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Nathan Kerr and Frank Booth.

Jan. 23, 2025

Inactive today, forgetful tomorrow: Mizzou researchers discover a link between lack of physical activity and a decline in brain health

A new study shows specific changes in the brain after muscle disuse that are linked with cognitive decline.
Noncredit certificate in veterinary emergency and critical care

Jan. 3, 2025

Noncredit certificate in veterinary emergency and critical care now available

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with MU Extension’s Career Accelerator to offer a new noncredit certificate in veterinary emergency and critical care.

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Dec. 11, 2024

Mizzou researchers at the forefront of detecting deadly deer disease

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal, neurological disease that affects cervids, such as white-tailed deer. It is caused by an infectious, misfolded protein that spreads through the brain and leads to weight loss, abnormal behavior and ultimately death.
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.”
Cheryl Rosenfeld

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.