CVM News

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(May 2023)

CVM Dean Carolyn J. Henry discusses the acquisition and installation of a standing computed tomography machine this summer. The standing CT means better imaging and more accurate diagnoses, leading…

Tests and Titles: CVM Keynote Speaker Encourages Graduates to Find Balance

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, a 2010 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, carries a number of titles: veterinary dermatologist, podcaster, wife and weightlifter. Last year she…

Friendships (Four- and Two-Legged) Forged Through Treatment at Mizzou CVM

During the past two years, two golden retrievers from the Kansas City area visited the Oncology Service at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, each diagnosed with a…

CVM Honors Outstanding Investigators During CVM Research Day

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual Research Day on May 5 in Adams Conference Center and the Bond Life Sciences Center. Students across different disciplines…

MU VMDL Receives National Animal Health Laboratory Network Level 1 Status

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine has again received Level 1 status as awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture National…

The Derm Vet to Address CVM Class of 2023

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine alum Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, will offer the keynote speech during the college’s 2023 commencement exercises May 14 at Jesse Auditorium. Bourgeois is…

Occludin Protein Plays Key Role in Spread of Coronavirus Throughout Body’s Cells

Finding by University of Missouri researchers gives insight into how the virus spreads throughout the human body, may help development of antiviral drugs. While the coronavirus continues to infect people…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(April 2023)

Raptors, rabbits and reptiles, oh my! In this month’s video message, CVM Dean Carolyn J. Henry invites everyone to join us for Open House on May 6 and take…

CVM Alum and Auctioneer Allen Honored for Impact

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn J. Henry honored longtime Gentle Doctor Benefit auctioneer Densil Allen during a special presentation April 15. Following the conclusion of the…

Connaway Society Annual Social Event Precedes CVM Benefit

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine John W. Connaway Society welcomed four new annual members during a reception held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Saturday,…

Felines and Some Flowers Not a Purr-fect Mix

Some flowers don’t mix well with felines. A spring favorite, the Easter lily or Lilium longiflorum, is one that could kill a curious cat. Potted Easter lilies are perennials that…

MU Partners with Stephens College to Create Women in STEM Research Program

Students will use the Stephens College horse stables as a living laboratory to prepare for a range of clinical or biomedical careers. Starting in fall 2024, the University of Missouri…

Gentle Doctor Benefit Silent Auction to Go Live Friday

The online silent auction for the 2023 Gentle Doctor Benefit, which raises funds for student scholarship at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, goes live at 6 p.m.,…

MU Offers Biosecurity Workshops for Livestock and Poultry Producers

University of Missouri Extension will offer biosecurity workshops in April and May on how to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks in livestock and poultry operations, including backyard flocks. “The…

Former CVM Faculty Member Richard Fish Passes Away

Former University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member Richard Eric Fish DVM, PhD passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 72, after being struck by a car…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(March 2023)

In this month’s video message, CVM psychologists Drs. Kerry Karaffa and Tiffany Sanford-Martens share information about their counseling services and research. View the archive.

Picking Awarded $3.8 Million Grant by NIAID

Wendy Picking, PhD, a professor of veterinary pathobiology at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and a recent Mizzou Forward hire, recently secured a $3.8 million grant from…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(February 2023)

In this month’s message, Dean Carolyn Henry reflects on her five-year anniversary in the position and the progress made at the college during that time. View the archive.

CVM Develops Community Chest to Assist Those Experiencing Food Insecurity

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is now accepting donations for the Community Chest, an internally developed resource to assist those within the CVM community who are experiencing…

PAVE Provides International Students with a Pathway to Practice in the United States

The Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence, or PAVE, is a pathway for veterinarians who are graduates of international, non-accredited veterinary programs, to practice in the United States….

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(January 2023)

In this month’s message, Dean Carolyn Henry and Drs. Carol Reinero and Aida Vientos-Plotts introduce the new BREATHE clinic at the Veterinary Health Center. View the archive.

CVM Raptor Rehab Houses Harlan’s Hawk for More than 35 Years

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Raptor Rehabilitation Project is tasked with the rehabilitation of hawks, eagles, owls and other raptors that are brought to the facility, with…

Expertise, Collegiality Earn Tommy Thompson Dean’s Impact Award

Tommy Thompson, business manager in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences, is the recipient of a 2022 Dean’s Impact Award. CVM Dean Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS,…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(December 2022)

In the December message, Dean Carolyn Henry takes a retrospective look at the past year. View the archive.

