July 2023

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; July 12) – Dr. Stephany Lewis and Dr. Amanda Wong from the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic introduce Hazel, an eastern box turtle that serves as one of the clinic’s cherished ambassador…
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News-Gazette (July15) – The University of Illinois Board of Trustees released its agenda for its upcoming meeting. One item includes approval of an addition to the Small Animal Clinic. The design for the new oncology…
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Daily Beast (July 11) – Xylazine, a common animal tranquilizer typically used on horses and other large livestock, has been used to cut other drugs like fentanyl and heroin. Since xylazine isn’t scheduled, “there are…
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Street Insider (July 11) – The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) announced the recipients of the 2023 ACVIM Recognition Awards. Recipients are accomplished veterinary professionals who have demonstrated excellence, dedicated service, and expertise….
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s snake fungal disease project has found that the disease occurs in more locations and impacts more snakes in California than previously known. The project was undertaken in collaboration with the Wildlife…
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News-Gazette (July 6) – Dr. Rebecca Bishop, who is completing a residency in equine surgery as well as pursuing a PhD, received a $20,000 scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, an international organization that supports educational…
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Yahoo! News UK (July 6) – One of the ways new COVID-19 variants may arise is through animals. To combat this, a group of researchers led by U. of I. virologist Ying Fang have developed…
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WGN-TV (Chicago; July 6) – A Glen Ellyn woman faces over 100 charges of animal cruelty and neglect after authorities discovered more than a dozen dead animals on her property. The University of Illinois Veterinary…
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ciLiving (WCIA-TV; July 6) – Dr. Gene Pavlovsky, director of the hospital’s Veterinary Medicine South Clinic, describes the steps taken to achieve designation as a Cat Friendly Practice, including training on cat body language and…
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