Research

A new era for veterinary diagnostics

April 18, 2025

A new era for veterinary diagnostics

The College of Veterinary Medicine recently celebrated the grand opening of phase I and groundbreaking of phase II for the Dr. Dan Brown Building, home to the Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory. Go behind the scenes in this photo tour.

Mizzou’s Cardiovascular Research Day showcased innovative research focused on improving heart health.

March 18, 2025

CVM students drive innovation at Cardiovascular Research Day

Mizzou’s Cardiovascular Research Day showcased innovative research focused on improving heart health.

Kerry Karaffa and Tiffany Sanford-Martens

Feb. 6, 2025

Do embedded counseling services in veterinary education work? A new study says “yes.”

A groundbreaking study by Mizzou researchers shows that embedded counseling services in veterinary programs significantly reduce psychological distress among trainees, highlighting the critical role of mental health support in high-stress professional education.

Q&A with Wenjun Ma: Expert insights on influenza, vaccines and global health

Jan. 28, 2025

Q&A with Wenjun Ma: Expert insights on influenza, vaccines and global health

Influenza presents ongoing challenges due to its rapid evolution and ability to spread across species.

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Jan. 27, 2025

New therapy for dogs with cancer shows promise

When Mary Winter, BS ’81, JD ’90, of Jefferson City noticed that her rescue dog, Sadie, developed swollen lymph nodes last fall, Winter’s veterinarian confirmed what she already suspected: cancer.

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.

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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.

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.