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Protecting the Health of Wildlife Ecosystems

Published 11/14/2024
The plague is one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history. An estimated 50 million Europeans died from it in the mid-1300s when it was known as the “Black Death.”

Mizzou Researchers Use Novel Method to Uncover Impact of Maternal Oxycodone on Placental Cells

Published 11/6/2024
Cheryl Rosenfeld, DVM, PhD, professor at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, recently published research titled “Effects of Oxycodone on Placental Lineages: Evidence from the Transcriptome Profile of Mouse Trophoblast Giants Cells” in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Improving Deer Health One Test at a Time

Published 10/30/2024
A new study by Mizzou researchers shows that infections, such as pneumonia, are a major cause of death in Midwestern white-tailed deer. The discovery can help tailor efforts to improve deer health.

Feline Fun Facts: Four Ways Mizzou Research Benefits Cats

Published 10/29/2024
In honor of National Cat Day, learn how Mizzou’s Leslie Lyons and Gretchen Carlisle help our feline friends.

Mule-lennials

Published 10/24/2024
Mizzou has been home to mule teams for more than 40 years. In honor of National Mule Day on Oct. 26, learn more about MU’s equine ambassadors and the students who care for them.

Mizzou CVM Welcomes VM3s to Clinical Training with White Coat Ceremony

Published 10/23/2024
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 celebrated their progression into clinical training during the annual White Coat Ceremony held Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Jesse Auditorium.

CVM Hosts Annual Veterinary Technician Continuing Education Event

Published 10/22/2024
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its fourth annual Veterinary Technician Continuing Education event on Saturday, Oct. 12 in the Adams Conference Center.

Craig Franklin Honored as CVM Alumnus of the Year

Published 9/17/2024
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine professor emeritus and co-director of the Comparative Medicine Program Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, DACLAM, was announced as the college’s 2024 Alumnus of the Year.

A New Approach to Treating a Difficult Type of Breast Cancer

Published 9/4/2024
Mizzou researcher Salman Hyder is the first to identify a drug that kills triple negative breast cancer cells and stops the formation of blood vessels that tumors need to grow.

New Vaccine Created by Mizzou Researchers Protects Cattle From Deadly Tick-borne Disease

Published 8/29/2024
MizzouForward researcher Roman Ganta has created the first effective vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, benefiting both cattle health and the agricultural economy.