Aug. 23, 2026
Remembering Tim, a beloved Mizzou mule
After 23 years at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mizzou says goodbye to a beloved mule who touched the lives of generations of students and Missourians.
Aug. 6, 2026
Excellence in emergency equine medicine
At Mizzou, Hannah Leventhal turns high-pressure emergencies into teaching opportunities, helping students learn to make split-second decisions while ensuring horses get the best care possible.
July 15, 2026
Mizzou veterinarians give young racehorse a second chance
After discovering an extremely rare cyst in the horse’s windpipe, Mizzou experts successfully treated the condition, work that may help other veterinarians identify similar cases in the future.
July 15, 2026
Turning complex cases into clear thinking
By blending creativity, innovation and practical experience, Michelle DeCourcey is helping future veterinarians develop the skills and confidence to tackle diagnostic challenges and deliver better patient care.
July 14, 2026
Mizzou on the front lines of tracking tick-borne diseases in Missouri
Efforts by Mizzou’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory are informing cattle management decisions for livestock producers statewide.
June 29, 2026
When dedication to animal care becomes a way of life
Between classes and clinical training, fourth-year student Kelsey Oliver has fostered nearly 100 medically complex animals, turning the skills and confidence she’s gained at the Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine into care for animals who need it most.
June 22, 2026
First veterinarian completes Mizzou’s innovative mixed animal internship
Rural communities need veterinarians who can care for everything from household pets to livestock. As the first graduate of Mizzou’s mixed animal rotating internship, Sam Hoover is helping demonstrate how a new approach to veterinary training can strengthen the workforce, expand access to care and prepare veterinarians for the demands of mixed animal practice.
June 16, 2026
Mizzou leads the charge to protect Missouri’s $4 billion cattle industry from tick threats
Researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine are leading a multi-state effort to better understand and combat the spread of invasive ticks that threaten cattle health. By tracking emerging tick populations and the diseases they carry, the team is developing tools to help producers identify risks earlier and respond more effectively, protecting animal health and strengthening Missouri's livestock industry.
May 27, 2026
Compassion, expertise and lasting gratitude
When Maggie Moo developed a series of complex health issues, the Sterretts turned to Mizzou for specialized veterinary care. The experience not only helped restore her quality of life, but also inspired the couple’s support of veterinary research and future patients.
May 17, 2026
Photo gallery: CVM commencement 2026
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated its 77th commencement on May 15, conferring 114 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.