Doubling Her Efforts

Researcher, animal-lover and academic dynamo Katherine Meiser completes the first step of her dual-degree dream. Katherine Meiser earned her undergraduate degree at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the nation’s preeminent…

Feline Genetics Help Pinpoint First-Ever Domestication of Cats, MU Study Finds

Cat genes reveal how invention of agriculture bonded cats with people in ancient Mesopotamia, leading to worldwide feline migration with humans. Nearly 10,000 years ago, humans settling in the Fertile…

SEC Emerging Scholars Program Helps Guide Career Options for Biomedical Sciences Fellow

Rowena Woode, DVM, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences and a 2016 graduate of the CVM, recently participated in the Southeastern…

Associate Professor Emeritus James Thorne Passes Away

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Associate Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Pathobiology James Garrett Thorne, DVM, PhD, MPVM, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at his home in Columbia, Missouri, at…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(November 2022)

In this month’s video message, Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the collaboration between the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals and the CVM’s Canine Molecular Genetics Laboratory. This longstanding relationship has meant better health…

MU Veterinary Health Center Welcomes New Director

A permanent director for the MU Veterinary Health Center started in her new role last week. Gerelyn Henry, DVM, MBA, DACVP, took over the reins on Thursday, Nov. 17.

BREATHE Easy: VHC Internal Medicine Specialists Launch New Clinic

In March 2021, Steve Kasper’s 9-year-old beagle mix, Spirit, began refusing to go on her daily 4-mile walk. Suddenly, Spirit was easily getting winded. Based on her clinical picture and…

Harris-Stowe Purina Scholars Program Improves Pathway to Veterinary Medicine at Mizzou

Beginning this semester, students at Harris Stowe State University in St. Louis have the opportunity, through a partnership between the Purina Scholars Program and the MU College of Veterinary Medicine,…

Celebrating First-Generation Students

Nearly 22% of new MU students are first-generation college students. In honor of First-Generation College Celebration Day, meet a few Tigers who are blazing new trails.

‘Click’ Chemistry May Help Treat Dogs With Bone Cancer, MU Study Finds

The scientific discovery, which recently earned a Nobel Prize in chemistry, may efficiently deliver radioactive cancer treatments to tumors while reducing side effects. In September, researchers from California and Denmark…

Monkeypox Mutations Cause Virus to Spread Rapidly, Evade Drugs and Vaccines, MU Study Finds

Researchers show how monkeypox mutations cause virus to replicate, spread faster. Monkeypox has infected more than 77,000 people in more than 100 countries worldwide, and — similar to COVID-19 —…

$1.5 Million Gift Supports Canine Genetics Lab at MU

MU College of Veterinary Medicine receives gift from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Today, the University of Missouri announced a $1.5 million gift from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)….

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(October 2022)

In this month’s video message, Dean Carolyn Henry gives an update on the expansion and renovation of the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, and how the VMDL continues to serve…

The 2022 Mizzou Hall of Fame inductees were honored during Homecoming Weekend

The 2022 Mizzou Hall of Fame inductees were honored during Homecoming Weekend. CVM alumnus James E. Nave, DVM ’68, was among this year’s honorees.

Vet Tech Career Ladder Provides Growth Opportunities at the CVM

The work that veterinary technicians do is vital to the daily function of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary medicine as a whole. The work itself…

White Coats Symbolize Transition in Training

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2024 celebrated their progression into clinical training during the annual White Coat Ceremony held Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at the…

BSVT Program Honored with UPCEA Engagement Award

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology Program was recently honored with the Engagement Award from the University Professional Continuing Education Association at…

Beast Friends

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(September 2022)

In this month’s video message, Dean Henry invites folks to the Horse Health Seminar, and gives an update on the CVM mule teams. View the archive.

Longhorned Tick Discovered in Northern Missouri for First Time, MU Researchers Find

Discovery indicates looming problem for cattle health in the Midwest. The Longhorned tick causes the loss of millions of dollars in agricultural revenue to cattle producers worldwide, and it is…

Siteman to Collaborate with MU Health Care on Cancer Research, with Aim to Improve Care

Cancer research will get a boost in Missouri through a new collaboration between Siteman Cancer Center and MU Health Care’s Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia. The aim is to…

CVM Students Participate in Wildlife and Conservation Externship in South Africa

This past July, a group of students from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine traveled to Rooiberg, South Africa, with the goal of gaining hands-on experience in wildlife…

Retired VHC Technician Jane Ebben Passes Away

Jane M. Ebben, 67 of Columbia, Missouri, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. She worked at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center for 35 years before retiring in July…

CVM Alumna Honored for Disaster Response Efforts

The MU College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual Alumni Reunion Weekend Sept. 16-17, 2022, highlighted by the presentation of the Alumnus of the Year Award during the Friday evening…

Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates Diagnostic Laboratory Addition

The University of Missouri held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to mark the beginning of a project to expand and renovate the College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. Plans…

MU VMDL Earns Five-Year Accreditation from AAVLD

The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians recently awarded a renewal of full accreditation to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. The renewal is…

CVM’s Rajiv Mohan Named Curators’ Distinguished Professor

Congratulations to the CVM’s Rajiv Mohan, Ruth M. Kraeuchi Missouri Endowed Chair of Ophthalmology, on being named a Curators’ Distinguished Professor.

