CVM News

CVM’s Nail Receives Chancellor’s Award

Shelly (Michelle) Nail, business support specialist at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Discovery Ridge facility, is this year’s recipient of the University of Missouri’s Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award in the…

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CVM Student in Entrepreneur Competition

On March 19, Mizzou’s Entrepreneur Quest (EQ) student teams are competing for $30,000 and a chance to challenge S&T, UMKC and UMSL students for bragging rights and an additional $30,000…

Staying True to Mizzou

John and Susan Warshawsky have not lived in the Show-Me State — or Columbia — for decades, but they have not forgotten that they are Mizzou Made. “While my wife…

MU VHC Enrolling Dogs with Cancer in Unique Clinical Drug Trial

The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center is recruiting dogs with cancer for a new clinical trial that is being conducted in partnership with the National Cancer Institute. At present,…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message
(February 2019)

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Three CVM Residents Join Mizzou 18

Three members of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine were among the 2019 Mizzou 18 honorees. The Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board presents the Mizzou 18 award to 18 outstanding…

University of Missouri Announces Department of Public Health

The University of Missouri announced today the creation of a new academic department shared by the School of Health Professions and the College of Veterinary Medicine. The new Department of…

The Beat Goes On:

MU veterinary cardiologist recycles donated pacemakers — from both pets and people — to maintain the rhythm of life for canine patients Every species requires a beating heart to live,…

New Precision Medicine Procedure Fights Cancer, Advances Treatment for Pets and Humans

MU veterinary oncologists develop a vaccine treatment for osteosarcoma, a common type of bone cancer in dogs, avoiding chemotherapy and opening the door for human clinical trials In a first-of-its-kind…

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A Triumph Birthed by Tragedy

Nonprofit formed by CVM residents partners with other animal welfare organizations to offer free spay and neuter clinics to help Puerto Rico’s recovery after Hurricane Maria. The Storm On Sept….

CVM Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Pathology Donald Schmidt Passes Away

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus Donald Arthur Schmidt, DVM, PhD, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away Dec. 29, 2018, at 96. A visitation was held on Wednesday, Jan. 2,…

USDA Loan Repayment Program Helps CVM Assistant Professor in Novel Way

There are philosophical propositions stating the belief that every event is caused by an unbroken chain of events. Here is an example. The soaring cost of higher education forces veterinary…

MU Drives Collaboration Developing New
Heart-Failure Drug

Your life depends on a muscle the size of a fist weighing 8 to 12 ounces. Your heart never sleeps. It beats about 100,000 times per day, feeding your tissues…

Buzz! Slap! Ow! Taking the Virus Out of a Mosquito’s Bite

MU researchers are getting a deeper understanding how mosquito-borne viruses infect the mosquito – an important step toward eliminating the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases They approach with the telltale sign…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (November 2018)

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Clinical Communication Strategy Conference December 6-7

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine will host a Clinical Communication Strategy Conference Dec. 6-7. The conference focuses on learning and practicing communication strategies that are essential in…

It’s the Tortoise, By a Nose

Today’s world is fast-paced. We fuel ourselves with microwave meals at home and fast food on the go. We want high-speed internet, next-day delivery and eyeglasses in an hour. We…

CVM Researcher Uses Plasticity to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases

Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher who predated Socrates, famously said, “Change is the only constant in life.” The truth of this paradox is found throughout the biological world. Organisms adapt to…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (October 2018)

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Black Cats and Howling Dogs: Halloween Hazards for Pets

Halloween is a time for people to eat, drink and be scary, but it can turn truly frightening for pet owners. Two MU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) faculty members…

CVM Class of 2020 Celebrates the Start of Clinics

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the Class of 2020’s transition into clinical rotations during the annual White Coat Ceremony, held Oct. 14, 2018, at the Missouri…

CVM Celebrates the Silver Anniversary of Clydesdale Hall

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine ushered in Alumni Reunion Weekend Sept. 21, 2018, with a Clydesdale Hall 25th anniversary celebration. Clydesdale Hall was completed in early 1993…

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George Jury is CVM 2018 Alumnus of the Year

George Jury, DVM, the last member of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1962 still practicing veterinary medicine, is the college’s 2018 Alumnus of the Year….

MU CVM Researchers Develop Gene Therapy Vector in Quest to Conquer Childhood Disease

Monir Shababi, an assistant research professor in veterinary pathobiology, and Christian Lorson, College of Veterinary Medicine professor and associate dean for research and graduate studies, have invested countless hours during…

Accident Claims Life of CVM Student

David Wayne Auxier, 25, of Columbia, Missouri, who was a third-year student at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, as the…

Executive Administrative Dean to Help Implement Strategic Vision

Rusty Crawford, MPA, has joined the MU College of Veterinary Medicine in the newly created position of executive administrative dean. As the CVM executive administrative dean, Crawford will assist CVM…

World Rabies Day:
Vaccinating Animals Protects People

Since 2007, World Rabies Day has been observed every Sept. 28. This year, MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine will join this year’s commemoration with a low-cost rabies vaccine clinic. “Every…

Quoth the Raven: It Was Actually Rabies

We’ve all heard the stories about the death of American writer Edgar Allan Poe. A hopeless alcoholic, Poe died at age 40, drunk in a gutter in Baltimore, a victim…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (August 2018)

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Summary Profile of the CVM Class of 2022

