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Rhoen, a border collie owned by professional dog trainer Liz Randall, competes in agility events. Photo courtesy of Matt Miller.

Nov. 19, 2024

A canine comeback: How Mizzou veterinarians helped an agility dog compete again

Rhoen, a border collie who competes in high-level agility events, recently traveled more than 1,700 miles to Mizzou to receive paw-fect care for a serious lung disease.
Protecting the health of wildlife ecosystems

Nov. 14, 2024

Protecting the health of wildlife ecosystems

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.”
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Nov. 6, 2024

Mizzou researchers use novel method to uncover impact of maternal oxycodone on placental cells

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.
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Oct. 30, 2024

Improving deer health one test at a time

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

Oct. 29, 2024

Feline fun facts: Four ways Mizzou research benefits cats

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

Missouri Mules are a cross between a draft horse and a mammoth donkey. Abbie Lankitus / University of Missouri

Oct. 24, 2024

Mule-lennials

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.
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.

Oct. 23, 2024

Mizzou CVM welcomes VM3s to clinical training with white coat ceremony

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.
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Oct. 22, 2024

CVM hosts annual veterinary technician continuing education event

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.

CVM Dean Srinand Sreevatsan presented Craig Franklin with the Alumna of the Year Award.

Sept. 17, 2024

Craig Franklin honored as CVM alumnus of the year

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.
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Sept. 4, 2024

A new approach to treating a difficult type of breast cancer

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.