Veterinary Technician CE Event

OCTOBER 8 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Adams Conference Center Download flyer Track One 8-8:50 a.m – Angelina Johnson, RVT Veterinary Anesthesia: Take the Trouble Out of Troubleshooting…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(August 2022)

The MU Veterinary Health Center recently launched a new service that brings sports medicine and rehabilitation therapies to the region. View the archive.

CVM Welcomes New Faculty to Mizzou

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine recently welcomed new faculty members who are serving in a variety of roles. Matthew Allen, DVM Matthew Allen, DVM, is a clinical…

MU Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility Certification Renewed

The Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society recently renewed the certification of the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center as a…

Prenatal Opioid Exposure May Trigger Neurological, Behavioral Changes Later in Life

MU study links changes in gut bacteria to prenatal exposure to oxycodone, a commonly abused opioid during pregnancy. While infants exposed to opioids during their mother’s pregnancy have been linked…

Retired Associate Dean Ronald L. Terjung
Passes Away

Ronald L. Terjung, PhD, passed away on Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 80. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Lincoln, Illinois, the son…

Clever COVID-19

MU researchers show how the evolving virus evades antibodies from vaccines, previous infections. As new Omicron subvariants of COVID-19 continue to sweep across the United States, researchers at the University…

Philip Johnson Named ACVIM Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Philip Johnson, a University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine professor of equine internal medicine, was recently presented the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award in…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(June 2022)

In this month’s video message, CVM Dean Carolyn Henry offers a look at her recovery from a recent accident and provides an update on the college’s operations. View the…

Summer Program Gives Students a Taste of Veterinary School

The Advanced Veterinary Academy returned to the MU College of Veterinary Medicine this week after a two-year hiatus necessitated by COVID-19. Doug Tindall, director of the program, said the academy…

Retired CVM Professor of Equine Medicine and Surgery Nat Messer Passes Away

Nathaniel Thayer Messer IV, DVM, professor emeritus of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, passed away June 7, 2022, at the age of…

VHC to Introduce New Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Facility

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is preparing to launch a new clinical service at the Veterinary Health Center. The college is in the process of building a…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(May 2022)

In the May Dean’s Video Message, we turn the spotlight on the college’s new clinical skills simulation laboratory. View the archive.

CVM Faculty Innovations in 2021

MU College of Veterinary Medicine CVM faculty members were able to make discoveries and generate innovations in myriad areas in 2021 thanks in part to their access to a unique…

CVM Dean Carolyn Henry Named to Leadership Position in AAVMC

Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Oncology), dean of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently named an at-large director for the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges….

MU CVM Graduates Advised to Remain Authentic and Compassionate

Early in her professional career, Eleanor M. Green, DVM, owned a veterinary practice in rural Mississippi and was, by her recollection, “12 months pregnant,” when she received an urgent call…

2022 Commencement

Join us for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s 73rd Commencement on Friday, May 13, at 2 p.m. 2022 Commencement Program

Students, Faculty and Staff Recognized at 2022 Honors Ceremony

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS, DACVIM, and Interim Associate Dean for Academic and Academic Affairs Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, welcomed faculty, staff, students, donors…

CVM Faculty Member Richard Meadows Joins Honor Roll

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation inducted into its Honor Roll Richard Meadows, DVM, DABVP-Canine Feline, a Curators Distinguished Teaching Professor and board-certified specialist in canine and feline practice at the…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(April 2022)

In her April video message, CVM Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the college’s commitment to the university’s mission as a land-grant institution, including work on behalf of the state’s agriculture…

CVM Gentle Doctor Benefit Raises Record Amount for Scholarships

The 2022 Gentle Doctor Benefit, which raises funds for College of Veterinary Medicine scholarships, was a success. The live and silent auctions raised a combined total of just more than…

MU ReCHAI Finds Important Effects of Pet Ownership on Families of Children with Autism

April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI) at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is conducting studies focused on the disorder. Autism,…

MU Tracking Spread of Bird Flu, One Test at a Time

MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab helps identify avian influenza among Missouri poultry. Throughout the country, an extremely infectious disease called highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been circulating rapidly among…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(March 2022)

As part of Women’s History Month, CVM Dean Carolyn Henry introduces some of the women of the CVM who have made a mark on the veterinary profession. View the…

Former Adjunct Professor and Head of Missouri Veterinary Public Health F.T. Satalowich Passes Away

Thomas “Irish” Satalowich, DVM, MS, former head of Missouri Veterinary Public Health, former adjunct professor at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, and a graduate of the epidemiology…

VM-2 Jack Murray Wins $15,000 at MU Entrepreneur Quest Competition

On March 24, Jack Murray, a VM-2 in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, competed and was named the winner of the 2021 MU Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Associate Professor Awarded 2022 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

Latha Ramchand, MU provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs; Steve Sowers, president and CEO of the central region of Commerce Bank; and Doug Bowles, MU Department of Biomedical…

Social, Cultural Factors in Veterinary Field May Hinder Students, Professionals from Seeking Mental-health Help