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine admitted 120 new students to the Class of 2022. Fifty-five members of the first-year class are Missourians with 65 students coming from…

Large Animal Technical Rescue Course

September 22 and 23, 2018 We are extending an invitation to interested faculty and students of the College of Veterinary Medicine, veterinarians and members of Boone County Fire Protection District…

The Tale of Noodles the Donkey

Scratch cooks will tell you it takes a lot of pushing, folding, rolling, pulling and stretching to make homemade noodles, but the work is well worth the result. Rescuing, healing…

MU CVM Chosen as Pilot Institution for Holistic Admissions Program

Philosopher and scientist Aristotle famously said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” That wisdom from 2,500 years ago is guiding a new look at admissions to…

National Veterinary Leader and CVM Alumnus Passes Away at 86

Billy E. Hooper, DVM, who was nationally recognized for his leadership in academic veterinary medicine, has died at age 86. Hooper received his doctor of veterinary medicine from MU’s College…

CVM Research Day

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine students, house officers and post-doctoral fellows share their scientific exploration from the previous 12 months during the annual Research Day.

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (July 2018)

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New Mizzou Company to Produce Promising Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug

Shift Pharmaceuticals developed by team of MU researchers, Office of Technology Management and Industry Relations Approximately one out of every 40 individuals in the United States is a carrier of…

NIH Program has Some CVM Faculty and Students Going Back to (Elementary) School

MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has joined 12 other U.S. veterinary schools and colleges to inspire future veterinarians through This Is How We Role, a program for children in…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Recognizes MU Raptor Project’s Efforts

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service honored the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Raptor Rehabilitation Project Tuesday, July 17, for its contributions to the well-being of migratory…

MU Equine Clinician Offers Advice on Respiratory Disease

Rhodococcus equi, which affects developing foals, may be more prevalent because of early summer Rhodococcus equi is a bacterial organism found in dry and dusty soil in horse environments that…

Team Effort Gives Puppy with Congenital Abnormalities a Chance at a Normal Life

Bumble is a Great Pyrenees-mix puppy who was born with more than one anatomical abnormality. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Mac’s Mission Rescue and Elizabeth Kistner, DVM, at Doctor’s…

BPA Can Induce Multigenerational Effects on Ability to Communicate

Findings could shed light on human health concerns and autism Past studies have shown that biparental care of offspring can be affected negatively when females and males are exposed to…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (June 2018)

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CVM Alumna Finds Renewed Hope Through Warrior Games

Retired Army Maj. Christina Truesdale, DVM, ’04 shares her story of injury and her path to recovery.

Impact and Service Awards Presented

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn J. Henry presented the 2018 Dean’s Impact Awards on June 1, honoring an individual from outside the college, a staff person…

VHC Cardiologists Mend a Broken Heart

Topher had a lot of heart. The 3-month-old Labrador-pit bull puppy had been consigned to oblivion, abandoned in a dumpster in southwest Missouri. He managed to stay alive long enough…

CVM Class of 2018 Lauded for Resiliency, Camaraderie

The 112 members of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2018 were encouraged to believe in their own resiliency during the CVM commencement held May 11…

CVM Awards Record Scholarship Total

The MU College of Veterinary Medicine awarded more than $360,000 in scholarships on May 8 during the 2018 Honors Banquet. The amount awarded for scholastic achievement, clinical proficiency, community service…

MU CVM’s Franklin Earns ACLAM Mentor Award

Craig Franklin, a professor of veterinary pathobiology at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, received the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine’s (ACLAM) Mentor Award at the 2018 ACLAM Forum, held…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (May 2018)

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CVM’s Giuliano Captures Educator Award

Elizabeth Giuliano, a professor of ophthalmology at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was selected as Small Animal Continuing Educator of the Year by attendees at the 90th annual conference of…

Mizzou Alumni Association Honors CVM Alumnus

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus Bruce Whittle, DVM ’94, has been named a recipient of a 2018 Faculty-Alumni Award. The Mizzou Alumni Association selects the recipients of…

CVM Department Chairman Dodam and Alumnus Jones Join Honor Roll

A University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine professor and a CVM alumnus are the newest inductees into the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Honor Roll. Chairman of the CVM Department…

New Tools Could Uncover Important Answers for Alzheimer’s Researchers

Alzheimer’s disease currently affects more than 5.5 million Americans and is one of the costliest diseases to treat, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Characterized by a buildup of plaque in…

MU Veterinary Health Center to Provide After-hours Emergency Care in Kansas City

The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center (VHC) has purchased the Animal Emergency Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The sale was finalized on Wednesday, April 25. The clinic reopened April…

Fighting Diabetic Blindness: MU Researchers Develop New Target to Study Potential Treatments

Diabetic retinopathy is a retinal microvascular disease that often causes blindness in adults who have had diabetes mellitus for 10 years or more. Estimates are that 600 million people will…

Alma Mater Names CVM’s Middleton Distinguished Veterinary Alumnus

John Middleton, a professor at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), has received the Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award for excellence in teaching and research from Washington State University’s College…

Stars in His Eyes and Boots on the Ground

CVM Professor Masters New Moves to Support the Arts Loren Schultz works with food animals, but he is a “hoofer” in his own right. Schultz, DVM, MS, devotes his days…

Lorson Named Associate Dean for CVM Research and Graduate Studies

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn J. Henry has named Christian Lorson as the associate dean for Research and Graduate Studies. Lorson, PhD, has served as the…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (April 2018)

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Get Ready for a Night of Heroes at the Gentle Doctor Benefit

“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” — Maya Angelou The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s 31st…

Combination Breast Cancer Therapy Targets Both Tumor Cells and the Blood Vessels that Supply them, MU Researchers Find

Each day, normal human cell tissues express a protein known as p53 that wages war against potential malignancies. However, between 30 and 40 percent of human breast cancers express a…

CVM Professor Emeritus Allen Hahn Passes Away

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus Allen W. Hahn, DVM, MS, PhD, 84, of Columbia passed away on March 20, 2018, at home surrounded by his family….

