In addition to its teaching, healing and research missions, the College of Veterinary Medicine plays an integral role in safeguarding Missouri’s animal agriculture and public health.
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Raj and Liz: Lives Devoted to Serving Others
Raj is a greyhound who became a canine blood donor at MU’s Veterinary Health Center. After serving and saving fellow pooches, he retired as a donor and was adopted by a College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) student. Now, Raj, along with his pet parent, Liz, is helping humans as a P.A.L.S. therapy dog. ***** The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine sees thousands of cases every year. The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care...
CVM’s Rottinghaus Recognized for International Engagement
George E. Rottinghaus, a clinical professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), received the 2017 MU International Engagement Award, an honor that recognizes outstanding MU faculty, staff and students for work with an international impact. Rottinghaus, PhD, is an analytical chemist and clinical professor of toxicology who performs research...
CVM-Housed Database Helps Veterinary Researchers Investigate Diseases, Track Trends
The rate of American men with prostate cancer saw a surge in the 1990s following the development of the prostate-specific antigen test. While the spike may have seemed alarming, there is no evidence that there was an increase in the number of men developing prostate cancer; rather the PSA test allowed doctors to diagnose the disease earlier and more accurately. In 2005, Jeffrey N. Bryan, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology), had recently completed a residency in medical oncology and was working as a research assistant professor at the University of Missouri College of...