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Early-Acceptance Program for Animal Science Undergrads Pursuing Large Animal Career
April 22, 2025 / In the News

Farm Progress (April 21) – The University of Illinois has announced a new program that it believes will produce more large-animal veterinarians throughout the state. Starting this spring, sophomores at the U of I with…
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Hairless Cat Has Allergies

March 19, 2025 / In the News

chambanamoms.com (March 18) – Chunk, a Sphynx cat, recently visited the urgent and convenient care service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital with ear infections caused by allergies. Typically, primary care veterinarians are…
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Allergies in Pets

March 17, 2025 / In the News

Commercial-News (Danville, Illinois; March 15) – “Allergies occur when the patient’s immune system experiences an over-the-top response to any of a wide variety of triggers. Offending stimuli may range from fleas, foods, pollens, and mold…
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Looking at COVID after Five Years

March 12, 2025 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (Champaign, Illinois; March 11) – “2020 was kind of the worst-case scenario for many of us,” said Becky Smith, U of I epidemiology associate professor and health innovation professor. “We knew that it…
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Shahid Khan-Laura Garrett-Ann Khan-Tim Fan-Shanna Khan at the investiture ceremony; photo of construction site for new oncology wing; architect's rendering of new oncology wing

An Investment with Boundless Returns

March 11, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. I love watching buildings go up. I happen to be fascinated by cranes. (Not the bird kind, the construction kind.) Much more exciting…
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Brown pitbull "Petri" lies on a couch looking at camera.

Dog Dodges Workout, Steals Spotlight

March 06, 2025 / General News

A pit bull terrier stole the hearts of–literally–millions online for his aversion to working out. The dog, named “Petri,” went viral for his sass and stubbornness. Petri, who has multi-joint osteoarthritis, was filmed during rehabilitation…
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