MU CVM Alum Grotelueschen is Nebraska Veterinarian of the Year

Dale Grotelueschen, DVM ’74, MS, was named Veterinarian of the Year by the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). Grotelueschen, a professor and director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Great Plains…

CVM Professor Elected Chair of AVMA Research Group

The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) Council on Research (COR) has elected John Middleton, DVM, PhD, to serve as its chair. Middleton, a professor of food animal medicine and surgery…

CVM Alumnus Merideth Honored for Volunteerism

For Reuben Merideth, DVM ’78, recognition was twice as nice on Feb. 25. Merideth, a veterinary ophthalmologist, received the Tucson Wildlife Center’s (TWC) first-ever “Person of the Year” award in…

MU Veterinary Toxicologist Offers Advice on Recent Dog Food Recalls

According to recent reports, more than 107 million cans of dog food have been recalled because they contained trace amounts of pentobarbital, the tranquilizer used to put down sick or…

MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Achieves Level 1 Status

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine has moved up in class. “The VMDL is now a Level 1 Laboratory in the U.S. Department of…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (March 2018)

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Inaugural Class of the Mizzou 18 Tabs Two CVM Standouts

Susheel Bhanu Busi and Michael Fink, scholars at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) were included in the inaugural class of the Mizzou 18, announced Feb. 27. Susheel Bhanu Busi,…

MU CVM Professor Receives NIH Grant to Study Obesity-related Cardiovascular Disease

Shawn Bender, PhD, an assistant professor in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences, was recently awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 research award to…

Rehabilitation Training Helps Veterinary Neurologist Improve Care

One would consider Daniela Mauler well educated. She has studied in Germany, Austria and Belgium. She is a board-certified specialist in veterinary neurology and an assistant teaching professor in the…

Dogs with Lymphoma Sought for Clinical Trial

The Oncology Service at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center is seeking canine patients with B cell lymphoma for a clinical trial. The study will evaluate the safety and…

CVM Emeritus Professor Pens Book on Safe Animal Handling and Restraint

A University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) professor is the author of a new book. C.B. Chastain’s Animal Handling and Physical Restraint, published in late December, is now…

Exploring All Avenues for Heart Health

College Avenue separates Patrick Delafontaine, MD, and Doug Bowles, PhD, but a mutual interest in unclogging arteries brought the two together. The dean of the University of Missouri School of…

Big Cat Spay Offers Unique Learning Experience

Clinicians at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center routinely perform spay and neuter procedures on dogs and cats, but when the patient is a full-grown Bengal tiger, the work…

Therapeutic Riding Programs Help Veterans Cope With PTSD, MU Study Finds

In the United States, military veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often are prescribed therapeutic horseback riding (THR) as a complementary therapy, but little is known about how these…

Carolyn Henry Named Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

University of Missouri Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Garnett Stokes announced today that Carolyn Henry, former associate dean for research and graduate studies and current interim dean of the College…

CVM Student Receives Four-Year Scholarship

Winston Churchill famously said that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Some append that thought with, use your life…

CVM’s Bryda Tabbed for Academy of Science Award

Elizabeth Bryda, a professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine, will receive a 2018 Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Award from the…

Transferring Technology

Division of Animal Sciences receives grant to develop The National Center for Applied Reproduction and Genomics (NCARG) By: Logan Jackson College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources The Division of…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (January 2018)

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Mizzou Multi-Disciplinary Team Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Develop Better Cardiovascular Stents

Public/private partnership to develop new device could revolutionize cardiovascular disease treatment It is common for blockages to develop in arteries that carry blood to the heart, which can lead to…

MU Veterinary Team Walks in the Footsteps of Darwin

The Voyage of the Beagle, published in 1839, recounted the global, five-year scientific expedition of HMS Beagle, during which Charles Darwin famously spent five weeks in the Galápagos. Amid his…

After the Storm

Mizzou veterinarians organize relief effort for Puerto Rico Story by: Megan Liz Smith, Convergence Journalism, ’19 Before Hurricane Maria rolled over the island of Puerto Rico, destroying homes and cities,…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (December 2017)

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CVM Ophthalmology Resident’s Research Receives ACVO Award

Todd Marlo, a recent resident at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) received the Best Basic Science Manuscript award at the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology conference, held in October…

Plan for Family and Pets in Case of Disaster

You have 15 minutes to evacuate your home due to a fire, flood, tornado, earthquake, chemical spill, transportation accident, disease outbreak, community disturbance, mass casualty or terrorism event. Are you…

CVM to Receive Shikles Distinguished Service Award

The Missouri Horse Shows Association (MHSA) will present the Jeff Shikles Distinguished Service Award to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine on Jan. 27, 2018. The award is…

