March 2019

Masked woman looks at a bag of IV fluid

Hurricane Helene caused flooding at Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing plant in North Carolina, forcing its closure. Baxter manufactures a large portion of the IV fluids distributed in the United States, increasing the likelihood of shortages…
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Illinois Opens Enrollment for EVP: Swine

March 30, 2019 / In the News

Bovine Veterinarian (April 1) – First offered at the University of Illinois in 1991 by program originator Dr. LeRoy Biehl, the EVP credential has become synonymous with impact and influence in swine medicine. https://www.bovinevetonline.com/article/next-swine-executive-veterinary-program-class-enrolling-now-illinois Also…
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Jim Lowe Speaks on Pork Industry Panel

March 30, 2019 / In the News

National Hog Farmer (March 29) – During a panel session at Boehringer Ingelheim’s Pre-AASV Symposium, Dr. Lowe said: “We often tend to focus on short-term things that pop up in our face, and not really…
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Platelet-rich Plasma for Canine Lameness Problems

March 18, 2019 / In the News

News-Gazette (March 17) – Dr. Tisha Harper, a veterinary surgeon who specializes in orthopedics and physical rehabilitation therapy, says platelet-rich plasma joins a host of treatment options — ranging from surgery to rehab to pain…
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Illinois Faculty Interviewed about Role at Iditarod

March 18, 2019 / In the News

KTVA News (March ) – Dr. Sara Connolly, clinical assistant professor in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, was one of over 50 volunteer veterinarians from five different countries working the Iditarod this year. “We listen to…
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First Wildlife Orphans Make Appearance at Clinic

March 14, 2019 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; March 13) – Dr. Samantha Sander, director of Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois, shows off two infant squirrels that marked the arrival of spring and orphan season at the clinic….
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Human Medications Pose Dangers to Pets

March 11, 2019 / In the News

News-Gazette (March 10) – Dr. Tina Wismer, the medical director for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, has advised veterinarians and pet owners…
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