Study found those with more severe depressive symptoms mentioned barriers at higher rates. Previous research has shown veterinarians have higher rates of mental health concerns than most people in other…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(February 2022)

There is no such thing as a snow day when animals need care and clients need answers. Dean Carolyn Henry salutes faculty, students and staff for keeping our operations…

MU VHC Oncology Service Helps Runner and his Dog go the Distance

On March 22, 2021, David Green and his dog, Lucky, embarked on the trip of a lifetime. The pair, along with Chris Genoversa, the appointed crew chief, set out to…

Black History Month 2022

The theme of Black History Month 2022, Black Health and Wellness, acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in medicine, but also other ways of knowing (e.g.,…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(January 2022)

In her January video message, Dean Carolyn J. Henry speaks with Dr. Cindy Cravens, director of the new CVM program offering a bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, and Billie…

Three MU Faculty Named 2021 AAAS Fellows

Three professors at the University of Missouri have been named 2021 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for their distinguished efforts in advancing various fields…

CVM Participates in Large Multi-center Congestive Heart Failure Trial

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is participating in a large multi-center clinical trial that focuses on treating dogs experiencing heart failure. The trial is titled, “Clinical Field…

MU Study Identifies Mutations Specific to Omicron Variant

Findings show impact of mutations on pre-existing antibodies among vaccinated individuals, those who previously tested positive. While the Omicron variant continues to infect people around the world, researchers at the…

Study: BPA Exposure of the Placenta Could Affect Fetal Brain Development

University of Missouri scientists examine how the transfer of bisphenol A (BPA) from mother to child could affect fetal brain development. In a new study, scientists at the University of…

CVM Alumna Named to 40 Under 40 List

Taylor Tran, DVM, a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2017, was recently named to the 40 Under 40 class of 2022 by The Roanoker, a magazine based in Roanoke, Virginia. Tran made the list amongst 135 different young professional nominees from around the Roanoke Valley.

CVM’s Cohn Takes Reins as Interim Associate Dean

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD, has accepted the position of interim associate dean for academic and student affairs at the…

A Bright Future

The first student to earn an undergraduate degree at the CVM is profiled in Show Me Mizzou.

Alumnus Jim Morehead Honored with 2021 AAEP Distinguished Service Award

The American Association of Equine Practitioners recently presented University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus James P. Morehead, DVM, with its 2021 Distinguished Service Award. Morehead, a 1983 graduate…

The CVM’s Lorson Offers Hope to People with Genetic Diseases

Christian Lorson wants to give hope to families who have dealt with incurable genetic diseases for generations.

CVM Student Named Crowd Favorite and Advances in MU Entrepreneur Quest Competition

Jack Murray, a VM-2 in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, recently competed and advanced in the 2021 Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator Competition at Mizzou. The competition began…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(November 2021)

In the November Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry highlights the innovation and research happening at the CVM that not only helps animals but is beneficial to human health as…

MU Research Reactor Still Breaking New Ground in Fifth Decade of Operation

Two recent milestones in development of cancer treatments shine a spotlight on the most powerful university research reactor in America. After more than 50 years supporting research and industry as…

CVM Alum and U.S. Army Veterinary Officer Chosen for Special Forces

Wendy Evans, DVM, MS, a 2018 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine who also earned a master of public health degree, was recently offered a position…

Former CVM Dean Robert Kahrs has Passed Away

Former MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Robert F. (Bob) Kahrs passed away on Oct. 28, 2021, in Colfax, North Carolina, at the age of 91. A celebration of life…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(October 2021)

In her October Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry celebrates our students’ successes as members of the Class of 2023 receive their white laboratory coats and transition to the clinical…

MU Partners with Jefferson College on Transfer Agreement for Veterinary Technicians

To help meet the country’s growing demand for veterinary technicians, the University of Missouri has partnered with Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri, to create a new transfer agreement for veterinary…

CVM Alumna to Address Biosecurity at Pearls of Production Program

Veterinarian Linda Lackman will explain what to expect in an emergency animal disease outbreak as the keynote speaker of the annual Pearls of Production: Women in Agriculture event Nov. 5-6….

Clinics Commence for Class of 2023

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual White Coat Ceremony on Oct. 17 to celebrate the Class of 2023’s transition from classroom to clinics. The event…

MU Lab Aids Surveillance Efforts for Deadly African Swine Fever

Recent reports of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in the Dominican Republic and Haiti have heightened surveillance efforts for the highly contagious viral swine disease in the United States. University…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(September 2021)

As our college celebrates the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the professional veterinary curriculum, Dean Carolyn Henry takes a look at the numerous, sometimes unexpected, ways we are…

MU Researchers Identify Mutations of Delta, Delta Plus Variants

When Kamlendra Singh flew back to Missouri from India in April, he developed a cough and fever on the plane, despite being vaccinated for COVID-19 and testing negative for the…

Former Faculty Member Jerry Buening Passes Away at 81

Gerald “Jerry” Buening, DVM, PhD, a former faculty member of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, passed away at his home in Columbia on Sept. 22, 2021. Buening…

CVM Faculty Member Recognized as Alumna of the Year

Colette Wagner-Mann, an associate adjunct professor of biomedical sciences in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, was chosen as the college’s 2021 Alumna of the Year. Wagner-Mann’s honor was announced…

Alumnus and Former Faculty Member Lloyd Davis Passes Away at 92

Lloyd Davis, DVM, PhD, a 1963 PhD graduate and faculty member of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, on…

Nine MU Faculty Named Curators’ Distinguished Professors

The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named nine University of Missouri faculty members Curators’ Distinguished Professors.