Fighting Disease and World Hunger: New PET/CT Scanner Opens at the University of Missouri

The University of Missouri has a new weapon in the fight against disease. That same tool also will prove crucial to the fight against world hunger. Housed in a new…

The D.V.M. – The Dean’s Video Message (November 2017)

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MU Hosting Veterinary Educators World Symposium

The annual Primary Care Veterinary Educators World Symposium will begin Thursday at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. The symposium brings together veterinarians who work in community practice…

21st Veterinary Products Event Held

Fourteen companies and agencies participated in the 21st annual MU College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Products Day held Oct. 17 in the Adams Conference Center. The networking event brings together…

Clinical Rotations Commence for CVM Class of 2019

Members of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2019 celebrated the successful completion of two years of study of basic veterinary sciences and their move into…

Retired VMDL Director Harvey Gosser Passes Away

Former director of the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Harvey S. Gosser, DVM, MS, PhD, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away Oct. 12, 2017. He was 79 years old….

Author and Inspirational Speaker Coming to Mizzou

In celebration of Homecoming 2017, the deans of the University of Missouri schools and colleges are bringing John O’Leary, best-selling author of ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically…

New Faculty Join the Veterinary Health Center

The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center (VHC) recently welcomed several new faculty members: Wendy Karnia Wendy Karnia, DVM, joins the Veterinary Health Center as a clinical instructor in small…

Life in the fast lane

Former Missouri state trooper trades in his badge for a stethoscope; family takes on vet and graduate school at Mizzou For Sara and Travis Inman, a typical night might involve…

Recipe for Success

Vet school student switches gears putting nutrition doctorate to good use Lauren Panasevich always knew she wanted to advocate better dietary habits to her patients—it’s just that now, instead of…

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Mann Receives Distinguished Service Award at International Symposium

Tony Mann, a professor at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), received the Ira M. Zaslow Distinguished Service Award from the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) on Sept….

MU Veterinary Medicine Resident Receives High Honors at European Conference

Aida Vientós-Plotts, a resident at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), won the best oral short communication award for her presentation at the 27th European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine–Companion…

New Research to Investigate the Effect of Shelter Cat Adoption on Stress and Anxiety in Children with Autism

Human Animal Bond Research Institute and Winn Feline Foundation Award Grants to University of Missouri The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today it has awarded a $52,204 grant…

Universities Rally Together at Mizzou-Auburn Game to Save Tigers

As the University of Missouri Tigers prepare to square off against the Auburn Tigers, the schools are collaborating to show that their Tiger pride extends beyond the field. The two…

Bruce Whittle Named CVM 2017 Alumnus of the Year

Bruce Whittle, DVM ’94, is the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine 2017 Alumnus of the Year. He was honored during the college’s Alumni Reunion Weekend held Sept. 15-16….

Horses Working in Therapeutic Riding Programs Do Not Experience Additional Stress, MU Study Finds

In the United States, therapeutic horseback riding offers equine-assisted therapy to diverse populations, including children and adults who have anxiety disorders. Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder often are prescribed…

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Raj and Liz: Lives Devoted to Serving Others

Raj is a greyhound who became a canine blood donor at MU’s Veterinary Health Center. After serving and saving fellow pooches, he retired as a donor and was adopted by…

Former CVM Assistant Professor Wagstaff Passes Away

David Jesse Wagstaff, DVM, died Sept.1, 2017, at his home in Pleasant Grove, Utah, at the age of 82 He was born Feb. 22, 1935, in Lehi, Utah, to David…

USDA Grants MU $460,000 to Develop Immunizations for Tick-Borne Disease

New study targets bovine anaplasmosis, a major disease in cattle Anaplasmosis is an infectious blood disease in cattle caused by certain bacteria transmitted by ticks worldwide. The U.S. Department of…

CVM’s Rottinghaus Recognized for International Engagement

George E. Rottinghaus, a clinical professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), received the 2017 MU International Engagement Award, an honor that recognizes…

Fighting Cancer: Natural and Synthetic Progestin Therapies in Post-Menopausal Women Help Breast Cancer Grow and Spread

Mizzou researchers find hormone replacement therapies could cause specialized cancer cells to induce growth, metastasis Hormone replacement therapies, or medications containing female hormones that substitute those no longer produced by…

Professor Emeritus Homer Dale Passes Away

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus Homer E. Dale, 95, of Solon, Iowa, passed away at the hospice unit at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on July…

Lorson Selected as CVM Interim Associate Dean

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Interim Dean Carolyn Henry recently announced that Christian Lorson will serve as interim associate dean for the Office of Research and Graduate Studies,…

Former CVM Associate Dean Corley Passes Away

E.A. (Al) Corley, DVM, PhD, who served the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine as a professor and associate dean, passed away July 7 after a long battle with…

CVM Alumnus Will Receive Veterinary Service Award

William Williams, DVM ‘95, has been tabbed to receive the 2017 William P. Switzer Award for service to the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Iowa Veterinary…

CVM’s Rosenfeld Chosen for Review Board of Prestigious NIH Science Journal

Cheryl S. Rosenfeld, an associate professor of biomedical sciences at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), has been named to the editorial review board of the scientific journal Environmental Health Perspectives….

