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Dr. Roman Ganta smiling in front of his lab.

July 25, 2025

Fighting back against a dangerous tick-borne disease

Mizzou scientist discovers how a deadly bacterium spread by the lone star tick survives, bringing hope for new treatments.

kallie being held by a care team member

July 22, 2025

When it seemed like there was no way forward, Mizzou made one

After exhausting their options close to home, one Florida family found answers at Mizzou. The BREATHE Clinic’s one-of-a-kind approach didn’t just save their puppy’s life — it showed what’s possible when collaboration drives care.

Don Cherry and his dog Dozer

July 7, 2025

Mizzou graduate student to study service dogs’ health and well-being

Service dogs play an important role in helping people recover from serious health conditions — but their own well-being is often overlooked.

david kline

July 1, 2025

Get to know David Kline

As the inaugural director of the Department of Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences, David Kline, PhD, is helping unite two legacy departments around a shared vision for discovery, innovation and faculty success — all while positioning the college to meet the future of veterinary and biomedical science head-on.

a corgi looks up at his owner outside

June 30, 2025

10 powerful impacts from ReCHAI’s first 20 years

From local classrooms to national policy, the impact of Mizzou’s Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction has reached far beyond Columbia. These highlights showcase two decades of progress in understanding — and elevating — the power of the human-animal bond.

cindy crawford rides elvis the horse

June 17, 2025

The stone behind the setbacks

A show horse. A seven-pound mass. Read how 11-year-old Elvis went from chronic colic to national champion thanks to a sharp diagnosis and a skilled surgical team at Mizzou’s Veterinary Health Center.

Students listening to a veterinarian in the Veterinary Health Center

June 13, 2025

Future veterinarians get their first taste of veterinary school at Mizzou

High school students with dreams of becoming veterinarians got a head start last week through Mizzou's Advanced Veterinary Academy, a hands-on summer program that offers a deep dive into the life of a veterinary student.

Left to right standing: Joni Bohn, Janet Anich, Jackie England and Cheryl England; kneeling: Bryan McGinty; not pictured: Mark Grass, Spencer Haight and Patrick Reust.

June 4, 2025

The hidden backbone of the VHC

Joni Bohn leads the Veterinary Health Center’s Central Supply and Sterile Processing teams, quietly powering the hospital’s operations from behind the scenes. From stocking surgical tools to managing critical supplies, Bohn and team ensure every patient and provider is set up for success. Learn more about their essential work that keeps the hospital running.

Cardi the horse

May 29, 2025

Breakthrough care at Mizzou’s VHC gives adopted horse a second chance at life

A life-threatening illness put young horse Cardi’s future in jeopardy — until an innovative, first-of-its-kind procedure at Mizzou’s Veterinary Health Center turned the odds in her favor.

composite of commencement photos

May 19, 2025

Photo gallery: CVM commencement 2025

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated its 76th commencement on May 18, conferring 111 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. The college also celebrated graduates from its Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology and Bachelor of Science in Microbiology programs. See photos from the event.