MU Project Studies Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease

Findings help increase awareness for deer hunters, surveillance efforts in Midwest. Researchers at the University of Missouri have found chronic wasting disease – a fatal illness found in deer that…

Joan Coates Named Interim Hospital Director of the VHC

Joan Coates, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Neurology has accepted the role of interim hospital director of the Veterinary Health Center at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Coates, who serves…

Cats Less Stressed After Adoption by Families with Children with Autism, MU Study Finds

While researchers have found that adding a shelter cat to the family can help lower stress and anxiety for children with autism, a new study at the University of Missouri…

Director David Wilson of MU Veterinary Health Center Retires

David Wilson, DVM, MS, DACVS, retired from his role as director of the Veterinary Health Center at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Wilson spent his 33-year veterinary…

Alumnus Celebrates 40 Years of Animal Eye Care

Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO is the founder of Eye Care for Animals (ECFA), which is celebrating its 40th year of service. A member of the University of Missouri College of…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(August 2021)

Dean Carolyn Henry welcomes the Class of 2025 and shares a look at some of its members and the attributes they bring to the college in this month’s DVM….

Fifth Annual Ranney Run Honors Late Mizzou Alumni

On Saturday, Sept. 25, in Rolla, Missouri, the fifth annual Ranney Run/Fun Walk will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park to benefit the new Rolla Animal Shelter. The race…

‘Dark Matter’ in Cat Genomes May Shed Light on Human Disease

MU researchers find cat genome resembles human genome more closely than nearly all other mammals. While dogs may be man’s best friend, cats are more genetically similar to humans than…

Research With Heart

MU researcher is looking for how to best prescribe exercise to treat heart failure patients.

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(July 2021)

Dean Carolyn Henry congratulates and thanks our interns and residents for all of their hard work and dedication in this month’s DVM. View the archive.

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(June 2021)

In the June Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the college’s new degree program developed to help mitigate the national shortage of veterinary technicians. View the archive.

The 2021 Boehringer Ingelheim/MU Dental CE Weekend

Programs for veterinarians, students, technicians and assistants

CVM Serves as Clinical Investigation Site for Liquid Biopsy Study

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine participated in what may be the largest-ever clinical research program in veterinary cancer diagnostics. In May, PetDx, a San Diego-based company, announced…

Be On Lookout For Ergot

University of Missouri livestock and forage specialists are reporting ergot infestations that can cause major losses in livestock, said MU Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts.

New Bachelor’s Degree Program to Begin this Fall

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology has cleared the final hurdle on the path to becoming a sanctioned program. The Missouri Coordinating Board…

CVM 2021 Awards Ceremony Held

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS, and Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs Angela Tennison, DVM, announced scholarships and honors for the Classes of 2024,…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(May 2021)

In the May Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry reminisces about the Class of 2021’s time at the CVM and offers a look at some of their career plans….

2021 Dean’s Impact Award Recipients Announced

Shuping Zhang, Sherri Oliver and Richard Antweiler have been named the recipients of the 2021 Dean’s Impact Awards. The annual awards, established in 1993, honor faculty, staff or individuals from…

Longtime Shelter Dog Adopted, Successfully Treated at VHC

On Jan. 30, 2021, Leena and Rich Ruedin of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, were far from considering pet adoption. They had lost the last of their bonded pair of dogs…

Ticking Upward: MU Researcher Studies Rise of Tick-borne Diseases in Midwest

When Ram Raghavan heard from a former colleague at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that a 7-year-old girl had died from Rocky Mountain spotted fever as the result…

Online Biomedical Sciences Program Sparks International Collaboration

Since 2016, the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine has provided a 100 percent online, asynchronous master’s degree program in biomedical sciences with an emphasis in veterinary sciences. The…

Lighting Up Biology From Within

Researchers at the University of Missouri have created a low-cost, portable device that can apply non-invasive bioluminescent imaging technology to many uses in animals, humans. A biochemical reaction between an…

CVM Class of 2021 Receive Hoods and Diplomas During Socially Distanced Commencement

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine graduated 115 new doctors of veterinary medicine on Sunday in a ceremony that was markedly different from previous commencement exercises. Despite the…

Class of 2021, Faculty Recognized During Awards Ceremony

On Thursday evening the MU College of Veterinary Medicine held an Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2021. The event took place virtually and featured the presentation of more than…

CVM Moves Closer to BSVT Program Launch

The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently approved the College of Veterinary Medicine’s proposal to offer a bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology. The online curriculum is a degree completion…

How the CVM has Continued to Thrive Through COVID-19

From March 2020 through today and into the future, COVID-19 has changed the lives of everyone at the University of Missouri and across the country. Throughout the pandemic, the University…

Developing a Targeted Delivery System to Treat Cancer

In the ongoing battle to find ways to treat cancer, a team at the University of Missouri is addressing the problem from multiple angles, but with a precision approach.