Virtual 5K Run for Research Awareness Benefits Homes for Animal Heroes

MU CVM Professor Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, DACLAM, runs along the Katy Trail State Park as part of the Woof Pack, raising funds for Homes for Animal Heroes.

Residents in MU’s Comparative Medicine Program organized and conducted a virtual 5K run to support Homes for Animal Heroes, a nationwide network that works with the research community to find…

Biomed Undergraduate Receives National Fellowship

Maloree Khan, a senior biochemistry major and undergraduate researcher in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences Department, was awarded a summer research fellowship from the American Physiological Society…

Carolyn Henry Receives Kirk Award for Professional Excellence

Carolyn Henry, College of Veterinary Medicine associate dean for the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and incoming interim dean for the college, is the 2017 recipient of the Robert…

Mizzou Announces New Animal Research Adoption Partnership

Homes for Animal Heroes partnership to augment robust adoption program at MU The University of Missouri has a robust adoption program for animals involved in research; since 2007, 394 dogs…

CVM Professor Emeritus Robert McClure Passes Away

Robert C. McClure, DVM, PhD, professor emeritus in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences, passed away on May 31, 2017. He was 85. A…

Dean Honors Three for Positive Impact

CVM Dean Neil Olson presented a Dean’s Impact Award to Bruce Whittle, DVM. Whittle’s wife, Gayla Whittle, DVM, is also pictured.

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Neil C. Olson presented three 2017 Dean’s Impact Awards on May 23, honoring the contributions of two individuals from within the college and a…

Carolyn Henry Named CVM Interim Dean

University of Missouri Provost and Interim Chancellor Garnett Stokes announced today that Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Oncology) will serve as the interim dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine,…

CVM Dean Announces Plan to Step Down

Neil C. Olson, DVM, PhD, dean of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, has announced that he will step down from his current position and join St. George’s…

Exposure to BPA Potentially Induces Permanent Reprogramming of Painted Turtles’ Brains

Painted turtle eggs were brought from a hatchery in Louisiana, candled to ensure embryo viability and then incubated at male-permissive temperatures in a bed of vermiculite. Those exposed to BPA developed deformities to testes that held female characteristics. Photo by Roger Meissen

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that is used in a variety of consumer products, such as food storage containers, water bottles and certain resins. In previous studies, Cheryl Rosenfeld, an…

CVM Introduces “The World’s Newest Veterinarians” at 2017 Graduation

MU CVM students stop for a selfie before the start of graduation ceremonies May 12, 2017.

MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine graduated its 68th class – 112 newly minted veterinarians – during the college’s 2017 Academic Convocation on Friday, May 12, at Jesse Auditorium. The occasion…

CVM-Housed Database Helps Veterinary Researchers Investigate Diseases, Track Trends

The rate of American men with prostate cancer saw a surge in the 1990s following the development of the prostate-specific antigen test. While the spike may have seemed alarming, there…

Awards, Scholarships Total More Than $300,000

Catherine Vogelweid was the winner of the Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award.

More than $300,000 was awarded May 9 during the MU College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2017 Honors Banquet, held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia, Missouri. The event featured the…

CVM’s Broad Spectrum Receives Campus Accolade

Accepting Mizzou Broad Spectrum’s 2017 Catalyst Award are (from left) Eileen Hasser, Madison Minter, Rhiannon Koehler, Amanda Cox, Joan Coates and Angela Tennison, CVM associate dean for Student Affairs.

A student group at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has received a 2017 Catalyst Award from the university’s LGBTQ Resource Center. Mizzou Broad Spectrum, founded in 2015, is a…

Research Day Highlights Student Achievements

Emily Pieracci, DVM, of the Centers for Disease Control presented the keynote lecture during the CVM Research Day.

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated scientific exploration with its annual Research Day May 5, 2017. CVM students, interns, residents, and graduate and postdoctoral students presented their…

Rare Feline Genetic Disorders Identified Through Whole Genome Sequencing at MU

Findings could help feline preservationists implement breeding strategies for rare species Whole genome sequencing (WGS), which is the process of determining an organism’s complete DNA sequence, can be used to…

Student Startup to Provide In-Home Pet Care

Wendy Evans (left) and Kaitlin McDaniel, from MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, present their plan for House Collars Concierge Vet Techs during the Idea Competition at SAVMA Symposium 2017.

Wendy Evans and Kaitlin McDaniel took a business concept to the 2017 Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Symposium and came home with a second-place finish and $5,000 in seed…

Adding Sash to Gown: CVM PhD Chosen as Doctoral Commencement Marshal

The selection of student marshals is a proud tradition for the University of Missouri and a great honor for those students. Pamela Adkins, DVM, MS, DACVIM, a PhD candidate in…

Recently Retired Associate Dean to Give Graduation Address

Ron Cott, DVM, will be the keynote speaker during the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s 68th commencement exercises May 12. Graduation ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. in…

Biomarker Test for Lou Gehrig’s Disease Useful in Diagnosing Canine Neurodegenerative Disease

Joan Coates currently is seeking clinical trial participants to evaluate a treatment for canine DM.

Mizzou researchers seek clinical trial participants for further treatment study In 2009, Joan Coates, a veterinary neurologist, along with other researchers at the University of Missouri and the Broad Institute at MIT/Harvard,…

Hillda, Half of the CVM’s First Mule Team, Passes Away at 41

The college celebrated Hillda’s 40th birthday in May, 2016, with a specially made oat and carrot cake.

