April 2020

Dr. Igor Canisso (center) received the Theriogenologist of the Year award in 2025 from leaders of the American College of Theriogenologists

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Dr. Igor Canisso Honored by the American College of Theriogenologists
August 1, 2025 / General News

Dr. Igor Canisso, associate professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2025 Theriogenologist of the Year award for his exceptional work in equine reproduction. The presentation was made on July…
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Pet/Coronavirus FAQs Cited

April 06, 2020 / In the News

Chicago Tribune (April 6) – An article about the assistance provided at PAWS Chicago animal shelter during quarantine mentions Dr. Rachel Wooten and quotes FAQs posted by the college saying “Experts believe that dogs and…
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Veterinarians Ready to Assist in COVID-19 Response

April 03, 2020 / In the News

ABC-TV Chicago affiliate (April 2) – A letter has gone out from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine to create a contact list of veterinarians willing to assist if needed in addressing the…
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Vet Student Adjusts to Cancelled Plans, Online Courses

April 02, 2020 / In the News

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle (April 1) – Just days before Katie Havighorst of Homewood, a second year veterinary medicine student at University of Illinois, was to participate in the national SAVMA symposium March 14, 15 and 16…
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In Memoriam: Dr. Peter Sakas

April 01, 2020 / Alumni News

‘Pete was a giant!’ Faculty and alumni of the College of Veterinary Medicine were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Peter Sakas, a 1983 veterinary graduate and owner of Niles Animal Hospital,…
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