3D Printing Helps Amish-owned Horse Recover Post-tracheotomy

MU equine veterinarian works with engineering students to custom-print device, assist horse with breathing issue. When Ronnie, a 2,000-pound draft horse owned by an Amish family in Clark, Missouri, started…

MU Announces $11 Million Gift to College of Veterinary Medicine

MU alumni Glenn Linnerson and his wife, Nancy Linnerson, have given an $11 million contribution to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. The estate gift, the largest in…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(February 2021)

In this Black History Month focused edition of the DVM, Dean Carolyn Henry honors some of the historic Black veterinarians who paved the way in veterinary medicine and at…

CVM IT Leadership Changes Announced

The University of Missouri’s distributed Division of Information Technology is creating a new organizational unit and has tapped longtime College of Veterinary Medicine IT chief Matthew Keeler to help lead…

Sounding the Alarm to Save Pets

University of Missouri veterinary toxicology expert and MU alumni work to notify public about dog food brand linked to animal deaths. The Lebanon Veterinary Clinic had only been open for…

Register For New Veterinary Education and Training ECHO

University of Missouri’s Veterinary Education and Training (VET) ECHO will improve livestock medicine by supporting veterinarians throughout the state. A team of specialists will offer interactive online learning sessions to…

VMDL Technician Ameia L’Kay Ferguson Has Passed Away

Ameia L’Kay Ferguson, 46, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at her home. Memorial services will be held at noon, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at St….

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(January 2021)

Dean Henry discusses One Health Awareness Month, the new precision health initiative and the recent large impact that the CVM has made. View the archive.

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Key to Stopping Zika Virus Spread

In 2016, the World Health Organization called the Zika virus epidemic a “public health emergency of international concern” due to the virus causing birth defects for pregnant women in addition…

Embedded Counseling Services Can Improve Accessibility For Students, MU Study Finds

Kerry Karaffa is the first MU Counseling Center psychologist to be embedded specifically within the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, where he provides tailored counseling services for professional…

Expert Comment: Pet Food Recalled After MU Researcher Finds Contamination

Following an alert by a University of Missouri veterinary toxicology expert working in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Midwestern Pet…

Cats May Help Increase Empathy, Decrease Anxiety for Kids with Autism

As a former school nurse in the Columbia Public Schools, Gretchen Carlisle would often interact with students with disabilities who took various medications or had seizures throughout the day. At…

VHC’s Medical Oncology Team Gives Service Dog a Second Chance

In 2008, the Fiorelli family of Columbia, Illinois, made a trip to China to adopt a 1-year-old girl into their family. Their daughter, whom they named Natalie, was abandoned on…

Equine Medicine Pioneer Jerry Johnson Has Passed Away

Jerry H. Johnson, DVM, MS, DACVS, CVA, of Lexington, Kentucky, and Hollywood, Florida, died Nov. 9, 2020, at 81. A memorial service will be held in 2021. A former faculty member…

CVM Welcomes New Faculty

Four new faculty members recently joined the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Sissy (Hsuan-Ping) Hong, DVM, MVM, MS, Kelley Varner, DVM, DACVAA, Felipe Martins, DVM, MSC, Megan Mickelson,…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(November 2020)

Dean Carolyn Henry briefly discusses the impact of COVID-19 and lists the top 20 things she’s grateful for in this Thanksgiving edition of the DVM. View the archive.

MU Research Project to Study COVID-19 Immunity

Blood draws will detect COVID-19 antibody presence over time Scientists conducting an interdisciplinary research project at the University of Missouri are taking blood draws of MU students, faculty and staff…

Retired CVM Professor and Hospital Administrator James Creed Passes Away

James Creed, DVM, 87, of St. George, Utah, died peacefully at his home on Nov. 8, 2020. He was a retired MU College of Veterinary Medicine professor and former chairman…

CVM Community’s Efforts Assist Veterans

CVM Provides Free Eye-Exams for Military Service Dogs The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Comparative Ophthalmology program has done its part to assist military service dogs. Elizabeth Giuliano,…

Little Dog, Big Heart

VHC cardiologists treat puppy for rare defect Jessica Bascus, a native of Marceline, Missouri, adopted a Jack Russell terrier puppy in December of 2019. The puppy, whom she named Ruby,…

Fales Named E.B. Pope Award Recipient by AAVLD

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus William Fales, PhD, has received the 2020 American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians E.P. Pope Award. The award is the highest…

Mizzou Researchers Obtain Funding for COVID Related Animal Modeling Projects

A team of researchers at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Veterinary Pathobiology recently obtained two grants from the National Institutes of Health that focus on finding more…

Residents, Postdocs Take on New Roles

Several house officers with the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have transitioned to new roles within the college. Aida Vientos-Plotts DVM, DACVIM, Lynn Martin DVM, MPH, DACVIM, Shirley…

A Retrospective View of COVID-19

Multidisciplinary research project aims to examine coronavirus antibody prevalence in MU community.