MU College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, staff and students said farewell to Hillda, one of the original members of the college’s Mule Team, earlier today. The mules serve as goodwill…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Opens Large Animal Ambulatory Facility

The veterinary medicine service that is home on the range now has a new home, following the grand opening on Friday, April 21, of the University of Missouri Veterinary Health…

Of Mice, Mizzou and the Nobel Laureate

MU's Mutant Mouse Resource and Research Center stores nearly 4,000 strains of genetically modified research mice. Assistant Professor James Amos-Landgraf (left) and Project Manager Joe Waterman helped the MMRRC add a collection of strains developed by Nobel Prize winner Bruce Buetler, MD.

Mutant mice aren’t just a plot device for science fiction or apocalyptic disaster tales. The value of genetically engineered mice to scientific research is immeasurable. Since 1901, nearly every Nobel…

Promising New Drug Development Could Help Treat Cachexia

Researchers seeking canine candidates for a pilot study testing drugs to treat the wasting disease often associated with cancer According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly one-third of cancer deaths…

Ribbon Cutting Planned for Veterinary Ambulatory Facility

The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2017, to celebrate the completion of the Large Animal Ambulatory Facility. The Large Animal…

Biomarker Could Lead to Personalized Therapies for Prostate Cancer

Protein testing could aid clinicians in the proper diagnosis and treatment of the disease In 2016, more than 181,000 new cases of prostate cancer were reported in the U.S., according…

Biomedical Sciences Fellow Honored for Research

The American Physiological Society (APS) has awarded T. Dylan Olver, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences, with a Novel Disease Model Award….

College of Veterinary Medicine Adds More Top Faculty Achiever Awards

Professors from biomedical sciences and veterinary pathobiology will represent the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the 2017 University of Missouri Top Faculty Achievers Reception. The April event, hosted by…

Veterinary Motion Analysis Lab Could Lead to Better Treatments for Small Animals, Orthopedic Procedures in Humans

Diagnosing and treating service dogs and companion animals with orthopedic injuries can be challenging for clinicians and owners. Often, observable limps or the occasional whine may be the only clues…

College of Veterinary Medicine Professors Earn Top Faculty Achiever Awards

Five faculty members will represent the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the 2017 University of Missouri Top Faculty Achievers Reception. The April event, hosted by Interim Chancellor Hank Foley…

MU’s Fifth Annual Companion Animal Memorial Event: Helping Move through Mourning to Memories

The animal-human bond is strong. Receiving unconditional love is a singular experience. Many people consider their pet a member of the family. Time spent with a companion animal may have…

Niemeyer Lecturer Focuses on Pain Management

B. Duncan X. Lascelles, a professor of small animal surgery and pain management at North Carolina State University, offered two lectures at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine on Feb….

Retired Equine Center Director Passes Away

Louis G. Tritschler, DVM, of Columbia, passed away on Feb. 15, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Missouri at the age of 90. A family service was held…

MU Student Honored for Entomology Research Presentation

A graduate research assistant in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Veterinary Pathobiology received a first-place award at the 2016 International Congress of Entomology in Orlando, Florida. Asher…

MVMA Honors CVM’s Vogelweid for Volunteerism

College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Professor Catherine Vogelweid was named the recipient of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Dr. William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award.

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Professor Catherine Vogelweid, DVM, PhD, was honored during the 2017 Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Convention with the Dr. William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award. Vogelweid,…

Vet Med Researchers Receive MAA Grant Awards

Three researchers at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine received 2016-2017 Dr. Richard Wallace Faculty Incentive Grant awards from the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA). Kevin Cummings, PhD, an assistant professor in…

Natural Compound Found in Herbs, Vegetables Could Improve Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in Women

Salman Hyder and his team found that luteolin, a natural compound found in herbs and vegetables could reduce the risk of developing metastasis originating from triple-negative breast cancer in women.

More than 100 women die from breast cancer every day in the United States. Triple-negative breast cancers, which comprise 15 to 20 percent of all breast tumors, are a particularly…

Missouri Farm Bureau Honors Prominent MU Veterinary College Alumnus

A University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus received an Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award during Missouri Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, Dec. 5, 2016, at the Lake of the…

Bisphenol A in Canned Dog Food May Increase BPA Concentrations in Pets

Cheryl Rosenfeld found that short-term feeding of canned dog food resulted in a significant increase of BPA in dogs. Scientists believe that because of shared environments, dog exposure to BPA through canned foods could have human health implications.

Researchers also found gut microbiome and metabolic changes that could have potential health consequences for dogs and humans Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used industrial chemical found in many…

CVM Food Animal Veterinarian Takes on Advisory Role with AVMA Council on Research

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor John R. Middleton, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, has been appointed as a veterinary medical research representative on the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Research….

MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine Offers Online Master’s Degree Program

David Liss resides in California, but is able to work on a master’s degree in biomedical science with an emphasis in veterinary science through the MU CVM’s distance learning program.

Online learning has made a major impact in the world of education. In 2014, distance learning accounted for nearly three-quarters of enrollment increases in U.S. higher education. The University of Missouri…

20 Years of Giving Thanks

Barbara and Ken Levy’s relationship with the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine began when one of their Cavalier King Charles spaniels needed medical care. The Levys have been giving back to the college ever since. Barbara Levy, pictured with her dogs, Nessa and Sophie, came up with the idea of serving dinner to the faculty, staff and students on duty Thanksgiving Day at the Veterinary Health Center. This Thursday marks 20 years of that tradition.

