April 2026

two white rhinos in Kenya with Illinois contingent

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome.  It may not be intuitive when you consider our geographic location, but the Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine plays a prominent role in the…
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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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