Dozens of veterinary pathologists, trainees, and students attended the 42nd annual meeting of the Midwest Association of Veterinary Pathologists (MAVP), held at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine on August 24 and 25…. Read More >
Dr. Sosa-Higareda is an assistant professor in the zoological medicine service. Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in Mexico City. I obtained my veterinary degree from the National Autonomous University of… Read More >
There are many types of extraneural diseases that might also affect the nervous system in some way: This is obviously a wide range of diseases: an entire book can be written on this topic! For… Read More >
(WTTW, Chicago, Illinois; Aug. 28) – Human cases of the West Nile virus, spread by a bite from an infected mosquito, is typically at its highest in August and September, according to Rebecca Lee Smith,… Read More >
WCIA-TV News (Aug. 26) – Noting an increase in wild rabbits with tularemia, also called rabbit fever, the Wildlife Medical Clinic at University of Illinois is urging pet owners to keep pets away from sick,… Read More >
WAND-TV News (Aug. 23) – A semi-trailer hauling 67 cows rolled over on I-57 in Tuscola. A veterinarian from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine was sent to the scene where she rendered… Read More >
In veterinary school, students unofficially think of the summer between your second and third year as your “last free summer.” Meaning that, once fourth-year clinical rotations start (and subsequently your career), you won’t have any… Read More >
The Cool Down (Ben, Ore.; Aug. 16) — While depictions of snakes in popular culture typically aren’t favorable, the reptiles help maintain biodiversity. Citing a post on the Wildlife Medical Clinic website, the article notes… Read More >
ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Aug. 5) – Dr. Erica Bender, a specialty intern in zoological medicine at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, describes the signs of “gastrointestinal stasis,” a potentially serious problem in rabbits… Read More >