It started with a dog, and then it grew into an institutional tradition. The year 2016 will mark 20 years that Barbara Levy has celebrated the meaning of Thanksgiving Day,…

Common Probiotics Can Reduce Stress Levels, Lessen Anxiety

Probiotics, or beneficial live bacteria that are introduced into the body, have become increasingly popular as a way to improve health and well-being. Previous studies have shown a direct correlation…

CVM Ophthalmologist Honored for Service

Ralph Hamor, incoming American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists president, congratulates Elizabeth Giuliano on her service to the organization.

University of Missouri Professor of Veterinary Ophthalmology Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM, MS, DACVO, was recently honored for her six years of service to the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) Board…

Bandit: Help, Hope and Healing

Military service can change people. Service members may be away from family, friends and home for long periods of time. They may be at risk of injury or death. They…

Mizzou Study Explores Link to Colon Cancer

Research by a University of Missouri graduate student has been highlighted in the ALN online science magazine, www.alnmag.com. Susheel Busi, MS, doctoral candidate in the university’s Molecular Pathogenesis and Therapeutics program,…

CVM Alumni Bullish for Scholarship Fund

The bull statue began his tour of SEC institutions at Mizzou.

A bronze statue of a bull, which symbolizes a friendly rivalry, is beginning a tour of veterinary schools within the Southeastern Conference at the University of Missouri. A group of…

Vet Med Researcher Receives Fellowship to Study Cancer in Small Animals

Lauren Young, DVM, who recently completed a clinical nutrition residency at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded a two-year research fellowship to improve understanding of how…

Genome Society Honors Mizzou Grad Student

A doctoral student at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine received two prestigious awards from the International Mammalian Genome Society (IMGS). The IMGS is a professional scientific organization…

Veterinary Products Night is a 20-Year Tradition

Hill’s Pet Nutrition representative Dave Rosen talks to second-year veterinary student Abby Romano as her dog, Rooney, eyes some of the treats Rosen has available at his table during the CVM Veterinary Products Night.

Twenty-one companies and agencies participated in the 20th annual MU College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Products Day held Oct. 18 in the Adams Conference Center. The networking event brings together…

Collaboration between College of Veterinary Medicine and the School Of Medicine Develops Revolutionary Treatment for Canine Megaesophagus

This image shows a canine patient during a video fluoroscopic swallow study. These studies, performed by members of a collaborative research project at the University of Missouri, were a major component of revolutionary techniques developed for the diagnosis and treatment of megaesophagus, a devastating disease of dogs.

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine is pioneering a new approach to treat one type of canine megaesophagus, a devastating disease of…

CVM Students Transition to Clinical Training

The MU College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the progression of third-year students from classroom to clinics during the annual White Coat Ceremony on Oct. 16. The event, held at the…

CVM Professor Emeritus John Berg Passes Away

John N. Berg, DVM, PhD, passed away early on Friday, Oct. 7, at the age of 80. He was born in North Dakota on June 19, 1936. Dr. Berg received…

CVM Students Capture Honors at One Health Conference

Lori Lind’s research poster involving amyotrophic lateral sclerosis received runner-up honors during the student poster contest.

The University of Missouri, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Auburn University have developed a collaborative partnership to advance research into the one health concept. The three…

Jasper’s Legacy: Love and the Search for a Cure

Newly married in 2005, Diane Civetta and her husband, John, wanted to expand their family with a dog. They agreed upon a labradoodle based on the breed’s temperament and reputation…

Former Head of Small Animal Surgery Passes Away

M. Joseph Bojrab, DVM, MS, PhD, of Las Vegas, Nevada, former faculty member at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, passed away on Sept. 13, 2016, at the…

CVM’s Fales Becomes Only Non-DVM Inducted Into Honor Roll

William Shore, DVM, chairman of the MVMA Foundation, reads the nomination of MU CVM Professor Emeritus William Fales to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) Veterinary Honor Roll Sept. 10.

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus William H. Fales, PhD, was inducted into the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) Veterinary Honor Roll on Sept. 10. The Veterinary Honor Roll…

New Counselor Offers a Comprehensive Approach to Wellness

The MU College of Veterinary Medicine has created a full-time position to help veterinary students succeed as they advance through the four-year curriculum. Kerry Karaffa, PhD, a psychological resident, was…

College of Veterinary Medicine Announces Recent Promotions

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine congratulates the following faculty members on reaching career milestones: Sandra Marie Bechtel, an assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and…

BPA Can Disrupt Painted Turtles’ Brain Development Could be a Population Health Concern

Research could help determine how BPA affects male and female brains Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in many consumer products including water bottles, metal food storage products and…

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Earns Five-Year Full Accreditation

The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) has awarded another full accreditation to the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL). The accreditation period is from January 2017…

Morris Animal Foundation Funds Student Research

A University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine student received funding from Morris Animal Foundation to conduct a summer research project. Zoe Koestel, a second-year veterinary student, is investigating whether…

New Farm Director Says Job Fulfills Longtime Dream

Mike Glascock moves some hay that will be used to feed the teaching herds at Middlebush Farm.