Painting a Clearer Picture of COVID-19

MU researchers team up with 8th grader, MU undergrad to identify mutations in virus that may be causing its high infectivity. When Saathvik Kannan’s father, a faculty member at the…

Leading the Way

MU researcher Salman Hyder has spent a career battling breast cancer and mentoring the next generation of researchers. Salman Hyder has spent nearly two decades at the University of Missouri…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(September 2020)

Dean Carolyn Henry reflects on the impact of Mizzou’s #OurTimeToLead campaign in this edition of the Dean’s Video Message. View the archive.

Our Time to Lead: VHC Makes an Impact on Jefferson City Attorney

Gina Boxberger has been an advocate for the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine for a decade. Originally from Southwest Missouri, Boxberger attended law school at Mizzou and now…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(August 2020)

Dean Carolyn Henry reflects on a busy summer for our faculty, staff and students in the August Dean’s Video Message. View the archive.

AVMA President Honors MU CVM Alumnus Fobian

Clark Kenneth Fobian, DVM, a 1977 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine was among those honored recently by John Howe, DVM, 2019-2020 president of the American…

Placenta Can Indicate How Body Responds to Opioids During Pregnancy

MU scientists discover possible biological markers for identifying opioid use disorder Scientists at the University of Missouri have discovered possible biological markers that they hope could one day help identify…

Detecting Pancreatic Cancer at Treatable Stages

MU researchers identify novel RNAs that could serve as biomarkers for early disease detection. Pancreatic cancer is rarely detected at its early stages because symptoms often do not present themselves…

Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Collaborates with MU Health Care to Expand COVID Testing

The University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory recently began working with MU Health Care to provide COVID-19 testing. With the MU Health Care testing site exceeding its capacity due…

Retired CVM Faculty Member William Wolff Passes Away

Former College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member William “Bill” Allmond Wolff, 90, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at Solstice Senior Living of Columbia. Services will…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(July 2020)

Dean Carolyn Henry and Dr. Charlie Maitz discuss the addition of an important new linear accelerator to the VHC. View the archive.

Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine Pioneers Healer’s Art Online

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s Healer’s Art course was moved online for the first time. This is a course that focuses on addressing the growing loss of…

Mizzou’s Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research Turns Focus to COVID-19

The Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research (LIDR) at the University of Missouri is a regional biocontainment laboratory located on the Columbia campus. The LIDR is critical for collaborating scientists who…

CVM Rolls Out Improvements to Classrooms

When the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine resumes the didactic curriculum this fall, new and returning students will be greeted by renovations to two of the classrooms in…

Veterinary Health Center Acquires New Linear Accelerator

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine has installed a new linear accelerator in the Veterinary Health Center. A linear accelerator creates high energy x-rays, which are used to…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(June 2020)

In this edition of the Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry introduces our new mule team. View the archive.

Precision Medicine Treatment Saves Family Pet

Canine bone cancer successfully treated with vaccine made from dog’s own tumor

Annual Dean’s Impact Award Winners Announced

David Wilson, Vicki Miller and Bobby Colley have been named the recipients of the 2020 Dean’s Impact Awards. The annual awards, established in 1993, honor faculty, staff or individuals from…

MU Announces $1 Million Gift from Alumnus to College of Veterinary Medicine

Unrestricted gift will direct resources to the college’s greatest needs MU alumnus Reuben Merideth has pledged a $1 million contribution to the MU College of Veterinary Medicine. The gift, designated…

CVM Department of Veterinary Pathobiology Welcomes New Faculty Members

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Associate Professor of Virology Wenjun Ma, B.Vsc, M.Vsc, PhD. Ma will be working in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology in the…

Elizabeth Bryda Receives Faculty-Alumni Award

The Mizzou Alumni Association has named Elizabeth Bryda, PhD, the recipient of a Faculty-Alumni Award. A professor in veterinary pathobiology at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, Bryda has been…

Faculty Members Honored with Zoetis, Dadd Awards

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn Henry recently announced the recipients of three faculty awards. The awards are usually presented during the CVM’s annual Honors Banquet. However,…

Second-Year CVM Student Earns “Life-Changing” Scholarship

When Ashley Silvey married her husband, John, a fourth-generation farmer, she became a part of his family’s diversified farming operation. Shortly before their wedding, they purchased several cows that were…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(May 2020)

Dean Carolyn Henry discusses student scholarship in this month’s edition of the Dean’s Video Message. View the archive.

