May 2026

First News WCIA (May 19) – Dr. Brent Von Schaumberg, a resident in emergency and critical care at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, shared information about how to keep your furry friends…
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Drs. Julie Nguyen-Edquilang, Annette McCoy, Tony Buffington, and Dean Peter Constable

Research Day Draws Students, Faculty, Staff

May 12, 2026 / Research News

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its annual Research Day celebration on April 22. Drs. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery, and Julie Nguyen-Edquilang, coordinator of research programs, organized the event….
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Manage Horses on Pasture to Avoid Spring Colic

May 07, 2026 / In the News

FarmWeek (April 13) – Horses may wish to indulge all day in the sweet taste of spring pasture, but Dr. Rebecca Bishop, an equine surgeon at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, advises progressively…
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Vet Med Personnel Involved in Mini Med School Program

May 07, 2026 / In the News

WCIA-TV (May 6) – Booker T. Washington STEM Academy’s fourth- and fifth-graders are graduating from the first-ever Future Health Innovators Academy Mini Medical School Program, wearing their new white coats. (Featured in the video of the…
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Veterinary Advice on Pet Obesity

May 01, 2026 / In the News

Farms.com (April 30) – Pet obesity has become one of the most common health concerns seen during routine veterinary visits. “Obesity can decrease overall life expectancy and contribute to development of chronic conditions such as diabetes…
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