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Tick-borne Diseases Plague Southern Illinois
June 18, 2026 / In the News

WIFR-TV (Rockford, Ill., June 18) — As tick populations expand across the Midwest, a phenomenon scientists attribute to climate change, concerns about tick-borne illnesses are growing. Illinois is among the top 13 states seeing a…
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Spring Pastures and Horse Colic

April 06, 2026 / In the News

News-Gazette (April 5) – Colic is one of the most common and serious equine emergencies. In horses, colic refers to abdominal pain that arises from gastrointestinal issues such as gas and impaction (blockages). As springtime…
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Daniel Rock Named 2026 Distinguished Veterinary Microbiologist

April 01, 2026 / In the News

ACVM website (2026) – Dr. Daniel Rock, professor of virology in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of  Illinois, was honored for his distinguished career investigating and identifying molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis, particularly…
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