Dec. 6-7. The conference focuses on learning and practicing communication strategies that are essential in…

Halloween is a time for people to eat, drink and be scary, but it can turn truly frightening for pet owners. Two MU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) faculty members…

David Wayne Auxier, 25, of Columbia, Missouri, who was a third-year student at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, as the…

Residents in MU’s Comparative Medicine Program organized and conducted a virtual 5K run to support Homes for Animal Heroes, a nationwide network that works with the research community to find…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Neil C. Olson presented three 2017 Dean’s Impact Awards on May 23, honoring the contributions of two individuals from within the college and a…

University of Missouri Provost and Interim Chancellor Garnett Stokes announced today that Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Oncology) will serve as the interim dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine,…

Neil C. Olson, DVM, PhD, dean of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, has announced that he will step down from his current position and join St. George’s…

MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine graduated its 68th class – 112 newly minted veterinarians – during the college’s 2017 Academic Convocation on Friday, May 12, at Jesse Auditorium. The occasion…

More than $300,000 was awarded May 9 during the MU College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2017 Honors Banquet, held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia, Missouri. The event featured the…

A student group at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has received a 2017 Catalyst Award from the university’s LGBTQ Resource Center. Mizzou Broad Spectrum, founded in 2015, is a…

Wendy Evans and Kaitlin McDaniel took a business concept to the 2017 Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Symposium and came home with a second-place finish and $5,000 in seed…

The selection of student marshals is a proud tradition for the University of Missouri and a great honor for those students. Pamela Adkins, DVM, MS, DACVIM, a PhD candidate in…

Ron Cott, DVM, will be the keynote speaker during the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s 68th commencement exercises May 12. Graduation ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. in…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, staff and students said farewell to Hillda, one of the original members of the college’s Mule Team, earlier today. The mules serve as goodwill…

Mutant mice aren’t just a plot device for science fiction or apocalyptic disaster tales. The value of genetically engineered mice to scientific research is immeasurable. Since 1901, nearly every Nobel…

The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2017, to celebrate the completion of the Large Animal Ambulatory Facility. The Large Animal…

The American Physiological Society (APS) has awarded T. Dylan Olver, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences, with a Novel Disease Model Award….

Professors from biomedical sciences and veterinary pathobiology will represent the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the 2017 University of Missouri Top Faculty Achievers Reception. The April event, hosted by…

Five faculty members will represent the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the 2017 University of Missouri Top Faculty Achievers Reception. The April event, hosted by Interim Chancellor Hank Foley…

The animal-human bond is strong. Receiving unconditional love is a singular experience. Many people consider their pet a member of the family. Time spent with a companion animal may have…

B. Duncan X. Lascelles, a professor of small animal surgery and pain management at North Carolina State University, offered two lectures at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine on Feb….

A graduate research assistant in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Veterinary Pathobiology received a first-place award at the 2016 International Congress of Entomology in Orlando, Florida. Asher…

Three researchers at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine received 2016-2017 Dr. Richard Wallace Faculty Incentive Grant awards from the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA). Kevin Cummings, PhD, an assistant professor in…

More than 100 women die from breast cancer every day in the United States. Triple-negative breast cancers, which comprise 15 to 20 percent of all breast tumors, are a particularly…

A University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus received an Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award during Missouri Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, Dec. 5, 2016, at the Lake of the…

Researchers also found gut microbiome and metabolic changes that could have potential health consequences for dogs and humans Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used industrial chemical found in many…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor John R. Middleton, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, has been appointed as a veterinary medical research representative on the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Research….

It started with a dog, and then it grew into an institutional tradition. The year 2016 will mark 20 years that Barbara Levy has celebrated the meaning of Thanksgiving Day,…

Probiotics, or beneficial live bacteria that are introduced into the body, have become increasingly popular as a way to improve health and well-being. Previous studies have shown a direct correlation…

University of Missouri Professor of Veterinary Ophthalmology Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM, MS, DACVO, was recently honored for her six years of service to the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) Board…

Military service can change people. Service members may be away from family, friends and home for long periods of time. They may be at risk of injury or death. They…

Research by a University of Missouri graduate student has been highlighted in the ALN online science magazine, www.alnmag.com. Susheel Busi, MS, doctoral candidate in the university’s Molecular Pathogenesis and Therapeutics program,…

A bronze statue of a bull, which symbolizes a friendly rivalry, is beginning a tour of veterinary schools within the Southeastern Conference at the University of Missouri. A group of…

Lauren Young, DVM, who recently completed a clinical nutrition residency at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded a two-year research fellowship to improve understanding of how…

A doctoral student at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine received two prestigious awards from the International Mammalian Genome Society (IMGS). The IMGS is a professional scientific organization…

Twenty-one companies and agencies participated in the 20th annual MU College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Products Day held Oct. 18 in the Adams Conference Center. The networking event brings together…

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine is pioneering a new approach to treat one type of canine megaesophagus, a devastating disease of…

The MU College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the progression of third-year students from classroom to clinics during the annual White Coat Ceremony on Oct. 16. The event, held at the…