Mizzou CVM Student Learns from Summer Experiences Abroad

Tess Van Kan, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, is a third-year student who had the opportunity to travel overseas to study and practice veterinary medicine. Last summer, Van Kan visited…

Uncovering Alzheimer’s Disease

MU researchers examine impact of menopause on cognitive function Characterized by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, Alzheimer’s is an irreversible disease that leads to memory loss and…

MU Offering Online COVID-19 Summer Course to Students of All Majors

While the coronavirus pandemic is mainly a public health crisis, it has affected nearly every aspect of society.

MU Researcher Identifies Four Possible Treatments for COVID-19 

While COVID-19 has infected millions of people worldwide and killed hundreds of thousands, there is currently no vaccine. In response, researchers have been evaluating the effectiveness of various antiviral drugs…

Three Mizzou CVM Students Receive Grants for Summer Research Projects

Emily Lemoine, Carley Allen and Milan Piva have been awarded grants for research they will be conducting this summer. The three MU College of Veterinary Medicine students will pursue their…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (April 2020)

Dean Carolyn Henry discusses some of the Class of 2020’s exciting career plans in the April Dean’s Video Message. View the archive.

Stress in Parents of Children with Autism: Pets May Help

MU researcher examines impact of pet dogs, cats on families with autism While current events have increased stress for all families, parents of children with autism report higher levels of…

Unravelling the Genetic Mysteries of Infectious Disease

Epidemiologist and Mizzou alumna researching spread of novel coronavirus As a genomics epidemiologist, Hayley Yaglom is currently studying the transmission patterns of COVID-19 and working to support Arizona communities with…

Faculty Expert Comment: Highly Unlikely for COVID-19 to Transmit to Humans From Pets, Livestock

After a tiger at the Bronx Zoo recently tested positive for COVID-19, some pet owners are wondering if the respiratory disease can be transmitted from cats and dogs. While there…

De’Shonna Jones Named Dolores Goller Scholarship Recipient

De’Shonna Jones, a Louisiana resident and Southern University and A&M College graduate, has been named the first Dolores Goller Scholarship recipient. Jones, who was accepted by three veterinary schools, has…

VHC Transitions to Emergency and Essential Only Cases

The Veterinary Health Center will move to emergency and selected essential cases only

Coronavirus: Disease in Horses is Different to Humans

Some in the equine industry may be familiar with coronavirus infections in horses. Amid the current COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, you might be wondering if your horse can be…

Careful Use of Cleaning Products and Medications Around Pets

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, many people have started working from home, and schools and colleges have transitioned to distance learning. With heightened awareness that the virus can…

Mizzou Offering New Therapy with Prismaflex Machine

The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center is now able to perform therapeutic plasma exchanges (TPE) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) using the Baxter Prismaflex machine. The Baxter website…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(February 2020)

Dean Carolyn Henry discusses Mizzou researchers’ efforts to combat heart disease. View the archive.

Ben Olthoff, DVM, Studies Disease that Hits Close to Home

Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a devastating genetic disease that affects the central nervous system as well as other parts of the body.

Think all BPA-free Products are Safe? Not so Fast, Scientists Warn

MU scientists find BPA alternative, bisphenol S, could negatively affect both a mother’s placenta and potentially a developing baby’s brain Using “BPA-free” plastic products could be as harmful to human…

Mizzou CVM Welcomes Clinical Pathologist Saundra Sample, DVM, DACVP

by Nick Childress The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Clinical Pathologist Saundra Sample DVM, DACVP. Sample is originally from La Grange, Illinois, and has traveled the United…

Sehwon Koh, MSc, PhD joins Mizzou CVM as Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

by Nick Childress The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Sehwon Koh, MSc, PhD. Koh is from South Korea, and after earning his bachelor’s…

State of the College

Join us as we take a second look at some of the memorable moments from Carolyn J. Henry’s first two years as dean of the University of Missouri College of…

Gene Hunting: The Power of Precision Medicine

MU researchers improve animal welfare by discovering genetic mutations that cause disease Humans and animals are made up of trillions of cells, and each cell contains DNA specific to that…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(January 2020)

Dean Carolyn Henry discusses #OneHealth and Mizzou’s new Department of Public Health and two CVM students explain why they chose to pursue a joint DVM/MPH degree program. View the…

CVM Dean Carolyn Henry Joins Honor Roll

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation recognized University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn J. Henry with her induction into the organization’s Honor Roll. The Veterinary Honor Roll recognizes…

‘Live PD’ German Shepherd Dog Receives Successful Surgery at MU

Veterinary Health Center performs emergency surgery on small intestine Dogs are not only a man’s best friend. They can also be a man’ best co-worker as well. James Craigmyle served…

University of Missouri Launches Certificate Program to Allow Veterinarians and Technicians the Opportunity to Advance their Education

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is now accepting applications for a new online graduate certificate in veterinary science. The first classes begin in August, 2020. The 15-credit…