Mike Glascock has always had a passion for farming, but he never considered it as a means to earn his living. Glascock spent most of his career with Boone County…

Girl Passes on Presents, Asks Friends to Join Fight Against Canine Cancer

Emma and Maddie Dean with their dog, Bailey.

Bailey Dean, a 4-year-old golden retriever, was not so much a family pet, but more of a third musketeer to sisters 10-year-old Maddie and 8-year-old Emma. “No matter where the…

Promising New Drug Could Help Treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Chris Lorson and his team tested a new molecule that was found to be highly effective in animal models exhibiting spinal muscular atrophy. Now, testing of that compound is leading to a better prognosis for mice with the disease and the possibility of potential drugs. Credit: Roger Meissen, BLSC

According to studies, approximately one out of every 40 individuals in the United States is a carrier of the gene responsible for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a neurodegenerative disease that…

Student Researchers Capture Grants

Two MU students working with Department of Biomedical Sciences researchers have been awarded grants to support their studies. Jake Young, a senior majoring in biological sciences with a minor in…

Dean Presents Impact and Service Recognition Awards

Debbie Tate was the recipient of the Dean’s Impact Award presented to a staff member.

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Neil C. Olson selected two individuals from within the college and a state senator for recognition to receive a 2016 Dean’s Impact Award May…

The Case of the Foal with Two Mothers

During Ren’s birth and first few days of life, he relied on MU’s specialists in surgery, internal medicine and animal behavior.Photo courtesy Susan Werner.

Rare horse adoption takes place at Mizzou. At least at the start, May was a happy month for Susan Werner, a great lover of horses. Her mare Davina was about…

CVM Graduates 108 New Veterinarians

Members of the platform party listen to speaker Michelle Haven, DVM, PhD, during the CVM graduation ceremony.

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine graduated 108 new veterinarians May 13 during the college’s 67th annual commencement. Michelle Haven, DVM, PhD, a business development and strategic planning…

Students and Faculty Honored During Annual Honors Banquet

Jeffrey Bryan, winner of the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence, congratulates Meghan Harmon, recipient of the Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award, during the MU College of Veterinary Medicine 2016 Honors Banquet.

Nearly $300,000 was awarded May 10 during the MU College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Honors Banquet. The event featured the presentation of more than 70 awards acknowledging veterinary students for…

Retired CVM Associate Dean Inducted into Honor Roll

Ronald Cott, DVM (left), listens as William J. Shore, DVM, chair of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Board, reads comments submitted by Lauren Smith, DVM, who nominated Cott for the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Veterinary Honor Roll during an induction ceremony held April 30.

Ronald Cott, DVM, who retired last year from his position as MU College of Veterinary Medicine associate dean for Student and Alumni Affairs and executive director of Advancement, was inducted…

Animal Healthcare Industry Strategist to Address CVM Graduates

Dr. Michelle Haven will deliver the address during the MU College of Veterinary Medicine commencement May 13. Haven earned an undergraduate degree in animal science and DVM from the University…

Senior Adults Can See Health Benefits from Dog Ownership

Study also shows that seniors who form strong bonds with their pets tend to exercise longer and more often The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults of…

Potential Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Molecule Has Prostate Cancer Fighting Capabilities

Standard treatment for prostate cancer can include chemotherapy that targets receptors on cancer cells. However, drug-resistant cancer cells can emerge during chemotherapy, limiting its effectiveness as a cancer-fighting agent. Researchers…

The Science of Dance: CVM Researcher Steps Out for the Arts

Caitlin Sloan, a member of the Missouri Contemporary Ballet in Columbia, teaches College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Craig Franklin a tango for his upcoming performance in the 10th Annual Dancing with the Missouri Stars.

Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, was focused. Beads of sweat had broken out along his temples, and the stern look on his face was only occasionally relieved by a brief smile….

MU to Host Symposium on Zoonotic Disease Research

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and Mizzou Advantage will bring several experts on zoonotic diseases to campus this May for an interdisciplinary research symposium. The symposium, “Infectious…

Scientists Discover Community of Bacteria May Be Responsible for Male Reproductive Disorders

Bacteria harbored in the male reproductive system may be responsible for prostatitis, a precursor for prostate cancer, and later health disorders in offspring Research shows that bacteria can be beneficial…

Equine Organization Honors CVM Alumnus

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) honored Kenton Morgan, DVM, a 1983 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, with its 2015 President’s Award. The award…

Small Animal Surgeon, Educator Fingland Named Alumnus of the Year

Senior Director of Advancement Janie Harmon welcomes Alumni Weekend attendees to the Friday evening dinner.

Roger Fingland, a 1981 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, was named the 2016 Alumnus of the Year during the CVM’s Alumni Reunion Weekend held Sept….

CVM Alumnus Honored with Lifetime Theriogenology Award

Dickson Varner, DVM, MS, who earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri in 1976 and doctor of veterinary medicine from the MU CVM in 1978, has been named…

Pigs that are Resistant to Incurable Disease Developed at University of Missouri

Discovery about PRRS virus could save swine industry hundreds of millions of dollars; Exclusive deal signed with global leader in animal genetics Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus was…

MU Veterinarian Offers Insight into Canine Influenza, Suggests Pet Owners Consider Risk Factors before Vaccinating their Dogs

Recent reports of an increase in canine influenza virus (CIV) diagnoses have pet owners worried and alarmed. Richard Meadows, Curators Distinguished Teaching Professor of Small Animal Community Practice Medicine at…