The University of Missouri, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Auburn University have developed a collaborative partnership to advance research into the one health concept. The three…

Newly married in 2005, Diane Civetta and her husband, John, wanted to expand their family with a dog. They agreed upon a labradoodle based on the breed’s temperament and reputation…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus William H. Fales, PhD, was inducted into the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) Veterinary Honor Roll on Sept. 10. The Veterinary Honor Roll…

The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) has awarded another full accreditation to the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL). The accreditation period is from January 2017…

A University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine student received funding from Morris Animal Foundation to conduct a summer research project. Zoe Koestel, a second-year veterinary student, is investigating whether…

Mike Glascock has always had a passion for farming, but he never considered it as a means to earn his living. Glascock spent most of his career with Boone County…

Bailey Dean, a 4-year-old golden retriever, was not so much a family pet, but more of a third musketeer to sisters 10-year-old Maddie and 8-year-old Emma. “No matter where the…

According to studies, approximately one out of every 40 individuals in the United States is a carrier of the gene responsible for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a neurodegenerative disease that…

Two MU students working with Department of Biomedical Sciences researchers have been awarded grants to support their studies. Jake Young, a senior majoring in biological sciences with a minor in…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Neil C. Olson selected two individuals from within the college and a state senator for recognition to receive a 2016 Dean’s Impact Award May…

Rare horse adoption takes place at Mizzou. At least at the start, May was a happy month for Susan Werner, a great lover of horses. Her mare Davina was about…

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine graduated 108 new veterinarians May 13 during the college’s 67th annual commencement. Michelle Haven, DVM, PhD, a business development and strategic planning…

Nearly $300,000 was awarded May 10 during the MU College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Honors Banquet. The event featured the presentation of more than 70 awards acknowledging veterinary students for…

Ronald Cott, DVM, who retired last year from his position as MU College of Veterinary Medicine associate dean for Student and Alumni Affairs and executive director of Advancement, was inducted…

Dr. Michelle Haven will deliver the address during the MU College of Veterinary Medicine commencement May 13. Haven earned an undergraduate degree in animal science and DVM from the University…

Study also shows that seniors who form strong bonds with their pets tend to exercise longer and more often The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults of…

Standard treatment for prostate cancer can include chemotherapy that targets receptors on cancer cells. However, drug-resistant cancer cells can emerge during chemotherapy, limiting its effectiveness as a cancer-fighting agent. Researchers…

Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, was focused. Beads of sweat had broken out along his temples, and the stern look on his face was only occasionally relieved by a brief smile….

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and Mizzou Advantage will bring several experts on zoonotic diseases to campus this May for an interdisciplinary research symposium. The symposium, “Infectious…

Bacteria harbored in the male reproductive system may be responsible for prostatitis, a precursor for prostate cancer, and later health disorders in offspring Research shows that bacteria can be beneficial…

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) honored Kenton Morgan, DVM, a 1983 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, with its 2015 President’s Award. The award…

Roger Fingland, a 1981 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, was named the 2016 Alumnus of the Year during the CVM’s Alumni Reunion Weekend held Sept….

Dickson Varner, DVM, MS, who earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri in 1976 and doctor of veterinary medicine from the MU CVM in 1978, has been named…

Discovery about PRRS virus could save swine industry hundreds of millions of dollars; Exclusive deal signed with global leader in animal genetics Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus was…

Recent reports of an increase in canine influenza virus (CIV) diagnoses have pet owners worried and alarmed. Richard Meadows, Curators Distinguished Teaching Professor of Small Animal Community Practice Medicine at…

Three MU College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences researchers are taking a “team science” approach to learn how obstructive sleep apnea leads to hypertension and whether that response can be…

The Veterinary Health Center at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is joining forces with 15 other veterinary programs across North America and the National Cancer Institute to…

Lois Hoover of Kansas City has rescued many dogs of a variety of breeds over the years, but Italian greyhounds hold a special place in her heart. “They’re tiny and…

Veteran fundraiser Janie Harmon has joined the MU College of Veterinary Medicine as the senior director for Advancement. Harmon has been with Mizzou for 27 years. She started at the…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus William H. Fales, PhD, was the recipient of this year’s Missouri Veterinary Medical Association President’s Award. Outgoing MVMA President Chuck Barry, DVM, honored…

Three graduate students in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences recently received fellowships to support their research projects. The American Heart Association awarded a predoctoral fellowship…

The Veterinary Health Center at Wentzville will soon expand its services to offer a dermatology clinic for companion animals. Karen Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Small Animal Internal Medicine, DACVD,…

The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center has received certification as a Level 1 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility. The…

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine officials recently changed the name of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital to the Veterinary Health Center (VHC). The center now comprises the…

Tim J. Evans, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT, DABVT, associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology and Toxicology Section leader in the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, was honored as the…

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Neil C. Olson recently named Doug Bowles, PhD, as the chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences. His appointment follows a national…

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus Jack Stephens was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the North American Pet Health Insurance Association. Stephens, DVM ’72, started…